Daughters of Confederacy Honor Confederate Veterans
Last Sunday afternoon the Methodist church in Young County hosted a Young County Camp Confederate Veterans and Fitzhugh Lee Chapter U D C gathering. The program featured songs Nearer My God to Thee My Country Tis of Thee and Bless Be the Tie That Binds, plus Rev S R Twitty and Hon J E Simpson giving addresses and Crosses of Honor awarded to veterans. A reception for veterans and wives followed at Dr and Mrs W A Morris home.
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Young County Camp
Fitzhugh Lee
U. D.C
S. R. Twitty
Southern Methodist Church
J. E. Simpson
W. M. Goode
W. A. Morris
Simmons' Cough Syrup Promises Restful Sleep
A vintage ad claims Simmons' Cough Syrup cures throat and lung inflammation and helps you sleep peacefully while urging readers to pay their poll tax.
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Simmons
Postmaster General Severs Arrears Subscribers in 1908
The Graham Leader reports a 1907 ruling that weekly paper subscribers one year in arrears must be dropped from the list starting January 1, 1908. The paper notes the short adjustment time, defends newspapers, and urges immediate remittance to retain subscribers while warning of automatic cancellation.
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Graham
The Price of Peace Salve Ad
The terrible itching and smarting of certain skin diseases is almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlains Salve. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
School House Bonds Approved for Graham District
R V Tidwell reported that Graham independent school district bonds valued at 18 000 dollars were approved by the attorney general and sent to the comptroller for registration Bond denominations are 1 000 dollars each at 5 percent semi annual interest The proceeds will fund repairs and new construction and sites It is hoped the board will sell the bonds soon and begin building for next year A local drug ad urges DeWitt s Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache and kidney issues sold by Graham Drug Co.
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R. V. Tidwell
Attorney General's Office
Graham Independent School District
Comptroller
DeWitt
Graham Drug Co
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Constipation Relief
An old newspaper sniff of patent cures attacks multiple “Trust” chains and ends by noting DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills for constipation and sick headache, sold by Graham Drug Co.
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DeWitt
Graham Drug Co
The Grippe Microbe Presses Anew In Open Winter
A columnist laments the grippe microbe returning with an open winter and unusual illnesses. The piece notes the lack of freezing weather allowing microbes to spread by winds, warning of a possible epidemic if unchecked. Also includes an advertisement for De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve by Graham Drug Co.
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de- Witt
Graham Drug Co
Anderson seeks Young County tax assessor post in Olney ad
An advertisement for A. H. M. Anderson of Olney promotes his candidacy for tax assessor. It notes his Tennessee birth, 12 years in Texas, five years as Young County resident, Democratic voting record, and a pledge to meet voters before the primaries while asking consideration of his claims.
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A. H. M. Anderson
Olney
Tennessee
Texas
Young County
Anderson
City sidewalk rule violators warned in Jacksboro notice
Law note complains about crushed stone on principal sidewalks in Jacksboro and points out a shortcut across the sidewalk near Chism's Studio. The piece cites a city ordinance banning riding or driving on sidewalks and warns violators will face penalties if caught. It urges pedestrians to stay in the street and obey town laws.
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Jacksboro
Chism
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Kingston Councilman
Kingston Jamaica West Indies city council member W O Reilly Fogarty writes that one bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy eased a troublesome cough quickly and beneficially and he intends to obtain another bottle. The advertisement notes the remedy is for sale by all.
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W O'Reilly Fogarty
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
Chamberlain
Lost blue female dog advertised for information
Small blue female dog about ten months old with a bob tail and brand on left thigh. The owner, FRANK CALVERT, asks that any information be sent to help recover the pet.
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Frank Calvert
Local reader asks for boost to Sons of Rest group
Mineral Wells Texas January 20 Graham Leader reports a reader sent a $2.00 fund check and asks to raise a few notches as dull times ease up. The writer says they have been ill for six weeks but are improving and confident they can recruit a thousand members among the local Sons of Rest.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
The
Graham Leader
Sons of Rest
C. D. Yancey
Hunt's Cure for itching skin ailment promises relief
There is more actual misery and less real danger in a case of itching, skin disease than any other ailment. Hunt's Cure is manufactured especially for these cases. It relieves instantly and cures promptly Absolutely guaranteed.
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Hunt
Saddlery Firm to Open in Olney Saddle Shop
Rev. B. F. Wier enlarges and fixes his business house and rents to Eddleman Bros Saddlery Co of Graham. After completion, the firm will establish a saddle and harness shop as Olney rapidly gains new industries.
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B. F. Wier
Eddleman Bros. Saddlery Company
Graham
Olney
Olney Oracle
Booher Settles In Young County Ready for Planting
M. D. Booher, recently moved near Loving, reports his ground in fine shape and ready for planting. He urges farmers to plow deeply in fall to absorb winter rains and freezes, contending that deep tillage ensures crop success in Young County. He notes successful farming experiences here and is pleased with the move.
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M. D. Booher
Loving
Booher
Young County
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Daughters of Confederacy
Young
Mabry, Short & CO
Pin Trust
Ice Trust
Coal Trust
Trust
Oe Trust
Paper Trust
Beef Trust
Oil Trust
Corset Trust
Pickle Trust
Grippe
Antilles
Col
Doc” Yancey
Saddle Shop
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