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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
Home and State from Dallas promotes a prohibition preference primary to choose the party candidate for governor. Cullen F. Thomas of Dallas has shown willingness to enter, while other candidates doubt the practice’s practicality.
The Young County Fair and Corn Show concluded after three days of visitors. Organizers plan earlier preparation and increased advertising next year to improve success.
The fish display at the State Fair is described as the largest in the institution's history and, in the editor's view, the most beautiful and instructive part of the fair. If the claim of greater size proves true, the exhibit will merit the trip to Dallas.
A Bell system promotional piece explains how telephone connections ease farm routines and emergencies. It emphasizes marketing uses and the value of being connected to the Bell system for rural households.
The Waxahachie auto enthusiasts formed a club at a recent meeting and elected officers. The group backs better roads as prosperity drivers and cites Finis road work near Dry Creek as ongoing. Meanwhile the Volturno disaster claims 126 lives after a fire and shipwreck at sea. ten sister ships responded but could not reach the stricken vessel.
Provisional President Huerta blocks the Mexican Congress building and arrests 110 members, imprisoning them. The move follows pressure over a missing member who criticized the president, as lawmakers threaten dissolution if information is not revealed. The situation remains highly unsettled with a passive government stance and a safety recommendation to the imprisoned lawmakers.
Archer County news notes a two inch rain broke a water dam sending millions of gallons toward the Gulf. State vs A L Jackson ended with Not Guilty verdict in Wichita Falls murder case tried on change of venue from Wichita county. Olney and Graham hosting trap shoot prizes as Young County plans a fair and corn show to spark agricultural exhibits.
The Newcastle Register notes heavy rain about ten inches improving county conditions despite cotton damage. Suburban reports show many subscribers lacked papers last week due to bad roads hindering paper supply. Local visits include Fay Marshall Aliie Roach Rob Casburn Judge Akin Bob Bryan and Albert Kay with Mrs Homer Thompson visiting Graham.
The crowd in Jacksboro Monday was large and trade brisk as merchants with extra clerks served customers. Jacksboro courts growth, drawing favorable notices beyond Jack County, proving the town is alive and active with continual business and lively town spirit.
The Electric Light Company sets a graduatory rate for current users. Business rates: first 75 KW per month at 15 cents, 75 to 125 KW per month at 125 KW and up, motor 1 to 5 HP nn 5 and over, special. Residence rate is 20 cents per KW. Manager W F Babb announces.
The City Garage is now open and ready for business with steam and electric vulcanizers. Tubes and casings can be repaired on short notice with guaranteed work. Bring in old tubes and avoid cold patches. Smith A.A. Near Mountainside Hotel.
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