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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
3
A travel schedule lists departure times from Graham at 6:00 a.m. and Jacksboro at 7:10 a.m. Then from Bridgeport at 9:00 a.m. to Fort Worth by 10:50 a.m. Return from Fort Worth at 4:00 p.m. arriving Bridgeport at 5:50 p.m. Head back to Jacksboro by 7:28 p.m. and arrive at Graham at 9:00 p.m.
Local column notes visitors to the office and market items from Graham area. References to Robt Shepherd, J H Cochran, J C Vaughan, W I Tidwell & Son, and others. Ads mention meat products, grain bags, land for sale, and plenty of small-town happenings around Gra ham and nearby farms. Includes notices of relatives visiting and return from Indian Territory.
An old advertisement declares a disease threat from kidney trouble and Bright’s Disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a true remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues, claiming cures for many hopeless cases and offering samples and a mailing address in Binghamton New York.
An old fashioned cough syrup touted as effective for coughs croup and whooping cough. Marketed as harmless pleasant for children and popular with families.
W P Stewart offers to buy and sell vendors lien notes with liberal loans on farms ranches and other real estate. Represents top fire and life insurance companies. Office located over the First National Bank in Jacksboro Texas.
Fresh loaf bread and a variety of lunches are available at the reunion restaurant at all hours. S. W. Lane is the proprietor.
G. M. James departed last Saturday for Alvarado where he will visit friends and relatives.
An advertisement notes mosquitoes are bad this year and that Hunt'n Lightning Oil eases stings when applied to irritated areas. It claims the product also keeps insects away if used promptly.
Strayed or stolen two cattle, a brown Jersey cow about five years old with an S on the left hip and possibly a young calf, and a red heifer yearling unbranded. They were running in town and disappeared about six weeks ago. Reward offered. Contact C. P. Owen, Graham, Texas, or leave information at The Leader office.
Advertisement claiming a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT. Promises relief in 6 to 14 days and offers refund by druggists if unsatisfied. Original price 50 cents, with postal order via Paris Medicine Co., St Louis Missouri.
From my pasture, one large red Durham bull dehorned with nose not branded. Finder urged to phone or write to Oliver Loving, Grange, Texas, with information.
A local option campaign appears imminent in Tar Thane county as the prohibition committee, urged by leadership, weighs initiating the Dalima renewal in Grayson. The group seeks broader support to fund and sustain a countywide renewal effort.
A brisk call to action scolds public figures as Uncle Tray Henderson criticizes the present state administration, urging strong, unfiltered remarks in daily papers. The fragment suggests a fiery political stance and public persuasion aimed at readers.
An old time advertisement promises Cheatham's Chill Tonic cures chills for all, claiming test by time and guaranteed results. If the tonic fails to cure a case, money is refunded.
A farm of 166 acres with 10 acres waist land and 85 acres in cultivation. Includes a three-room house with hall and porch, semi water access, a good yard with an orchard, cribs, and ample pasture. Located in a productive area with strong farming potential.
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