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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
4
A local column reports a three day Big Chatauqua event scheduled for September 24 to 26. It notes army service calls for local men, a large crowd at Flat Rock, and many visitors. The piece lists numerous social visits, church activity, travel to Graham, and minor injuries with community updates and upcoming Methodist meeting dates.
The school starts a new year with the largest enrollment yet as many new pupils arrive from out of town. Football practice begins with eighteen to twenty players, coached by Mr Free man, uniforms in use. The girls organize a basketball team and will start practice soon. Reverend Smith and visiting senior Mr Markum of Rice Institute address students about preparation and character. The music teacher Mr Crabb leaves for military service, with hopes for his return.
A Southern woman, Elizabeth Hooks of Rome Georgia, credits Tanlac with restoring her health after severe rheumatism stomach trouble and nerve issues. She reports weight gain from 89 to 105 pounds and crutches now unused. Tanlac sold by local druggists in Graham Olney Newcastle Markley and Loving.
Local bakery Stone's Cakes advertised by I. Tidwell and Sone offering fresh desserts made from purest materials. The brief notice highlights daily specials and bakery availability at the shop.
Rooms and board for school pupils at Belmont Hotel sought by Mrs. J. W. Saye. Advert reads 21p.
Washington advices say exemptions will be tightened by the president in the coming draft. Married men and other dependency exemptions may be recalled as the war department aims to raise up to 3,000,000 troops by year end. Officials note many exemptions were provisional and can be revoked, with possible recalls in thousands of minor cases.
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