17 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
1
A veteran narrator recalls courting myths and a village love scheme. He writes letters for a timid suitor to woo Maria, orchestrates a faux romance, and bungles toward a wedding plan that ends when Maria elopes with another. The tale ends with a humorous subtext about a Kansas editor urging delinquent subscribers to pay up.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. Claims quick sweeping cure, priced at 25 cents, with satisfaction guaranteed by Edgar Matthews, Druggist.
San Antonio hosts Epworth League conference with April 23 start and ticket sales through April 28 while other Texas events including Austin Grand Council of Texas U C T America and the New Orleans United Confederate Veterans reunion announce excursion rates and sale dates. The notice lists multiple city pairs with sale and limit dates and directs travelers to D. J. Price in Palestine for details.
Rev Jno J Cox suffered a baffling illness with yellow jaundice for 12 years. After trying various treatments he used Electric Bitters and improved within a week, finally cured. Advertised as the reliable liver and kidney remedy at 50 cents, guaranteed by Edgar Matthews. Governor Cummins of Iowa argues tariff readjustment, calling Cummins a Democrat per cabinet officers.
Beauty and strength are sought through pure blood and good digestion. Many women fail to digest food, becoming pale and weak while skin loses brightness. Remedy with nourishing meals and a small dose of Herbine after each meal. 50¢ at Graham Drug Co.
The Bell County Democrat urges readers to quit discussing race during the upcoming nomination season. It asserts the president stirs the issue for self interest and warns intemperate speeches by Northern and Southern Blacks create unnecessary trouble. The piece emphasizes harmony and urges whites and Blacks to stay calm and avoid publicity.
A short blurb endorses Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for bowel complaints and pleasant when diluted. It notes sale through Graham Drug Co. and contains stray editorial jabs about tariff policy and a trial balance joke from the Ironton Missouri Eagle editor about “good wishes” credits and unsettled debts.
In Winchester Indiana M M Austin aided his wife with relief after doctors could not help her. He used Dr King’s New Life Pills, she improved at once and was eventually cured. Available for 25 cents at Edgar Matthews Drug Store Hempstead News notes Turkish printers may face strict door and window rules. Also mentions Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and Graham Drug Co. A press agent for General Leonard Wood is accused of swindling, prompting questions about accountability for Havana scandals.
A Graham Texas jeweler and optician urges prompt eye examinations to prevent long neglected vision problems. He promises thorough exams and skilled prescriptions that may preserve sight for many years, warning of danger if delayed.
Railway timetable from Bridgeport to Graham with west bound departures 10 05 a m to 1 20 p m and east bound from Graham 2 30 p m to 5 50 p m effective Oct 15 1902. Editor of Lindair Texas Reporter seeks a dog as canine surplus ad scheme includes cats and a promise to collect.
Dr King s New Discovery advertised as a universal cure for consumption bronchitis croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and related lung ailments. A Shepherdstown West Virginia resident testifies after a year of failed remedies that one bottle cured her bronchitis. Trial bottles are free and guaranteed by a local druggist with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
The President and his cabinet officials including Shaw Root and Senator Allison have stated their unqualified opposition to any revision of the Dingley tariff schedules, signaling a firm administration stance taken over the past week.
In December 1900 Allen Davis of Freestone NY says a severe cold left him hoarse and unable to speak above a whisper. After trying several remedies relief came from one bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He will always speak a good word for it. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
Round trip Graham to New Orleans Louisiana and return 12.95. Date of sale May 17th and 18th with final limit May 26 1908. By depositing tickets with Joint Agent New Orleans on or before May 24 1903 and paying 50 cent extension fee may extend to leave New Orleans as late as June 15 188. C C Mier Agent and Cc R J & T Ry provided.
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