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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
4
A call to unite for local growth across fifteen hundred southern towns. Emphasizes industry, cooperation, and keeping youth at home through moral living and accessible entertainment. Promotes annual Chautauqua as a civic boost and source of inspiration for good citizenship.
By virtue of the power vested in me the County Union of Young County is called to meet in Loving Texas at 10 o clock on the first Saturday in October 1917 to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact other business. J. J. Gray. Miss Lillian Manning left Saturday for Hubbard. Unclaimed Letters follow.
Local notes cover visits and family gatherings across Jean and nearby towns. Mentions include Miss Kate Collins, Mrs. B. J. Lamar, Mrs. H. K. Weems, Prof. W. A. Robbins taking an exam in Jacksboro, and Rev. Lorance of Iowa Park planning sermons. The Methodist church dedication is set for October and parsonage land purchases by the Baptists.
Olney real estate dealer A. A. Cooper visited Graham on business and noted one of the heaviest rains in months fell last Monday, affecting the area.
A nostalgic poem urging gentle parenting and tenderness toward a newborn. The speaker praises a baby’s charm from pink heels to sleepy eyes, notes that lullabies soothe, and warns against harsh words. The piece closes with a plea to love and nurture while the child is small.
Mrs. M. M. Maupin offers rooms suitable for light housekeeping. Optional furniture available. Contact Mrs. Maupin for terms and availability.
A Belmont Hotel advertises rooms and board for school pupils Run by Mrs J W Saye.
A wartime appeal urges young people to train now in business subjects at Bowie Commercial College Bowie Texas. The ad promises rapid, practical instruction with a free Civil Service course alongside shorthand to prepare for thousands of well paid positions and patriotic service.
A good windmill and 4950 gallon tank are offered at a bargain. Interested buyers should contact Mrs. Irene McLaren for details.
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