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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
7
A youth wearing a jogger’s gait kicks a ball toward a janitor who carries signs over his shoulder. The prank highlights how signs inviting obedience can backfire as the janitor hides one sign’s lettering while the boy explains he is only following instructions.
A notice states that all goods must be delivered to the rear of the premises, with access through the back door and loading area only. The order applies to deliveries by all customers and vendors until further notice.
Chicago Post notes dangers of carelessness causing railway wrecks and urges Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds citing Mrs Lois Cragg Dorchester Mass as life saved by the remedy. The ad touts guarantees and trial bottles priced 50c and 1 09 with Dr Matthew s Druggist. Also mentions Panama Kaiser recognition and Colombia reaction.
To remove an old smell from a room, lift and beat the carpet, fumigate it by laying it on the ground in sun for days, then salt it thickly and sweep. Clean the floor with hot water and carbolic acid, strip and wash walls, repaint or repaper. Thorough treatment yields freshness and cleanliness.
The sandglass reappears as a decorative dining table item alongside antique furnishings now in vogue. Three minute sandglasses accompany bronze egg boilers for breakfast use and are employed by housewives to time delicate dishes, while ornate mounts beautify desks and cabinets.
Tommy declares impossibility but jokes about being in two places at once, with a playful exchange about Thousand Laapde Iene, and a reference to a news locale.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as cures for dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation. The copy mocks youth for not respecting age and promotes a 25 cent bottle at Edgar Matthews' Drug Store.
A vintage instruction explains removing a cork by soaking bottle and cork, threading a fine strong twine loop under the cork, then twisting the bottle to position the string, and pulling to lift the cork free.
A tough fowl can become an excellent roast when steamed for an hour. Flavor the bird by placing celery stalks and an onion slice inside before steaming. After steaming, fill with a well seasoned dressing and ensure the fowl is carefully banded in stuffing.
In Texas at Yokum the Tone Star State big dry goods firm is led by J M Waller. Mr Haier on a buying trip East recommended Little Early Risers to a friend at the palace war. The pills are praised for dark brown taste headaches and waking energy. DeWitt's Little Starly Risers are sold by Gaham Dru Co.
An advertises a cure for sour stomach indigestion and related symptoms. It claims Kodol uses natural digestive juices as in a healthy stomach plus tonic properties to cleanse and strengthen mucous membranes. A Ravenswood, West Virginia man Testifies to 20 years of sour stomach relief and mentions distribution through Graham Drug Co.
In a country road tale Polly fears a barking dog named Jowler. Her mother encourages bravery by packing a meat treat for Polly to offer the dog when he lunges. Polly reaches Jowler, tosses the meat, and the dog calms, tail thumping in thanks.
In a mother's parlor a boy wowed a crowd by placing a finger ring in water and removing it dry. He claimed to use anti wet powder, Lycopodium, poured on the surface before withdrawing the ring. The crowd watched as his hand remained dry.
A Philadelphia Ledger fragment shows Mr. Borem puzzled by her absence when called and Miss Pert-Why questioned about prior knowledge of the visit, signaling a unclear social exchange.
A damaged clinic ad warns sleeplessness signals insanity and links it to nervous exhaustion from female weakness. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for leucorrhea, prolapse, and related diseases, offering $500 for uncurable cases and endorsing Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid. The testimonial cites a long illness resolved after treatment.
The Fort Worth Record and The Leader announce a limited time offer for combined annual subscriptions. The Record costs 1.00 per year while The Leader is 1.00. both together are 1.50 for one year. The deal ends January 1 with a 1.75 annual rate afterward. Remittances must be in advance.
Tael warns that trespassers tearing fences and entering pastures will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, stating no intention to cause expense but will act if damage occurs.
Reported by J E Ford Commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County Texas and left with N McHowrey about five miles south from Gra ham the stock described a black horse mule about 4 or 5 years old about 14 1 2 hands high no brands The owner of said stock is requested to come forward prove property pay charges and take the same away or it will be dealt with as the law directs Given under my hand and seal of office this the 0th day of Oct 1903 Gro H McLaren Clerk Co Court Young Co Tex
Wanted a capable individual to travel and supervise a force of salespeople and collect for a manufacturing house. Straight salary of 2000 dollars per week plus 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 NL.
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