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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
2
A traveler recalls staying at a settler’s home where the father stocked a vast medicine cache and dosed his family with calomel castor oil and turpentine. The night ends with all suffering from the remedies while the host credits the regimen as curing chills. The narrator warns that such indiscriminate drug use breeds a dangerous medicine habit.
A London court debated a corn dealer bill of 4 shillings for dried flies in a bag of eighty one pounds, charged by gross weight. The plaintiff said flies are imported from America for chicken feed, and the judge questioned the bulk. The piece praises the export trade and calls for encouragement.
Ex attorney general Bell will open his gubernatorial bid with a speech on May 3 in Hamilton, his former home. Report says about 1500 bells will ring during the procession to the park, then Bell will be escorted to the speaking area. The author hopes for a fair deal and timely “ring off.”
The Record reviews Dowie figure as he shifts from fiery preacher to cautious pursuer of about 20 million dollars in property. The piece mocks his failure to rally Zion City, calling his retreat to a hotel and a lawyer cowardly and greed driven, predicting a longer legal fight may fade from news.
An old blind Confederate veteran, traveling with his wife in a wagon, passed through Graham last Saturday. His doctor advised the journey to prolong life, and local resident Mr. Brashears vouched for him. The Graham community quickly raised a modest fund to aid his travel, reflecting the town’s charitable spirit.
The oldest son of Mr Paul F Mueller publisher of the Volksblatt Rundschau Lincoln Inl. suffered a severe cold and cough last winter. The Muellers state they tried many medicines before using Harts Honey and Horehound which they praise as a wonderful cure for throat and lung troubles. Available at B S & Co druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 prices.
The report notes Ar cher City appears to be the only town in the country without a skating rink, highlighting a notable local absence in winter recreation.
Provincial Constable William Thomas Lanorgan reports catching a severe cold while pursuing a burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and, after two small bottles, was completely well. The ad claims the remedy relieves coughs and colds faster than other treatments and is sold by all druggists.
Rock Island officials reportedly surveyed a possible railway route through Loving country last week. The Loving people express hopeful anticipation for a future rail link, underscoring local interest and regional transportation ambitions.
A March 14 1903 letter from Edna Texas praises Dr E W Hall of St Louis for curing kidney and rheumatic troubles with Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder. The writer L E Warp endorses the remedy and recommends it to others suffering similar ailments.
A Texas Wonder bottle, Hall's Great Discovery, promised to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, remove gravel, treat diabetes, and aid back pain and rheumatic conditions. It claimed to regulate children's bladder trouble, offered mail order for $1, and touted two months of treatment per bottle. Dr. E W Hall, manufacturer, listed P O Box 629, St Louis Missouri, with testimonials available.
Several Graham Masons traveled to Loving last Saturday night to join a fraternity gathering at that location, according to local notes on social events.
An old advertisement claims rheumatic pain destroys happiness at home and that one application of Chamberlains Pain Balm gives relief, with continued use bringing a permanent cure. It promotes the product as available from all druggists.
Trains run daily as a straight passenger service through Graham to Dallas and carry no freight. Local freight trains do not carry passengers and do not operate on Sundays. Arrival at Graham is 4:00 pm with departure at 7:00 am. C. C. Miller, Agent.
Advert says a Bac Ky merchant recalls near death from lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure. Claims it cures hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and weak lungs with guaranteed results from B S Duty druggist. 50 cents to 1.00.
The Fifth Sunday Meeting at South Bend Baptist Church begins Thursday April 26 1906 at 8 p m with an introductory sermon by Eld S D Baugh and R Lindsey. The program covers prayer duties church cooperation with other denominations biblical immortality of the church missionary and offering services and a Sunday missionary sermon by J H Longan J L Roach and alternates. Com Warren Cunningham J P Hyden.
Washington dispatch notes the end of free passes by Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad companies. Congress members from several states stay in D C, finding it cheaper to remain rather than travel. The Congressional Limited now runs in one section with more room, and midnight trains show smaller crowds after the pass ban.
Mrs. J. Hightower of Paimetio La endorses Hunt's Cure as the surest remedy for itching skin troubles including eczema and ringworm and recommends it to friends seeking relief.
The Georgetown University and the Polytechnic College at Ft Worth displayed rivalry at the Dallas Educational Convention. Despite efforts to keep competition friendly, spectators saw both institutions seeking the same patronage and support. The hope is for constructive rivalry that strengthens both schools.
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