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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
According to the postal regulations the LEADER will not be sent to anyone longer than one year on credit. Look at your date on label and if you are approaching one year in arrears call or send in your renewal.
The piece mocks the so called True Sport man, a braggart who loves sport gossip, cigars, and newspapers, while shunning work. It warns Young America that such a figure is a bad model, likely to become a bum, and contrasts hard work with leisure chasing sports.
Letter from Nellie Casey to a group, praising Roanoke Virginia with its mountains Shenandoah valley and mineral springs. She notes Alleghanies Blue Ridge Twin Peaks Dead man's Mountain and the Norfolk and Western Railway near Virginia College offering a bird’s eye view of city and surrounding scenery.
Former student Nellie Hugh Casey from Roanoke Virginia reflects on her college journey at Sportifi cate, praising teachers trained in American colleges and European experts in music language and art. She plans to pursue further studies, notes late-night eye limits, and laments parting with many friends as finals approach. Virginia’s landscapes and broad experiences are contrasted with Texas and England. She signs with farewell musings and hopes for continued success in mining town ventures. The piece also mentions a Presbyterian church Ladies and Missionary society meeting with new members and a home mission afternoon planned for May.
Dr Shoop promotes a remedy for weak stomach heart and kidneys, claiming the inside nerves control these organs and that proper use strengthens them. He asserts improvement within days and urges purchase through B S Doty & Co.
Miss Mayzelle Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Ellis formerly of Graham died in a Wichita River drowning near Henrietta while a party of young girls bathed. Mrs J E Lebus and Miss Ellis perished trying to rescue Miss Weaver who also drowned. Sincere sympathy is offered to the Ellis family.
J M Warren from Newcastle visited last Monday and left Tuesday for Dallas to buy printing materiel for a Newcastle newspaper set to publish on May first. Warren said some material is in hand but he will not begin until all necessities are in the office. Local business leaders praise his appointment and expect strong local support.
The Chicago Tribune recommends simple home remedies for ordinary colds but acknowledges the inconvenience and risk of indoor treatment. It suggests Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure and dependable option for sale by Sloan Drug Co.
City Secretary-Treasurer T J Lamons presents financial report outlining receipts disbursements and balances. The notice notes audit references and transfers between funds including general fund and street repairs. Details focus on year-to-date totals and pending reconciliations for council review.
A terse ad-like note warns that careless boating on Niagara can bring warning ripples and rapid current dangers. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for backache and kidney issues, citing a testimonial from J. R. Blakenship of Belk, Tenn, and lists a price of 50 cents at Sloan Drug Co.
Ladies may request a clever silver plated No-Drip Coffee Strainer coupon from Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. He includes a free copy of Health Coffee with the offer to promote his new drink. The ad touts Health Coffee as flavorful, healthy, economical, and quick to prepare, claiming one minute preparation and no lengthy boiling.
County Judge I E W Fry proclaims an election to decide whether a 15 cent road tax on the $100 property value will be levied. The vote will be held May 1, 1909 in all precincts of Young County as required by Texas law. Witness E W Fry, County Judge, set his hand in April 1909.
A longtime reader praises the Graham Leader as the best county paper he has encountered. He commends its clean appearance, tidy printing, and forthright editorials on prohibition gambling and road tax. He urges Graham and Young County residents to support the paper’s role in local upbuilding.
The circus acrobat keeps Ballard's Snow Liniment ready at all times to ease pains from rheumatism cuts sprains sore throat and backaches. The remedy is sold by B. S. Doty & Co at 25 50 cents and 1.00.
Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle members will unveil the Lov Ragland monument at Center Ridge six miles east of Graham on Sunday May 9 at 11 o clock. The public is invited and a dinner on the grounds will follow with baskets. After dinner there will be speaking in the schoolhouse for the order's good.
Property notice describes exchange offer for a home with 100 acres improved land in Denton County near Collins County edge and 60 acres in cultivation. Contact B W Drum of Graham Texas via independent line for details.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to measure a baby's weight gain and claims McGee's Baby Elixir boosts digestion, stops fretfulness, aids teething, and cures stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
Graphitolum A Roof Coating guarantees five years of leak prevention on all roof types and rust protection on metal. Particularly recommended for smokestacks boilers bridges fence posts boat hulls tin iron rubber gravel composition slate shingle or paper roofs. Lyon Hardware Co. successor to J B Norris Hardware.
A historical note laments a man who stopped his paper a year ago and now fears his obituary will be written with the editor’s words. The piece contemplates mortality, neighborly memory, and the passage of time from the Somerville Standard.
Notice posted by Mrs. Mary C. Goope prohibits hunting on her land at any time. The sign asserts a no hunting rule for day and night with the landowner's name clearly displayed.
Property owner F. Scott of South Bend Texas warns that hunting on his grounds with any dog or gun is forbidden and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Landowner designation B and B noted.
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