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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
2
The Leader under editor Frank H. Bowron states that any erroneous reflection on person, firm or corporation will be corrected promptly upon notification to the publisher. It outlines the responsibility to maintain accuracy and invites readers to report errors.
The author urges Graham to build a local sanitarium to treat contagious and serious illnesses, noting many patients now travel to cities for care. Local physicians could provide timely, compassionate service, reducing risk and cost. Funding would rely on donations, with possible support from the commissioners court and city council.
A young girl rode at midnight to warn and save many lives from a forest fire in the Catskills. The ad praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing lung trouble and coughs, with testimonial of a man from Wellington, Texas, who claims recovery from consumption after family deaths. Purported price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
An editorial on mutual help and city boosters stressing results over effort. It warns against over-spending and promotes cooperation as key to progress. It calls the Commercial Club an information bureau and urges a strong local press presence. It ends with a pharmaceutical ad for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by Sloan Drug Co.
The Jermyn oil venture ends this week with casing drawn and machinery disassembled for shipment. The 1607 foot well yielded no oil or gas, only a 500 foot water vein, and the project becomes a costly disappointment to operators and local creditors. Leases expire by June 1st, with a second test well expected and possible future company involvement.
U D C entertainment on a Sunday afternoon honored Confederate soldiers wives and widows anniversary of Robt. E. Lee with speeches songs and readings. Rev J H Bowman Prof Crabb and Miss Miller performed as did Juanita Adair. A cake cutting raised funds as veterans and guests gathered at the Price home.
Bryson records a spate of deaths with four in the past week and two this week. Notable losses include D Newsom and L D Eatherly with pneumonia and meningitis respectively, Eatherly described as a good man, and Birdwell who died after a brief pneumonia illness. An infant and its mother died from pneumonia linked to Jim Smith family.
Notice to members that the next regular County Union meeting will be held at Line Oak on the fourth Friday in January 1913. The meeting will discuss the Fort Worth Convention message and urge dormant locals to awaken and send a delegation. E. B. Moreland presides, Frank H. Wilson secretary.
Waxahachie announces the Daily Light will issue a Sunday morning edition in addition to its weekday afternoon issues after securing a special leased wire service and other features.
The state of Texas Young County issues a constable sale on March 4 1913 at Graham courthouse. Property 57 12 acres out of T E L Co survey 1981 begins at northwest corner bound by survey lines. Levied on owners Mrs S B Mayo E A Harrison and J W Tatum to satisfy a judgment of 172 dollars 16 cents in favor of S R Crawford and costs.
The Mexia Young Men's Industrial League completed a membership campaign adding 160 new names to the enrollment. The group subscribed 360 dollars per month to support ongoing work.
An old advertisement notes a banquet in New Orleans in 1842 where Henry Clay was paid 81.00 per plate. It claims Dr King s New Life Pills relieve stomach trouble and indigestion and are sold for 25 cents at all druggists in today s markets.
382 acres with 170 acres in cultivation and two sets of improvements located 10 miles southeast of Graham in a fine community. Includes good water and proximity to wheel and church and railway route. Price 1250 dollars per acre with 12 cash and balance on reasonable terms. For information contact or write Graham Texas.
Over the last three months more than 20 000 rabbits were sent from Big Springs to eastern markets. The native product sells for 2.00 to 2.50 dollars per dozen at market.
A New York World promotion touts the 1913 World Almanac with almost 1000 pages of up to date facts and figures. It lists Panama Canal Act 1912, Hay Pauncefote Treaty, 1912 tax laws, elections, polar discoveries, population data, sports records, naval growth, and social topics including races and births.
Albany reports the Albany Commercial League reorganized with W. N. Stephens named secretary. Lockhart city election set for January 30 to decide issuance of road bonds totaling KEAN r peNy.
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlaing Cough Remedy for coughs and colds describing it as dependable, pleasant, and safe. Sloan Drug Co. offers the product.
Reports of a recent California freeze have prompted Port Arthur horticulturists to increase efforts in orange cultivation. Several orange orchards are planned for the coming season.
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