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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
1
Tracey, a noted Oregon outlaw, died by suicide after a fatal skirmish with pursuing posse members who shot him in the leg. The reward for his capture totals 5600 dollars. he had killed ten people, eight during capture attempts.
An Albany News excerpt argues the Rock Island line will pass Graham soon and urges Albany and Abilene to cooperate to secure a direct route via Albany and Abilene to San Angelo. The piece notes Graham may gain a connection once the gulf line from Dallas to Galveston is completed and favors a Graham Albany Abilene link.
BaLLARDS SNOW LINIMENT promises instant relief for bleeding burns bruises scalds and cuts priced at 25 and 50 cents sold by Graham Ding Co.
A. T. Stewart of Richards Oklahoma seeks his 17 year old wife who vanished after he gave her 15 dollars for dental work. He married her July 5 in Anadarko. The notice warns against airing sensational claims while promoting Ballard Horehound Syrup for hoarseness and sore throat.
A Dallas News report discusses Dr. Henry Hutchinson permitting poker among patients, calling it a god-send and a calm, if controversial, measure. Critics warn of gambling instincts, while supporters claim poker calms nerves and may aid order and discipline in the asylum.
Panama Colombia physician Dr Chas H Utter reports a sixteen year old girl with severe dysentery improved after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Within eight hours she felt better and within a week was fully well. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Dallas News quotes the Washington Post noting high sun and warm weather across Texas. It highlights vast cotton acres, watermelons maturing on vines, peach trees, grapes, grasses, cattle, horses, mules, hogs, and abundant wildlife. It portrays a lively, prosperous agricultural scene under bright skies.
An 19th century advertisement claims Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment cures painful piles with a 50 cent bottle price and 75 cent tube, sold by Greham Drug Co, urging proper treatment.
The Standard Oil of New Jersey unit denies that John D Rockefeller, James Rothschild, and Alfred Nobel together formed a working agreement to control the global oil supply.
A fragment notes that the Wilpon ais signature appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine product. The text suggests this remedy cures a cold like ailment.
A historical column urges boys to seek the true meaning of being a gentleman. It condemns street loafing, coarse language, arrogance, and cruelty, and emphasizes respect for parents and sisters. Mothers are portrayed as the keepers of this virtue, guiding boys toward gentlemanly conduct.
C C Harlan, of Eaton Ohio, suffered chronic indigestion for years until Electric Bitters relieved his pain. He praises the remedy as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach trouble, saying it strengthens the stomach liver and kidneys. Sold 50 cents guaranteed by Matthews druggist.
A huge Sierra tree near the Sanger Lumber mill at Con verse Basin California was confirmed after hunters first reported it. It stood 6 feet from the ground with a girth of 154 feet 8 inches and an estimated diameter over 51 feet, located on government reserve near the company's boundary.
After a three month stalemate in the Illing era and a fierce contest Logan wins a Senate seat. The quote urges persistence and readiness to strive for greater victory and achievement, framing the moment as a call to action for hopeful citizens.
Advertises HPRBINE 18 as a universal fever remedy that cleanses the stomach and bowels of bilious humors and expels impure secretions. Priced at 50 cents. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
Captain William Scott of the schooner Attractor told the New York Times how a bell marked 1740 and a chest with Mexican gold coins were found wedged among rocks on a Kingston reef. The bell will be sent to London for King Edward VII, while the coins go to the government.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg Iowa was cured of a long lasting stomach trouble after using four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had tried many remedies and several physicians without relief. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
A 20 year old girl whistled a solo at a church offertory and earned an encore, then performed The Mocking Bird after services to the crowd. The piece critiques pulpit theatrics and vaudeville elements, warning that sensational acts distract from preaching and sacred music.
Harper's Weekly reports that Manteo, the Roanoke Island native, became Lord of Roanoke after 1584 voyages by Arthur Barlow and Philip Amidas. The account notes Elizabeth I approved the venture and welcomed the two chiefs to England.
A band of young ladies from Hiawatha College Kansas were arrested after stealing a dozen ears of corn during a picnic. The incident drew ridicule as a farmer who would prosecute a minor theft is mocked and a note on state taxes and prohibition territory follows in the Bowie Blade critique.
The article notes Republican stamp speakers will apply themselves to the recently issued Republican Text Book. It states many government vessels are allocated for personal and official use, leaving few available for the Central American Service.
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