Renewal notice for one year arrears on credit
The Leader explains postal regulations limit sending to anyone over a year on credit. Check the date on your label and if you are approaching one year in arrears, call or send in your renewal.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
Leader Opens Thirty-Fourth Year With Optimistic Start
The Leader marks volume thirty four with note of rising circulation and improved outfit, while subscriptions hold steady amid rising costs. The paper pledges steadfast editorial stance, encourages reader support, and expresses gratitude for past patronage as it launches a new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Paper Trust
In Memoriam Mrs Jane Kerr (Ram age 73)
In Memoriam Mrs Jane Kerr nee Ramage who died suddenly July 10 1909 aged 73 years 10 days lived with daughter Mrs George Blazer Born June 30 1836 joined Methodist Episcopal church March 184 religious life married Alexander Kerr Feb 27 1872 three daughters born oldest died at age three Kerr died 1891 left four sisters two brothers and two daughters Mabel Sleter and Miss Eura Kerr Our loss heaven s gain. A FRIEND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Kerr
Ramage
George Blazer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alexander Kerr
Kerr
Lightning Destroys Open Flat Country More Than Cities
Observation notes lightning causes greater damage in level open country while cities with numerous projections and wires appear comparatively safer, suggesting weather risks vary by terrain type.
Disagreeable at Home and the Ballard’s Herbine Cure
An ad notes that irritability at home stems from the liver and promotes Ballard's Herbine to restore liver health. It claims improved mood for the user and those around them, selling for 50 cents per bottle through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Texas Attorney General Opinion on Bank Depositor Taxation
The Texas attorney general states in his opinion that a county commissioners court acting as a board of equalization appears to lack authority to force banks to reveal depositor names for tax purposes on unrendered deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General of
Texas
County Commissioners’ Court
Board of Equalization
Dr Shoop’s Restorative for Weak Nerves Claim
Advertises Dr Shoop’s Restorative to strengthen stomach heart and kidney nerves. Claims a prescription or druggist remedy strengthens weak internal nerves, with a liquid formula marketed by B. Doty Co.
Kansas City Enacts Smoking Ban for Minors and Penalties
City lawmakers move to ban cigarette smoking by anyone under eighteen with enforcement through fines. Offenders face ten dollar penalties for first offenses and higher sums up to five hundred dollars for repeats. An unrelated advert promises Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets for headaches and general pains with a doctor’s free trial offer from Racine Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Shoop
Sop
Racine
Wis
B. S. Doty
Farmer Independence Through Self Sufficiency
A farmer should first aim to raise or use for home consumption to cut expenses to a minimum. Reducing the need to purchase keeps the farmer independent.
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
H S Nicholls of Oakland Indiana Territory reports using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since its 1872 introduction and praises its quick effects during travel. Sold by S Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Nicholls
Oakland
S Drug Co
Extra Sunday in August Promises Quiet Boost for Nerves
An unusual August prediction notes fifty three Sundays in the year, urging churchgoing, visiting, scripture, play, and even breaking a colt. It touts Dr Shoop Restorative as boosting energy and ambition within 48 hours, claiming lasting health gains and relief from nerve-related weariness sold by B Spey & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caine
B. Spey & Co
Texans Rally To Enact Three Constitutions Amendments
Many Texas counties did not open polls on August 3 to vote on three constitutional amendments. The article notes expected savings due to lack of interest and expresses satisfaction that enough patriotic citizens voted to secure adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Community backs iron fence for graveyard
Mr Clark launches a subscription drive with a goal near $2,000 to replace a worn fence at the town cemetery. Prominent locals pledge generously, some $150 and $100, as the effort seeks broad support from those who cherish loved ones buried there or expect to. The appeal invites contributors by card or letter to affirm their part in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ork
Clark
Cholera remedy praised in Dempsey notice
A Alabama reader recalls two years ago his baby, then about a year old, suffering cholera infantum with vomiting and diarrhea. After physician). Elder Bros. Carter’s store advised Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a bottle, gave a dose, and the infant improved within minutes and soon recovered. For sale by Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
J. F. Bosey
Dempsey
Ala
Elder Bros. & Carter
Sloan Drug Co
Physical Apparatus For Graham High School
Superintendent on Mc Lendon announces new physical culture apparatus to be used this year at Graham High School. He urges local support to ensure boys and girls receive first class education and stay with local schooling. Dr. Co's Barbed Wire Liniment advertised as non burning pain reliever sold by B. Soty & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLendon
Grhan
Pepe
Caty
Graham
Throckmorton Brass Band Plans Big Free Music Event
A garbled note from Throckmorton hints a large brass band will perform to endear the crowd and boost morale. Registration and location details are unclear, but the community plans a lively outdoor concert for residents and visitors alike.
Watch the kidney secretions for health using Doan's
Testimonial from J H Henderson of Graham Texas noting relief from frequent kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Advertisement lists sale by all dealers at 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co New York as sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. H. Henderson
Graham
Texas
Doan
Graham Drug Co
Foster- Milburn Co
New York
United States
Doan’'s
Speak Well of a Man and Listeners Are Inattentive
The piece notes that people show little interest in praise while eagerly hearing worst deeds. Envy and selfishness hinder improvement, and the author argues against a new religion built on brotherhood without genuine brotherhood in practice. It urges cherishing fatherhood and benevolence of God before attempting religious reforms.
Oliver Typewriter Ad Promises Best Value and Terms
An advertisement from Oliver Typewriter agents touts the Oliver as the best typewriter, offering to discuss matters with customers and provide the most liberal terms. The copy emphasizes recognizing quality and inviting inquiries for favorable pricing and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
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