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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
2
The Leader page lists subscription prices and contains a jumble of opinions on trusts. It mentions a North Carolina judge’s chain gang idea for railroads, references Teddy’s admirers, and critiques the Republican party’s trust and railroad stance amid ads for Hooper's Tetter Cure.
Advertises Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a tested remedy that cures chills for all family members with a money back guarantee. Claims time-tested merits and a single bottle fixes any case, offering cheerful refunds if it fails.
Tom Lawson, after making peace with the frenzied financiere, turns to Republican politics and predicts Roosevelt will be re-elected. If his political tip mirrors his stock gambling advice, Teddy will be left badly off as Lawson’s friends have been.
A short health note cites Thomas Jefferson’s rule about eating sparingly in hot weather. It advises digestion aids like Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia to ease the stomach, and notes Gra ham Drug Co as the seller.
The pig lead duty stands at two and one eighth cents per pound. Consumers seek open market access but lead trust blocks removal to keep prices high. Republicans oppose removing the duty, arguing protectionist aims benefit the trust over the public.
Elba Alabama resident J B Vaughn praises Herbine for constipation and a disordered liver saying it is the best medicine of its kind and he urges others with similar troubles to try it. Sold by Blakeney in Blakeney.
The Graham Leader marks its thirty first year as the oldest paper in the region. It lauds independence, fairness, and moral stance, crediting steady growth to upholding religion and right while keeping space for diverse views. It notes past rivals and the county's peaceful prosperity.
Red Top reports a lively church meeting led by A F Stewart from Graham with several friends, praise for their help, and invitation to return. Notes Mrs Fannie George returns home to Childress after days with relatives. J L Steen family visited near Jacksboro. Lone Oak school house nearing completion. Bertha McBee accepts Oakland school teaching post for coming year. Cotton crop described as looking fine though a rain is hoped for. Bashful Bill.
The Farmers Union in Fort Worth passed a resolution urging a law barring public officials from employment with trusts and corporations. It is said to be non-partisan and not aimed at any specific man, though some critics saw a jab at a Texas senator. Judge W. W. Grubbs of Greenville resigned from the Union over the matter. The piece defends honesty in public service and laments accusations of political motive, warning against undermining core decency.
A Graham citizen muses on honesty as a relative trait and confronts tax fairness. He cites bank deposits versus assessed renditions, stock obsolescence, and perjury risk, urging strict adherence to law and conscience, and recalling a Baptist preacher who stuck to his sworn figures.
An ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for babies with hunger related sickness. It asserts worms cause poor assimilation of food and that a few doses will stop crying and make infants thrive. Sold by B. H. Blakeney.
The Telegrapher's Union declared a strike last week, sending four thousand workers from the telegraph lines out and bringing business to a standstill with broad economic damage. A blunt satire closes the notice, arguing against advertising when unlikely and humorous conditions occur.
The Premium List for the NIP Annual Fair in San Antonio Texas runs November 9 to 24. Cash prizes total over 12 500 for livestock and agriculture plus 2 000 for Ladies Art and Floral, 1 000 for Poultry, and racing purses exceeding 40 000. The fair seeks large exhibits from ranch farm orchard and garden and includes additions from railway and Angora goat breeders. Address the Secretary for premium list or fee information.
A piano offered at a low price as a nearly new item. Contact Box 25 in City for details.
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