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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
The Leader announces weekly Thursday publication with subscription rates for one copy one year and one copy six months priced at $1.50. Frank H. Bowron is identified as editor. The notice notes Graham Texas post office routing and second class mail status.
A reflective essay argues we are three years nearer the war’s end yet warns against complacency. It notes peace talk rising, predicts futures shaped by events, and urges readiness. It also extols solitude’s role in forging great ideas and personal resilience.
The speaker argues that sending arms to Europe is debated but stressful, claiming military and naval problems are now in capable hands. The state’s affairs are trusted to the nation’s braniest minds, and the course is to proceed with preparations for any outcome, be it peace or continued conflict.
An eastern newspaper notes men taking up knitting to learn the craft prompting a reaction about a real American soldier’s feelings if his wristlets or socks were made by a man.
A long reflection on how World War I will reshape societyEconomy social norms and morality. The author warns employers cannot hold jobs for soldiers and notes readjustment will be hard especially for older workers like printers facing new trades.
A World War era advertisement encourages youths from 14 to 21 to prepare for wartime service and fill roles in business and administration as older soldiers are drafted. It touts high salaries and unlimited opportunities in stenography bookkeeping and related fields, urging immediate study and enrollment at Bowie Commercial College. The message is followed by letters from John B. Ardis and a note encouraging readers to read all local ads for guaranteed value.
For every dollar a merchant gains through dishonesty, he loses five in legitimate trade as the public learns his methods. Honesty must be fixed policy for success in business. Uncle Sam shows two truths: when money is needed the people help, and when France needs aid the army goes across, a lesson for the Kaiser.
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