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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
5
Local column lists residents and visitors including Capt J H Brown and W P Stewart of Jacksboro. Mentions new baby for John Gachte and measles in Joe Heighton’s family. Local commerce highlight Jones & Son meat market with fresh meat and free delivery. References Dr Simmons Cough Syrup ads and Hartford Life Insurance contact Geo L Rhea. Also mentions Dr W A Morris dental work in Archer and hunting trip by Price and Wade group.
Following is a reader contributions list since last issue with names and amounts. L. J. King Graham 1.00 W. L. Newby 1.00 Kk. S. Casenbary Murray 1.55 W.H. Daily Markley 1.00 8. B Claiborne Jacksboro 0.50 C. S. Richards Graham 3.50 M. Briscoe 3.50 W.S. Timmons Markley 1.00 M. M. Burris True 1.00 F. M. Drum Adeb Walls 1.00 A.J. Benson Tobogan N. M 2.00 Elmo Neeley Olney 2.00 J. J. Cantwell Markley 1.00 P. K. Pittman Farmer 1.00
A Winfield Tennessee man credits his wife with urging Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption which cured his severe cough after doctors failed. The ad claims cures for coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and all chest throat and lung maladies with bottles at 50 cents and 1.00 and a trial bottle free at Handy and Matthews' drug store.
J C Sherman, editor of the Vermont Hill Echo, claims Electric Bitters banish nervousness sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble constipation and rheumatism. He says the tonic gently stimulates kidneys tones stomach aids digestion and improves appetite for him and his wife. Available for 50 cents at Handy & Matthews.
Last Monday and Tuesday nights Prof Lewis and his daughter Miss Ida gave slight of hand and hypnotic performances in the town. The shows were well attended and enjoyed by those present. The professor is a skilled entertainer and his tricks elicited humorous reactions from local boys under hypnosis. The performance is praised as a swift mood lifter.
A historical health ad explains kidney cleansing depends on liver and describes Prickly Ash Bitters as revitalizing kidneys to resume blood filtration and urine formation. It claims liver purification and stomach digestion support, plus a gentle cathartic purge of impurities, restoring strength. Sold by C. G. King.
Epworth League program notes a January 28 gathering with topic Lessons for Simon and us from Luke 7 36 50 led by Mrs Jewell helper Miss Dora True and a discussion on whether Moses was a more competent leader than Joshua with W J True A S Johnston and Psalm by Trav Eddleman
Special Agent James M Wood sends a note on renewal and asks recipients to verify when their subscription expires for the Texas Stock and Farm Journal.
A reader from Dempseytown, Pa claims two weeks of Dr Kings New Life Pills restore youthfulness. They are advertised as vegetable and gentle on liver stomach and bowels. Priced at 25 cents at Handy and Matthews.
J E Simpson came back Thursday of last week after a several week visit with relatives in Mississippi.
In last week’s births report the Hicks family welcomed twin boys. Parents celebrate the new arrivals, with T. J. Hicks noting the happy addition to the household.
Miss Claudie Carson, a Lamar school house teacher, was in town last Saturday to see her home folks.
Walter Reagan of Reagan Mercantile Co at Spring Creek was in town Monday and Tuesday, meeting customers and inspecting operations.
An old advert boasts a nostrum for curing laGrippe in two days. It claims full refund if it fails and features Tasers style wording with a facsimile signature from W Grove on each box. The price is listed as 25 cents.
The advert proclaims Hunt's Lightning Oil as a remedy for catarrh neuralgia headache cramps colic and diarrhea with a money back refund if it fails. Sold by Handy and Matthews.
Clark and Brice Wilkinson re-entered school after several days off while measles were going around. The brothers resumed classes as health officials monitored the situation.
Prof E O McNew and his wife hosted a Sunday feast with guests Miss Norma Skinner Miss Etna Wilkinson and Messrs T A Keith and Albert Johnston helping dispense with a turkey and other dishes. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant gathering.
While unloading a load of Avery Plows at Hollingsworth and Dowdle's last Monday, Will Maybe had a plow drop on his knee, dislocating the cap.
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