Brown clique of cotton operators profits in futures scheme
The Brown clique of cotton operators made 10.4 million dollars on cotton futures since the start of the deal, highlighting a large profit from their trading activities.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1903
Page
4
The Brown clique of cotton operators made 10.4 million dollars on cotton futures since the start of the deal, highlighting a large profit from their trading activities.
W.5. Bailey of True Texas reports his wife’s five year paralysis leg cured by Ballard’s Snow Liniment. He also touts success on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Availability at Graham Drug Co in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles. Panama Canal project still under Colombian government control.
Worm killer J A J Montgomery of Puxico Wayne County Missouri reports using White's Cream Vermifuge to remove worms from twin girls. He claims four worms after two doses and twelve after four doses, praising the product for child growth and health. Gra ham Drug Co. sells it for 25e.
A Malden Massachusetts dispute over Joe Walcott aims to defend against lynching threats from neighbors after he moved into a prestigious residence next to the wealthiest resident. The item reflects heightened racial tensions and community pressure during the period.
Consumers are advised to look for the DeWitt name on Witch Hazel Salve boxes to ensure pure product. EK C DeWitt & Co Chicago markets a salve praised for cuts burns bruises eczema and pimples amid counterfeits. Gra sells it locally.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick sure cure for diarrhea. It claims two doses can cure an ordinary attack with no time loss and notes availability at Graham Drug Co.
In the August term 1908 of Young County Texas the Commissioners' Court verified the county treasurer W. K. Jordan's quarterly report. They inspected cash funds totaling 4916.82 dollars and other assets totaling 61688.06 dollars. County Judge Jo W. Axil and Commissioners J. E. Porn S. P. W. Paorvirr M. SumMens attested to the sworn statements.
In Young County Texas guardian Mrs. Janne Fore seeks final settlement of the estate of Susan L. Wood, of unsound mind, and a discharge from guardianship. Objections must be filed by the Oct term 1908 in Graham Court House after twenty days of newspaper publication.
A St Louis man waved a revolver to halt a trolley, and the judge freed him with praise. The piece questions a new “strenuosity” doctrine and mocks modern imperial displays and the expense of spectacle.
The passage questions whether Hanna Platt Quay and other longtime associates have resolved tensions with Teddy. It hints at lingering friction and the possibility of renewed unity after past disagreements.
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