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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
4
A humorous and surreal verse builds unlikely scenes from animals and objects to claim the Democratic party will die and the country lose value. The piece uses absurd contrasts to critique politics and social change.
Generals a DeWet and Delarey of South Africa plan a visit to the United States to urge Americans to aid the boers orphans burghers crippled by war. They expect a cordial welcome and material assistance while noting Britain’s famine relief in India and seeking U.S. support to restore stability after the conflict.
The Trans Miss Congress reopened the trust dispute with J A Gardner of St Louis moving a resolution set that critics say mirrors Wetmore proposals. The body approved the measures 2010 19, denouncing trusts as a menace to peace, institutions, and youth, urging the President to curb growing corporate power.
In a Washington dispatch of August 12 Walter Wellman reports that despite public harmony Speaker Henderson praises unity, while private interviews reveal some senators who publicly back Roosevelt’s nomination privately disparage the president as a pernicious upstart, suggesting internal divides.
Ballards Snow Liniment offers instant relief for bleeding burns bruises scalds and cuts priced at 25 and 50 cents sold by Graham Ding Co.
In Chicago on August 4 the beef trust defense demurred to federal proceedings arguing the complaint fails to state a case worthy of relief. Dispatches say no further action is expected until October. The writer questions if injunctions were used for campaign aims and hints Roosevelt may regret past coercive tactics.
Paris Advocate notes a Denison woman who shot at a burglar at night but hit a lamp instead, starting a blaze that destroyed her house. It contrasts past and present attitudes toward women and marksmanship, citing a change in Texas women’s habits and methods.
HFRRINE is advertised as a cure for fevers by cleansing the stomach and bowels of bilious humors and expelling impure secretions. The medicine is priced at 50 cents and offered for sale by Graham Drug Co.
A letter from the Exchange mocks the idea of printing every event noting that joy and gossip sell better. The writer jokes about printers pleasing readers while sparing the rest, even hinting the entire staff could join the angels if all news ran.
In healthy digestion worms have no harbor in the body. White's Cream Vermifuge not only destroys every worm but corrects digestive derangements. Price 25 cents. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
A suspected swindle to extract at least 25000 from the Government emerged after two bids to the Navy Department proved excessive and were rejected. Investigators found the two bidders colluded and sought other bidders with payments to accept the low bid.
Maude from an active principle obtained from Black Root promises liver action equal to calomel with no griping or bad after effects. Claims curing chronic constipation. Price 25 cents.
John Barschen, a New York butcher, laments in a newspaper interview that Roosevelt Knox and Republican leaders have failed to curb the beef trust, despite prior push to fight the trusts. He calls the commentary terrible on courage intelligence and patriotism.
The Mineola Courier notes Captain Philips farms an acre with 64 peach trees three years old earning about 192 from trees at 3 each. The same acre produced 850 from Irish potatoes in spring and now grows sweet potatoes with uncertain yield. Expected total near 250, surpassing many on cotton.
Mrs. Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor’s infant saved from cholera infantum after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She credits its success to following directions and notes the child recovered within two days and remains healthy nearly a year later. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
A Chicago woman left a bag on a South Side elevated car seat containing 118 dollars in cash and a mortgage of 40 000 dollars. Charles A. Stuckrath, a guard on the Union Loop at Madison street and Fifth Avenue, found the bag and later returned it but received only a ten cent reward. The woman, nervous and middle aged in black, hurried away without learning the finder’s name. he kept the dime in a gilded frame after recovering from the shock.
The Abilene Reporter praises Hon. Henry Sayles for missionary work educating Texans on irrigation value. His Dallas News articles reach wide readers and ongoing education promises substantial regional benefits.
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia states chronic bronchitis left him unable to work until Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured him and his wife s asthma. The testimonial promotes the medicine as the best group remedy for throat and lung diseases with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trial bottles at Edgar Matthews and Co.
Republicans say nearly 2 million dollars were handed to Cuba as it took possession. Receipts from American occupation dated July 18, 1898 to May 19, 1902 totaled 57,200,000, while expenses ran 55,370,000, leaving 1,830,000 as a starter for the Cuban government.
The article states Mr Roosevelt will convene an extra Senate session on November 11 to ratify a reciprocity treaty with Cuba and a treaty reflecting key Platt amendment features. It notes a tariff revision promised after the elections, which occur before November 11, with republican plans hinging on post election actions.
The state department asked Secretary Shaw whether a Cuban government bond issue is lawful. Shaw replied that ruling on legality would be moot since the Cuban constitution itself blocks such a loan. The U S government may hint that Cuba can act within its constitution but must respect the Platt Amendment limits. The article notes American stance on Cuban independence and potential Marine involvement.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg Iowa found relief from a long stomach trouble after using four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets He had tried many remedies and physicians without success Sold by Abraham Drug Co.
The dispatch says President Roosevelt entertains Boer agents as family guests and recently joined Boer officers in a shooting match. The writer wishes Roosevelt had shown similar warmth during the Boers' struggle for their republics and suggests a lunch with envoys could have aided the Dutch.
An advertisement touts TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT as an infallible cure for piles. It claims proper treatment can cure the condition and mentions price 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes, sold by Gisham Drug Co.
Lieutenant Wu W Buck commands the president’s yacht Sylph at a youthful age under 30, making him the youngest navy vessel commander. He is a veteran of the Spanish War, a point the president admires highly.
Analysts contend Cuba may face trouble tied to the $35 million borrowing plan, while observers quip that trouble itself is not a loan but a gift. The remark frames the issue as a political and financial risk with broad implications.
Eaton Ohio photographer C Harlan endured years of severe indigestion until Electric Bitters relieved his pain. He praises the remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles and urges others to try it. 50 cents, guaranteed by Edgar Matthewe druggist.
Senator Mark Hanna addressed 19,000 people this week on Labor and Capital. He touted pro industry positions but risked alienating laboring voters by suggesting he values workers and capitalists differently.
The El Paso Herald critiques Dr Clarke of Ins lis for claiming smallpox epidemics reduce annual deaths. The piece notes epidemics may weed out those already near death, arguing the idea is unlikely a real blessing and prefers not to see smallpox as a benefit.
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills grant a sprightly step and flawless skin with all organs active and no headaches or blues. It urges readers to try them and mentions a 25 cent price at Edgar Mathews & Co.
Tom Watson, former congressman, claims he originated the rural free delivery idea and offers a 1000 dollar reward for proof he was not the originator. He says he introduced the original bill in 1892.
The Commoner reports a quip in which Queen Alexandra tells General Kitchener that a clever, handsome wife would complete him. Kitchener replies that such a defect can be remedied, noting his level head as a capable soldier.
Comanche Visitor argues that society rightly honors those with better behavior, workmanship, and discipline. It warns against envy and flattery, noting persistent class distinctions while urging every person to strive to be good, frugal, industrious, humane, and upright.
Senator Carmack and Chairman Griggs smile at Senator Stewart's assertion that Nevada leans Republican while the state remains as Democratic as Texas or Mississippi or any other state south of the Mason Dixon line.
Senator Morgan of Alabama backs immediate annexation of Cuba, comparing it to Ireland under Britain. Francis Newlands of Nevada also advocates Cuba's annexation, noting Cuban pro annexation sentiment could trigger revolution if rushed due to fear of losing control amid new authority.
In a Chau tauqua speech on August 11, Ohio Congressman Grosvenor said he spoke and voted against the Teller resolution asserting U.S. war aims were not imperial. He claimed Cuba was near and of limited threat, saying he believed she could stay with the United States. Other Republicans may share his views but are less outspoken per the Commoner.
Republican newspapers praise the convention action on tariff reform affecting duties while politicians refuse any changes to the Dingley bill.
Arkansas senator says the Kansas City platform of 1900 will be reaffirmed in 1804 though uncertainty remains about future issues over the next two years. He notes no definite plan but hints at continued position on party platform.
A brief note on reading a thing to feel the truth as the Weeety News claims to present the facts in the case.
An advertisement touts The Leader as the local paper and The News as the wider state coverage. It claims Brains over hap hazard composition and offers a two-paper package One year for $1.75 cash in advance with prompt stop at expiration.
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