18 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
1
The Leader reports small town updates from Graham Texas with mentions of Chas Randall and Randall's store, W J Filgo of Eliasville, local visitors, Christmas china ware, and festive goods. It lists Federal Court fixtures for sale and ongoing subscription renewals, plus calls for news tips and gin-house notices.
Local notes show William Splawn moving to Bill King’s, Tom Grant to his old place, and others like Mr Newman and John Splawn relocating. J W Hamilton buys 46 acres near the school. W H Daniels and Will Cox return from Weatherford. Several locals visit Bowie and Fort Worth. Christmas goods advertised by Matthews Tidwell & Norman.
The Parmer area reports a week of fair weather and a flurry of activity. Community notices mention church events, a Buckner Orphan Home collection, a rabbit drive yielding fifty rabbits and a prior drive of 96, local visits between Graham Archer County and Farmer residents, a planned new county petition, school holiday, and a large slate of local business ads and promotions.
Local ads tout multiple firms as cheapest in town. A R McDonald & Co and Cogdell Bros pledge more goods for the same dollar, with B Streer & Co and Snyver & Co advertising honest values, daily arrivals, and lumber deals from H N Frost, all urging shoppers to choose their stores for savings.
Mrs J N Bellamy of Tank Valley departed yesterday morning to visit her daughter in Childers.
Local advert notes A. R. McDonald & Co is the place to buy cheap groceries for cash, highlighting low prices and immediate payment advantages. The notice emphasizes affordability and straightforward transactions for shoppers seeking cost savings.
A fine lot of high quality men's underwear offered as a cheap supply. Do not miss the chance to stock up while prices are low as this likely won't repeat.
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