24 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
1
A columnist reflects on jurors toiling through a week of lawaday duties away from crops and families. He defends jurors against criticism, notes how verdicts reflect jurors beliefs under oath, and describes the turmoil of hung juries and weary deliberations faced by impartial citizens.
The Cleveland Idea notes former president Grover Cleveland gaining favorable momentum in the west as supporters organize demonstrations and prepared speeches. The piece suggests a groomed campaign, with speculation on who backs him and whether the powers favor Cleveland over Roosevelt as campaign chatter intensifies.
G F Swift a Chicago millionaire packer who died recently is portrayed as wise and shrewd. The piece lists his maxims urging temperance, frugality, focus on business, humble ambition, and neighborly knowledge while critiquing excess and vanity. It ends with a note about country editors copying the excerpt to spite city editors and mentions Castoria.
Word from Wake Arkansas reports Rev. Jno J Cox suffered a strange illness with yellow jaundice for twelve years. Physicians failed to help until he used Electric Bitters, which led to a rapid recovery. The medicine is touted as reliable for liver and kidney troubles, 50 cents, guaranteed by Edgar Matthews, Druriat.
The Commoner argues President’s invitation of Brooker T. Washington harmed blacks by forcing social equality debates into politics. It questions whether appointments aid black people or Republican candidates, urging careful use of southern posts.
The notice extols vigor from pure blood and nourishment, warns that many women fail to digest meals, becoming pale and weak, and promises restoration. It advises eating nourishing food and taking a small dose of Herbine after each meal to aid digestion, priced 50¢ at Grapam Deuy Co.
An expedition under Captain Arundsen plans to launch a small sail and motor boat from Christiania in April, aiming to reach the ice for four years. The vessel carries 100 days fuel, canvas propulsion, and will obtain provisions from Dundee whalers. A cell recording station will collect data while the crew conducts geographical investigations.
The advertisement proclaims Bucklein’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Priced at 25 cents it promises satisfaction guaranteed by L Edward Matthews, Druggist.
A general article argues that future household cooks will be scientifically trained, healthy women who prepare hygienic meals. It urges women to reward intelligence, insist on mutual respect between mistresses and maids, and adopt a code of honor to elevate home life and reduce sickness from poor food.
Mrs Wm Motroud of Midlothian Texas writes that Herbine has cured la grippe bilious fever and malaria after eight years of use. The note, dated May 31 1899, promotes the medicine as best yet and lists Graham Drug Co as selling it for 50 cents.
Instructions from farm and ranch column advise using lunar caustic instead of patent fluids for removing a few horns on calves. Apply ten cents worth to the button on the calf two weeks old, moistened but not wet, and rub in to avoid dripping onto head or face. Hold calf still briefly after application to keep caustic on the button and prevent spread.
An old advertisement notes that the elixir promises to cure a cold in one day with Kromo Quinine Laxative tablets. Each box bears Grove's signature and carries a refund offer if it fails. The copy emphasizes quick relief but reflects period drug claims and branding.
A Strong Glass is needed only when the vision has been too long neglected. Don’t delay, realize the danger, come to us for thorough examination and skillful prescription. It may be the means of preserving your sight for years.
West bound connections from Bridgeport through Jacksboro Hess Bryson Dakin to Graham with arrival 1 20 pm and return from Graham 2 30 pm to Bridgeport 5 50 pm. Also an unsigned drugstore ad touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for pulmonary ailments with prices 25c 50c and 1 00 at Graham Drug Co.
An archival note highlights Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children, emphasizing its familiar branding The advertisement line The Kind You Have Always Bought appears alongside a signature by the brand acknowledging its long standing use and reassurance to parents
Mrs C B Van Metre of Shepherdstown West Virginia testifies to bronchitis relief after one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. The ad claims it treats croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption and offers trial bottles free with regular sizes priced 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed by Edgar Matthews druggist.
In December 1900 Alien Davis of Freestone New York suffered a severe cold and hoarseness. After trying several remedies he found one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured him. He urges others to use it. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
New Orleans hosts a reunion May 19 to 22, 1903 with Graham round trip tickets priced at 12.95 dollars. Sales run May 17 and 18 with final limit May 26, 1903. ticket deposits with Joint Agent in New Orleans by May 24 may extend travel limit to June 15, 1908 for a 50 cent extension fee.
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana knew what to do when his wife suffered stomach and liver trouble. Physicians could not help her until Dr King's New Life Pills gave relief and she was cured. Only 25c at Edgar Matthews' Drug Store.
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