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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Former Secretary of the Treasury Shaw travels the nation like a distressed politician. He tours towns and meets voters, expressing eagerness for a new public role.
The Ohio Republican Party factions seek a court ruling to determine ownership of the machine amid internal bitterness. The legal action centers on title and control, with both sides asserting rightful possession and use.
The print paper combine weighs heavily on publishers yet the Republican Congress refuses to place print paper and wood pulp on the free list, maintaining current trade and tariff stance despite industry pressure.
The senator believes a non partisan tariff commission could threaten Republican unity on tariff policy as it faces potential future trouble amid partisan disagreements.
Treasury officials note 192000.00 dollars more money in circulation than a year ago, highlighting rising cash in the economy. The figures underline ongoing inflation concerns and the pace of monetary expansion affecting prices and policy.
Col. R. M. Wynne of Fort Worth has announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general. Hon. R. V. Davidson also seeks another term, signaling a heated race between the two prominent figures.
The Europe trade rate war between rival steamship firms is settled. Meanwhile Republicans continue their discord over presidential nominee choices. Philippine representatives can sit in Congress and draw salaries but cannot vote. Sugar and tobacco interests hold votes that block Filipino rights.
Senator La Follette offers an amendment directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to appraise the value of all physical properties of common carriers engaged in interstate commerce and report on reasonable and just rates. The measure aims to strike at the root of unjust charges and seeks reform through valuation.
An old advertising block urges irritability avoidance by promoting Hunt's ure as a guaranteed cure for any form of skin trouble. It claims itching relief and entire cure in one box, framing moral guidance with promotional language.
In a February 14 1908 letter from The People and Standard Oil in Texas the writer urges support for Attorney General Davidson and Congressman Jno H Stephens, condemns Senator Bailey’s ties to Standard Oil, and invokes the need for constant vigilance as a safeguard of liberty. The note promotes renewal of the Dallas Sem-Weekly News and the Graham Leader for Young County readers.
Miss Elizabeth Schem of Storm Lake Vidette proposes marriage to a printer to fill a vacancy in her office, citing leaping year prerogative. Editor G A Craig of Lytton Star replies with a playful bid, detailing tests of eligibility such as cooking and darned socks, then backs off after Schem dismisses him.
A district platform statement argues for democratic principles, opposition to Negro domination, and government responsiveness. It supports local option, prohibition of open saloons, fair taxation, and the expansion of education from rural to advanced schools, plus business training. It discusses railroad freight versus passenger fares, Bailey politics, and the need for improved road funding and governance.
Rest and Sleep. Few escape those miseries of winter and a bad cold. Simmons Cough Syrup is promoted as the quickest and best remedy, soothing the lungs and bronchial passages, stopping the cough at once and bringing rest and peaceful sleep.
The secretary argues fines are the sole route to reach trusts while others believe removing tariff protection would pressure trusts and aid consumers of trust products.
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