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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1891
Page
2
Petitions and ads urge Lis Tar Balm and Ryus Green Peas for ailments while Chas 0 Joline returns from federal court to Wichita Falls. Mill notice from South Bend requests grain grinding Saturdays. Local promotions tout WINE OF CARODU and Gaxnerr’s Piita salve via Northwest Texas firms.
Several federal court witnesses were discharged last Saturday while the trial continues. The article notes the Leaner rule obscures testimony and that the duration of the trial is uncertain. It also promotes Ryus Lis Tar Balm as a top seller for coughs and colds. D R Axin Co. reports a newborn girl to Mr and Mrs David R Akin. Camille and Ivey Darling of Corsicana visit Mrs Handy in town.
Mrs. Twains Col. E. 8. Graham have been making improvements to their residence recently with repainting and repairs noted next to the United States Court House. The shop also offers fresh bread, confections, apples, tobacco and cigars along with toys.
The Young County Farmers Alliance held its meeting in Lower Tank Valley on April 2 1891 with delegates from eight sub alliances and visiting members. Resolutions were passed and published in the order organ. A noon dinner by the ladies followed. The next County Alliance is set for Salt Creek July 1891.
A column mixes comic first person notes from Buck Blatherskite, tales of distrustful land deals, and spats with Bible editions. The writer also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm aiding inflammatory rheumatism with local merchants promoting 60 cent bottles.
Frost last week hit spring wheat oats and early corn. some corn rotten in ground, potatoes nipped, while beets lettuce peas onions and tomatoes show growth. Cattle losses reported though health section notes overall good health for this period. Also notices about book reprint sales from K S Peale Co and Cedar Posts for sale in Graham Texas.
Local items report planting advice for trees and orchard growth, a supply of fruit trees and goods, and market prices. Community notices include legal resolutions from Young County Alliance, railroad prospects, court actions, local advertisements, and obituaries in Graham Texas with references to Archer City and Henrietta rail plans.
Wm Timmons postmaster and J Leslie stockman report Electric Bitters eased kidney and liver trouble and revived energy. J W Gardner hardware merchant adds it gave him new strength. Available for 60 cents a bottle at Graham's Drug Store.
G D Nichols and Co., New York, seeks women in every county to establish a Corset Parlor selling Nichols Spiral Spring Corsets. Wages listed from 40 to 76 dollars monthly plus expenses. Commission on consignment with monthly settlements. Applicants urged to send 18 cent postage and references to 25 East 11th Street.
Theoford's Black-Draught offered by K G Graham Co Graham D R Axis Epwaaps Bros Eliasville Young County. Wanted as traveling agent for a first class Cigar Company references C B Cigalo Salem NC.
Prince Albert, a seven year old thoroughbred Mammoth Kentucky Jack, stands at Caseyville stables. Bred from a Maltese Jennett, tamed by Simon West of Ben Wheeler Texas, he is cited as a premier jack sire and foal getter. Payment due upon fuel ascertainment or transfer of ware as arranged by T E Dowdgdle.
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