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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
4
This issue lists display and local notice rates for the Graham Leader with contracts, discounts, and billing terms. It also introduces Hon. J. E. Simpson of Graham as candidate for Young County county judge and R. L. Tankersley as candidate for county tax assessor, noting past race impressions and eligibility.
The Attorney General rules poll tax becomes a lien on all property of delinquents, urging timely payment to secure voting rights. A Chicago newspaper notes Chicago will handle delegates, while the Springfield Union quips about hotel prices and a swift post convention fortune for Chicago hoteliers.
Hon Jo W Akin announces his candidacy for re election as county judge. He notes two prior terms in the office and public support from many friends. He highlights his work as superintendent of county schools and says he has visited every school in the county each term.
A brisk survey highlights 366 opportunities for industrious Texans while warning against a run-of-the-gin seed faker. The notice stresses vigilance and practical enterprise amid evolving markets.
George H. McLaren authorizes an announcement that he is a candidate for re election to the office of district and county clerk of the county. He notes two terms filled and asserts increased competence to handle the duties. The post is described as among the most important in the county, requiring experience and ability.
John B. Crain announces his bid for Young County Sheriff and Tax Collector. An longtime county resident with broad local ties he pledges to run on merit and vows to serve capably if elected. His extensive acquaintance makes him a strong and formidable contender in the race.
Mr J J Gray of Bitter Creek enters the race for Young county Sheriff and tax collector. He has long served as deputy sheriff and earned the community’s esteem. He urges voters to judge him after acquainting with his record. Backers of Schiuter for Attorney General held a Dallas conclave. Crawford of Graham attended. rival Davidson supporters in Galveston also held a meeting with a 28th quorum reported.
Deputy Sheriff Bam Dowdle declares his bid for sheriff and tax collector. He has served as an office deputy under Sheriff Williams for a year and is described as honest capable and efficient.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer notes that any beginner in morphine would either abandon the drug or kill themselves after witnessing the horror scenes among the dope fiends imprisoned in the city jail and deprived of their poison.
Young men with energy and ambition, and able to furnish references on moral character, are sought to sign liberal contracts with the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Apply to R. H. Baker, Gen’l Manager, Austin, Texas, or Claude Wolcott, Gen’l Agent, Amarillo, Texas.
The partnership known as The R. WU, Graham Drug Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. R. G. Graham will continue the business and is entitled to all debts due the firm. Dated December 4, 1903 in Graham Texas.
Reported by J E J Ford Commissioner Precinct No 1 Young county Texas and L E Lisle about 1 1/2 miles south from the City of Graham the following described stock One day mare 11 years old branded P on left hip about 14 hands high broke trim The owner of said stock is requested to come forward prove property pay charges and take the same away or it will be dealt with as the law directs Given under my hand and seal of office this the 7th day of Sept 1903 Geo H McClaran Clerk County Court Young Co Texas
At a Vienna medical meeting Dr. Alimay described a sixty two year old woman who had her entire stomach removed for cancer yet continues to digest food and gain weight. He noted the stomach is mainly a reservoir and that digestion relies on other organs including the suprarenal capsules and the pancreas.
James R. Keene notes Wall Street holds a strong lure despite unhappiness. He compares it to other trades and says financiers return to the street after failures, sometimes until death, while dry goods merchants disappear from sight after repeated losses.
Congressman Hamilton of Michigan recounts a wagon ride with a farmer. After silent driving the driver asks his profession. When Hamilton says politician the driver retorts that politics is not a profession but a disorder.
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