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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
Richardson resigns from defense of Moyer and Pettibone cases over Darrow methods. He opposes socialism in criminal trials and politics in court. Frank K H Bowron and P A Martin noted as local figures. Graham Texas post office entry as second class mail matter.
J. R. Veale, a longtime county resident, died when his buggy fell over Saturday while visiting his daughter in Graham. He was buried by the Odd Fellows at Veale's School House on Sunday, deeply mourned across the region. Breckinridge Democrat notes his high esteem in the community.
A colonial-era admonition cites Thomas Jefferson’s rule about eating little in hot weather. It advises sparing meals to aid digestion when blood runs high and promotes Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia from Graham Drug Co as a stomach aid.
Judge Davidson postpones ruling on the habeas corpus challenge to the Tin Top Uno Ino Frosty law until the full court convenes in October. The decision keeps tin top joints closed through the summer and likely through winter, even if the law is struck down.
A Denton newspaper notes that an anti pese law blocks collecting about fifty dollars in advertising transport from a railway. The paper says other Texas papers face similar losses, as contracts could be nullified by new laws and officials jailed if payments are made. The paper will abandon the claim, awaiting a test of the statute.
An old advertisement touts Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a universal cure for chills claiming it cured ancestors and will now cure the user. It offers a money back guarantee if the bottle fails to cure any one case, asserting tested merit and time proof.
The piece discusses pending Federal court cases in North Carolina Alabama and Missouri challenging state rail regulation. It notes judges enjoining state laws, and predicts the Supreme Court will decide key questions of states rights and federal authority, with implications for Texas trust laws and big companies like Standard Oil.
An old advertisement asserts that crying babies suffer hunger due to malnutrition caused by worms. It claims a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge will stop crying and help the child thrive immediately. Sold by B. H. Blakevey.
Federal judge in Chicago sentenced Standard Oil Co of Illinois to a 29 million dollar fine for rebates, the largest ever against any entity. The company’s total holdings are about 10 million, but it is linked to Standard Oil of New Jersey. Additional cases against Standard oil firms are pending. The Waters-Pierce judgment in Texas was only 1.5 million by comparison.
J B Vaughn of Elba Alabama writes that constant constipation and a disordered liver improved with Herbine. He says it is the best medicine of its kind and urges others with these troubles to try it. Sold by B H Blakeney. The New York Journal of Commerce reports that trusts are breeders of strikes and lockouts.
The Texas Farmers Union plans a large meeting in Fort Worth this week likely drawing farmers from several counties. Organizers expect discussions on agricultural policy and cooperative activities.
An old advertisement touts Kodol Digestive Cure as a treatment for sour stomach indigestion and general debility. It claims the product uses natural digestive juices and tonic properties to cleanse purify and strengthen stomach mucosa. Testimonial cites S S Ball of Ravenswood West Virginia touting Odol cured for twenty years and bottled at one dollar with a smaller trial size offered.
On August 31 at 1 p m I will sell to the highest bidder at Proffitt Texas my household and kitchen furniture farm implements wagons buggies harness corn hay hogs horses and mules for cash. Everything offered is first class and of good value. While attending the picnic you can make some money by attending this sale. Everybody invited J W Porr ir.
Owing to our recent fire we are compelled to call on all parties knowing themselves indebted to us to call and make satisfactory arrangements with us, as we have obligations to meet. We wish to thank our many customers and friends for their kindness and liberal patronage and trust we will soon be able to continue our accommodations. Respt. KEETER & CAGLE
W E Baker sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery promotes Cisco Marble Works grave stones. Grave digging rates listed: adults seven dollars, children five dollars. Call for prompt, satisfactory service.
A Christian meeting will begin at Bethel on the Saturday before the second Sunday in August. Eld. R. F. Whittaker of Chico will do the preaching. Everybody come, you will be taken care of.
In Throckmorton County 320 acres unimproved 200 acres farming land balance grazing land. Price 8.00 per acre one fourth cash balance to suit. 150 acres one mile from Throckmorton on public road in good neighborhood. Good house well orchard and barn 70 acres cultivated 120 acres fine farming land heavy black waxy and productive balance grazing land. Timber for fuel. Price 2250 per acre 675 cash balance easy. R B Humpsrey Atty at Law Throckmorton Texas.
Notice to parties desiring to borrow money or sell vendors lien notes. Geo. H. McLaren of Graham Texas offers to handle loans on real estate or sale of vendors lien notes with personal attention. Contact for arrangements. 4w. Graham, Texas.
Eliasville announces a monthly Trade Day on the third Monday starting June 17. Residents and visitors are invited to buy sell or trade bringing their stock for exchange at the designated time and place. The event emphasizes community commerce and local participation.
Readable notice offers a nearly new piano for sale with contact via Box 25 in City. Only minimal details available. no price listed.
Old age and ill health force R H Burns to offer his best money maker for sale. It promises profits surpassing twelve hundred dollars in groceries, a chance for any man to be his own boss.
Local retailer advertises a mixed Hammocks sale with items priced at actual cost. Emphasizes quick action as stock is limited and many price points are offered. Includes a call to action to purchase promptly before depleted.
A Albany Oregon woman recalls severe heart trouble with shortness of breath and coughing. After using Miles New Heart Cure she reports dramatic improvement, saying five to six bottles led to recovery and endorses the product with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
State commands sheriff to summon Oliver Hedgeoxe et al and unknown heirs by weekly publication for eight weeks to appear at the September 1907 term of the District Court in Graham. Plaintiffs claim unlawful entry and possession of lands in Young County known as I E L Co Survey No. 2250, amounting to damages of 5000 dollars.
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