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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
6
Local items from Graham Texas dated Thursday February 6 1908 note visitors residents and events. Mentions Mrs H C Wilson visiting Mineral Wells Rev E Paxon at Olney J W McAlister Jasper Hudnall Louisianan trip and new Tidwell Ons employees W A Cook Bertram Wood. Also box supper Rocky Mound school Feb 15 and a lengthy note on editorials about political favors and campaigning ethics.
Next Monday Graham holds Trade Day with a large crowd expected. Read advertising columns to compare bargains as merchants promote value during tough times. The paper urges buying from those who advertise as a sign of confidence in stock.
An irritated skin promotes irritability and trouble. The ad touts Hunt's Cure claiming one box is absolute and guaranteed to cure any skin problem. It asserts all itching is relieved immediately and a single box cures.
The Ivan Camp W O W will unveil a monument to Sov J W Hill on the first Sunday in March at 2 PM. The event invites all Woodmen to attend and participate in the unveiling ceremonies.
For sale good country meat shoulders and sides priced at ten cents per pound. Seller: J. A. Baker. Location: 25-21 Graham Texas.
Uncle Charley Ferguson of the Markley community reported last Friday that the Leader reaches his post office one to three days late each week. The Markley package leaves Graham Friday morning via the way pouch along with Bryson and Jacksboro packages, suggesting the delay lies at Jacksboro post office. The writer urges prompt delivery from Jacksboro and notes Graham’s post office is efficient, calling for improved duties there.
The family expresses deep thanks to Graham residents for kindness during their recent affliction. Although strangers, they found true friends and praise the Knights of Pythias for bedside watchers and support, praying blessings on the lodge and its teachings.
The Loving community reports a strong Sunday crowd despite cold weather with Sunday School thriving. Superintendent Bro Underwood and Secretary Miss Theo Perselley are named. Doctors Smith and Bowlen treat widespread sickness. Bob Shelton moves to Far mer to reenter commerce. J H Hanfield relocates to Grayson county with family. Daniel Orr attends from Red Top. Hunting yielded colds. rain hoped for farmers. Oats sowing planned. two households install telephones. Hensley of Jacksboro and partner study coal. lease 100 acres from T L Oliver and 265 acres from Holifield and Shelton plus other acres from Stratten. Shaft work to begin next week.
Large crowd attended the Finis burial for George R Kuykendall one of the area’s earliest settlers. The community notes several illnesses recoveries and local building projects with residents attending church and school events at the Henry Chapel.
The ad urges buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to save money while guaranteeing cure in every bottle. It stresses that neglected colds can lead to serious conditions and asserts the product always cures, priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Dallas News accuses Bailey supporters and allies of pressuring lawmakers who voted against him to resign and wait for re election. The piece asserts they aim to return Bailey to Washington without revealing the case facts, criticizing their nerve and gall.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism promising profit and satisfaction. It claims one application relieves pain and many have been permanently cured. external liniment sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists.
A brief listing notes several sturdy work animals including a few spans of heavy mules and sixteen mules aged one, two, and three years. The item highlights the range of ages and ready-to-work status for farm use.
The Fort Worth market is cited as the place where black land farmers buy live hogs for slaughter, illustrating a debate over farm self reliance. The Brownwood paper urges diversification among hogs, poultry, cattle, and crops as the path to farm independence.
Winter coughs and colds plague many. Simmons Cough Syrup is advertised as the fastest remedy to soothe lungs, calm bronchial passages, stop coughing, and provide rest and peaceful sleep.
A man described as nervous visits a Corvallis shop, sitting for hours after refusing purchases. He tells the clerk his doctor advised quiet and avoiding crowds, and says he chose the store for its lack of newspaper advertising to enjoy isolation.
Will J. Hayner of Burley Idaho writes his wife suffered a persistent cough for years and sleepless nights. After trying many remedies she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and, after three doses, the cough disappeared. The note says the remedy is for sale by all druggists.
A Wise County note quips about a mother using a slipper to chasten a daughter who flouts etiquette by courting attention away from social events. The column mocks playful flirtations and the communal urge to enforce decorum during town shows and dances.
Our home paper plus The Graham Leader and The Dallas Semi-Weekly News offer a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars with payment in advance. No shorter term accepted. Order now for timely news during the 1908 presidential year.
An old advertisement claims pain and misery stem from nerve disturbance and that Miles' Anti Pain Pills relieve irritation. It cites early use by women for medical distress and features a testimonial from Miss Orlena Schenk praising the remedy as a long used headache treatment.
The New York World multiplies its news service and promises impartial political reporting with markets cartoons and fiction. Subscribe to The Thrice-a-Week World for $1.08 per year presenting 156 issues and a combined offer with The Graham Leader for $1.65 per year.
W E Baker Sexton at Dale Grove Cemetery offers tombstones and grave digging services with prices for adults seven dollars and children five dollars. Call for prompt, satisfactory service.
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