Graham Leader notes marriages and local happenings
In early 1890 Graham reports A P Stewart wed Miss Ona Stiffler with Rev W H Kuykendall officiating. Pink Brooks teases shyster Indian claim agents in Washington with a mock depredation claim. Several locals travel for meetings, weddings, and work. community incidents include a severe foot injury from a boy’s axe, a tied-up home raid near Rock Creek, and multiple visits and moves among residents and businesses in Graham and Young County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stewart
Ona Stiffler
W. H. Kuykendall
Pink Brooks
Washington
Sul Ross
Jack Hill
Bent Kramer
Red
Bent
Pink
M. H. Chism
Henrietta
Board of Dental Examiners
Jo W. Akin
Burnett
Texas
L . Voules
England
America
Young County
E. S. Graham
Louisville
Kentucky
Kitner
Graham
S. R. Jeffery
Louisiana
H. A. McComber
Rock Creek
Wordplay on letters in printing and an example
The text notes how six letters reacs form 720 combos and seven words such as carers caster caters reads recast traces. With eight letters there are 40320 arrangements and six words like caterers readers recasters recreates terraces. Twelve letters yield 479001000 arrangements with two words conservation and conversation.
Glycerine Mix Said to Guard Against Appendicitis
Simple glycerine and ruckthorn bark combined in Adlerika are claimed to guard against appendicitis. The preparation purportedly acts on both upper and lower bowels, removes gases and poisons, and brings out matter unseen in the system. It allegedly eases stomach gas in ten minutes, sold by L. M. Davis Drug Co. and Nelson's Drug Store in Eliasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Davis Drug Co
Eliasville
Nelson's
Eyes reveal hidden school difficulties say optometrist
A newspaper note urges parents to check children for eye strain as a cause of poor school performance. J L Woods, optometrist, promotes examinations at City Drug Store. Also reports Mr and Mrs Jim Jeffrey planning a move to Ballinger country soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Woods
Jim Jeffrey
Ballinger Country
Be more swift to go to a friend in adversity than in prosperity
A terse maxim by Chilo emphasizing loyalty. It contrasts actions of friendship in hard times versus easy periods, urging readiness to aid when a friend faces adversity rather than when all is well. The quote reflects ancient Greek or Spartan wisdom on virtue and neighborliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilo
THIS WEEK S CROSS WORD PUZZLE
A column by Mrs John H Robinson presents a challenging crossword with vertical and horizontal clues covering music terms, states abbreviations, classical words and common nouns. Readers are invited to solve the intricate grid for hours of puzzle fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Robinson
Red Top School Honor Rolls Named for 9th to 1st Grade
High Honor Roll 9th Grade Evvie Littlejohn Ella Steen. Honor Roll Primer Horace Loyd Millican Ira Rutherford. 1st Grade Pauline Brigham Alta Ruth French Mahala Belle Rutherford Beatrice Thigpen Garth Bills Gidd Rutherford. 4th Grade Eloise Tiffin 6th Grade Natalia Thigpen 7th Grade Willie Millican 9th Grade Vesta Elliott Alta Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Loyd Millican
Ira Rutherford
Pauline Brigham
Alta Ruth French
Mahala Belle Rutherford
Beatrice Thigpen
Garth Bills
Gidd Rutherford
Eloise Tiffin
Lynn Steen
Natalia Thigpen
Willie Millican
Vesta Elliott
Alta Petty
Wars pensions total exceed six and three quarters billion
Since 1790 and excluding the World War the United States has paid more than 6.836 billion dollars in pensions for wars involving American forces. The Civil War Indian Wars War of 1812 War of the Revolution Mexican War and the War with Spain are named as included conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Cardus praised by Edith Seeman for back pain recovery
Edith Seeman of Lamar Arkansas describes relief from back pain, headaches, and nosebleeds after using Cardus. She reports improvement after two bottles and credits Cardus for her renewed health. her mother also benefited from six bottles for weakness and nervousness. At dealer's NC-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Cardus
Ironized Yeast Clears Complexion and Boosts Weight
A vintage advertisement promotes Ironized Yeast from Scott-Long Drug Company claiming improved complexion and energy. It touts reduced facial hollows and neck, shoulder gaps, a fuller figure, and rapid health gains as a daily health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott-Long Drug Company
Plague in Los Angeles Supposedly Brought Under Control
Reported pneumonic plague outbreak in Los Angeles has claimed thirty lives but is now said to be under control. The note accompanies a Milton quotation about the end of learning being to know God and imitate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
God
Milton
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. K. Ragland
Walter Price
Porter and Sons
John Wood
Beckham
M. M. Davis
Isabel Kisinger
Baptist Church
G. W. Black
P. E. Matthews
Oxford
Mississippi
Somerville County
Dallas
Henry Schuster
Seymour
Jesse Allen
Charley Gay
Joe Benedict
J. W. Proffitt
J. M. Jones
A. N. Edwards
George McComas
Rob Graham
Henry McCan
Blair
Little Ampere
Willard
Ind
West Fourth Street
Southwest
World
New England
East Indies
Ezle
Evvie Littlejohn
Ella Steen
Hinson -Hockaday Grain Company
Chamberlain
Hunt
Drug Co
Graham Texa
Boaz Dry Goods
Craham, Texas
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