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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
4
Union Soldiers and widows who homesteaded under 160 acres before June 22 1874 are entitled to land to reach 160 acres even if abandoned. We will buy all such claims. Also buying Government Land Warrants and obtaining them for soldiers not issued. Only those who served fourteen days in Mexican or other wars before 1855 qualify for a 160 acre warrant. For details contact this office.
Fragmented lines lament the sorrow of war and ask why nations tear families apart. The incomplete verse questions the cost of victory and the fireside losses suffered by husbands, fathers, and sons amid banners of freedom.
Kansas City records the first incubator baby in the city as David Donaldson, a twin born March 14 two months early. The surviving twin, William, died. The infant, cared for by Dr. John C. Rogers, remains in an incubator, expected to leave by May 14, with plans for later growth and development.
Marion Rooke of Chicago imports fine millinery and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold that kept her from business. She notes quick relief for her staff and she herself soon recovered. For sale by Graham Drug Co. The piece ends with a moral about a child asking if heaven can wait for papa’s business.
The noted horse Jeff Will stands at Mystabies near the mouth of Vicar bark and will serve mares for a low price of 5 dollars to insure a living colt payable when the output is ascertained or the mare is removed from the county. Call to see the horse and his foals. He shows for himself. 5 L Thornton South Bend Texas.
In our county the opposition is not to good roads but to the current road law. Many voters oppose the tax structure as unequal and ineffective. The Farmer Courier urges repealing the present law and replacing it with an ad valorem tax for road funding to advance the cause of better roads.
D N Stinks of Trey Ohio reports severe rheumatism attack eased by Chamberlains Pain Balm after trial from Geo F Parsons Co druggists. He bought a bottle and was soon relieved from all pain. He has recommended the liniment to many friends as the best muscular rheumatism remedy on the market. For sale by The Graham Drug Co.
The Confederate Veteran published by A Cunningham in Nashville Tenn shows rapid growth with sixty four issues monthly and total circulation reaching 1 195452 copies to 1900 Subscriptions to the Veteran and The Leader bid at 1 60 per year by mail Applications to The Leader will also enable veteran readers to receive the Veteran at the civic rate and copies can be sent to veterans unable to subscribe
Travel notices authorize round trip fares from Jacksboro to multiple events through May and June 1900. Listings include Hot Springs Confederate Veteran Reunion in Louisville and other gatherings in Houston, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Waco, Fort Worth, and Ft Worth. Tickets go on sale May 7–22 with varying sale windows and final limits, some expedited by early deposits.
An early 20th century health advertisement explains kidneys filter blood and remove waste. It claims overwork causes heart strain and arthritis like pains from uric acid. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
A West Jefferson man Renick Hamilton endured 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned he would die without costly surgery. He treated himself with Bucklen's Armeca Salve, touted as the best pile cure, distributed by Handy & Matthews drug store.
Advertising claims for Gato's cough syrup tout immediate, pleasant, and effective relief with every dose. Marketing emphasizes safety and reliability with patient testimonials and bold promises of meeting consumer expectations.
Special Agent James M. Woop announces subscription renewal for the Texas Stock and Farm Journal. He claims to have a list and can tell when a reader's time is out.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine for nervous troubles fatigue and insomnia. A Decatur Indiana surveyor, G. E. McKean, recounts chronic stomach illness and nervous prostration followed by rapid relief after six bottles. Cure touted as quick and certain with a money back guarantee and free booklet offer.
Better be ready you may die unexpectedly. It’s not too early to consider life insurance. Contact Geo L Rhea who represents the Hartford Life Insurance Co for reliable coverage and guidance.
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