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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
4
A dated rail timetable shows a sequence of departures and arrivals from Leave Bridgeport at 10:05 a.m. to Arrive Bridgeport at 5:50 p.m. with intermediate stops Jacksboro Hess Bryson Dakin and Graham, effective October 15, 1902. An accompanying benign ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds with pneumonia fears addressed.
The shah of Persia, visiting France, avoided a dentist by claiming his toothache vanished. He ordered extraction from each of his suit, then, seeing all ministers flee, praised the grand vizier as the only loyal servant to endure a touch of discomfort for his sovereign. He dismissed the dentist with a gift.
Three women recount odd experiences in an exchange from the New York Times. One says her maid locked her in a bathroom then fled. Another tells of a green cook boiling a watermelon. The third explains teaching a new helper to wash windows from a fifth floor sill, only to find her washing the glass inside while feet dangled outside.
An old advertisement-style item touts Clear Conquered Malaria as conquered by Sim mons Liver Purifier in a tin box. It claims moisture and dust protection, complexion improvement, constipation cure, and liver function aid.
The Washington Car notes the Roosevelt brothers Archie and Kermit on rubber tipped stilts when weather is bad. Both show fearlessness, walking the corridora and climbing stairways, sometimes misjudging distance and causing loud thumps as stilts fall to the tiled floor.
A young Welsh prodigy preacher, only fourteen, astonishes listeners with remarkable memory and delivery. His sermons are praised as sound, sensible, and impressive, showcasing pulpit power at a tender age.
A damaged ad text promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with garbled instructions. The fragment includes a gelatin measurement and a recipe hint involving lemons and Charlotte molds, showing proofreading errors and misformatted lines.
An old ad promotes Gsorre's Black Boot Liver Pills made from a Black Root extract claimed to act on the liver like calomel with no grimacing or stomach upset. It promises relief of constipation at 25 cents and notes E.W Grove as signer on the ad box.
A curious machine cuts, pies, and hangs wallpaper, hailed as a marvel in invention. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption is praised for aiding weak lungs and curing respiratory illnesses. thousands report benefits and endorse its reliability. Edgar Matthews & Co guarantee every bottle sold.
Graham Drug Co guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund money to anyone unsatisfied after using two thirds of the contents. It is advertised as the best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. claims to prevent pneumonia and strengthen lungs.
The Great Rood, the largest cross in any church, was presented by the Duke of Newcastle to the Church of St. Alban, Holborn. The crucifix rises over twenty five feet, hangs from the chancel arch, is colored olive green, and bears floral and Tudor rose terminals.
The article urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup in children, warning against untested treatments and promising quick relief. It promotes the product as the widely approved cure and recommends prompt administration to stop coughing symptoms.
Lisery Dockwetl, 25, died at his home yesterday morning in the presence of his wife and child after a four day cold. He worsened with a coughing spell that led to suffocation despite his wife summoning a physician. The case notes a delayed attention to the illness and references Ballard’s Horehvald Eyirp as a potential aid.
An honest man, cornered in a dispute, confesses he would have explained a past error. He declares he could have told the truth when the other discovered it, but delays momentarily before giving a candid answer.
An elderly reader from Shoushbure Wis dated May 20 1901 reports long term use of Bellard's Horehound Syrup for hoarse croupy coughs and difficult breathing. The note praises effectiveness and customer return, with a price range of 50 cents to $1.00 from Graham Drug Co.
Louisvile Courier-Journal reports on a famed entomologist's claim that a single female fly could lay 120 eggs, with generations multiplying to reach absurd millions in a season. The piece questions the practicality and safety of such growth, pondering what becomes of all the flies.
A Detroit Free Press description notes a dahlia garden cut stems release a juice that intoxicates bees, wasps, and bumblebees for hours. Bees stagger and drag themselves home then recover to resume work, suggesting insects are drawn to the sedative fluid and may waste time and effort.
A brief advertisement warns against delaying treatment for coughs and colds and promotes Simmons' Cough Syrup with prices of 25 and 50 cents. The notice emphasizes early use to prevent serious or fatal outcomes.
A historic health note advises a tired person to soak in a hot bath until drowsy, then cool to tepid, dry with a Turkish towel, and retire. The method aims to induce sleep within minutes, promising relief from sleeplessness and headaches the next day.
A rural Scottish minister questions a parishioner about a work of necessity. The man answers that shooting a hare on Sabbath could be a necessity, adding it might be away on Monday. The exchange ends with the canny reply that makes the point through humor.
A Gloucester Massachusetts mayor quips about a portrait of a former chief, noting a profile view would be less effective given the subject’s facial style. Also advertised is Hunts’ Lightning Of for rheumatic and neuralgia, with guaranteed 25 and 50 cent prices for various aches and skin irritations.
Swift and sure remedy described as proper for cold and daily use. Portable in a vest pocket. Cautionary notes and price of 25 cents.
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