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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
The notice records a Graham Texas publication called The Leader, with pricing for one copy for one year and six months, and includes postal classification as second class mail matter registered at the local post office.
The notice lists candidates across several offices including Senator D E Decker and Jno W Veale, District Judge A H Carrigan and P M Stine, District Attorney P A Martin, Representative 104 District R P Diwirr, County Judge Gro H McLaren, County Clerk E B Norman, County Treasurer F M Burkett, Public Weigher S W Lang, and County Commissioner Precinct No 1 J W Horner.
The congressional, senatorial and judicial conventions meet at Wichita Falls on Saturday. Expect a quiet session with likely perfunctory nominations and no significant contention.
Hon W V Grubbs industrial educator of Hunt county received a high compliment from a Dallas state convention last week. He is one of those men who are constantly going about doing good among the people of the state.
The Dallas platform calls for a majority blanket primary amend ment to the Terrell election law. The next legislature should pass it to ensure each vote counts equally across sections. It argues two primaries are needed when no candidate gains a majority, replacing the current system where a few gain outsized influence.
Pleasant Gra ham residences offered by J C Vaughan at reasonable figures. Property lists include well kept homes suitable for family living and easy access to town amenities.
A reflective account of the recent Texas state convention highlighting key figures like Campbell Bailey Culberson and Colquitt. The narrative covers the roll call, withdrawals, and Campbell’s ultimate nomination amid festive cheers and partisan fervor. The Young County delegation contributed to harmony, while observers note farewell tones from Sterritt and enduring party unity.
During hot summer months the first looseness of a child's bowels calls for prompt treatment with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev. M. O. Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by all druggists.
Mr Bell stated after the Dallas convention that a two week longer campaign might have split votes between Colquitt and Brooks due to prohibition being injected. He conceded the issue carried weight and deserved less prominence. He urged parties keep morality separate from politics and said the democracy has not made prohibition an issue.
The testimonial claims electric Bitters ended Wolfe of Bear Grove Illinois’s kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. It touts the remedy as a sure cure for stomach liver and kidney complaints blood disease headaches dizziness and weakness with a 50 cent price and guarantee by B S Doty & Co.
Daily from June 3 the Rock Island runs a through Sleeping Car to Denver leaving Dallas at 7 00 p m and Fort Worth at 9 00 p m arriving Denver 8 30 the next morning Very low tourist rates apply on this route Full details from Purl Auer G P and T A
The writer predicts a strong aggressive state government under Campbell with Colquitt and Cone Johnson as possible successors. Campbell gains support at Dallas despite whiskey-ring rumors. Tom Campbell’s father praises him, Miles Crowley backs Campbell, and delegates vote conscientiously, with unusually little drunkenness observed among attendees.
Henrietta Texas August 4 1906 announces the Democratic Convention of the 30th Judicial District comprising Archer Clay Wichita and Young counties. The gathering at Wichita Falls on August 25 1906 at 2 PM will declare results of the July 28 1906 Democratic primary and nominate candidates for District Judge and District Attorney. An executive committee meeting in each county is also called to conduct proper business.
An advertisement touts Hunt’s Lightning Out as a universal remedy claiming quick relief for pains aches bruises sprains cuts burns and chigger bites and asserts the oil cures faster than any other known remedy as a striking slogan from a period ad.
The demand for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has been so high I scarcely can keep it in stock. It has cured dysentery when other remedies failed, says Frank Jones of Pikesville Indiana. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The Commander of Young County Camp 127 U C V asks every Ex Confederates soldier in Young county to send Names Co and Regt to Adjt Frank Herron to perfect the camp roll. Attendees urged for the reunion at Clear Fork August 29 30 31 1906.
A reader in Index Texas reports a personal remedy for itching using Hunt's Cure. He claims one application relieved the itch and less than a box cured him entirely, noting nails as a helpful tool but not the sole purpose.
A Collier's Weekly excerpt cautions readers to scrutinize so called miracle cures. It argues quacks use verbal guarantees and demand upfront payment while promising cures for cancer consumption deafness and more. The piece suggests testing healers by offering payment only after promised results are achieved.
Advertises Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a universal malaria cure guaranteed to cure any kind of chills. Claims one bottle or less will do it and promises prompt, thorough relief.
The piece argues that the Labor party has entered government circles and is shaping policy in Britain and the United States. It notes the Federation’s influence in Congress and state races, criticizes predatory wealth, and praises organized labor's reform efforts while cautioning about legislative demands. It closes with favorable regard for unions and a call for more labor-favored statutes.
An abbreviated public notice urges individuals to contact M H Chism to have their photograph placed on the latest folders. The item reads like a small business promotion typical of classifieds in a local paper.
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