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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
1
A spot cash sale advertises every article in the house at cost for ten days. It highlights bargains on oil cloth, coats, coffee, beans, raisins, kraut, and more, with strict claims of honest dealing and no fraud, urging shoppers to inspect and compare prices before buying.</s>
On Christmas day at True the bride Della E. Watson and J. F. Larimore were married at 5:80 p m in front of the bride’s parents home. The ceremony united the popular couple before many friends and relatives as the Leader extends wishes for enduring happiness.
The tax assessor announces his bid for re election, shaved mustache and ready for the campaign. He and his opponent share the long horse plan, with Bob claiming training advantage. Residents know him well as a faithful officer, with no complaints about property rolls, and he intends to review this year’s rendition of property.
The editor apologizes for delivering eight pages instead of twelve due to a delayed attachment to the folder. The issue ran mostly advertising since extra four pages could not be added in time.
R B Humphrey of Throckmorton enters the race for representative of Texas' 104th district currently held by S R Crawford. A 26 year old lawyer, Humphrey moved from Mertens in 1906, studied law under Judge Andrews, is a Democrat and will seek the party primary in July.
The Leader announces Mr W E K Crim seeking the position of public weigher for the precinct, subject to Democratic primaries. Crim has prior experience and is well known for his service as a gunner here in the past two to three years, and, if elected, is expected to give satisfaction to the people.
In the announcement column Geo W Allison is named as a candidate for Graham public weigher. He has a long background in weighing cotton and has served as a qualified public weigher since September. He runs a cotton yard this season and invites voters to inspect his work before voting.
The paper carries Mr E V Stockton as a candidate for Graham precinct Public Weigher. A Graham resident for years he has worked in gins and botton yards and gained practical knowledge of the office. He is presented as a pleasant, thoroughly qualified candidate and asks voters to consider him at the polls.
An old advertisement urges readers with backache and side stitches to treat tiredness by using DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. It claims prompt relief from backache weak back bladder inflammation and general fatigue, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Dallas News reports a new rule blocking mail delivery to subscribers in arrears beyond set limits. Weeklies face one year, semi weekly nine months, tri weekly six months, and dailies three months. Publishers must switch to cash lists or risk unpaid papers, a boon to prompt payers and a blow to professional delinquents.
W O Reilly Fogarty, Kingston Jamaica city councillor, reports one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased a persistent cough quickly and plans to buy another. The advertisement notes it is available from all druggists.
The year 1908 brings a leap February with 29 days and five Saturdays. The text notes this occurrence and asks when it will recur, suggesting a mathematical look at the calendar and hinting at future centuries.
C N Dalrymple reported Finley Pratt son of G W Pratt living about one mile east of Eliasville has a full developed mild case of small pox. Finley had been at Fort Worth for some time and returned home for holidays. He fell ill one night and left for home with a doctor confirming the illness. This is the county's first reported case this year.
R W Snead of Tank Valley died Monday 6th and was buried Tuesday at 2 pm in Oak Grove Cemetery. Large turnout with Confederate Veterans Sons and Daughters in line. Rev E V Bond gave the service and District Attorney P A Martin spoke on his life as a Confederate veteran pioneer and citizen. He leaves a widow and daughter. The Leader extends sympathy. De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised by Graham Drug Co.
Fort Worth pastor Elder Pursefty will preach at Rocky Mound school house next Saturday night and Sunday at 11 oclock and Sunday night. All are cordially invited to attend.
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