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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
6
In Hale County a standing reward of 50 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of violators of the local option law. The piece mentions President Roosevelt facing opposition from third termers and Seymour organizing against liquor interests with a new committee to monitor and contain the whisky trade in town.
The Graham Commercial Club draws attention to the Wichita Times article titled An other Railroad and offers an editorial comment noting the blindness of those who will not see.
Guaranteed by B. B. Doty & Co. cures skin diseases pimples sunburn tetter on hands and feet sores sweain offensive feet sure cure for junk trust
The item notes ten candidates for the Officer Secretary of the Texas Getle Fess Association with Gol. Lyn, deceased, among them Oliver Loving of Lost Valley. Loving has long been in the cattle business and is seen as thoroughly qualified, with many friends hoping for his election.
Representative Sheppard of Texas criticized the stand pat tariff policy in the house, calling it cowardly and railing against high charges. He argued the tariff law provides for reductions, noting opposition from McCaley, and urged lower tariffs amid calls from Iowa and Massachusetts for relief from oppressive schedules.
In Fort Worth a preacher denounces public office subterfuge as evidence of guilt in a sermon about Dr. J W Caldwell and his acts. Friends of Senator Joe Bailey protest, accusing political figures Jenkin and Harris of pressing Edwards, while doubts about divinity spark wider controversy.
An advertisement notes the cough and cold season will last months urging use of Simmons Cough Syrup as a safe reliable remedy to heal soreness and stop the cough. The copy stresses not neglecting symptoms and avoiding experiments with remedies.
The Wichita Times endorses Senator John W. Veale for being absent during the Bailey vote while the Hall County Herald urges him to have stood his ground and voted yes or no. Readers are promised to learn soon whether he was prevented or chose to quit the line during the pivotal moment.
A reader notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves chilblains and salt rheum. John Kemp of East Otheld, Me. reports excellent results for frost bites, fever sores, ulcers, burns, and skin diseases. 250 at B S Doty Co drug store.
Texas Farmer warns young men about chasing fast living and debt. He urges slow, steady progress, avoiding hard drinking, gambling, extravagant spending, and ill advised marriages. He cautions that quick thrills lead to long hardship, and prudent habits build lasting wealth.
Advertisement states a dose or two of DeWitt's Little Early Risers cleanses the complexion purifies the liver and tones the system. Describes the pills as safe reliable and widely known and recommends them by Graham Drug Co in the notice.
A northwest Missouri widow, left penniless with four children after her husband’s long illness, raised her family alone. She fed and clothed them, provided education, and inspired the community. Her three sons became professionals, the daughter a teacher married to a merchant, and she now enjoys a peaceful, worry-free later life. Should she be overlooked in hero medal awards.
An advertisement praises Augst Sherpe of Kort Madison New Life Pill as the most effective laxative for biliousness and constipation, promising better health and comfort than rivals. The product is sold for 250 at B S Doty and Co drug store.
The piece argues Senator Bailey is effectively re-elected and that Texas committees will issue reports to justify the outcome. It urges the Texas Legislature to abandon wind-jamming and pursue substantive work, noting Campbell’s pledge of a businesslike administration and insisting on broader state interests beyond Bailey and Waters-Pierce Oil.
The speaker calls for strict law, reform of criminal statutes, and stronger anti trust measures. Local option liquor laws need repair to halt shipments into local option areas. Urges Austin Solons to forget divisions over Joe Bailey and take action.
Rumors persist of a new railroad from Wichita Falls to Archer City and into Young county coal fields. The line would open vast coal reserves, boost industry and employment, and leverage existing routes via Graham and Belknap to ship livestock, cotton, and grain.
A testimonial from Nannie L. Taylor of Bedford Virginia praises Cascasoner sold by Graham Drug for curing a baby’s stomach trouble after other efforts failed. The note claims the child was a skeleton and is now well and growing again.
A town editorial denounces excessive whiskey drinkers in Sey mour, calling the community to purge filth and corruption. It condemns a grayhaired man mingling with youths on the streets and urges decisive action to restore decency.
In a passionate you-should-do-something editorial, Seymour Banner denounces whiskey drummers as parasites draining cash, urging towns to join petitions to the Texas legislature for protection. The piece links the problem to local law and calls for community action to ride out or jail these figures.
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