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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
A set of wholesome aims for 1911 includes cheerfulness restraint in debt and spending less on tobacco and Sunday clothes, sobriety, eight hour work days, kind speech about one's surroundings, humility in fault, moral uplift and debt honesty. An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders.
The piece accuses Senator Lorrimer of Illinois of buying votes to gain his seat and notes a senate committee report that acquits him. It urges reform moves like Oregon’s popular election of senators and warns of pending political change. An advertisement for Herbine medicine appears at the end.
An op ed argues democracy spreads worldwide as monarchies fade. It cites Portugal Mexico England and the United States as signs of reform toward popular rule, urging upheld rights, direct primaries and recall while cautioning on ideal equality. Big Money recruitment ads follow, seeking agents nationwide for National Sportsman Inc.
An advertisement extols Prickly Ash Bitters as a kidney tonic and system cleanser. It claims to cleanse bladder and bowels, restore kidney function, improve digestion and skin, and urges prompt treatment. A testimonial from L G Zachery of Lodi Texas praises rapid effects and urges purchase at $1.00 with a red 3 on the label.
The piece argues that youths must learn a trade or solid work to avoid becoming derelicts. It urges parents to train children to work, value honesty, and choose a concrete business path early. It cites Wallace's Farmer on the helplessness of those with no calling.
Woodrow Wilson the governor elect of New Jersey is praised as a candidate who can think and act clearly. The piece lauds his stump presence and practical proposals, notes his stance against demagogy, and commends his effort to back James Martine for U S Senate against corporate influence.
The essay argues that young men without a trade are helpless and likely to become criminals. It cites Jewish tradition and Paul as examples of trade training and warns farmers against letting a son avoid learning a business. It emphasizes establishing a marketable skill early to avoid dependence and moral decline.
Estray notice filed by E H Baugh Precinct 3 Young County Texas left with G R Thomas describes a blood red shorthorned Durham cow four years old with no brands and a red bull white face two years old both unbranded. Location noted as twenty miles west of Graham one mile northwest of Proffitt. Dated December 9th.
Dallas native Ben E Cabell son of Old Tige Cabell receives appointment from Governor elect Colquitt as penitentiary commissioner. Local readers will be pleased by his selection. Health Coffee substitute advertised by A F Stewart and Son promises many cups from 1 1 2 pound package without real coffee and quick preparation.
An ad promoting Ballard's Snow Liniment for joints and muscles promises targeted relief. It lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and notes sale by all druggists.
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