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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
2
The Graham Leader states it will promptly correct any erroneous reflection about any person firm or corporation that appears in the columns when brought to the attention of the publishers Bowron and McLendon Props. The notice sets out the newspaper’s commitment to accuracy and accountability in its reporting.
The Leader commends Graham Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association and Lions Club for promoting home industries. It highlights the Graham Packing Company manager J B Batchler inviting public inspection, describes plant safety and refrigeration, and urges patronage of Graham mills elevators steam laundry machine shops and local printing.
E T Meredith of Des Moines, former Secretary of Agriculture, cites USDA data showing farm prices for corn, winter wheat, oats and barley rising from July 1, 1922 to July 1 this year. He notes total farm value of principal grains increasing from 3.183 billion to 3.684 billion dollars, arguing that pessimism is unfounded despite farmer hardships and high purchase costs.
The largest firecracker ever imported into the United States has reached Texas State Exposition headquarters in Austin. Made in Canton for the exposition and shipped from Hong Kong, the 100 foot long device contains over 100,000 smaller firecrackers sheathed within.
The family of the late husband and father expresses gratitude through The Leader for the many acts of kindness and words of sympathy. They thank friends and neighbors, including Mrs. John F. Orrell and others, for support during their hour of sadness.
The American Legion Post No 34 of Graham Texas says unmarked veteran graves will be marked with headstones next year. Relatives in Young County should contact Adjutant J R Ramsey with details including name rank unit date of death cemetery and nearest relative. Headstones will be 42 inches long four inches thick and 18 inches wide in white marble.
The Tuesday Bridge Club met at 1004 East Fourth Street with six bridge tables and flowers. Prizes went to Mrs. O Fauntleroy for high score, Mrs. W Z Allen for guest prize, and Miss Catherine Craig received a tea towel set as bride to be favor. Guests included I K Parker, W H Dyer, Harold Hubbard, Wright Wilson, and many others as they enjoyed frozen salad refreshments.
H L Smith oldest son of Mr and Mrs D R Smith of this city was dangerously wounded when an automatic pistol in his pocket discharged while he reached for tools in the side door pocket. He was traveling to Graham on the Electra highway when the accident happened. He was a former grocer, and he and his three children were visiting Graham at the time.
Feng Yu-Hsiang, the Christian general of Shensi Province, prohibits binding women's feet and drives innovations in civil and military governance. His troops are Bible instructed, with vocational training and universal education pushed as reform efforts. The heightened status of women is a key focus under his administration.
White expands a room yet feels cold and empty while yellow sugests warmth. Violet is said to be depressing and red is described as the most cheerful color in use for interior design.
Notice to owners abutting on the public square and surrounding streets about improving and paving with brick on concrete, raising grading filling curbs and gutters where needed, with assessments as liens and personal charges. A hearing is set for October 25, 1923 in Graham Texas City Hall to determine benefits damages and assessments.
The city outlines improvements on Oak Elm and Third Second streets with costs and assessments. Estimates show total $35 375 50 and property assessment about $9 729 44, with curb and front foot rates specified. Public hearing invited for residents and property owners before the Aldermen on October 5 1927, per resolution. Sheriff sale notice for S C Counts case No 6529 follows.
Texas Young County law action proceeds under an Order of Sale issued by the Honorable District Court as part of a sheriff sale process. The notice identifies the sheriff’s sale as a public process to liquidate property under court authority.
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