24 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
A brief note invites readers to give a Graham area optician a chance, noting he does not perform fine optical work as found in St. Louis but inviting a trial to be convinced of his service.
An essay urging reform begin at the voter level not the top, condemning demagogues and party zeal. It argues ignorance and prejudice fuel bad governance, calls for citizen education, and stresses voters knowing candidates, powers, and moral integrity to curb corruption and improve democracy.
A testimonial from Chas. M. Cramer of Colombo, Ceylon, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick chest cold cures and hoarseness in children. He notes it rarely requires more than one bottle and credits the City Dispensary for introducing the remedy. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
The Palestine Press extols women and a nature to love and exalt their sphere while the Post jokes about wives watching husbands and keeping the family shotgun ready till spring. The exchange reflects urban attitudes and gender commentary in period news humor.
A liniment for cuts wounds burns sprains and bruises is advertised for quick healing at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, with Graham Drug Co. as the seller.
Olney notes reflect a good rain lifting prospects with light attendance at the Weatherford Presbytery meeting. Local sales include S H Deaver selling his residence to H S Groves and his blacksmith shop to Morrison, with Deaver planning a move to Colorado. R E Myers buys the Groves residence. Grass and cattle reports are steadier, Little Time Eagle remains unimproved, and the school closes April 29 with a favored re election of the trustee. Luther McCuistion to represent a Virginia tobacco firm.
Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey reports severe muscular rheumatism followed by great pain. After trying various prescriptions she used Chamberlains Pain Balm from the South Jersey ad. After two applications she improved and after one bottle was completely cured. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
The Rev. William H Walker plans to resign as pastor of a Wilmette Illinois church, citing that women parishioners dislike his appearance. He notes his pompadour hairdo drew criticism and quips that many prefer a handsome man over a strong sermon. He adds a smile or pleasing pose might have helped his eloquence.
An advertisement warns mothers of nocturnal infant disturbance caused by worms. It promotes Waire's Cream Verminour to destroy and remove them, priced at 25 cents, with sale through Graham Drug Co.
John Wanamaker closes a contract with the New York Journal for a full page daily advertisement at a cost of $150,000. The merchant, famed for shrewd publicity strategies, views the move as a prudent business investment and a keynote to his success.
For coughs and colds there is no medicine so effective as Ballard's Hoxsenoup B group. It is the ideal remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents. Sold by Grahem Drug Co.
The Rhodes will funds American scholarships at Oxford to foster a union of English speaking peoples. It praises the plan as statesmanlike but notes it favors classical study over technical training. The critic argues the world needs technically skilled, scientifically versed, morally grounded leaders more than mere graduates.
The Breckinridge Democrat reports a Monday Eastland and a Tuesday German debate between Senator Sebastian and challenger Grogan. Grogan backs maintaining the quarantine line. Sebastian favors abrogating or loosening it to permit free cattle flow for five months. Each branding the other as ally or foe of the people or the cattle syndicate.
A historical ad claims Heroine will purify the blood and restore health and cheerfulness after fits of melancholy and irritability. Priced at 50 cents, available from Graham Drug Co.
The El Paso County Democrat notes that Senator Hill and Henry Watterson outline different democracy approaches. Watterson accepts imperialism as settled, Hill wants a declaration in favor of bimetallism, while Watterson stays silent. The paper awaits Cleveland's reorganizing plan as a third option. Republicans unite to vote straight despite initial disagreements.
Bryan's Commoner laments that Dallas News and other papers claim to be democratic yet back Republican policies and candidates. He argues Texas Democrats remain steadfast and will speak clearly at the convention, resisting mixed messaging from reorganization efforts.
A poetic note touts Simmons Cough Syrup as an in fabiile cure that ends coughing and guarantees untroubled sleep and pleasant dreams at price 25 and 50 cents.
A Texas farmer with many hogs in his barn is likened to a man who carried corn to a mill with a rock in the sack, illustrating a judgment on trickery and misrepresentation.
A Houston Post editorial condemns Western sympathy for Southern lynchings while exposing US actions in the Philippines. It cites General Funtton and Smith praising violence, the Manila Volcano press, and a "Kill first and negotiate afterward" mentality, urging accountability from Washington. It links colonial brutality to imperialism and censures government silence.
A reflective lament argues religion’s beauty and social value, urging preservation. It praises hymns familial influence and mothers beliefs, touts religion as comforting yet dangerous myth. The piece urges weaving faith into life rather than destroying it.
A county convention recently protested betting on elections and urged laws to punish it. The piece compares enforcement of betting laws to those against carrying deadly weapons, noting such demands rise after election fraud or a death, but fade once excitement ends.
Advertisement touts Tapter's Buckeye Pine Ointment as a cure for piles, claiming absolute success. Priced at 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube, the item targets sufferers seeking relief.
The text praises Texas as the focal point of the commercial world, describing it as the greatest state with ample opportunities and conditions for wholesome growth. It asserts competition and prosperity for all classes over the coming years, attributed to the state’s favorable environment and potential, per Schulenburg Sticker.
The text recalls Wade Hampton's defeat for the Senate amid charges of aristocracy and indifference to the poor, noting that the state's people mourn a man regarded as one of its best after his death.
The ad promotes Hunt's Lighting Oil for burns bruises cuts and sprains with a 25 and 50 cent price. The article notes the president's order that government employees must not take active part in politics and references the Molinois political faction fight.
The Rock Island Route will sell Homeseekers tickets to California and Northwest points on April 15 May 6 and May 20 1902 at one fare plus 200 dollars round trip. Going limit 15 days from sale date final limit 21 days from sale date.
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