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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
The Av Oan Drug Co offers a holiday display with jewel cases cut glass mirrors albums shaving sets and manicure sets. They promote gift items including stationary, sash pins cuff links signet rings and toy items for children. Santa has gifts priced to attract shoppers, with toys like dolls trunks stuffed animals and toy trains available.
A local advert touts high grade perfumes and toilet waters with a full line of toilet articles. The display promises the best quality at very low prices and invites customers to see the show-cease display.
Local items report J. K. Cooper being very sick while R. G. Whas and T. G. Black visit Proffitt to tend a sick sister. W. I. Tipweur & Sons promote holiday orders and fruit lines arrive daily. Mrs. Cunningham to return to New Orleans after trimming and millinery work for R. F. Short & Co. John Kisinger renews his Leader and Dallas News subscriptions.
Advertisement urges readers to avoid neglecting health and claims Ard's Herbine cures constipation biliousness and liver or bowel troubles. Warns chronic disease risk and promotes sale by druggists.
Dr L W Price plans to leave next Saturday for Brownfield to visit his brother, traveling from his home city for a short familial visit.
An array of small notices and ads appear including Ballard’s Snow Liniment claims to cure aches and stiffness and a note about W W Coffman paying subscription, plus Voley’s Honey and Tar for children. Births, barber work, jewelry ads, and local visits are listed alongside Christmas plans and homecoming news.
For sale several Regold work horses and nags listed by owner G Vick. Horses are sound and trained for farm work with fair prices. Enquiries invited at the provided name and contact.
A vintage testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co and Doan's as a reliable kidney remedy. J H Henderson of Graham Texas attributes relief to the pills after a fall caused frequent urination and kidney discomfort. Sold by all dealers at 59 cents. Buffalo New York is listed as the United States agent.
An old advertisement urges starting Ballard's Horehound Syrup at the first sign of a cough or cold to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It claims a few doses stop the cough and that longer treatment is needed if the illness has progressed, with sale by all druggists.
The notice highlights bumper cotton prospects after recent rains and soil prep for next crop. It notes school progress under Prof. Davis and Miss Goode with a biweekly literary society. Social items include a Newcastle singing party, visits among families, moves, and a Taack Bros closing sale two miles south of True.
Mrs. S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire says Foley's Kidney Remedy cured a long standing kidney trouble after two bottles. She strongly recommends it and notes it is sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Priscilla Club held a regular session with Mrs. Robert Fowler and guests Mesdames Garrett and McKinney. Members crafted Christmas gifts, enjoyed hot chocolate and cakes, and voted to remit the hostess fine due to cold weather. The group plans to resume after holidays with Mrs. Gardner hosting the first Tuesday in January.
Clay Wilson receives thanks for renewing support to the Leader this week, as the community note highlights ongoing backing and appreciated patronage.
Stephen Ford has accepted a position with W. Tidwell & Sons, stepping into a new role within the family business. The appointment expands the firm’s operations and signals continued growth for the regional company.
Doty and Co sell Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment with a guarantee of blemish free results or money refunded. The ad promises dependable effectiveness and a full refund if not satisfied.
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