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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
The passage states the aim of business is to look after customers, keep quality up, and price as the key. It notes the price is the main interest, offering quoted prices on reliable and seasonable goods to serve customer interests and ensure mutual benefit.
A catalog page lists ladies Jersey ribbed cotton vests in various qualities and prices from 10 to 50 cents, including extra quality Swiss ribbed vests with lace edging. It also features Nazareth waists for children and Cycnet waists with supporter attachments priced around 25 to 35 cents.
A catalog-style notice listing women’s wash waists in good lawn fabric. Styles include back or front openings, Valenciennes insertion, lace and embroidery, medallion collars, and imitation Irish lace. Prices range from 65 cents to $1.75 with multiple “special” offers.
P S notes bargain prices in the grocery department highlighting staple groceries to entice customers to visit the store and see the deals.
Sam Hardy, coal expert at Belknap, said the first shaft has reached the upper coal strata forty three feet underground. A forty three inch thick vein lies ready for miners though not as good as the lower vein. The railroad may reach Belknap by July 1, promising many mines and heavy activity this fall.
Spirit Lake Iowa druggist Mr L H Farnham praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best on the market for constipation. He recommends trying them and notes they are agreeable in effect. Price 25 cents with samples free and available at all druggists.
Notice to Precinct Chairmen directs holding precinct conventions in Young County on May 2 1908 to elect delegates to the county convention. Witness signed by Jno C Kay Democrat Executive Committee Young County.
An ad fragment highlights B. A. Snoddy's Variety Store offering good bargains. The clipping implies a retail promotion or sale aiming to attract shoppers with low prices.
Miss Cleo Hindman has resigned as manager of the Southwestern Telephone Co exchange at this place with the resignation effective the first of next month The auditor was in town this week verifying her duties Hindman has led the office for four years earning praise and popularity Paul Reed from Pilot Point will take over duties tomorrow.
Mr Thos Stenton postmaster Pontypool Ontario says eight years of rheumatic pains were eased by Chamberlain's Pain Balm obtained last summer. He reports more relief than with prior remedies and recommends it to sufferers. 25 and 50 cent bottles available at all druggists.
Deering binder twine described as long lasting smooth and strong. Graham Hardware Company promotes Deering Pure Sisal Binder Twine for farm use and likely stock available at local hardware store.
From Graham, attendees at Gooseneck last Friday report a jolly time with a large crowd. The cemetery cleanup occurred in the morning, followed by games where Rocky Mound defeated Gooseneck 9 to 0 in baseball. Evening concerts and exhibitions by the school, led by teacher Mrs Callie Shannon, closed the day.
It will keep the cough loose and ease expectoration while reducing coughing fits. Safe and sure for whooping cough relief. For sale by all druggists.
Persuant to call of the Republican State Executive Committee the Young County executive committee is ordered to meet at the Graham court house on Saturday April 25 1908 at 2 oclock p m for arranging primary elections and conventions to select one delegate and one alternate to the county convention at Graham May 5 to elect one delegate and one alternate to the State convention W Johnson chairman.
Young County Camp United Confederate Veterans plans its annual Decoration picnic at the courthouse on May 9 under the Daughters of the Confederacy. Veterans of 1861 will be honored with a day of prayers readings and speeches including Rev W M Goode Faytene Dowdle Judge Geo H McLaren Jno C Kay and Horace Hughes with a cemetery visit to decorate graves and a veterans business meeting later in the day.
Portsmouth Virginia druggist Fred C Hanrahan says he has sold and recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for six years. He notes it is a sure cure and the best patent medicine for the purpose, even with higher profit alternatives. For sale by all druggists.
Local note praises the cream at Sr Louis Restaurant, calling it the old reliable spot in Graham for a dependable dessert option and familiar dining experience.
The Tidwell Philatheas of the Baptist Sunday School entertained the Royal Baracas and friends at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Finch last Friday night. Guests arrived in varied costumes and formed couples to play laugh and go foot then gathered for lemonade and cake. The Baraca Class extends thanks to the hostesses for a pleasant evening.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has worked to heal skin troubles, especially itchy conditions. The product claims not to rely on advertising and asserts it guarantees a cure with one box, asserting success by efficacy rather than promotion.
Wednesday morning at 6, Sam F Lee and Miss Joe Fay Hill united in marriage at the bride’s parents home Rev W C Childress officiating The couple plans a short visit to Weatherford and Stroud Okla before returning to Graford Their families and local notables attend including Geo A Hill Lena Blakely and several Lee relatives The Monogram extends congratulations to the prominent Graford couple Joe Fay Hill is a Graham native.
Dr Smith, a physician at Loving, visited on Monday accompanied by his family.
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