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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
An Afghan ameer visits a European dentist and endures a painful tooth with humor, refusing overreacting to laughing gas. He is praised for practical judgment shown when assessing territorial losses after Pendjeh and considering war versus diplomacy with Britain and Russia.
A lively collection of stories about Dorothy Drew, Gladstone's granddaughter, recounts her friendships with notable figures. Dorothy charm and candid wit shine as she recalls meeting Li Hung Chang and Rudyard Kipling, and she shows concern for Armenians after her grandfather’s death.
Coroner Joyce rode to Holmby with 500 troopers to safeguard King Charles I amid a kidnapping plot. Charles asked for a commission, Joyce swung his sword, and the king praised the clearly written authority as his escort declared, It is behind me.
An acquaintance recalls a single vivid memory of Robert Louis Stevenson playing billiards with intense fire and dramatic energy, describing it as a truly remarkable performance.
A lively scene unfolds as balls crash wildly on the table and spectators watch in astonishment. The quote captures G2’s flair for dramatic play and his remark about billiards being fine only once a year.
In a quip from a 19th century newspaper dialogue, a character estimates Graphter’s political tenure as ten years and notes his wealth at about half a million. The exchange blends humor with social commentary on ambition and luxury.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports a card shuffling machine invented by R. F. Bellows of Cleveland. A metal box stands 12 inches high and 6 inches deep with five steel blades that divide the deck into five irregular piles before dropping each card into a bottom receptacle. The clock regulated shuffle makes it nearly impossible to predict card order and the same card rarely repeats in the same position.
Dr John H Henry of Montgomery endorses sulphuric acid as a snake bite antidote. He states animal poison is alkaline and that internal or hypodermic use of diluted or pure acid immediately neutralizes venom. A tester reports a rattlesnake bite treated with acid, with no swelling or trouble.
Frank Clawson, a No Hands fiddler from Atlanta in a small town in Mi nois, lost both hands in a blizzard and fitted a wire contrivance to bow. He trained his stump to finger shifts and uses chin and knee to hold the fiddle, playing old time airs with notable skill.
After praise, a politician begins to name Mr. Blank for a district office. Roosevelt interrupts with shock, recalling prior knowledge of Blank from civil service days, and the subject shifts away.
Neighbors report daily quarrels between two women over a back fence in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. A sixteen foot fence was erected by masked men with a warning not to tear it down. The women cannot see each other but speak through a hole. A committee warned they would be driven out of town if the quarrels continued.
John L Sullivan encountered a small Irish baggage man with a bicycle at North Station. The light moment began when Sullivan challenged the man to duel the bicycle against a rail, eliciting laughter as the pygmy announced his identity.
A French cookery tip explains that a bouquet of herbs is just a handful of sprigs of bay leaf thyme garlic and peppercorns tied with parsley wrapped around and tied. This small bundle flavors dishes when added during cooking.
A December Harlem clash between about 100 blacks and an equal number of whites escalated with revolvers clubs stones and razors. Fifteen blacks were arrested four whites including a policeman were badly wounded. Rioters were driven back to tenements after police arrived and restored order.
A mother reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her son's life. She bought it from A. E Steere of Goodwin 8 D and gave doses every ten minutes, causing him to spit up phlegm. she credits the remedy with preventing death and notes sale by Graham Drug Co.
Sympathy poured in for General Miles as he avoided visitors at the Waldorf-Astoria. Secretary Root publicly rebuked Miles provoking sympathy for the commander in chief amid the Sampson Schley debate. Colgate Hoyt and Col. Henry Adams were noted in discussions over Miles and Root.
An advertisement urging readers to use Simmons Liver Purifier in a tin box to combat constipation indigestion biliousness headaches and to improve heart health so you can smile at your neighbor in business success.
The liniment marketed as meat penetrating and healing promises relief for burns bruises and sprains. It is labeled as guaranteed with price points at 25 and 50 cents.
An old practitioner touts Snuffles as the only cure for catarrh claiming it reaches the diseased parts. Sold for one dollar with full month’s internal and external treatment and guaranteed to cure if directions followed. Addressed to readers with offer of further guidance from the discoverer.
The remark recalls Sid Williams noting Paul advised wine for stomachs yet warned of excess causing stomach ache in life. The quote juxtaposes biblical counsel with unintended consequences.
An old advertisement asserts skin blotches pimples and other affections stem from liver and kidney failure to remove impurities. The product promises to stimulate the liver and kidneys and cleanse the system. For sale by Gra ham Drug Co.
In a newspaper interview General Ne son A Miles, head general of the U S army, says he is a teetotaler now though not always. He cites a young son as a crown and states he cannot drink at all, calling it a wise reason from a wise man.
Farmers are urged to consider hogs in next year’s crop arrangements. Keeping the smoke house at home is advised as it outperforms sending hogs to northern markets.
Mineral Wells Texas excursion round trip tickets on sale all year via the Weatherford Mineral Wells and North Western Railway known as The Mineral Wells Route. Connects with Texas and Pacific and Santa Fe trains at Weatherford. For information contact L M Fours P E Bock president and general manager supreme Weatherford Texas.
Delinquent land parcels totaling 148 to 232 acres in the Wm. Tyndall Survey are named in a tax suit. The State of Texas seeks foreclosure to recover taxes for multiple years, with a February term appearance required in the Young County District Court. Chief official Geo. McLaren records the citation at Graham Texas on December 18, 1901.
Notice to all owners or claimants of 26 acres in T J Combs survey abstract 1298 in Young County Texas. Land delinquent for 1899 and 1900 taxes totaling 5 dollars. State files suit for collection. defendant must appear February term 1902 in Young County District Court to show cause why judgment should not condemn and foreclose the land for taxes and costs. Dated December 12 1901. Gro McLaren Clerk District Court Young Tex.
Citation to Unknown Owner in Young County Texas for delinquent taxes on 86 to 1899 acres from James Bradley survey Abstract No 1871. State seeks judgment condemning land and ordering sale to cover taxes from 1891 through 1900 totaling $65.00 plus costs. suit set for February term 1902 in District Court.
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