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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
According to postal regulations the LEADER will not be sent to anyone longer than one year on credit. Look at your date on label and if you are approaching one year in arrears call or send in your renewal.
The piece attacks Texas saloon owners for defying Baskin-McGregor law in San Antonio Galveston and New Braunfels while backing Governor Campbell and state-wide prohibition. It notes rising whiskey industry activity despite enforcement and urges boys to pay their poll tax and vote pro prohibition next summer. It highlights Tom Campbell Senator Veale and D J Brookerson as allies and calls for outlawing liquor through licensing removal.
The county correspondents gather township happenings births deaths and marriages in simple language. Their labor of love supports the backbone of the paper by delivering local news to readers in Olney and nearby towns.
The piece reflects on 1908’s joys and sorrows for Graham and Young County and looks forward to 1909 with optimism. It notes a harvest of crops, improved conditions, and plans for new enterprises while urging collective effort to advance the county’s prosperity.
Advertisement claims Simmon's Cough Syrup stops persistent coughs and throat and lung inflammation, offering rest and peaceful sleep.
Secretary Wilson outlines the purpose of the Pure Food Law to inform consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. The Camberlain's Cough Remedy label does not mention chloroform, opium, morphine, or other habit forming drugs, though its safety and effectiveness are cited as proven and it is widely sold by druggists.
AReflection on the loss of childhood faith in Santa Claus as people grow older. The piece contrasts the unwavering belief of youth with the skeptical view of adults, arguing that youthful faith, though fanciful, guides us in doubt and despondency. It laments the depredation of ideals as maturity erodes innocence.
A persuasive critic argues that low teacher wages drive away skilled educators. He cites the U S commissioner of education and notes city salaries fall far short of the value teachers should provide. The piece contends higher pay is essential to attract and retain capable teachers and improve public schools.
Mrs. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports relief from a lingering left shoulder pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The item claims rheumatic muscle ache caused the pain and asserts the balm provides prompt relief. available from all druggists.
A defective public road at Goose Neck Bend led to a buggy overturn injuring Mrs J H Newby and her child. Neighbors lament the danger and urge immediate repairs to prevent worse harm on the Graham route.
Promote immediate relief with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted treatment. The ad claims the product started small and now reaches all parts of the United States and foreign countries, with many cures of coughs and colds. Sold by all dealers.
Note These Homes and Places No 48 through No 56 describe farms near Drummond Graham Loving Markley and Graham Texas with 60 to 640 acres. Prices range from 8 to 40 per acre with details on cultivation, tillable land, houses wells tanks windmills barns and livestock. Includes a bargain offer and near multiple towns under Western Land Company.
The old church bell that rang for years was sold last week to Dr Hughes of Bryson and he gave it to the Bryson Baptist church. Tom Gallaher, a traveling passenger agent with Pecos Valley Railroad, now stationed at Amarillo, spent Christmas with his parents Dr and Mrs J W Gallaher at this place.
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