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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
4
A sun kissed California chorus joins the Al G Barnes Big 4 Ring Circus in Graham on Friday October 23. The show opens with Pocahontas at the Court of Queen Anne an extravagant pageant featuring trained singing dancers from top LA studios.
The American Bankers Association elected Oscar Wells as its new resident head at the convention in Atlantic City. He also serves as president of the First National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
Sergeant E L Sayers of the Fair Police Department notes the Texas State Fair has had two days with no arrests this year, a change from past decades when whiskey led to frequent arrests. The force includes Captain Frank Scott, Sergeant Sayers, ten officers and 107 plainclothes men.
A leader inspires followers with steadfast courage, urging perseverance as he declares a personal triumph over adversity. The speaker joins praise for resilience, urging others to imitate his steadfast example and faith.
A reader asks if a young lady may shop with a gentleman and if she should let him pay. The response states there is no rule forbidding shopping with a gentleman but it would be poor form for the lady to let him pay the bill.
A reader asks if gifts are required for christenings and if attendance is necessary to give a gift. The response states it is customary for all invited to remember the baby with a gift, regardless of attendance.
Dear Miss Flo explains etiquette for stationery use. Perfumed stationery is not outright forbidden but should be very delicate. strong fragrance is objectionable. Gentlemen should avoid perfumed sheets. Lady sizes vary from four and a half by six inches for formal notes to slightly larger for general letters, with very small sheets for condolence or congratulations. Vivid colors are poor form. delicate grays, blues, and buff tones are acceptable.
Sherman October report on the Witcher family from Pittsylvania County Virginia notes seven siblings born to William and Elizabeth Witcher. Six survive: Celestia Craig 76, R. E. Witcher 79, W. C. Witcher 81, A. M. Witcher 83, J. C. Witcher 86, Fannie Boothe 87. J. H. Witcher died at 79. Surviving years total 492, average 82. All surviving sons served in the Confederate Army.
Life insurance is presented as the safest and most dependable way to build an estate for aging and to protect dependents in case of death. Savings banks, building and loan associations and other accumulation methods are said to be incomparable in this field.
Akin of the Horse Association of America reports two years of city surveys across 55 major U S cities showing horses still heavy haulers in short heavy hauls and cost less than electric or auto truck transport up to 25 miles. He cites oversupply of poor horses and urges farmers to improve breeding and balanced feeding to sustain a ready market for work horses.
A Dallas News editorial comments on a figure claiming 22 million wives deserve fifteen dollars weekly plus board for their services. It notes the burden on many families, compares it to underpaid shop workers, and quotes a wry remark about why wives marry.
A quaint dialogue unfolds with a bank cashier insisting on an introduction before accepting a check from a stranger. The young woman retorts that her husband Frank would defend her honor if an introduction were sought.
Monta Bell's Metro-Golden picture The Snob comes Monday and Tuesday to the Liberty Theatre with a large cast led by five top filmland stars and nearly a dozen noted character players. John Gilbert appears as the central snob in an unusual and unsympathetic leading role challenging his usual persona.
A statement outlines a strategic approach to debt talks with creditors. It describes calling a conference to disclose a maximum payment level and negotiate based on that figure. The plan signals willingness to settle a portion of outstanding obligations.
The Bradfield family thanks Graham friends for kindness during illness and death of husband and father. Gratitude for words of sympathy and deeds of kindness, and appreciation for floral offerings after a dark hour.
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