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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
2
Drought affects farming areas with fresh vegetables scarce in Wiesouri. farmers forced to buy canned goods and dried beans to feed harvest hands.
The piece asserts cotton will save Texas farmers as early crops fail across the state. It notes Kansas and Missouri had a good small grain crop but late crops in all regions proved disappointing.
A medical advertisement promotes Lallard's Snow Liniment to counteract insect and animal bites. It claims to subdue inflammation and heal flesh, priced 25 and 50 cents, sold by Graham Drug Co.
A robust exhortation urges residents to defend and support their town against neglect. It argues no one can claim to care about progress while allowing the community to falter. The speaker ties civic duty to local growth and collective responsibility.
An 80 pound catfish incident near Muscogee ends in tragedy after Albert Shaw is pulled from his boat into the Verdigris river. The San Antonio Light mocks an offensive religious sect change while a local drug retailer advertises Herb ine for vitality.
Constipation and impaired digestion blamed for fatigue in summer. Herbine claims to cure constipation improve digestion and stimulate the liver to normal activity. Price 50 cents. For sale by Grabom Drug Co.
A commentary notes the brewing labor action as a potential crisis for the republic if the strike widens and beer supplies are disrupted, insisting the situation cannot become serious.
The Index quotes J Pierpont Morgan saying unionism is purely sentimental and he refuses to arbitrate the rift between the union and the steel company. He may live to see the day when he must acknowledge unionism is not sentimental and bow to it.
A historical notice touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for piles. It claims relief and lists price fifty cents for bottles and seventy five cents for tubes, sold by Graham Drug Co.
An advertisment touts Dr Simmons Sarsuparilla promising new life and energy for all body parts including babies and grandfathers. The ad urges purchase for fifty cents for fifty doses and highlights broad vitality benefits.
Judge Wallace appoints J. W. Goode of Fort Worth and W. H. Fuqua of Amarillo as receivers for the Capitol Syndicate and they have assumed control of the assets.
A confidence man posing as multiple politicians beguiled Senator Hanna in Cleveland. Introducing himself as Mr Bailey of Texas, he claimed to be short of funds after Buffalo travel and asked for 25 dollars. Hanna complied, and the imposter later used other identities to swindle residents.
For digestive weakness nervousness pains in the side flatulence dizziness wakefulness headache and other annoying accompaniments of positivity Herbine is a prompt and unequaled remedy 50c. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
Last Friday during a rain storm John Wiles neared Cunningham's farm when a bolt struck near them while they sheltered under a wagon. Two of Wiles mules were killed and the men were stunned though unharmed personally. The loss weighed heavily on Wiles. Source: Childress Index.
Extreme heat tax on babies digestive power. dose recommended for puny infants. Vermitage sold by Graham Drug Co at 25 cents.
Of 7,086 pension claims filed for the Spanish American War, 7,059 were rejected. After investigation, less than one half of one percent are found worthy, and 9912 out of every 100 would be pensioners are humbugs. The government has been slow to reach this ratio.
Advert encourages rosy cheeks bright eyes and a quick step from Dr Simmons Sarsaparilla claiming it strengthens the system while eradicating disease. Price fifty cents for fifty doses and a speedy remedy pitch.
An Austin court did not grant an injunction against the Pacific Express company for Texas business. A suit by the attorney general over permit renewal was noted, but the injunction never existed and the company will promptly renew its permit. The piece ends with a moral about earning one’s living and giving best service.
The article notes renewed national attention to the Sampson Schley dispute with calls for a court of inquiry into conduct at the battle of Santiago. Enemies who pressured Schley may regret their earlier remarks as the issue unfolds.
The Dallas News reflects on the death of Mrs. Kruger, wife of former Boer Republic President Paul Kruger, in Holland. It portrays her as a simple, devoted housekeeper who bore loneliness, wartime separation, and hardship with quiet dignity, dying possibly of pneumonia in a heartbroken state.
An old advertisement touts Dr Simmons Sarsaparilla as invigorating the nervous system and strengthening digestive organs while eradicating disease. The claim lists a price of fifty cents and fifty doses.
Mr Bryan declares bolters can expect no sympathy and disapproves any move harming the Democratic party while criticizing the Ohio State convention action and repudiating the Kane City platform.
The advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a quick relief for all aches and pains with a satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded policy.
The British War Department reports 5134 Boers killed wounded or captured since March 1 with numbers reflecting ongoing combat losses and prisoner totals.
The Dallas News notes months of delays in Neelys trial on charges of looting Cuba postal funds. Arrested over a year ago and sent to Cuba six months ago, he faces slow Cuban courts and witness issues. The piece warns wider American threats if punished.
An 19th century patent remedy claims to cure itching piles ringworm tetter fezema and every skin trouble with a single preparation. The advertisement markets Hunt's Cure as a universal skin remedy.
The newspaper notes Andrew Carnegie holds authority for a claim he still plans to give 56 million to public benefactions. It criticizes his distribution of wealth yet highlights him as among America’s top millionaires who reinvest large sums back into society, asserting the need to acknowledge his contributions.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It describes Eustachian tube inflammation as the cause, with hearing loss resulting if untreated. The firm F J Cheney & Co offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness due to catarrh cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Gen Corbin reports from Manila that the military force in the Philippines can be reduced by about half as the islands are near pacification. Gen Cnaffee agrees that expenses may be cut across the board without harming the service, with the Philippines likely kept under military rule for tariff protection under current Supreme Court rulings.
The Missouri public observed a day of prayer for rain with little success. Judge Charles F. Clint addressed the Grand Jury for the July term urging thorough investigation of perjury cases and outlining common county law infractions in a lengthy court charge.
An unnamed elder, possibly from England, muses on modern life and declares support for Jim the lawyer Bill the preacher Tom the literary figure and Dick, saying the effort keeps him busy from dawn till dark in a Youth’s Companion excerpt.
Local chatter claims Grove's Tasueless Chill Tonic improves blood quality and vitality. Advertisements project strong health benefits amid community interest and rival remedies.
A Texan quote argues papers should reject ad space if clients refuse to pay, urging newspapers to uphold advertising dignity by cutting luxuries when needed, while a Dallas Democrat remark praises the stance as proper business practice.
Muddy blood means a muddy complexion while pure blood means a clear complexion. Crove's Tasteless Chill Tonic promises rich, clear blood for nursing mothers.
May Irwin asserts greater success as a cook than as an actress while vacationing at her Thousand Islands home. She applies a playmaking mindset to recipes, testing dishes on a dog and kitchen staff, buying cookbooks, and borrowing chafing dishes to craft hot dishes, naming red peppers mushrooms and tabasco as key ingredients.
President F D Underwood of the Erie railroad recounts a fast freight engineer who warned of cutting off a deaf old woman’s legs to stop her from walking on tracks. The woman, who used a shortcut to a summer hotel to sell baskets and embroidery, was eventually struck and killed, the engineer later telling Underwood with tears that he had finally “got the old lady.”
The note describes shy damsels dining with an unsuspecting youth at a restaurant who ordered almost the entire menu yet proclaimed no hunger. A $1.30 stake appears in the vest and the man questions if a bet is involved. The quips reflect newspaper humor lines from several papers.
General Funston recalls his first dynamite gun shot during the Cuban uprising. He mentions learning the firing end, nervousness, Garcia's summons, and a successful detonation that scattered debris and affirmed his risky moment. He ends with a self mocking grin at his own fear and bravado.
The Rochester Post Express recounts how Sir Edwin Landseer, famed animal painter, outwitted a German raconteur with a tale of a dog and a five pound note buried in Windsor park. Landseer’s coup involved the dog retrieving the note from Windsor and banking it, while the queen laughed and the prince remained silent.
A Roxborough grocer owns a bay horse bearing a striking white mark on its forehead resembling a closed umbrella. The ten inch mark runs from between the ears to the nostrils with a straight slim handle and ferrule likeness. Wet weather makes the hairs part and the umbrella appear opened.
The New York World notes Australia as the wealthiest nation by proportion, with 1900 outputs totaling about 550 million dollars. Wool from 120,000,900 sheep topped 100 million, while minerals, agriculture, pastoral and manufacturing firms contributed the rest. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, coal and pearl fisheries anchor vast resources.
A Kalamazoo party spilled a barrel of syrup causing a sticky accident as a stylish passerby slipped, fell full length, and drew a crowd. Onlookers pried her free with a coordinated effort and she reluctantly moved on, leaving a sweet mess behind.
Private cars have grown in popularity as a luxury option for travel and entertaining. The narrative describes private cars as commodious with beds, dining areas, smoking rooms, and other amenities, priced from a few dollars up to higher rates depending on service.
General Diaz has prioritized a formal military education in Mexico, creating a comprehensive school at Chapultepec. Foreign officers have visited and regard the institution as among the best for thorough and disciplined cadet instruction.
A Baltimore Herald remark notes that counterfeit cent receipts at the New York subtreasury illustrate how clever individuals pursue fame and fortune through illegitimate means. The piece recalls a Yankee who once crafted wooden nutmegs, highlighting the theme of sly ingenuity.
The piece lists three nominees for Harrison, Cleveland and Hayes era judgeships. Harrison names Brewer Shiras and another. Cleveland adds Fuller White and Peckham. Hayes Arthur and McKinley each have one appointee, Harlan Gray and McKenna respectively.
Medical students at Y university adopt a college yell mocking sick and dead patients. The chant, featuring digs at dig up and cut em up, stirs humor with morbid medical imagery tied to Syracuse.
Henry Labouchere recommended a friend for a knighthood just before Mr. Gladstone’s fall from power. He said he did so to make the honor as ridiculous as possible, prompting discussion over the bestowal.
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