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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
6
A Bonham News feature extols a Dakota ranch wife who saved her husband from fire by riding barefoot through a blizzard to fetch a doctor. She returns with him to the dying man, after which she collapses from exposure. The piece praises her uncredited bravery, urging monuments to such quiet heroism and urging lessons for future generations.
The Leader announces a one copy one year price of $1.00 and a six month rate of 50 cents. Frank H. Bowron and A. Martin are listed. A Graham Drug Co. advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as safe and effective with no gripe or sickness and claims availability in Graham Texas.
The quote notes that busy world figures reach greatness by disciplined economy and enduring hardship to provide for a large family. It credits the greatest Americans as those who labored with hands and mind after building a competency, remembering that their working years were their happiest.
An advertisement extols White's Cream Vermifuge as essential for good judgement and motherhood. It claims the medicine keeps babies healthy and features testimonials from grateful mothers. Sold by B. H. Blakeney in the local shop.
Greenville Herald notes state papers view the legislature poorly while warning anti pass provisions could push railway advertising to large town papers, hurting tiny county papers that rely on such business. The column argues the clash reflects broader tensions between lawmakers and local press.
By order of the executive committee the County Union meeting is moved to the last Friday in April 26th. Locals urged to send a full delegation for important business. Local secretaries to collect 2 cents extra for National dues and remit with county and state dues. Registered letters preferred for mailing dues. G H Bunger, Sec.
The article warns that digestion is overworked in many people and neglect leads to dyspepsia. It promotes KODOL as stomach relief that digests food, rests the stomach, and aids normal activity, sold on a guarantee relief plan by the Graham Drug Co.
A Prairie GroveArk testimonial urges immediate purchase of Ballards Snow Liniment for rheumatism burns cuts sprains contracted muscles and other pains. T S Graham reports the liniment cured rheumatism after others failed and thanks the product. Sold by B H Blakeney.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any form of itching skin trouble. Fewer than one percent of buyers request refunds because it effectively delivers results.
In Graham Texas on April 22 1907 trustees election was ordered for all districts to elect two trustees per district for two years from May 1. 1907. Of 49 districts 17 failed to hold elections. 30 districts elected trustees as required. Tie votes triggered new elections in two districts. Qualifications to vote: must be qualified voters in state and county elections and six months residency in the district. Trustees must read and write English and reside in the district six months prior. A list of elected hold overs and appointed trustees follows.
Trustees for numerous district numbers are listed with holds over and new appointments. Several districts show two-year terms and others await May election. County Judge Gro. H. McLaren urges trustees to qualify, take oath, and cooperate for public school upbuilding.
The advertisement proclaims indigestion and a long list of associated symptoms as a widespread American malady. It touts the Herbine treatment as a universal cure, priced at 50 cents per bottle, and notes sale by B. H. Blakeney.
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