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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
Advertises a fall sale urging readers to buy now while stock is complete. Promises best trade value and stronger selling position than before. Highlights staple cotton and woolen goods bought before price spikes and invites reader attention to special items.
A fragmentary note lists cents and value indicators with stray digits and headings. The readable parts include phrases about worth today and a 10 cent reference, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear context or a specific event.
Advertises blankets in various styles and sizes. Large cotton blankets offered at 1.00, extra heavy cotton 124, wool blankets from 3.50 to 10.00, with cheaper options ranging 0.65 to 0.85. Includes stock quality notes and price range.
We received 30 dozen men and boys sample caps this week at a bar gain. They are offered at cost of manufacturing.
Card of Thanks from the Pythian Sisters of Graham Temple thanks Graham and vicinity for patronage of their entertainment and R M Todd for waiving his show. They express gratitude for a generous local donation and indicate support through the Leader columns. Also notes a Halloween banquet by Temple 46 with decorations, music, and proceeds benefiting Home Temple and Orphans Home. a lost gold pin is offered for reward.
A Union Social meeting of the Confederate Veterans and the U D C was held at the courthouse on Sunday at 3:30 p m. Comrade McPhail led a prayer after a reading by Helen Widmayer and Miss Louise Fulps, with songs by Caddo Bell Johnson. Veterans spoke of wartime hardships. adjoinment set for next regular meeting. Adjutant F Herron noted roster submission to Mamie Heary at McGregor Texas.
The Quaker Male Quartette appears at the opera house next Saturday night October 30 as the first Pris cilla Lyceum course number. The group, first professional quartet in America, is led by N L Baker, son of the founder. Tickets on sale at J T Vaughan & Co with 50 cent general admission 75 cent reserved seats and a season ticket for all five numbers at $2.00.
J L Flint and Company offers cutlery and patterns in Haviland China and silverware selections. Customers can view a range of dining wares and related accessories at the store.
Maps of Young County offer improve quality and accuracy. Judge Fyys at the court house sells paper maps for 50 cents and linen maps for 1.00. Call now as stocks will not last long.
John T. Garner state organizer for the Farmers Institute will address Drummond at 10 o clock on October 4 morning and Graham at 2 o clock in the afternoon the same day for the purpose of organizing institutes All farmers their wives and daughters are invited to be present.
Sunday visits mark local life as Robert Bower the Olney tailor spent time with relatives in the city. Events mention opera house scenery arriving for the Quakers next Saturday night and local shoppings note offerings at R G Hallam for staples and fancy groceries.
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