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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
4
Widespread political notices list candidates for Tax Assessor R L Tankersley and others including Brown Norris Simpson Akin, Clerk McLaren Crain Gray Dowdle Wallace, Treasurer Jordan and Good T Man. Bryan pursues political purity and aims to influence the Democratic convention.
Citizens are urged to settle poll taxes immediately to avoid losing voting rights. The notice warns that the tax collection period ends tomorrow night and nonpayment will result in disenfranchisement.
A fragment from a country paper notes a sharp rebuke aimed at Mr Arthur as editors press ahead with critical coverage amid mounting tension. The line suggests a confrontational stance and anticipated pushback from the public figure.
A runaway incident nearly cost J. B. Orner his life as a leg ulcer worsened for four years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve was finally credited with relief after many doctors and remedies failed. Also praised for burns and skin ailments. 25 cents at T. Matthews & Co. Drug Store.
The Sweden pavilion for the World's Fair was shipped from Stockholm on January 19. The structure was built in Stockholm, dismantled in sections, and will be reassembled at the Swedish site for the fair.
An advertisement touts King's New Life Pills as a remedy to balance pale and sallow confusion with rosy health. It claims the pills gently arouse lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Available for 25 cents at E. Matthews & Co. Druggist.
The week’s deep freeze causes widespread suffering in the north and northwest yet benefits Texas by providing a needed soil season. Idaho executive commissioner Hart adds 10000 dollars to develop state resources for the World’s Fair exhibition.
An 19th or early 20th century ad asserts that when you have a cold the first action is to relieve the lungs using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It liquefies mucus, promotes free expectoration, and opens secretions to aid recovery. The ad claims a complete cure and protection against pneumonia, sold by T. E. Matthews & Co.
Mrs. M. I. Basford of Poolesville Maryland reports perfect success with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her child Garland who suffers severe croup attacks. The ad notes consistent relief and promotes sale by T. E. Matthews & Co.
Indiana plans a coal palace inside the World’s Fair mines building with a 15 foot base diameter and 30 feet height. Nevada to showcase wealth beyond minerals with an agricultural exhibit including potatoes weighing seven and one half pounds each and another item weighing 17 pounds.
The article reports on claimed rheumatism relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials from Perkes Tr'ntt of Grigsby Virginia and references to its everyday use. It also mentions Jersey mosquito control via surface-nesting minnows to eat mosquito eggs.
Dr P B Sucars of Piuchard Alabama touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as superior for all bowel complaints and notes he uses it in his family and practice. He says he would not recommend any other remedy and also uses it for his own children.
A silver cup presented to John Bunyan while he was jailed in England will be displayed at the World's Fair as part of Indiana’s historical exhibit. The cup is owned by a Vincennes, Indiana, resident and will travel with the Indiana collection.
A large scale model of the Panama Canal will be shown at the upcoming World’s Fair. The exhibit aims to illustrate the canal’s engineering feat and its significance for global trade, drawing visitors from across the nation.
The Leaves offers several hundred old exchanges to close out at 15 cents per hundred. These papers are suitable as under carpet material for house cleaning.
Nevada mined natural soap from a Elko mountain fascinated exhibitors and headlines at the World’s Fair. James A. Yerington recalls its use in Pullman’s palace cars and a Wisconsin governor attends. The soap, claimed as pure and inexhaustible, drew joking fodder about its legendary mine and lacks animal fat.
An analysis of criteria to determine death beyond pulse. It covers heart action, auscultation, ligature tests, respiration, and facial moisture, noting dangers of misjudging death and practical methods for doubtful cases. Source cites Brooklyn Eagle.
A doctor advises insomniacs to press on the throat to sleep. A patient confesses he could not try the method due to having only his mother in law at home and fearing the grip on him.
The essay notes Herbert Spencer’s habit of using ear stoppers to avoid lengthy talk. It describes his impatience with unmerciful talkers and his practice of placing the devices in his ears and leaving them until the session ended. The anecdote frames a quirky personal trait of the philosopher.
In 1812 Rev. Robert Gilbert sued Sir Mark Sykes over a bet on Napoleon Bonaparte’s life. Gilbert paid 100 guineas, and Sykes made payments totaling 4850 dollars before stopping. The jury found for Gilbert in a verdict that curtailed the clergyman’s wagering claim.
In remembrances Lord Wolseley recalls a naval brigade mascot a very small dark skinned boy dressed in bluejacket uniform with a wooden sword. When asked his name the boy stood at attention saluted and solemnly answered Mixed Pickles Esq sir delighting sailors with his English and comic pomposity.
Sellessie-en-Mer lies in the Morbihan corner of Brittany with four towns, five lighthouses, and coast guard stations. A Quiberon crossing takes about fifty minutes and treacherous rocks offshore make access dangerous, often reachable only by small rowing boats.
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