24 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1890
Page
1
A Montague Democrat urges readers to memorize an official set of census questions. The list mixes humorous and serious prompts about birth, wealth, gender, knowledge, parenting, voting, debts, biases, and social issues, reflecting local political tone.
A frail woman near the end of consumption reads of Dr King s New Discovery on wrapping paper, samples a bottle, improves to a strong healthy weight after continued use. Send stamp for fuller particulars to W H Cole druggist Fort Smith. trial bottles available at R G Graham Co drug store.
A 3-year-old girl recites a closing line for prayers during her father's temporary absence. Her earnest plea to watch over her father elicits the mother's amused correction, adding a playful warning about Imahema.
A Louisville Courier-Journal correspondent argues using jail prisoners to build county roads would improve road quality near cities, cut costs, and benefit city and country alike by boosting markets for farmers, merchants, and tradesmen, while reducing taxes.
A St. Louis merchant was indicted for mailing a card that stated debt collection and threatened law action. The trial held the card contained a public humiliation threat, constituting libel, while reminding a customer of debt in respectful language is permissible if no threat is implied.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters defeat dyspepsia and improve digestion, promising Eupepsy for thousands unhappy with life. It asserts benefits for liver stomach and kidney disorders and urges purchase from R G Graham & Co at 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle.
An old advertisement touts Browns Iron Bitters as a quick cure for blood weakness malaria indigestion and biliousness. It claims wide sale by all druggists and urges buyers to obtain the genuine product.
The advertisement claims Bucklens Arnica Salve is the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and more. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box sold by R. G. Graham & Co. Druggists.
The New York Commercial Bulletin notes a general rise in wages abroad, with France seeing gains, Germany about 30 percent, and Great Britain up to 35 percent in two years. Iron and steel producers report struggles to match prior profitable prices, while American farmers remain disadvantaged by falling prices.
The Louisville Times notes Texas carries a state debt of 4 million dollars and a 7 million dollar school fund with ample interest to educate every child. It praises Texas as a growing railroad power and a leading producer in wheat corn potatoes oats hay and livestock, foreseeing it becoming the empire state of the Union.
Rivers swell along the Mississippi as relentless rain drives continued flooding. Residents along the riverfront endure rising waters and repeated downpours, stressing homes and infrastructure while authorities monitor shifting levels.
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