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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
2
The piece argues most people are good, despite deceitful acts around us. It calls for optimism, denounces cynicism in journalism, and stresses that internal enemies undermining war efforts must be treated as enemies, including imprisonment of those who oppose or hinder the war until its end.
Rooms and board offered for school pupils at Belmont Hotel by Mrs J W Saye. Property features two pleasant rooms and meals available to transient students and locals seeking lodging. Prospective boarders contact Mrs Saye for details and rates.
Governor and Mrs. W. P. Hobby moved into the Austin executive mansion on Saturday afternoon, with Ferguson and family departing earlier that day. The Hobbys planned to occupy Monday but reception rooms were ready for their arrival.
A resident 3 miles southwest of South Bend reports six animals taken from pasture around September 6. Missing are a 15 hand bay mare a bay filly two years old and a bay horse colt. Information gratefully received and reward offered.
Advertisement notes a good residence for sale and a small inform, with instructions to see W. C. Burns for details.
British forces renewed operations in Belgium winning positions along a six mile front between Hooge and St Julien and taking about 1700 prisoners while capturing Zonnebeke. Haig aims to press the line toward safer ground before winter as Americans join next year. The Italians hold high ground against Austrian counterattacks and the Russian front remains chaotic with socialists gaining influence in Petrograd.
The 1917 Texas House of Representatives urges the State Highway Commission and the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Road Construction to fast track and publicize highway work in drought stricken West and Southwest Texas. It calls for cooperation with county judges and requires action as soon as practicable to relief local hardships.
Store advertises American dry cell telephone batteries tested before sale. Promises longer life per pair and urges customers to compare their durability at the counter.
Five room house with city water electric lights and conveniences. Bargain price for quick purchase. Call Leader office. Also notice to boys to have photos taken before enlistment for Chisms Studio.
War Secretary for Young County offers a free record of service to returning soldiers. Readers are asked to supply name and address, age, enlistment details, unit, branch, and officers to preserve for families if service ends.
Chas P. Nance the War Secretary in Young County Olney Texas asks friends and relatives of those in the war to donate funds to sustain this record. He urges donations to him or the First National Bank to support the effort.
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