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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
2
In a Graham Leader anecdote a boy named Jimmy, burned in an accident, testifies to a smile that triggers jurors' pity. The lawyer's tactic yields $20,000 in damages, marking a case of cash value on a smile in American jurisprudence.
The article defines industry as civilization in action and outlines three phases necessity utility and luxury. It argues that industry thrives on profit fair prices and product excellence while harmful competition leads to bankruptcy and failure, urging economic wisdom and productive superiority.
A boy named Jimmy Kelly climbed a walnut tree near an electric line in Kansas City. The tree’s limb wore insulation from a live wire, and when he reached for a walnut the charged wire struck him across the face, burning him.
The text cites Marshall Field and twelve maxims guiding greatness through time value perseverance work dignity character kindness example duty economy patience talent improvement and originating joy. It presents a compact moral program tied to personal discipline and virtuous conduct.
In a Corsicana association address, a negro pastor urged men and women to rise to duty. He called for more teachers, workers, pullers, light, wisdom, and love, and fewer critics, grumblers, and hollow promises to support the Master’s cause.
A one time hobo turned missionary in India owes U S railroads 40000 miles of stolen rides. He offers to pay in a letter to J B Aitken Chicago station master who replies the debt is cancelled as he and God are reconciled.
Local items report visits by M H Sims from Batesville Arkansas and J R Connally to Dallas to see the Fair and Edward Connally at public school. Families from Jean and Graham share travels and gatherings with Rev Strange’s Baptist sermon and school openings. Hazel Eyes.
Many of our people visited Dallas while the State Fair was in progress, with crowds gathering for exhibits and events. Local observers noted heavy travel and extended stays as excitement built around the fair atmosphere.
A Graham teacher quotes a line about ruthlessness in sport while Jimmie notes the New York Giants were ruthless yet clinched the world series. The fragment hints at a lively local discussion of baseball and pride in a team’s victory.
A fragment references Henry Reeves with a joked epithet about a hidden advantage. The line suggests a humorous or ironic remark rather than a full event.
A humorous verse fragment features Lazy Larry proposing that if all time spent on drinking and eating were used for sleep, eternal life would be achieved. The quip muses on frugality of time and the value of rest.
A humorous exchange unfolds as one character asks why another is called Jack after a kiss, and the reply jokes that the kiss felt like a Wednesday, implying a missed or mistaken timing in a lighthearted dialogue card.
A short toast salutes Congressman Bunk praising his long tenure as public speaker and political representative.
A weary New Yorker asks a local for a drink. The lean man points to a church saying it’s the only place in town where you cannot buy liquor. The exchange hinges on a paradoxical prohibition near a corner lamp post.
A reader prompt asks for submissions lampooning Dumb Dan with jokes about Santa Cruz as a sea trip London crowds dense women and various stereotypes. The piece invites readers to send in material for printing.
Records from the past summer indicate none of the girls were drowned due to wearing long and encumbering bathing outfits. The remark addresses safety concerns and counters a rumor about attire causing drownings.
The piece notes elders joking about letting younger players use a new car carburetor while discussions of youth sports gear and car parts emerge, reflecting a playful regional exchange.
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