02 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1891
Page
1
The paper reports the only nearby clean drinking water near town is the low North Oak site fit for stock and a second accessible spot above the salt springs fenced with a gate marked KEEP OUT. Cistern water grows scarce. locals urge open access unless landowner interests justify fencing.
Classified snippet lists paper items and home goods with prices including window shades, cheese dishes, glass stands, beds, and Boston rockers. A digressive note mentions a Fish Creek minister reporting a turkey, with locals denying wild turkeys and a reward offered for the thief.
A Graham Texas ad notes beef supply from 24 to 84 cents per quarter, cut and prepared at City Market. It also promotes Cheathan’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with a 20 to 80 minute headache cure claim sold by D R Akin Co and notes a Graham mining company forming under Mabry, Graham and Crain to prospect west of the creek and consider a smelter if pay dirt is found.
Notice sets January 12 1892 as the annual election date at Beckham National Bank Graham for one board seat. Dated November 27 13801 with W C Beckham president and K B Norman cashier. Also mentions a Bivouac meeting at the courthouse next Saturday at 2 PM and an advertisement for Shurnaker Son clothing bargains.
Our Weather Prophet notes humidity and celestial observations suggesting unsettled conditions but concludes if December has no rain, weather will stay dry through 1892. Mentions visitors Mrs Medlan and Mrs Brogdon and an ad for oil paintings at 95 cents ready to hang.
A farmer laments drought and urges community to visit Parwer for toys and gifts to cheer children. The note promotes Sunday school Christmas trees, attendance, and support, while mentioning local moves and business notices. Also advertised are Blush of Roses, Woolford sanitations, Megrimene headaches, and D. R. Akin & Co products with a January 1 1892 prize draw.
Community items report ongoing cotton picking and Christmas plans, with travel and visiting updates. Local businesses advertise goods, medicines, and holiday prizes while residents like Williamson and Norris are noted for building, hiring, and social events.
A local storefront urges mothers to bring children inside to view the available prizes. The notice emphasizes they will be served patiently and without rushing, highlighting a family friendly shopping appeal.
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