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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
The Washington Times notes Admiral Sampson received 25295.00 as prize money for the battle of Santiago and other actions he did not fight. Dewey earned 9570.00 for destroying Montijo’s fleet at Manila and Admiral Schley received 18.12 for his part from the country.
In eastern Texas and beyond, six hopefuls vie for congress in the Dallas district, six in the Corsicana district, and from three to eight in the Waco district, reflecting a scramble for political plum roles.
The piece notes malaria cures with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and states the President will place free rural delivery workers under civil service protection. It warns against political influence in mail distribution and predicts GOP backlash at the next convention.
The current congress session is described as likely to produce a mix of good and bad results. The dominant party will push legislation aligned with the President's message, focusing on suppressing anarchy, the Nicaraguan Canal, reciprocity tariffs, and military bills, while addressing Hawaii Porto Rico and Philippine governance and Cuba commitments. The piece urges prudent minority action and anticipates responsible policy if good laws pass, praising the President’s state document.
Am arilla resident Hon W B Plemmons dies of apoplexy on the 4th inst. A familiar figure to county old timers he ran for district judge in 1886 against B F Williams O F Finlay Jas Robinson and P M Stine. He was a perennial congress candidate famed for political influence and panhandle advocacy. Peace to his ashes.
In a rallying message the Star’s Oct report on cattle quarantine fraud is cited to mobilize stockmen and farmers. The article urges candidates to abolish the quarantine line, argues the tick theory is a scare, and calls for action to open northwestern markets while criticizing railroad progress and rival papers.
A mixture of old ad copy and political jabs including Laxative Bromo Quinine cure claim, Teddy Roosevelt praise with racial insult, a weight loss friendly health note, heroine cure line, and Grove’s malaria tonic. Scattered items reflect early 20th century public notices and consumer pitches.
The label on Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic shows the formula as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. The note promises no cure, no pay. AO.
The firm of Matthews Tidwell and Norman dissolves by mutual consent with M Matthews retiring. W I Tidwell and Jas H Norman continue as Tidwell and Norman. Old firm books remain with the new firm for collection and arrangements to close matters are requested immediately.
A youth program note from 1901 lists songs prayers and readings for the Y P U with Roy Short as organizer. Neal Hyden W L Lawler comment on Union work with Nellie Best Andrew Ford performing selections. Lizzie Legrand gives benediction. Secretary Freland Short president.
For family use in numberles Ways BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT is a useful and valuable remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Van Alstyne News notes candidates quickly emerge but costs to announce rise only with election day. The paper predicts a strong crop of hopefuls in the year ahead as inquiries begin about who will run and what opposition may form.
Soak the corn in warm water to soften it then pare closely without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for a few days to protect the shoe. Pain Balm is noted as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
The notice promotes a water based regimen to relieve chronic constipation. It prescribes two cups of hot water before meals, a water drink after meals, and outdoor exercise. It suggests Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild purgative if needed, offered by Graham Drug Co.
Malaria makes impure blood and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to cure malaria. The text advertises Tapier's Buckeye Pie Ointment as a tested remedy with prices of 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for nursing mothers and as a general tonic. It also promotes Moore's Pilales as a malaria cure, claiming tasteless formula without quinine or arsenic, with a 50 cent price and delivery via Dr. C. Moore Co. and Graham Drug Co. Also notes dressmaking by Mrs. R. N. Price.
The Texas and Pacific Railway offers round trip holiday fares on selected dates for travel within Texas Louisiana and to other states and Mexico with return limits up to 30 days. Details and agents are provided. The piece also reports 1895 and 1901 New York intoxication arrests totals and saloon counts, noting shifts since the Raines law with differing city results.
A compilation of patent medicine claims and political commentary. Advertisements tout Mexican Syrup for coughs and worm remedies priced at 25 cents each while promoting Gooc s Sarsaparika and Simmons cough syrup. The piece also cites nepotism concerns noting Roosevelt’s stance and railways enforcing employee-relations policies.
Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway offers holiday excursion tickets on December 21 22 23 to Missouri Arkansas and the Southeast with a 30 day return limit. Texas point travel limited to January 3. Rates schedules information from G E Livruera A G P A Weatherford Texas and W A Jones Ag t Mineral Wells Texas.
Ballard Horhhound syrup has helped many over throat and lung troubles including colds and breathing issues. Praises are widespread with prices at 25 and 50 cents. For ease by Graham Drug Co.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tableta for loss of appetite dullness after meals and bilious feelings. It claims to improve appetite cleanse and invigorate the stomach regulate liver and bowels. A Vernon Call note mentions cattle and a mild winter.
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