03 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1890
Page
1
A historical classifieds note outlines advertising rates for life rate ads and local notices. One inch first insertion priced at ten cents per line, with reductions for regular advertisers. Subsequent insertions cost five cents per line with a dollar charge noted.
In Clear Fork area farming optimism grows as wheat looks well and corn is planted. Land is prepared for cotton with several local holdings reported and merchants expect to buy a large cotton crop. Local sayings note gin plans and the political chatter of the two year cycle.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe investment with a guaranteed return of purchase price if it fails. It claims relief for throat lung and chest ailments including bronchitis asthma whooping cough cronk and inflammation. The bottle is offered free at R G Graham & Co’s drug store.
The Kaufman Sun remarks Texans owe it to Throckmorton to elect him governor, noting he has long held office nearly a quarter century and recently quit for improvements though a new era may begin. An advertised horse liniment offers a cure for lameness and skins with a large savings claim from R. G. Graham & Co.
Stombaugh argues hog farming offers fast return with small capital. He advises breeding stock health, ample but not over fat sows, clean pens, shelter, and exercise before farrowing. Pigs fed on rye oats mash with meat scraps, salt, and pepper, reach market quickly. proper care grows pigs and astonishes locals.
Rev H J Rose of Graham promotes Mr Wilbargers book Indian Depredations in Texas. The work covers battles and massacres near Austin within twenty five miles, Col Eldridge’s mission, Gen Sherman border tour, Satanta and Big Tree trial, and Texas frontier valor. Rose offers copies through his Graham agency.
Editorial notes from The Par is News on the race for Texas governor with candidates Hogg McDonald Wheeler and Throckmorton. It lauds McDonald but backs Hogg as the preferred governor, while predicting heightened interest and a clear public choice at the convention.
Advertisement notes Brown's Iron Bitters as tonic for malaria indigestion and biliousness. Claims pleasant to take and available from all dealers. Mentions use for children and general building up.
The article argues that the Senate committee's estimated 35 million cost for a dependent pension bill is vastly understated and will likely reach near 100 million annually. It warns pensions have already cost about 100 million this year and claims liberal postwar policy has swollen veteran relief lists beyond justify. It decries the plan as looting and reckless spending.
Graham & Co. druggists advertise Woolford's Sanitary Lotion with a claim to cure itch mange and scratches in animals or humans in 30 minutes. Sold by RK.ky Graham & Co.
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