Marriages Linked With Local Notables Across Fort Worth
The Fort Worth region notes two weddings and several social milestones. Dr W W James weds Miss Laula McCormick in a Presbyterian ceremony amid festive decor and a reception at Judge McCormick’s home. W W Bigham marries Miss Cora Woods in a quiet afternoon ceremony, followed by a bridal tour east. Olney’s T Laval Arwood and Miss Ruby Clay Dunn wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Olney with Rev G W Rushing officiating. they depart for Graham and Fort Worth before returning to Wichita Falls.
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W. W. James
Laula McCormick
Presbyterian Church
Robt. Holman
Adele Crawford
R. 8. Burwell
Judge McCormick
A. P. McCormick
Graham
W. R. Bigham
W. W. Bigham
Cora Woods
R. 8
Burwell
Judge Woods
Ruby Clay Dunn
C. W. Dunn
G. W. Rushing
C. W Dunn
Dunn
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Ruby
Olney
Staley Drug Company
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Mr. Atwood
Scholarships For Sale At Western Business College
A notice offers scholarships for sale at a leading commercial college in the west. Readers are urged to contact The Leader office to discuss business course options and available financial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Office
For Sale Dwelling and Olmey Residences in Graham Texas
For Sale a seven room dwelling with bath large sleeping porch barn garage smoke house and eleven lots in a sought after Graham location. Also a residence in Olmey six rooms on a two acre lot near High School. Olmey Wagon Barn and Rooming House with ten furnished beds camp house. All offered cheap with small cash payment long time eight percent interest R A Pettey Graham Texas. It requires about ten minutes for some men to express a thought that didn't extend over a tenth of a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Olmey
R. A. Pettey
Texas
State Fair food training camp urged for wartime goals
The State Fair of Texas offers its Oct 13 28 event as a national food training camp to aid Wilson era efforts in increasing crop production and reducing waste. Directors propose central camps for producers and users with livestock and farm machinery exhibits and demonstrations by food experts to boost efficiency and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilson
R. E. L. Knight
America
Woman’s Department
APA
September Pruning Month urges careful cuts and insect control
The American Forestry Magazine urges pruning only necessary live wood and cutting near the trunk and sealing wounds with coal tar. It advises removing tussock moth eggs and marking for winter removal of hopelessly infested trees while noting winter is best for cutting. Evergreen planting is advised for late August and early September. A Wichita Tribune brief mentions a seven month old black and tan hound with cropped ears and a missing tail, with Dewey Kramer of Murray Texas asking for recovery information.
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Bulletin
American Forestry Magazine
Wichita Tribune
Dewey Kramer
Murray
Texas
Flags in World War II Only Symbolic Now
The essay argues flags no longer fly on the battlefield and are kept at rear bases or in museums. It says banners once stirred combatants now serve to evoke patriotism, while soldiers fight under the banner in their hearts rather than in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Ford
America
Detroit
Farm Boys and Girls Encampment at State Fair of Texas
The Farm Boys and Girls Encampment at the State Fair of Texas runs October 13 to 28 drawing about 750 youngsters from Texas farms. The boys camp October 15 to 20 and the girls camp October 22 to 28 with free quarters meals and scholarships awarded in county contests. Instructors oversee the camps and special educational tours and amusement programs are arranged for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Value of a newspaper in wartime households
The Thrice-A-Week World argues the newspaper is essential amid Europe’s great war and U.S. involvement. It notes world affairs will dominate months to come and offers a combined subscription deal with The Graham Leader for one year at reduced price.
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Europe
United States
Graham Leader
State Fair of Texas program highlights big football slate
Dallas announces major football contests at the State Fair of Texas October 13 to 28 with expanded seating to accommodate larger crowds. Farm exhibits expand with free space and a new building, more than fifty counties signed for space, and new horse and sheep barns costing about 40000 dollars. The Dairy Building gains a new entrance and interior remodel.
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Dallas
Texas
R. E. L. Knight
Misfortunes and proverbs mix in a light editorial
A quirky column reflects on misfortune and common sayings. The author notes that trouble often comes in pairs and that delaying tasks only compounds difficulty, sharing folksy wisdom about patience and effort.
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THE
Radcliffe Booster Club
Sam Glasgow
Will Clark
Arwood-Dunn
Good
Gulf
J. W. Carlton
RE. L. Knight
NEW York World
G. W. Johnson
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-at-Law
W. A. Morris
Graham National Bank
Graham, Texas
M. H. Chism
Pythian Hall
Bert King
B. W. King
King & King
Seymour and
R. D. Rutherford
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
Dr. N. B. Blevins
Loving
Singer Sewing Machines
C. E. Turner
Young County
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