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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
2
The snippet shows subscription details for Fhre Leader with prices listed as one copy year 1.00 and six months 50. It includes a post office entry mark for Graham Texas and credits Frank M Bowrcorh as editor.
A letter from H B Farr of Breckinridge Texas discusses a joint irrigation and railroad project proposed to run from Graham westward through the Clear Fork Valley. The plan seeks 80,000 acres of water rights and promises a ditch and railroad, with land value increases of $100 to $200 per acre once water is turned on. Farr urges local support and public endorsement to encourage landowners to enter contracts benefiting the development.
A Japanese syndicate buys 10 000 acres in Bee county near San Antonio for a tea and silk settlement. About 300 Japanese families will cultivate tea and mulberry trees thrive in Texas. The project aims to diversify exports and reduce reliance on Orient goods while settlers adopt American customs and aim to become good American citizens.
A warning about neglecting colds leading to bronchitis pleurisy pneumonia and consumption. Claims Simmons' Cough Grup soothes irritation loosens phlegm and promptly cures you.
Classified recruitment ad seeking 10 men per state to travel post signs advertise and leave samples. Monthly salary 75.00 plus 3.00 daily expenses. Firms ROYAL SUPPLY CO Dept W Atlas Block Chicago and B. S. Doty & Co druggists offer Bucklen’s Arnica for burns sores eczema and piles with claim of healing efficacy.
A Graham Texas letter to Mabry Short & Co extols dry goods sales and promotes Devoe paint. It claims customers want goods, Devoe saves money, and a Pennsylvania case shows a home painted with mixed paint saving $15 to $20 after switching to Devoe.
8S W Kerr of Hurricane Wisconsin endorses Hart's Honey and Horehound as a effective cough remedy. The ad promises no opium or stupefying drugs and claims it is the safest choice for small children with croup or whooping cough. Bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by B S Doty & Co druggists.
J E Mayes of Marlow Oklahoma visited his mother and relatives and left three dollars to ensure the Leader would continue to arrive. He has read the paper for twenty years and sent payment as appreciation.
The passage extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preferred choice for infants with coughs and colds. It claims quick relief and prevention of pneumonia, with effectiveness against croup when used at onset. Available at all druggists.
J. N. Johnson of Arlington Texas requests listings of small farms in the Graham and Bryson area suitable for prospective buyers. The inquiry emphasizes realistic valuations and excludes inflated figures.
The Farmers Journal reports that officials elected at Texarkana assert they will push forward without further conferences or ratifications and will not transact business for the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America. A Point Tex., January 23 notice calls organizers to report, seek contracts, and recruit in Kentucky North Carolina Virginia West Virginia and other states.
The notice proclaims the yellow fever germ discovery and recommends Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best remedy for diseases from malaria poison and constipation. Sold for 25 cents at B. S. Doty & Co. Drug Store.
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims health restoration after five years of coughing and lung bleeding. He attributes his wife’s recovery to Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, praising its effectiveness from experience. Cure promised for worst coughs. money back. B S Doty & Co. sells 50c and 1000 trial bottles free.
Cedar Creek notes indicate general health is good with few exceptions. Mr H J Cretsinger struggles with a lingering illness while farmers prepare land for a new crop. Additions to homes, visits from neighbors, and local developments are mentioned along with a chicken pox disruption to schooling.
W. E. McClendon from Acme Texas arrived last Friday night to spend a few days with local friends and relatives before continuing on to California.
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga says Electric Bitters cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He walked a mile in 30 minutes after two bottles and now plans to walk three more. He calls it the greatest remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints sold with guarantee at B S Doty Co drug store price 50c.
Notice states the Graham Milling Co is full up on wheat and cannot accept any more shipments for some time due to current stock levels.
A three year old red and white cow branded V on the left hip and marked underslope in the ear is missing. The owner can locate it by calling and paying for this advertisement.
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