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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
The Twentieth Century Club petitions Congress against vast naval appropriations, arguing 100 million is wasteful and education should prevail. The Commoner column cites Prentiss on anarchy, urging cool, just action and warning that unjust government feeds anarchist growth.
Mrs Mary R Melendy a Chicago physician endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children and adults. She calls it non narcotic and a universal panacea and states it is sold by Graham Drug Co for relief from coughs and bronchial action.
The Georgia Legislature defeated a Democratic inheritance tax measure by seventy three to fifty three. The plan would have imposed a graduated tax on inheritances gifts and legacies ranging from one to six percent and was projected to raise 350000 to 500000 for the state treasury. The item notes the gap between national platform theory and state practice.
Homer Hall of West Point Louisiana overcomes a severe chest illness described as consumption by using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports a complete cure and weight gain to 227 pounds. The article promotes the medicine as guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles with price 50 cents and one dollar and trial bottles free at Handy Matthews.
The New York World estimates about 225000 free voters in New York City and notes at least 100000 of them show a highly developed spirit of political independence among the 600000 total city voters.
An old advertisement touts Simmons Cough Syrup as an infallible cure guaranteeing untroubled sleep and pleasant dreams. The product is offered at 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Snuffles as a full month’s treatment for catarrh promising immediate relief and permanent cure. It claims the powder and acid remedies fail and offers guidance from the discoverer for a dollar sent to Ed ward B Giles & Co in Philadelphia.
The St Louis Republic surveys a growing rift between President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Mark Hanna. Roosevelt champions popular government and trust in the people, while Hanna favors a strong, limited governing class and distrusts the masses. The piece signals an enduring struggle shaping the party’s future.
A. B. Wilgus of Dallas and New Mexico Railroad Company reports plans to begin immediate construction and have service by April. The 75 mile line from Letot to Boyd will run through the city with a franchise within Dallas. John T. Witt serves as chief engineer and contracts will be let within sixty days.
A reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe two month cough and claims it cured him. The testimonial, by W C WockNear, is offered to help others try the remedy, noting it is sold by Graham Drug Co.
Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion waterbrash stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She reports regained appetite and a 35 pound weight gain after using the remedy. Sold at Andy Matthews drug store for 50 cents as a guaranteed cure.
The passage argues parents should encourage children to read newspapers by subscribing and sharing issues at home. It claims newspapers refresh weekly, spark ongoing interest, and serve as the poor man’s library, boosting knowledge faster than books. It suggests saving weekly to fund a year of reading material.
Purporting to cure lich es, ringworm, eczema, tetter and similar skin diseases the product is offered as a guaranteed remedy for 50 cents. The advertisement states it as a wonderful cure.
The iron and steel interests announce they will not be represented at the reciprocity convention in Washington. They favor “letting well enough alone,” a stance the New York World questions as favorable only to the steel trust, foreign buyers, and monopolists, not to government revenue, consumers, or taxpayers.
Promises quick healing for burns bruises sprains with penetrating liniment. Advertises Hunt's Lightning Oil as the most effective treat ment and guarantees results. Priced at 25 and 50 cents.
An advertisement claims a cure for drunkenness using the Home Gold Cure. It promises a pleasant, nonnoxious daily remedy that can be taken in tea or coffee, with no public exposure. The $1 treatment is mailed worldwide from Edwin B. Giles & Co. Philadelphia, with confidential correspondence.
A Missouri man boasts about educating five daughters four marry men named Short Brown Poor and Little. The fifth daughter marries Hog. At the wedding supper the father quips that his effort produced nothing but a Poor Little Short Brown Hog.
An Indiana writer from Winchester praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for curing his wife’s illness and claims the medicine protects against stomach and liver troubles. The ad touts relief from constipation and sick headaches, priced at 25 cents at Handy and Matthews drug store.
Soldier letters tout Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts and sore joints. The ad claims healing for burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles and notes a 26 cent price at Handy Matthews drug store.
The Indianapolis editor denounces Governor Durbin for refusing to honor Kentucky Governor Beckham’s request to return W L Taylor. He calls the move a dangerous precedent promoting lawlessness and a republic on the brink of anarchy.
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