20 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
The article notes that current congressional hopefuls maintain a platform of honest economical government and predicts campaigning will heat up once a candidate attacks impropriety and extravagance in public affairs.
Digestive faults reflect liver issues and system derangement. Hens-INK perfects digestion and assimilation, yielding purer blood. Price five tenths of a dollar. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
England says it will not accept interference or confer with Kruger or Leeds and asserts South Africa is the venue for peace negotiations. The stance minimizes foreign mediation, warning that accepting Holland’s good offices would imply weakness and harm England’s standing among European nations. News commentary notes such a move would signal a decline and provoke a reaction from neighbors.
A Houston Post excerpt discusses Charles W. Pearson of Northwestern and his provocative stance on infidelity versus Christianity. It frames the dispute as an enduring struggle mirrored through history from Roman persecutions to modern lectures and printing, praising Christianity's resilience and the unique miracles of Jesus over material explanations.
Mrs. B. Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa reports trying many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but achieving best results with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
Senators clash over Judge Noyes of the United States Court of Alaska with claims he is a major criminal and others insisting he is an honest judge. The piece calls for factual evidence and accuses the Senate of engaging in scandalous rhetoric amid a public concern for truth and fairness.
In Sing Sing prison inmates publish Star of Hope edited and printed by convicts. Convict No. 1500 writes Lucid Intervals featuring wry maxims about politics, debt, marriage, luck, and life, lampooning society and prison life with ironic quips and reflections.
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is promoted as a remedy for piles only. It is claimed to cure piles. Available in bottles for 50 cents and 75 cents for larger sizes. Distributed or sold by Graham Drug Co.
A Ballinger Texas letter dated January 20 1902 praises Congressman John H Stephens as faithful conscientious and hardworking in Congress. Ed B Smith of Austin and others corroborate the praise asserting the Jumbo district representative has earned respect and should be returned to Congress. Tall Clarendon News notes the endorsement from local readers.
A public retelling of a morality tale about an insurance agent who pressures a prominent man to insure his life to protect his wife. The agent suggests the wife could remarry if the husband dies, prompting a response that defends the wife and condemns the agent’s insult. The piece ends with a moral urging respect for spouses and faithful family life.
The Washington Post argues Republicans should fear no foe while Democrats push men like Mr Gorman to the front. It recalls Gorman's role in 1884 and 1892, noting his influence for Cleveland's presidential wins and his enduring prominence as a political adviser.
A drug clerk pretends to search for Steele's Physics and misreads the title. He offers alternatives like Hornby's Advice on sediz powders and epsom salts or Bohroetenle Works or Castor Oil, while a shy stenographer from the country leaves in embarrassment.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop the cough and cure a cold in one day. Offers No Cure No Pay and a price of 25 cents.
An at home treatment marketed as a safe, nonnoxious cure for the liquor habit. Claims to eradicate poisoning of the body and nerve damage, with testimonials of thousands cured. Sold for one dollar with full directions and physician advice, mailed worldwide from Edwin B. Giles & Co. Philadelphia.
Household accidents cause burns cuts sprains and bruises. Ballard's Snow Liniment has long been a favored family remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents. Available from Graham Drug Co.
Talk of Hanna appointment to a cabinet post in the proposed Department of Commerce and Labor has revived. He has repeatedly said he will not retire, and taking a cabinet position would be seen as leaving politics easily. He also has a score to settle with Foraker, who recently pressed him toward retirement.
An old advertisement claims Ballard’s Reichel Syrup cures coughs and sleepless nights. It promises sound sleep and rapid relief for a bad cough, priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by Graham Drug Co.
A Richmond Dispatch correspondent recites a Confederate soldier’s claim about a Petersburg siege incident. Captain Hamilton allegedly obtained Union fortification drawings, was captured as a spy, and escaped execution after a tense exchange with General Grant about his doomed fate.
Children troubled with worms appear pale fretful and restless with blue eye rings and bad dreams. White's Cream Vermi tage will kill and expel these parasites. Price 25 cents. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
During the winter of 1898 I was so lame in my joints I could hardly hobble. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm I began to improve and was cured. I have worked steadily for a year. Northwood NY resident R Wheeler endorses the remedy. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
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