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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
7
FE Sothern recalls a stranded venture in New York describing walking home with bags and pride after discovering a £3 draft for a song from Walter Slaughter. Armstrong accompanies him, sharing hope of paying fares while they endure a long walk to the Sturtevant House and a fortunate mail surprise.
A New York Times anecdote describes Congressman Kreck Perkins visiting a downtown office where an Italian couple asked alderman Charles to marry them. After the ceremony, the alderman accepted a modest fee and presented the bride with an umbrella. The congressman remarked on the gift, realizing the umbrella was his own.
A garbled OCR-style snippet suggests a dialogue about being in two places at once, mentioning a teacher and an implied question. The readable names imply a magazine or news snippet including references to Keago News and Tommy, but the fragment lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full report.
A playful exchange in a Chicago Tribune snippet has Bertha urging Harold to wed, despite her father’s stern opposition. Harold accepts with feigned feminine coyness, promising marriage “whenever you say the word.”
A young author reads aloud and asks for opinion. The patient friend expects a marriage twist, says she imagined it would end that way, then admits disappointment as the author contradicts the guess. Town epics.
The Shah of Persia, recently awarded the Garter by an English friend, reportedly looks weary from luxury and scenery during his England visit. Marlborough House statues were removed for his sensitivities, but he found one tiny jeweled singing bird appealing. He is said to have about sixty wives compared with his predecessor's vast harem.
The famed violinist Sarasate, soon to be sixty, keeps his vow to his fiddle. Once advised to wed, he reportedly never did and continues to charm audiences, earning about £10,000 yearly while remaining an eligible bachelor despite rumors of a grave near Pamplona.
The article criticizes John Dowie of Zion City for lavishly furnishing his home in English style. It describes a full stable of costly carriages and a luxury summer house by the lake, portraying his vanity through numerous displays. It notes a quoted remark likening his wealth to the pope’s entourage and the overseer of the Christian Catholic church.
Twenty four physicians in Salem Massachusetts petitioned the city council to curb steam whistle use within city limits. They describe the noise as often a matter of life and death for ill patients and a nerve racking discomfort for most residents.
An advertisement claims sour stomach and indigestion are cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It touts natural digestive juices plus tonic properties, claims cleansing and strengthening of stomach membranes, and contains a testimonial from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood. Bottles cost 1.09, trial size 50 cents. manufactured in Chicago and sold by Graham Drug Co.
A lively road horse named Jimmy amuses himself with clever tricks. He noses into a child’s tent to startle revelers and scatters a flock of sheep for sport. Despite gentle nature, he teases a timid cousin by mock biting, then pretends remorse after a scolding.
A compact survey of foot types by nationality notes flat broad Irish feet and long French feet, high muscular Scotch feet, short heavy Tartar feet, webbed Russian toes, small curved Spanish feet, and large Teutonic Scandinavian feet. It cites America developing the smallest feet among civilized nations and Arabic feet famed for high arches.
An obituary style notice extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It cites a testimonial from Charles H. German of Lehighton Pa praising relief after six bottles, claiming renewed vitality and solid health rather than temporary strength.
The Fort Worth Record edited by Clarence Ousley begins a semi weekly edition with issue date Tuesday Oct 27. Subscriptions are 1 year 1.00 six months 50 cents three months 25 cents. A special combined rate with The Leader until Jan 1 offers one year in advance at 1.50 for both papers, rising to 1.75 after that date.
A landowner warns that any person tearing down fences or trespassing through pastures will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The missive expresses a desire to avoid trouble or expense but asserts readiness to enforce rights.
Estray report filed by J E J Ford Commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County Texas left with N M Howrey five miles south of Graham describing a black horse mule 4 or 5 years old about 14 1 2 hands high no brands owners urged to prove property pay charges and remove or face law proceedings dated October 10 1903 Gro H McLaren Clerk Co Court Young Co Tex
Wanted male supervisor to travel and supervise a force of salespeople and collect for a manufacturing house. Straight salary two thousand dollars a week with expenses. Salary paid weekly and expense money advanced. Previous experience unnecessary. Local territory. Business successful. Position permanent. Enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent 324 Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois.
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