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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
2
The Leader announces Thursday issues from Graham Texas with subscription rates and renewal reminders. Editor Frank H Bowron notes post office rules restrict credit beyond one year and urges readers to check labels and renew as needed.
The piece argues prohibition gains from home influence led by wives and mothers, noting Southern and mountain states shift toward abstinence, while Northern counties join in. It links reform to physiology lessons, religious unity, and worker demands, praising home as the true battleground and women as the decisive force behind the movement. It warns of a culture where money overrides character, urging focus on virtue over wealth in marriages and society.
The Chicago Tribune endorses simple home care for ordinary colds but warns indoor confinement can lead to pneumonia. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure and notes it is for sale by Sloan Drug.
A stance is taken in favor of allowing search of a husband’s pockets as good exercise and not financially harmful, arguing against those who oppose the change. The text presents a proponent’s view on sharing domestic duties and civil rights within marriage.
An item warns of river dangers near Niagara and urges Kidney care with Electric Bitters. It cites a testimonial from J R Blakenship of Belk Tenn. and notes W S Moore of Young County Abstract & Title Co returning from Hanibal Mo with homeseekers visiting Clark and Eichelberger ranches. More immigrants expected.
A clipped aphorism notes that a woman's actions are guided by reward and flattery, implying behavior driven by perceived benefit rather than principle. The saying suggests prudence in handling relationships and social leverage.
William Kuykendall writes from Tuxpan on the Gulf coast of Mexico where he serves as a Baptist missionary. He lists past work in 16 churches, baptisms, and self supporting ministry while teaching a night English school for Mexican young men at five dollars per scholar. He describes the river valley, climate, and potential American settlements nearby, inviting Baptist support and letters.
The Circus acrobat uses Ballard's Snow Liniment to ease pains from rheumatism cuts sprains sore throat and pulled muscles. A bottle is kept on hand by hundreds of performers with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
Members of Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle will unveil the Lov M Ragland monument at Center Ridge six miles east of Graham on Sunday May 9 at 11 o clock a m. The public especially W O W members are invited to attend and help make the event a success. Dinner on the grounds after the ceremonies with baskets requested. After dinner there will be speaking in the school house for the good of the order.
A 17.5 hand Freiherr reg German Coach Stallion, weight 1650 pounds, offered for season at Loving gin. Insurance cost cited at $20.00. seller disclaims responsibility for accidents but pledges caution to prevent incidents.
Simmons Bros reported by E H Baugh Precinct No 3 Young County Texas and left with A H M Anderson about 28 miles north from Graham at Oltley Texas the following described stock one brindle two year old stag with white spots on flanks stub horns unbranded right ear hacked off dated March 24 1909 signed K H Baugh Commissioner Precinct No 3 Young Co Texas.
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