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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
9
Rev. Joe W. Bickley announces a Methodist revival beginning next Monday night at Missionary Ridge. Services will be held in the Baptist Church with Rev. J. C Grimes of Loving Methodist Church preaching. Due to the busy cotton season, services will be at night only.
A fragment notes Ed Purdy's Philos about a man named Eph Land laid to rest. He claimed to see in the papers that city picnickers had visited the site.
The oldest national flag is Denmark's. It has flown since 1219, marking a centuries long banner used by the Danish realm.
Announcement of a $100 price reduction for Graham Brothers one ton truck effective September 9 is received by P M Nicolett local Dodge Brothers dealer. He notes the large cut follows an earlier $86 reduction and credits increased production and a new factory expansion with lower manufacturing costs.
The report records a large turnout for Sunday School and church services. Visitors included Emmett Sadberry and Ethel Sadberry of Comanche, Owen Sparkman, S T Needham from Graham, and Miss Anna Mays plus Lillie Mae MeJilton of Graham. A League program was enjoyed and praised.
The Bunger school opened Monday morning with good attendance and community optimism for a successful year. County Superintendent H. H. Avants attended, along with many patrons. Local mobile school trucks delivered eager children from ages four to sixty seeking education. Rev. J. W. Fulgham preached at a recent four day Baptist meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McLaren plan to move to Holliday this week due to a company transfer. Miss Irma Smith wed Mr. Paul Atwood near Graham Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rhoades returned from a three week South Texas trip.
A humorous remark about dirty stories being shared in the evening, followed by a quip that it resembled a chimney sweep convention. The exchange plays on wordplay about cleaner professions and risqué anecdotes.
Poultry experts urge farmers to spot non performing hens or robber birds before winter. The Department of Agriculture bulletins and Purina Mills guides detail good layers versus non layers and culling methods. Local feed dealers and culling experts can assist to remove robbers and protect profits next season.
The Southland Farmer notes that races eating natural foods have strong teeth, while those moved into civilization suffer decay. Calcium, lime, and vitamins are essential, found in whole grains, milk, nuts, greens, egg yolk, oatmeal, and cottage cheese. Deficient foods include white flour, polished rice, corn flakes, and sugar. Sugars should be limited. dates figs and raisins offer sweetness with lime and iron.
The Texaco Star argues that natural growth from an acorn to an oak, and likewise a large industrial enterprise, reveal marvels that are often treated as inert or tinkered with. It decries a foolhardy urge to meddle in areas one understands poorly, urging thoughtful study of growth and organization.
Blonde Bess reflects on memory gaps as she laments forgetting what happens right under her nose. The remark hints at frustration and the daily mystery of recall in domestic life.
A motivational motto urges persistent labor as remedy and solace. It claims work cures mental and physical afflictions, advising all conditions from poverty to sorrow to keep working. The quote attributes these thoughts to the Silent Partner.
A Wisconsin firm announces production of paper raincoats sold from 10 to 59 cents, following earlier success with paper shoes priced at 8 to 10 dollars over recent years. The move reflects a trend toward low cost disposable goods in the firm’s product line.
Pacific coast novelty called flirtation cards reaches Dallas where the younger set orders them by the thousand. The tiny cards list name address and telephone number and ease information exchange, reducing errors. A Dallas seller reports being swamped with calls as orders pour in. The cards measure about one and three quarters inches long and three quarters of an inch wide.
A Rome itinerary notes remains of the Forum Julium once started by Julius Caesar around 54 C, with the central temple of Venus Genetrix begun by Caesar and dedicated in 46 B C in an unfinished form, later completed by Augustus after the battle of Pharsalus.
A wife expresses desire to be alone somewhere far away. Her husband retorts that she could try the telephone booth at the corner drug store, a humorous remark reflecting marital banter.
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