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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
The Leader lists subscription rates for one copy, one year, and six months. The notice also identifies Frank H. Bowron as editor and notes Graham Texas post office second class mailing.
Authorized notice lists contenders for Democratic primaries across county offices. R. B. Humphrey seeks Representative 104th District, Eugene W. Fry for County Judge, KK B Norman and R Hollingsworth for County and District Clerk, F M Burkett for County Treasurer, A H M Anderson and RL Tankersley for Tax Assessor, M A Wallace for Sheriff and Tax Collector, W E Crim for Public Weigher, plus GRO W Allison and E V Stockton.
The Philippine tariff bill returns to the agenda targeting the sugar and tobacco trusts and their allies, renewing pressure on interests linked to those corporations.
The New York Press quotes a boast that New York will be for Hughes and nobody can take it from him. From the White House stance the editor questions who would be an undesirable citizen, reflecting a sharp editorial stance.
Secretary Cortelyou believes the financial storm is easing but warns that a panic in legislation could exceed the current business turmoil. He doubts Republican congressmen and appears to have little faith in Roosevelt luck.
Ohio judge Judson Harmon, respected for honesty and ability, is praised by Ohio friends as a unifying Democratic presidential candidate. The note highlights Harmon’s potential to unite party factions if nominated.
The Foraker Taft feud in Ohio the Indiana revolt against Fairbanks and the Hughes Roosevelt clash in New York show GOP fractures. The passage argues Democrats could win if they unite behind a single candidate accepted by all wings.
Health advisory notes that colds weaken the constitution and raise susceptibility to infections. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a prompt cure to restore normal health and lists druggists as suppliers.
The Lynchburg News argues Virginia and the South should lead in choosing Democratic nominees and shaping the party platform. With the South holding most electoral votes, it deserves a strong voice in deciding issues and candidates.
Do you know rheumatic pains can be relieved by one application of Chamberlains Pain Basin. It may not remove pain but aids rest and sleep, a great help to rheumatism sufferers. For sale by all druggists.
A Baltimore correspondent notes the cabinet fears a Republican panic reaching the White House. Secretary Bonaparte was compelled to trim his Christmas gift list, and when questioned, he said his experience is in no wise peculiar.
A comment notes ship owners seek Congress to appropriate 700 million dollars, a large subsidy framed as modest by some observers. It highlights the scale of the proposed aid and the tension over government support for maritime interests.
The Graham Drug Co advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation and sick headaches.
A Detroit lawyer and member of the convention to revise Michigan’s constitution proposes jailing citizens who do not vote. If adopted this would compel voting, backing the Republican ticket and adding another step to restrict political participation.
A brief, local notice recalls a child once ill with pain who improved after a remedy named Case. The item notes the mother’s treatment and ends with the phrase Sold.
The New York World argues funeral costs increase while the Republican party remains in power protecting the coffin trust and other tariff protected trusts, implying ongoing price pressures on funerals.
Mrs. Joan Lowk of Cooper Maine says two years of ailing stomach trouble were cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. After one dose a friend recommended them, she bought twelve bottles and is now well. For sale by all druggists.
On Wednesday January 15 at 10 am President Tidwell of Decatur Baptist College will address the pastors of Macedonia Baptist Association on Christian Education and seek to enlist them in a campaign for the Education Commission. All pastors are urged to attend at First Baptist Church in Graham Texas, with a public address to follow that evening on a topic of his choosing.
A historically framed ad claims a cough spreads through the body causing ache and constipation. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a bowels-driven remedy without opiates, pleasant for children, sold by Graham Drug Co.
Joel Chandler Harris quotes old rosters about Charley Farebanks and his backers as a wild field of candidates emerges for Roosevelt’s potential run. Bets on who leads, whether Farebanks is home made or machine made fuels heated debate across Maine to Minnesota.
The notice urges prompt stomach relief at first signs of trouble such as belching sour stomach and headaches. It recommends taking KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals to help the stomach work properly, sold by Graham Drug Co.
Hawkins Chapel reports a return to work after the holidays and lively social visits. Miss Vic Moore joined Miss Lessie Loftin for Christmas, Lillie Drum stayed with relatives at Antelope, and Mrs. Lora Baker with family settled in nearby. Mr. Bige Wehont of Parker County visits, Don Hawkins and family from Oklahoma visit kin, Uncle Billie and Aunt Susan King from Antelope visit friends, and Guaucus Cox is mentioned.
A brief note promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin diseases with instant relief from itching and smarting. The advertisement states the product price at 25 cents and that it is sold by all druggists.
The New York World describes its Thrice-a-Week edition as a better paper for 108 and beyond with foreshadowed presidential campaign issues. It promises full, accurate reporting from around the world, impartial politics, strong markets, cartoons, and fiction. The regular price is 1 dollar per year for 156 papers, and 145 dollars combines it with The Graham Leader for one year.
A B Median was visited yesterday on his eighty third birthday by many friends and brethren. Present were J A Dixon 82 L P Brooks 66 J W Stone 68 N Laquey 66 A A Timmons 63 W S Timmons 53 L C Blackwood 54 Marion Henderson 54 Rider J H Fisher 47 Sam Rogers 47 Cicero Rogers. Ladies present Mesdames Laquey Higd on Fisher Rogers Freeman Timmons Putman Brooks steadham. Fisher notes Median has seen Indian deer and bear migration and hopes friends gather January 5 for his nearing eternity.
Mrs May Farmer returned to her Fort Worth home after a several week visit to relatives in the city.
A red mare of about 15 hands height, strawberry roan coloring, five or six years old, with foretop clipped, is missing. Return to J. E. Norris at Morrison’s furniture store and receive a reward.
From Graham around December 1 two small mares about 10 years old and 13 1/2 hands high, one brown and one dark mouse color with no brands. A liberal reward offered for their return or information leading to recovery to G W Allison in Graham.
Notice to stockholders of Beckham National Bank of Graham Texas for an election of the board of Directors to be held at the bank between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a Tuesday in January 1908. President S. R. Crawford Graham Texas December 10 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of shareholders free of said bank in ham Texas on Tuesday at 1 pm and 4 pm will be held and the final election of directors will be conducted. Other matters may properly come before the meeting. The Graham National Bank By Cuas. Gay Cashier.
Publication summons W B Hight unknown address to appear before Justice Court Precinct One Graham Texas January 27 1908 to answer suit filed October 1907 by J C Vaughan for 74 70 plus interest costs arising from three accounts transferred to Vaughan Open accounts total 74 50 29 00 15 00 30 00 plus interest and costs writ return to January term 1908 by A W Kay Justice of the Peace Precinct One Young County Texas.
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