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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
5
Advertisement praising Cottolene as pure cotton seed oil fat from field to kitchen. It contrasts with lard, claiming lard may contain germs and uncleanliness, urging readers to try Cottolene for delicious nutritious and healthful cooking.
The Graham Oil Mill starts this season's run today. Fresh bread is delivered daily by City Bakery. E C Stovall visited from Olney on business last Saturday. J T Vaughan Co. jewelers mention latest hat pins. A Baughn visited from Olney last Saturday. Orry Bakeity called Attena at the Commercial Club Smokee at courthouse next Friday night. Gee Parsons, now in Archer City, visits his parents. Dr Cox's Barbed Wire Liniment advertised, 25c, sold by B S Doty & Co. Rev B F Weir of Olney in town building a residence for his son Claud. Flour demand continues daily for Graham Mill & Elevator Co. Citizens urged to join Commercial Club. Cannot mail out Teachers Registers, says R Lindsey County Superintendent.
Graham Opera House secures the Stephens Comedy Company for the opening week starting December 20. The troupe, hailed as the best on the road, will present a new program each night for seven days. Worthington of Jacksboro Opera House aided the booking, with Graham promising full houses and advance billing next week.
Friday December 3 at 7 15 p m the Commercial Club hosts a smoker at the court house. President delivers address and reports of secretary and treasurer precede officer elections for the year ahead. Mayors and local leaders discuss the club’s value and member involvement with a general Q and A.
A reader from Cook, Wisconsin, endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as an excellent pain and sprain reliever. He notes strong satisfaction with the product and references price at 25 cents and larger bottles.
An old style ad sells Dr. Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with a guarantee. Distributed by B S Doty Co and R G Hallam promotes tender beef mutton chops and staple and fancy groceries.
Advertising copy asserts Chamberlain's Salve quickly allays intense itching from eczema tetter and salt rheum and claims many severe cases have been cured. Sold by Sloan Drug Co.
Mrs Eula Preslad of Heper box Greenfield Tennessee testifies she has kept Hunt's Cure on hand for fifteen years to treat itching skin troubles including eczema and ringworm and finds it peerless and loyal.
Over one hundred residences are contracted for construction in Graham over the coming year. This development would expand the town and add a substantial housing presence to the area.
Promote a thoughtful gift with Book Beautiful From Dawn To Dusk by Williams. Available at all bookstores or postpaid on receipt of price 50 cents. McDonald Co sells this concise gift book for friends and relatives.
In the market for flour, shoppers are urged to ask grocers for Supreme, Our Special and 20th Century brands. Each 42 pound sack carries a gilt-edge guarantee, signaling quality and value as consumers compare prices.
A well located farm one mile from Graham offers 122 cultivable acres, good improvements, and ample water. Priced cheap with easy terms. For details contact E. W. Johnson.
Public health notice urges avoiding illness by using Simmons Cough Syrup to cure coughs and heal lungs, promising remaining healthy to enjoy spring. It frames coughs as precursors to pneumonia and consumption and promotes the product as a preventive aid.
Olney resident Miss Ruth Walker spent part of last week visiting Geo F Parsons family with Mrs Josie Allen and returned with Mr and Mrs Allen via Jacksboro on Monday.
Apply Cham berlain’s Liniment twice daily with a five minute palm massage. Dampen a flannel with the liniment and bind over the painful seat. Expect to see lamness disappear quickly. Sloan Drug Co sells it.
Mrs Millie Foster of Quanah Texas was here last week visiting old friends and relatives. The note also mentions Wood and Agwing with a cryptic reference GutYBOLD Ind e 48-5.
True residents report good health and a strong community spirit as cotton harvest nears and rain is sought for grain. News covers new homes, a bank bookkeeper, marriage rumors, and True Cornet Band hiring a band instructor for 1910 engagements.
testimonial from David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relieving a heavy dull after meal feeling. notes tablets strengthen stomach regulate liver and bowels and are superior to pills yet affordable. invites readers to obtain a free sample at Sloan Drug Co.
Notice forbidding hunting on premises due to dry grass danger. Any persons caught will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed by J U Steen.
A brief advertisement outlines available items including tender beef steak pork mutton chops head cheese fat mackerel pigs feet condensed chili fresh butter fresh eggs chickens and a bag you want. The list emphasizes a variety of meats and pantry staples for shoppers.
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