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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
2
The Galveston News notes a string of disasters abroad and at home, from naval wrecks to fires, yet observes Texas enjoys industrious peace and prosperity. The piece reflects on international crises, German tensions, and the human race’s overall steady progress despite gloom.
Mr. George F. Crawford of Mutual Oil Company writes an introductory poultry husbandry article for The Leader. He plans follow ups on raising chickens for small or large flocks, noting his own import of a new flock and location on the Glidewell lease east of Graham. The piece urges local farmers to focus on poultry as a path to independence and promises further coverage with community help.
September brought earthquakes fires wrecks and political upheaval across front pages. Reports varied on death tolls but the Japanese quake drew red cross aid with nearly ten thousand dollars sent to the emergency relief effort.
Henry Ford announces a ten million dollar newspaper advertising drive for next year. The firm, expanding beyond capacity, uses ads to sustain demand and keep business prosperous. Noting peers like Wrigley and Eastman Kodak spend similarly to control markets, the author argues sustained advertising fuels future prosperity. A national soap firm quit ads then failed to regain momentum.
The article notes advertising as a driver of future success and recalls leaders at Versailles after World War I. It highlights Lloyd George’s postwar tour to Canada and the United States, including Montreal, with cites on his reluctance for engagements and absence from Texas. It also cites the press strike in New York and Bok’s $100,000 peace propaganda offer as proof of advertising’s power to mobilize public interest for peace.
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