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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1906

Page

2

The Leader Advertisement Fragment

Fragmentary note lists pricing for copies and a one year subscription with six months option and a price around $100. It mentions copies, one year, six months, and a rate, but lacks full details or context.

Local Ticket Listing for County and District Positions

The notice lists candidates for District Judge A H Carrigan and P M Stine. District Attorney P A Martin and Gro H McLaren. County Clerk E B Norman. County Treasurer F M Burkett. Tax Assessor R L Tankersley. Public Weigher S W Lane. and County Commissioner Precinct No 1 J W Horner and Precinct No 4 R M Summers.

Fort Worth Prepares to Endure Jeff McLean Second Term

Fort Worth residents face another term under Jeff McLean as the local debate continues and until the new term begins.

Fort Worth Jeff McLean

Secretary Root In South America Diplomatic Leader

Secretary Root enjoys strong influence among South American republics as he oversees diplomacy at the Pan American Congress. His remarks are met with widespread assent from the turbulent region’s representatives.

Root South America Pan- American Congress

Canadian Plea for King Edward Visit Rejected

The people of Canada urged King Edward to visit soon but he refused citing royal duties at home. He warned that a worldwide voyage would be expected if he began such tours and said he is not physically able to undertake it at present.

Canada King Edward

County returns show Brooks close behind Campbell

Official county returns indicate Brooks trails Campbell by 20 votes. Support for Brooks was weak locally with little campaigning, while Bell had one speaker and limited supporters. Campbell benefited from natural loyalty among followers, with his friends making no extra effort.

Brooks Campbell Bell

Bailey's expected run for Texas convention dominance

The Waco Times-Herald hints that Senator J. W. Bailey will enter the Dallas state convention as a Brooks champion and use influence to secure his nomination over the plurality candidate. It notes Bailey's belief he controls Texas and could press allies to move out dissenters while warning rivals that many rooters will follow his lead even if controversial.

Waco Times-Herald J. W. Bailey Dallas Brooks Bailey Texas Pearly Gates Joe St. Peter

High Society Sins and the Thaw White Tragedy

The piece decries sensational press coverage of the Thaw White case and its social fallout. It argues for conviction and punishment of Thaw, condemns the actress tied to the ruin, and notes public appetite for scandal and the stage as a notoriety draw.

United States Harry Thaw Standford White

Only A Dog’s Cruel Death Sparks Public Outrage

A stray dog, long seen as a nuisance in Graham, was killed last Friday night in a brutal act praised by none. The writer condemns the cruelty, recalling ancient savagery and Nero, urging humanity to see such killings as unacceptable in the town near five churches and a courthouse.

Nero Africa India Luzon Graham

Prophesying and Politics in Texas Counties

A historical squib on political prognostication in Texas counties mentions Judge Bell praising S W T Lanham, Parker county backing Lanham’s defender, and Kaufman county’s affection for Brooks. It notes Colquitt’s repudiation in Kaufman and a close Parker county race for A M Carter, amid local derisive humor about naming local figures.

Bell S. W. T. Lanham Texas Parker County Lanham Houston Post Colquitt Kaufman County Brooks Ft. Worth Aso Kaufman Second Supreme Judicial A. M. Carter Isaac Weatherford Judge Stephens

Quick Healing Claim For Arnica Salve In Kentucky

Major Hamm of the Constitutionalist in Eminence Kentucky recounts a severe assault four years ago and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a ten day cure and no further trouble. The product, billed as a rapid healer of burns sores cuts and wounds, sells for 25 cents at B.8 Doty & Co. drug store.

Major Hamm Constitutionalist Eminence Bucklen Doty & Co

Hearst declares independence in New York governorship race

William R Hearst breaks from McLellan and McCarren NY democratic machines and plans a solitary bid for New York governor backed by labor groups and social democrats He will run as an independent and oppose the two party machines while endorsing W J Bryan for president in 1908 Read as a bold stand against machine politics.

William R. Hearst New York McLellan McCarren City of Social Democrats W. J. Bryan

Cure for Itch Reported in Index Tex Letter

A reader from Index Texas describes using Hunt's Cure to treat a persistent itch. He notes relief after one application and full cure after less than a box, mentioning nails as a tool and finger scratching as a common habit.

Hunt J. M Index Tex

Notice to Graham Residents on City Ordinances

The message urges every resident to read the town ordinances, noting the scavenger reports violators and that appearances before the mayor may be required. It stresses the corporation’s aim to keep the town clean and urges compliance.

Graham

Campaign launches county GOP ticket in Young county

The local Republican party unveils a county slate in Young County marking the first time a ticket has been fielded for county offices. Candidates for county judge, Johnson and McLaren, are expected to campaign between now and the election, addressing issues at major voting centers.

Republican Party Young Johnson McLaren

Ministers Report Half of Kansans Seek Heaven

A canvass of Kansas Christian congregations shows only about half of churchgoers want to go to heaven. Ministers note many prefer to stay in Kansas and not yet commit, believing all desire heaven eventually but are not ready now.

Kansas

Hunt's Lightning Oil claims quick cure all pains

Advertisement text touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as the remedy for pains aches bruises sprains cuts burns and chigger bites claiming it cures faster than any other known remedy and noting it finds the spot when others pass by.

Hunt

Editors miss Mineral Wells press association trip

Editors Bowron and Martin cannot attend the weekly Mineral Wells press association meeting due to office duties and financial constraints. The Leader will be unrepresented at the association event and will skip the Dallas state convention next week.

Press Association Mineral Wells Bowron Martin Dallas

Summer Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Pastor

Summer diarrhoea in children should be treated immediately with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev. M. O. Stockland of the MEF Church in Little Falls Minnesota reports years of use and finds it valuable for summer disorders in children. Sold by all druggists.

M. O. Stockland MEF Little Falls Minn Chamberlain

Hog buyers offer perhead prize for hogs weighing 75 to 150 pounds

Hog buyers seek swine for purchase at Gra ham from August 1 to 10. They will pay five cents per hog for deliveries of one hundred head or more within the specified weight range.

Graham

For Rent Acreage North Of Belknap With House

For Rent 320 acres eight miles north of Belknap including 60 acres of Johnson grass and a five room house. Tenant may cultivate more land and keep all he can harvest in the first year. R. C. MCPHAILL.

Belknap Johnson Grass R. C. McPhaill

In Great Demand for Chamberlains Remedy

The demand for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in Pikesville Indiana has been strong with the remedy curing dysentery when others failed. Sold by All Druggists. Also good resident houses for sale in Gra ham by J C Vaughan at reasonable figures.

Chamberlain Frank Jones Pikesville Ind Graham J. C. Vaughan

Our Splendid Prospects for County Crops

A county wide update celebrates bumper cotton prospects and strong wheat and oats yields. Farmers report fat cattle and thriving gardens with high prices for chickens and hogs. Critics who predicted droughts or boll worms are dismissed as chronic naysayers, while rain and sunshine sustain growth across crops and fruit.

Trimbutary

End of World of troubles ends with Electric Bitters

Bear Grove Indiana resident K H Wolfe credits Electric Bitters with curing two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He says the remedy relieved stomach, liver, and blood issues, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold by B S Doty Co at 50 cents with guarantee.

K. H. Wolfe Bear Grove B.S. Doty & Co

Rock Island Sleeper to Colorado Daily Service

Starting June 3 the Rock Island will run a through sleeping car to Denver departing Dallas at 7 00 p m and Fort Worth at 9 00 p m arriving Denver at 8 30 the next morning Low tourist rates apply and full details available from Pry Auer G P TA

Rock Island Denver Dallas Ft. Worth Pry. A. Auer G.P.& TA

Land loan terms offered by R F Arnold Attorney

Money to loan on land for long time at a low rate. Will extend vendors lien notes or furnish 1 2 of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms with R F Arnold Attorney.

R. F. Arnold

Photo on the latest folders ad by M H Chism

Classified notice invites readers to obtain a photograph for the latest folders through M H Chism. The compact item names the contact and implies a service offering without extra detail.

Atest M. H. Chism

Calves For Sale Full Blood and High Grad Short Horn Bulls

Advertises calf sale in Graham Texas offering full blood and high grade short horn bull calves at reasonable prices. Contact D. H. Frene at 88.

Graham, Tex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leader Frank H. Bowron P. A. Martin D. E. Decker Hon. Inc. W. Veale A. H. Carrigan P. M. Stine R. P. Diwaitr Gro H. McLaren E. B. Norman F. M. Burkett M. A. Wallace R. L. Tankersley S. W. Lane J. W. Horner R. M. Summers H. L. Leberman White Madeline Pollard Hearst Campaign Castor Bears Castoria the Centrus Company New York CiTy Colorado
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