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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
3
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Aimed at farmers, the Dallas Semi-Weekly News combines local, state, national, and foreign news with personal items and Nome Enterprises. The paper emphasizes timely information for farmers and stockmen, offering a one year subscription for 1.75 dollars for two papers.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast relief for coughs, claiming it kills the microbe that irritates mucous membranes and clears phlegm. It asserts protection against pneumonia and suitability for both adults and children, urging purchase from Sundold and Lovlu by Uranhamw drug Co.
A historical note on Sir John Soane who died in 1837 and left three sealed cupboards to be opened on set dates. The first opened in 1866 yielded only worthless letters and stationery. The second cabinet likewise held no secrets beyond family quarrels. The third, anticipated for 1896, proved empty. Sir R W Richardson died two days before the ceremony, confirming Soane played a perpetual joke on future generations.
Senator Bailey warns against nominating a Southern man for the presidency as risky wisdom and believes Texas may offer a candidate later. Ex Senator James K. Jones ready to join the Panama Canal Commission after years of study. Also a cough remedy ad touts Simmons' Cough Syrup at 25 and 50 cents.
An old advertisement notes the tonic formula printed on each bottle revealing iron and quinine as ingredients. It promises no cure and no pay with a 50 cent price tag.
Albion Iowa enacts a dance license requiring residents to obtain a permit at 15 dollars per capita. The measure, approved by the city council, applies to all individuals wishing to dance within municipal limits.
The Rev Irl R Hicks Almanac for 1904 is ready and can be mailed for 30 cents. It praises its weather and heavens content and notes a special offer: Worps and Works magazine and the almanac together for one dollar per year. Orders to Word and Works Publishing Co 2201 Locust St St Louis Mo.
Advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims rapid cures for lame back kidney trouble and Bright s disease. Offers a free sample bottle by mail and a book, with address in Binghamton New York.
One by one the wearers of the gray, beloved by our Southland, are passing away. About two weeks ago General Longstreet, the last but one of the Confederate Lieut Generals, answered the call. Lieutenant General John B Gordon, the last General of the Lost Cause, died at his winter home near Miami Florida on the Yth inst. The deaths are deeply mourned throughout the South they fought for in the Civil War. General Gordon was Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Veterans Peace to the ashes of these noble men.
Due to the depressed cattle market W D and G H Craig offer 10 Reg Shorthorn Bulls, 2 Double standard Polled Durham Bulls, and 10 Ree Shorthorn heifers, all two-year-olds and top breeding quality.
R C McPhain land and loan agent questions 84 percent and two percent commissions for money. He argues for an eight percent straight rate and criticizes holding the Democratic convention in New York. He notes a Europe trip with warm welcomes from the Czar King Edward presidents Tolstoi and other luminaries.
Stray notices report stock found near Graham Texas in Young County. One dark mare mule about 15 hands high five years old with no brands to be claimed by owner who must prove property pay charges and remove the animal. Another 14 hand day mare branded P on left hip aged 11 years broke to ride to be claimed by owner who must prove property pay charges and remove the animal.
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