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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
6
Grove's Tasteless Tonic claims to cure malaria chills fever weakness debility and loss of appetite. The label touts quinine and iron and promises life vigor for mothers and pale children. Aimed as a complete strengthener sold 50 cents guaranteed by your druggist.
Local advertisement rates listed for Graham Texas post office second class mail matter. Locals priced at six cents per line per insertion with display rates varying by column inch and page size. Special yearly contract rates offered.
A Los Angeles Express editorial denounces saloon traffic, arguing liquor harms family welfare and public virtue. It cites New York dealers defending revenue, contending widows and orphans do not gain from liquor profits and calling for moral responsibility over taxation gains.
Denison Herald piece rails at high Texas state taxes and wasteful spending. It argues the 55 cent rate on property valuation is the highest ever and blames lawmakers, job holders, and graft for burdening taxpayers. The author promises to oppose extravagance in Congress and defend thrift.
L. M. Pratt of Eliasville Texas applied July 12 1915 for a permit to appropriate 500 cubic feet per second of water from the Clear Fork Brazos River for irrigation of a 50 acre farm on the east bank. A hearing is set August 16 1915 at 10:00 a.m. before the Texas Board of Water Engineers in Austin.
Ruth enters the kitchen with a gift for her aunt and explains a clever dish rack idea. The aunt frets about previous scalding hands, but Ruth demonstrates a safe method to rinse and lift dishes from hot water, noting the gift aids handling and reduces burns.
Notice announces a county union call meeting in Loving Texas on August 20 at 10 a.m. The purpose is to hear delegates to the State Union and address other business. All interested union men and women are invited to attend and participate.
The document notes Charles G. Glover treasurer of the League and president of Riggs National Bank, Col. Robt L. Thompson as executive committee chair and financier with ties to New York, Morgan group undertakings, and leadership roles at the International Nickel Co and New York Metal Exchange.
Ruth finds her aunt exhausted after a night of poor sleep. The aunt prescribes simple routines including ten minutes of walking or light dumbbell exercises before bed, a lettuce sandwich or light snack, and a regular bed time to cultivate instant sleep.
Rocky Mound starts August 15 at 11 a m Briar Branch begins August 22 at 11 a m Connor Creek starts August 29 at 11 a m J Fred Patterson pastor directs the schedule
Johnson Land Co seeks to buy 640 acres of smooth prairie or valley land near town. Buyer ready for a reasonable price and immediate purchase. Contact Johnson Land Co to discuss a sale.
Notice requests all interested parties pay dues to secretary EK 8 Graham or Beckham National Bank due to no money in the treasury to pay the sexton. Mrs. E Mabry, President.
Donald Ross, president of the Associated Bill Posters and Distributors Protective Company of New York, testified in federal court that the firm's income is about 1.4 million dollars yearly and will drop next year as a rule bars alcohol ads and certain products after January 1, 1916. The directors adopted a policy to decline nine contracts, each potentially worth 35 thousand dollars annually.
FAY MARSHALL at Court House advertises a private loan of 1500 secured by real estate. The notice invites borrowers to contact the lender for terms and arrangements.
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