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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
For County Commissioner Pre. No. 4 A C Casey. For County Commissioner Pre. No. 3 John Graham J K Thomas.
The piece questions the reliability of Republican prosperity rhetoric and notes dissension over campaign finance publicity. It cites Mr. Carnegie on tariffs and asks who benefits, suggesting broad disenchantment with the era’s economic policy and its perceived beneficiaries.
Jim Sherman, the Republican candidate for vice president, headed a forceful effort in Congress to approve extra mileage by a Republican member on the basis of a claimed constructive recess that never occurred, prompting scrutiny of procedural grounds.
The writer questions whether foreign taxpayers shoulder charges for wood pulp and print paper or only for steel, cloth, shoes, glass, sugar, and lumber. They note a Republican convention praising Roosevelt for prosecuting illegal trusts while the beef trust raises prices 20 to 30 percent, saying the rhetoric clashes with actions.
Copy of The Real Bryan published in Des Moines Iowa gathers W J Bryan's best writings and speeches on politics and world affairs. It covers over 150 subjects and discusses campaign issues, with Bryan's positions explained for the American public. Price is one dollar.
The Albany News notes Texas Democrats consider John Mitchell for vice president alongside William Jennings Bryan. Mitchell, former Mine Workers Union president, could rally labor support but may alienate northern and eastern voters. A business interests ally from the North and East would bolster Bryan’s ticket, with Culberson of Texas cited as a model.
An advertisement touts a contented woman in the same house as Ballard’s Snow Liniment claiming relief for aches pains and injuries with 25c 50c and 1 bottle prices. Also notes a wrapping paper trust with 24 members convicted under the anti trust law fined 2000 each and a GOP push to repeal the law.
In a Ft. Worth Telegram summary of a Corsicana address, Attorney General Davidson argues the office is the most important in Texas after the governor. He lists duties including advising the governor and executives, representing the state in higher courts, defending state departments, enforcing laws against corporations, and protecting school lands and anti trust actions.
Advertising copy urges taking a vacation and packing Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travels by train or ship. It notes the product cannot be obtained on trains or ships and urges purchasing from all druggists.
Labor supporters question the Republican platform on government by injunction and accuse Congress of refusing to pass labor demands while pretending to favor workers. The issue remains whether Republican wage earners will keep voting for the party.
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for stomach and bowel troubles in infants. It targets high priced care by a "millionaire's baby" as proof, offering the product at 25 and 50 cents through B. S. Doty & Co.
At the Shreveport congress the united support of forty five representatives and senators and many commercial organizations was given to establishing a national park in Palo Duro canyon, Randall and Armstrong counties. Resolutions endorsed the project and Congressman Randall spoke on the Stevens bill for purchasing the tract.
A Ballard's Snow Liniment advertisement urges families to keep a bottle for quick relief and healing of burns and scalds, claiming instant pain relief and rapid recovery. Sold by B. H. Doty & Co.
Advertisement states Chamberlain's Salve relieves itching and smarting from skin diseases. The product is priced at 25 cents and available for sale by all druggists.
Former U S president Grover Cleveland dies suddenly at his Princeton New Jersey home on June 24 at 8 40 in the morning of heart failure and other diseases.
A short ad notes that a couple reaching a long life is healthful and attributes it to a well functioning liver. It promotes Ballard's Herbine as essential, available at 50 cents per bottle from B. S. Doty & Co.
A Minnesota man retires after fifty years and writes a long letter to young men advising them to avoid politics. He kept the office’s younger staff at arm's length, took time to craft his counsel, and says the advice is good yet suggests youths should learn for themselves.
The writer laments heat and long for winter to return, recalling summer fatigue and desire for cool air. The piece dwells on weariness from heat, sun, and sweating, hoping for a freezing night to bring relief and icy calm.
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