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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

4

Fulps Norman nuptials and local praise noted

Fulps and Miss Lura Norman were married at the bride’s mother's home with Rev. S J McMorry officiating. The groom, a Graham Steam Laundry worker, is kin to J W Fulps. Congratulations are extended. An insurance agent promotes life coverage in a local business note.

H. F. Fulps Lura Norman W. A. Norman S. J. McMorry Presbyterian Church J. W. Fulps Graham Steam Laundry Ik. McPhail Col

Doughnuts and fat types discussed in early recipe

A vintage recipe by Mary J Lincoln describes a doughnut batter using sugar eggs milk cinnamon and salt with Cottolene and baking powder. It notes how to roll cut and fry until rings rise, contrasting Cottolene with lard as easier to digest for all ages.

Mary J. Lincoln

Notable Visitors From Local Area Trade Trip

Professor R Lindsey and Reverend G W Black traveled to Eliasville on Thursday for business. Tom Haman and family from near Loving were in the city trading on Thursday.

Prof. R. Lindsey G. W. Black Eliasville Tom Haman Near Loving

Hastings man shoots rival in street killing

Hastings Oklahoma October 18. W.H Powers a young farmer shot and killed Bob Garrett after a long feud over roadway condemnation. Four shots hit Garrett two in the head and breast, one struck Justice of the Peace J A Cornelius causing near instant death. Powers was arrested by constable R G Boylson and taken to Ryan for a preliminary hearing. He is expected to plead self defense.

Bob Garrett Hastings Oklahoma Robert Garrett W.H Powers Garrett Justice of the Peace J.A. Cornelius Justice of Peace Powers R. G. Boylson Ryan

Priscilla Club Plans October 30 Event After Meeting

The Priscilla Club met with Mrs Vaughan for a business meeting this week. Members discussed entertainments and approved Miss Eddie Garretts resignation with regret. Mrs Bryan will host next week at 3 30 and all members are urged to attend. The first entertainment is planned for October 30.

Priscilla Club Vaughan Bryan Eddie Garrett

Cox and Frances Cox Marry in County Home Ceremony

Ray Cox and Frances McCommas were married at the bride’s parents’ home last Sunday evening at 6. Rev. T. E. Cannedy officiated in front of about forty friends and relatives. Both families are prominent in the county, with Frances noted as a bright popular young woman and Ray as a leading ranchman’s son. Congratulations and best wishes are extended by their many friends.

Ray Cox Frances McCommas T. E. Cannedy Baptist Church George W. M. Commas Jack Cox

Notice change on admission charged entertainment notices

After November 1 1909 notices of entertainments with admission will be charged one cent per word per issue. Notices of entertainments with no admission will be inserted free for one week. The paper will charge only where the event is for profit.

Children Cry For Fletcher Castoria Ad Headline

Mrs J B Terrell of New Castle visited relatives here this week in a brief society note mentioning local family ties and travel plans.

Fletcher J B. Terrell Newcastle

The Semi-Weekly Fort Worth Record Offer

The paper promotes itself as a trustworthy family newspaper with news of the day in concise form and special features for every family member. It advertises a combined one year subscription with The Graham Leader for $1.75, urging readers to accept the offer today.

Fort Worth

Morocco Bound in a Desert Ransom Pact and Elopement

In Rabat Mustapha Ali wrestles control of a captive Englishman and a bold English girl who seeks escape. A ransom agreement unfolds with a planned marriage to secure freedom, then a quick international twist reveals a hidden bride and a long-expected reunion.

Mustapha Ali Kaid Ben Hassan Rabat Malai Dad Lordling Mustapha Kaffir Monsieur Mademoiselle Kaid Charmant John Bull

Probing Confession Sparks Sudden Departure

A man confesses deep love to Nell, admitting he plans to depart to find someone else but now cannot. He declares his passion, apologizes for the admission, and abruptly leaves Nell’s presence.

Nell

Seeing the Funny Side as a Woman's Shield

A long essay extols humor as a feminine gift better than beauty or wealth. It urges cultivating the funny side to withstand fate, notes blue-tinted outlook harms perception, and advises rose-colored vision for cheer amid life’s woes.

Illustrating Fire Losses and Frontage of Burned Buildings

President Goddard of the National Fire Protective Association notes that U S fire losses average 250 million dollars annually over five or six years and about 3000 Americans die yearly from fires. He cites Engineering News to illustrate by imagining 165000 buildings destroyed or damaged each year with 65 feet of frontage lining a New York to Chicago street attacked by fire three miles daily.

Engineering News New York City Chicago Goddard National Fire Protective Association

A Generous Disposition

A quotation marks a strong sense of public service from Senator Soreg ham who vows readiness to answer the country call and to speak first when he can be of service, stressing initiative over ceremony in national duty.

Senator Soregham

Hats Stir Summer Eyes in Winning Duel

A quirky confrontation unfolds as two characters debate eye catching hats this summer. Winnie Wink-It dismisses talking while Billy Bink-Er-yes challenges him, adding a playful edge to a fashion showdown with bold headwear.

Winnie Billy Bink

Folding toothbrush query in Manhattan

In Manhattan an exchange between Jack Hello and Tom reveals a search for a folding toothbrush. The old man asks about home setup while Tom notes the project isn’t finished and queries where to buy a compact toothbrush.

Jack Tom

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Cen Norman & Stovall Land and Loan Men Texas Fulps-Norman Life Insurance Deeat Shoop B.S. Doty & Co Cox-McCommas Fort Worth, Texas Morocco By Frederick Jarman Geous Divan Bismillah Mard Haid Tam Bob H'm Manhattan
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