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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
Local notices list candidates for various offices including Senator D. E. Decker Jno. W. Veale District Judge A. H. Carrigan P. M. Stine District Attorney P. A. Martin Representative 104 District R. P. Dimmitt County Judge Gro. H. McLaren County Clerk E. B. Norman County Treasurer F. M. Burkett Public Weigher S. W. Lane County Commissioner Precinct No. 1 J. W. Horner
The Farmers Union Magazine asserts that the principal factor in producing large crop yields is the farmer's intellect. It argues that success in farming demands broader knowledge, both practical and theoretical, and greater enterprise and judgment than typically found in merchants or bankers.
The American Cotton Picking Machine Co. touts a perfected cotton picker that yields seven and a half bales per day and a dirt-free sample through a new cleaner. The same issue notes a bitter insect proof cotton variety that resists weevils and worms, promising potential millions for Southern growers.
Delegates in Wichita Falls convened to form three conventions. John H. Stephens of Vernon was nominated for congressman. Jno W Veale of Amarillo named for water senate. A H Carrigan of girls and P Graham chosen for judge and his district.
A lament on savings by the poor and the life impact when a bank scandal destroys those funds. It contrasts savings as a shield against want with the despair that follows loss, noting a Chicago grocer’s suicide after the ruin of his finances and the broader tragedy of exploited poor workers.
The piece warns of a looming national peril from economic imbalances and wealth concentration. It argues prosperity could breed a false sense of security, spurring panics, social strife, and potential revolution unless wealth is distributed, capital trusts are restricted, and laws restore equilibrium. It cites Lord Macaulay Bryce and notes the need for reform led by healthier ideals among youth.
Drew Sanders faces an Archer City examining trial for allegedly administering poison to Pearl Baxter, causing her death last week. County Attorney P A Martin led the state, defense by L H Mathis and Judge Forgy, with Sanders remanded to sheriff custody awaiting grand jury action. bail denied. The state alleges intentional poisoning due to prior conflict and engagement to another woman. case drew high public and legal interest with aims to avoid juror disqualification.
A Bear Grove Indiana man credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney trouble and general debility. He notes relief from stomach liver kidney complaints, blood disease, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold at 50 cents, guaranteed by B. S. Doty & Co., drug store.
Summer diarrhoea in children requires immediate attention to prevent danger. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev. M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota says they have used the remedy for years and find it valuable for summer disorders in children. Sold by all druggists.
Dallas Aug 13 The State Fair plans a new music department with $20,000 approved by directors. Mrs Jules Roberts will negotiate contracts with renowned singers and instrumental soloists to bring high art to fairgoers at nominal prices. The venture aims to recoup the investment and elevate entertainment beyond previous fairs.
A brief notice urging individuals to contact M. H. Chiem to have their photograph placed in the latest folders. The item is terse and framed as a call to action.
The Rock Island operates the only through Sleeping Car line from Texas to Chicago. Car leaves Dallas 7:00 p m Fort Worth 9:00 p m daily via Kansas City. Another train leaves Dallas 7:00 a m Fort Worth 8:35 a m with through Sleeper to Kansas City and Chicago. Prices very low to tourist resorts. details from Phil Auer, Fort Worth Texas.
An early 1900s notice promotes the Thrice a Week World with political and fiction features. It touts the paper as accurate, reliable, and fully current, offering individual and combined subscriptions at promotional prices, and mentions loan and finance services by R. F. Ar.
The demand for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is high. Local druggists report quick sales and claim it has helped dysentery cases where other remedies failed. Jones of Pikesville, Ind., notes it is available through all druggists.
Daily passenger schedule from Graham to Dallas via Dakin Bryson Jacksboro Bridgeport and Fort Worth with arrivals in Graham 8 45 pm and departures from Graham 7 00 am. Train runs daily as a straight passenger service with no freight carried. J D Gilfillan agent signs the notice.
Monday morning a heavy ram like thunder was heard about five miles from Lone Oak. Residents reported a deep underground sound passing Oar Point toward Will[s]. Local observer Mr Stilwell heard the noise by phone and stations confirmed the incident. The origin remains unexplained to date.
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions a person in Texas and a possible reference to a cure, but the text is severely garbled and lacks a coherent event, date, or clear names to anchor a full news item.
A free award at Merig College will cover a term’s cost for a deserving student. The plan would provide this opportunity to a worthy young person, with the intention of supporting a college course and completing the scholarship.
The fragment describes an oil claimed to cure pains such as aches and sprains, noting it works quicker than a remedy. It appears as an ad or claim from an older publication, with incomplete phrasing and missing context.
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