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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
2
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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 residents face another term under Jeff McLean as the local debate continues and until the new term begins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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