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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
2
Moving Picture Show Elevates Minds and Manners
The moving picture show, called the poor man's theatre, broadens world knowledge through science and travel images. It inspires readers toward higher ideals, likening it to a kindergarten for the mind, while Dr Shoop's Restorative is advertised for weakened stomach and nerves.
Mrs Jameson Improves After Fort Worth Visit
J R Jameson of Fort Worth reported Mrs Jameson showing improvement after a difficult period. A possible further operation may be needed when she is fit for it. Her illness has surprised and saddened many locals who had not expected her to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jameson
Fort Worth
Mrs. Jameson
Pictures Framed At Graham Hardware Co
Graham Hardware Co offers a fine new stock of moulding to frame pictures. The store highlights a recently received lot of high quality moulding materials suitable for home decorating and framing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Hardware Co
Doctor and mule tale from Texas town causes stir
The Brownwood News reports a local doctor treated a stubborn mule with a hypodermic injection after a aged Negro, Primus, believed no power could move the animal. The mule moved, then Primus paid 20 cents and asked for more, intending to catch the mule himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood News
Primus
Heaven
Hell
Disagreeable at Home Remedy Ad Promises Liver Health
An old advertisement states that irritability at home stems from the liver and promotes Ballard's Herbine as a remedy. It claims the product will improve mood and harmony at home, with a price of 50 cents per bottle and availability from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Relic Stage Coach Gone From Austin Streets
The Leander Record notes the old dilapidated Sam Houston stage coach used from Austin to Brenham in pioneer days has been torn apart by city order and discarded. Once famed for transport during periods of Indian threats and outlaw activity, it stood on a principal Austin street for years. Weathered sides show bullet holes from hold up scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Record
Sam Houston
Austin
Brenham
Real estate driver escapes cattle roundup gunfire
A Sweetwater land dealer from Ohio used his touring car to shuttle four Missouri prospects toward land near Sweetwater. Taken for a roundup, the auto drew cowboys’ fire as bullets ricocheted around the wheels, forcing a rapid retreat from the pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater
Ohio
Missouri
Best for indigestion from Drumquin Ontario
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario has suffered years with indigestion and recommends Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine he ever used. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, give them a trial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Sloan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Robinson
Drumquin
Ontario
Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Narrow Escape On a Freight Train Near Alba
The Greenville Evening Banner reports a close shave on a Grade near Alba as a freight crew avoided disaster after a large can of giant powder was found in the coal shovel. The man spotted it before firing further, likely saving the engine and crew from destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville Evening Banner
Alba
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Advertises Relief
An old advertisement claims pain relief within 20 minutes using Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The 25 cent box shows the formula and urges asking a doctor or druggist. It promotes relief from womanly pains and headaches and invites readers to request a free trial by writing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
Graham School Opens September 9 in new and old buildings
The Graham Public School resumes Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock with a ceremony inviting patrons to attend. The editor will assign grades in the Leader next week, noting that two grades remain in the old building next year. District Attorney P A Martin travels to Henrietta to campaign for prohibitionists of Clay County, aiming to drive saloons from the county by the election day on September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public
P. A. Martin
Henrietta
Clay County
Farmer Dreamed 1800 Bushels Scatter To 1800 Debtors
A farmer sells 1800 bushels to 1800 dealers who pay later. Months pass, funds run low, and he realizes most are small debts. He posts a notice for quick payment but few respond. He wakes to find the grain still there and pays the publisher, learning the value of prompt payment.
Call for Help to Rebuild School Library
EpGar McLENDON appeals through the Leader for book donations and school library support. He notes six to eight years of neglect, about 300 books, no dictionary or reference works, and a goal of 1000 books by year end with dictionaries and two reference sets as priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EpGar McLendon
Bread lovers praise Supreme Flour by Graham Mill
The notice extols Supreme Flour from Graham Mill & Elevator Co as best for all breads. H Tedrow of Loving visited and reported neighbors greatly need rain after a dry spell. The fragment hints at local concern and a hometown promotion for the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Mill & Elevator Go
H. Tedrow
Loving
Wreck near St James destroys Keen cattle
J M Keen, noted farmer stockman, learned by message from his sons Charles and Clarence that ten cattle cars from a St Louis cattle train wreck at St James Missouri were wrecked. They escaped injury and reported over fifty cattle killed before the wreckage was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keen
Charles
Clarence
St. Louis
St. James
Missouri
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