This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
1
A Christian Advocate quote contrasts true moral discipline with churchly hypocrisy. It argues genuine believers admit faults while hypocrites pretend virtue and judge others, noting both types risk ending in shared downfall without God’s help.
The Graham Leader cites Mr. Bryan on weekly papers and argues that while home papers command trust, not all big city dailies are purchased and not all country weeklies are untrustworthy. It notes readers often follow the country press in elections, cites Hogg Clarke and Bryan campaigns, and states the News remains independent with no party ties.
A long tale from Cameron Inquirer about a Good Man who defaulted on a local paper subscription. His wife urges payment before Christmas, enabling the editor to settle debts and improve the paper. The moral stresses paying promptly to reward generosity.
A London tailor cited as an authority says he looks for no change in style and believes trousers of today will be worn fifty million years from now. The paper notes one pair likely to fail before fifty winters, and remarks that four years is a long life for pantaloons, expressing both gratification and astonishment.
The Houston Post notes railway secrecy surrounding the Mineral Wells Northwest extension as Gould interests plan a broad northwest expansion. Analysts see a corridor toward Colorado and possible Gulf access via Fort Worth, with future links into Oklahoma and Kansas. The Northwestern line may reach Young County by late next year, while stock issues and state approval enable rapid financing. Also includes local notes from Miller Bend about residents and happenings.
Safe swift and sure is the proper description of Cheatham's Laxative Tablets. Cure colds in a day. Can be carried in vest pocket. Easy to take. Guaranteed. Price 25 cents.
A vintage ad warns that coughs can lead to serious or fatal illness and urges use of Simmons Cough Syrup with guarantees. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Beall Mississippi reports wife with consumption symptoms improved at once after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Four bottles cured her completely, trial bottles free. Edgar Matthews & Co. druggists guarantee with prices 50c and 1. The warning cautions persistence in ignoring the remedy.
A Western Publisher critiques public thank you notes as outdated, arguing cards of thanks for aid after deaths or injuries are unnecessary. The piece mocks posted public gratitude and urges private expressions instead, citing Bennie’s lost leg and bereavement scenarios.
R H Foster of 318 South Second Street Salt Lake City reports long standing indigestion solved by Herbine after trying many doctors. He recommends it to friends and notes it is available for 50 cents at Graham Drug Co.
A local eye care message invites readers to consult specialists who will determine what their eyes require and fit them for lasting reading and working comfort. The offer promises clear benefits and urges a visit to the clinic.
Leave Bridgeport 10:05 a.m. stop Jacksboro 11:35 a.m. Hess 11:55 a.m. Bryson 12:20 p.m. Dakin 12:55 p.m. Arrive Graham 1:20 p.m. Westbound depart Graham 2:30 p.m. Dakin 2:55 p.m. Bryson 3:30 p.m. Hess 3:55 p.m. Jacksboro 4:20 p.m. Arrive Bridgeport 5:50 p.m. Effective Oct 15 1902. M. E. SEBREE
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, an iron and quinine formula offered in a tasteless form. No care, No pay, price 50c.
An old advertisement promotes taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back offer if it fails. E W Grove is listed on the ad box and the price is 25 cents.
The 25 year old Harry Duckwell died early yesterday morning at his home after a coughing spell led to suffocation. His wife and child witnessed the event as he contracted a cold days earlier and ignored it. A physician arrived too late to avert the fatal attack. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised at Graham Drug Co.
An exchange notes the deceased lay quietly in his coffin as eminently decorous and proper. It laments any corpse rising and cavorting among mourners, saying such spectacle mars gentility and breeding at a funeral.
A newspaper notice invites readers to cut out and present this coupon at Graham Drug Co for a free sample of Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets. The ad touts the product as the best medicine, claiming it cleanses and invigorates the stomach, improves appetite, and regulates the bowels with a regular 25 cent box.
Hunts Lightning Oil promises relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains cuts burns bruises insect bites and stings with a guarantee. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, the remedy emphasizes broad effectiveness.
An advertisement asserts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains only iron and quinine in a tasteless form and claims no cure no pay for 50 cents. The label allegedly shows the formula on every bottle.
Promotes Grove's Black Root Liver Pills made from an active Black Root principle. Claims to act on the liver as calomel with no griping or stomach sickness. Says it cures chronic constipation and costs 25 cents per bottle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.