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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement argues a baby should gain 1 to 4 pounds weekly and touts McGee's Baby Slixir from B. S. Doty & Co. to improve digestion, soothe stomach and bowel troubles, calm fretfulness, and aid teething babies.
Estray report by E H Baugh commissioner Precinct 3 Young County Texas left with A H Anderson near Graham at Oltley describes a brindle two year old stag with white flank spots stub horns unbranded right ear haggled off dated March 24 1909.
A heartfelt exhortation to show love and appreciation to one's mother now rather than after her death. Emphasizes daily acts of affection, sharing memories, and acknowledging her sacrifices, contrasted with neglectful behavior. Uses vivid examples of a mother’s toil and the emotional impact of kindness. Selected.
A ladies reader gets a No Drip Coffee Strainer Coupon from Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin. The silver plated device prevents dripping of tea or coffee and comes with a free book Health Coffee. Dr Shoop touts Health Coffee for taste healthfulness economy and quick preparation.
County Union president J J Gray calls a regular session of the Farmers Union Young County on April 23 1909 at the Tonk Valley school house Lower Tonk Valley to transact business and urges all locals to attend.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant’s son was spoken to with dire words by two doctors claiming lung disease. The boy recovered after three weeks on Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts the product as infallible for coughs and lung trouble, priced 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free, sold by B S Doty & 90.
An old newspaper promotion advertises a subscription deal for The Thrice-A-Week World and The Graham Leader. It touts prompt unbiased news reporting and lists price terms: $1.00 per year for 156 issues and combined offer for two papers at $1.65 for one year.
A piece in the Examiner recounts a bold remedy claimed to cure pneumonia within forty eight hours by inhaling alcohol and chloroform fumes from cotton balls. The writer cites dramatic drops in infant pneumonia deaths after publication and challenges doctors to refute the method. A second segment humorously describes a congested party line scene with callers trying to speak first and a bass voice testing the line.
An old advertisement urges buying Foley's Honey and Tartorcoughs for colds and lung trouble. It warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by Graham Drug Co.
Rost. Bryan announces purchase of the Acetylene Light Plant from E. C. Stovall and pledges full-time effort to lighting homes and businesses. He claims it is the best light available and invites fair trials for agreement.
A dated home recipe promotes a fruit cake made without butter using Cottolene as fat. It lists flour, soda, spices, salt, raisins, nuts, Cottolene, brown and white sugar, molasses, and milk, mixed and baked into two pans.
Auction note offers a sewing machine for ten dollars. For particulars contact Mrs. F. M. Burkerr.
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