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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
2
The author laments the coal famine of 1902, denouncing monopolies and calling for government control of mines. He contrasts northern dire hardship with Texas readers, urging sympathy for starving families and condemning rapacious profiteering that worsens winter suffering.
A Graham reader champions milo maize as superior hog feed, noting 50 to 80 bushels per acre in the panshandle and Fort Worth packers absorbing many local hogs. He cites farmers near Graham and Slater two miles northeast of town, while urging Young County to plant milo maize to endure droughts and boost agriculture. The piece also touches on Lanham’s inaugural ball, editor Gonzales's killing by Lt. Gov. Tillman, prohibition debates, and Crockett relics, ending with a satirical quip on aging and youth.
A Georgia editor uses archaic diction to urge readers to pay overdue dues. The quip indicates financial strain and a call to action, framing the debt as a common burden and hinting at enforcement if payments aren’t made.
MacGregor Bros Co seeks agents with 50 percent commission for seed sales. Send for catalogue and particulars about partnership opportunities in Springfield Ohio.
An 1890s newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder troubles. It targets readers with a free sample offer via mail and urges writing to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. The copy emphasizes hospital and private use and notes tonic price and bottle labels.
A local ad touts Pacific shoes for ladies at 2.50 and Southland Belle low priced shoes at 1.50, claiming comfort style and durability with several styles and sizes. It highlights steel wired stitching on a new steel stitched line for men and ladies intended for everyday wear.
Chaddock Terry & Co. Lynchburg Va promote Southern Gurl Shoe as their top seller at $2.00, claiming it rivals $3.00 shoes with stylish turn and web soles. Atlantic Shoe for misses priced $3.50 offers 12 styles including Blunder in several leathers, while Louraine Shoes for men at $3.00 are Goodyear welts. A complete men’s line ranges from $1.50 to $2.75, touted as best value per price.
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