Prosperity through Property Creation and Transfer
A statement promoting prosperity by creating property, increasing property value, or transferring property into the state from outside its borders.
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
2
A statement promoting prosperity by creating property, increasing property value, or transferring property into the state from outside its borders.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as instant relief for heartburn indigestion or stomach distress. It claims to expel badly digested food and restore tone in the stomach and bowels with a 50 cent price and availability from all druggists.
In Texas property owners face a rapid rise in real estate values estimated at about a million dollars per day, reshaping wealth for many residents. The comment notes wealth is increasingly thrust upon people, whether born wealthy or not.
Describes northern winters leaving soil dormant while winds drive livestock to shelter and farmers to firesides, contrasted with Texas offering perpetual harvest and abundant sunshine and flowers.
The text argues that every new dollar entering Texas boosts land values and profits for investors, predicting land will triple or quadruple in value and guarantee a comfortable fortune without effort from investors.
Among other accomplishments which Texas justly claims there are 325000 unmarried women between sixteen and twenty five in the state and anyone desiring a wife should not fail to investigate our opportunities and advantages along matrimonial lines.
Improved machinery lowers farming and transport costs without harming producer profits. Reducing prices amid market glut harms producers. To develop land, we must first develop people, and Texas offers bright young men chances who think as they work.
A call to move to Texas cites the need for water, roads, and markets for profitable farming. It highlights rising industrial activity, new buildings, and factories, claiming 1911 will usher in unprecedented prosperity as the state grows and expands its markets.
The notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as an antiseptic remedy for ragged wounds. It recommends applying at night and covering with a cotton bandage. Healing is claimed in a few days with bottles priced 25c 50c and $1.00 sold by all druggists.
Kodak Films Developed Free Prints or Post Cards from some five cents each Orders in twenty fours hours Our work is done by professional photographers Southern Photo Finishers P. O. Box 1043 Fort Worth Tex.
On January 15 at 6 p m the Rev B A Snoddy married A G Hawkins to Miss Rodie Maves at the bride’s mother home.
Weatherford Texas reports rising interest in the Northwest Texas coal field from Parker County to the west. Local landowners in Young County had coal samples tested by an expert from Birmingham Alabama who found a good coke grade in Young County coal.
An advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for aching joints and muscles. It claims deep penetration to relieve suffering and lists prices of 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per bottle, with sale by all druggists.
Union Hill Sunday School adopts resolutions praising Mrs Delia Greer as a loyal church member and faithful Sunday School teacher. They thank her friendship and example, pledge to place copies on church records and with the family, and note her memory and resurrection hope.
Grace Livingston Furniss dramatizes Harold McGrath novel The Man on the Box and brings Henry E. Dixey’s New York Chicago Comedy production to Graham. Bert Leigh stars in a merry show praised by major cities and promised to deliver laughs from start to finish.
Subscriptions available for one year at 1.75 dollars. Call now to subscribe to the Leader and Semi weekly Dallas News.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a curing remedy for Bright's Disease and kidney trouble. It reports a testimonial from a prominent citizen who allegedly recovered after using the product, claiming improved urine, strength, and daily work capacity. The notice urges readers to seek the genuine bottle marked with a red "3" and to keep it at home for kidney, stomach, liver, or bowel disorders.
Henry Chapel notes a busy period for farmers with much corn land broken though a cold spell damaged wheat and oats. Local visits include Hinson settling in Young County and greetings from H P Young in Graham. A newborn girl arrives at Harve Shahan’s home and several families visit kin. illness and travel are also mentioned among community updates.
The Womans Home Mission of the Methodist Church held a regular meeting led by Mrs. C. W. Johnson. Members reviewed Philippians, discussed the new book The Upward Path, and noted a total of 149.00 in funds with 30. on hand.
Proprietor may reclaim a found parasol by presenting this notice and paying to recover it. The notice promises recovery if the owner proves ownership at the Beckham National Bank office.
Estray report by Commissioner E H Baugh Precinct 3 Young County Texas with details filed at Graham area near Proffitt listing a blood red shorthorned Durham cow four years old no marks and a red bull with white face two years old both without brands filed December 9 1910 by E H Bava Commissioner Precinct 3.
In Cedar Creek the January cold snap eased into springlike warmth as plowing began in nearly every field. I W Steele attended county court in Breckenridge. J M Hunt and son left for Texas after a two week visit. Some residents are building dugouts and new fields. Lost watch case found on sidewalk near Graves Ward and St Louis Restaurant. reward offered.
El Paso style listing notes one parcel of open prairie land for sale in Graham Texas. Fence, gin, and railroad nearby with favorable terms including 1 to 10 cash and balance due in two to ten years at 8 percent. Located near school with direct access.
The Supply Co reports the Steam Vulcanic installation completed and ready to perform your GRA work.
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