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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
6
William D Heywood and eight other I W W leaders were jailed in Chicago on bonds from 10 000 to 25 000 after indictments against 166 officers and members for conspiracy. Additional arrests are expected nationwide as sabo tage and anti war activity charges surface under the espionage act. The trial date was not set.
Week ending October 20, 17 uncalled letters include Bennett Bros Clark C H Clark Fred Bailey Mrs M C Riggs James Roberts Mrs A L Thigpen F C Tinks. Call for letters by date advertised as listed by Postmaster N S Farmer and P.
The Farmers Union gin is now prepared to operate with improved machinery including a double cleaner and ball breaker. I. B. Padgett serves as the manager guiding the facility’s launch and customer service.
The Bowie Commercial College offers free Civil Service courses in stenography and combined work for youths unable to enlist or meet physical standards. It targets young men and women, promising rapid appointments in Washington departments and customs houses after completion and success on the Civil Service exam.
The B W M W Auxiliary to the Young County Association met at Mt. Pleasant church on Saturday September 29 from 9 30 to 12 00. Mrs J T Rickman presided with encouraging remarks and prayers. The meeting featured songs prayers scripture readings and discussions on forward work and religious training. A pledge collection supported Miss India Newman’s schooling at the Fort Worth training school. Members from Graham Olney Red Top Pleasant View Jean Loving Fish Creek and Mount Pleasant attended. Reporter pro tem.
Ownership and management details for The Graham Leader published in Graham Texas as of October 1 1917. Frank H Bowron appears as publisher editor and owner with no other security holders owning 1 percent or more. Sworn before County Clerk C W Hinson on October 3 1917.
A list of titles including The Light in the Clearing They of the High Trails and The Road to Understanding. Also featured are Empty Pockets The Hands of Esau Mag Pye Oh Mary Be Careful The Honorable Percival The Man Without a Country Call of the Wild A Dog of Flanders The Biography of a Grizzly Pierrot plus an inspirational line about merit over minimum effort and Col John Barleycorn on the retired list hoping for no further service.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church on Thursday evening with opening song I ll Go Where You Want Me To Go led by Mrs. Hudson. Mrs J E Morrison read Psalms 46, prayer by Mrs McJimsey. Roll call answered with scripture, offering for orphans 7.00, Bible lesson on Obadiah Jonah Micah conducted by Mrs Hudson. Closed with Lord s Prayer. To meet in October on the second Thursday. Reporter.
Dr. L. W. Price returns to Graham to resume medical practice and invites patronage. Office located over Sloan's Drug Store with both phones available for contact.
A compact critique notes that supporters of peace at any price may object to the cost when the true price of peace is examined, suggesting a tension between idealism and practical consequences.
A brief shopper note inquiring about bargains and discounts. It hints at consumer interest but provides no concrete offers or sources.
The Thrice-A-Week World promotes its value and low price during wartime. It highlights a subscription offer: The Thrice-A-Week World plus The Graham Leader for one year at $1.65, compared with a combined regular price of $2.50.
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