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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
2
The notice specifies post office mail rates as six dollars for one year and one dollar for six months, indicating second class mail matter status and mailing at Graham Texas.
Notwithstanding the advanced price of paper Tax Leaner remains at One Dollans year in advance, if you have not paid in advance, you are in arrears. If you are too poor to pay for the paper, we will send it to you to ring. Let us hear from you. GEO, L. RHEA.
Telegraphic report says William J Bryan and David B Ill were nominated as standard bearers of the Democratic party yesterday in Kansas City. Capt A T Gay was unanimously nominated for representative at the Archer legislative convention held on the 4th inst.
A Texas university paper denounces six nights of dancing during commencement celebrations as immoral and demoralizing. The writer urges higher aims from educators and questions the influence of the dance on students and the nation’s moral standards.
World welterweight contender Sharkey is planning to wed a Chicago widow within days. The announcement notes his upcoming marriage as he pauses his boxing schedule.
The article notes that conventions are nearly finished and politics is moving into a calm, steady period, with predictability returning to the public sphere.
Southern Pacific management pursue a scheme to secure a large immigration of beers into unsettled territory in western Louisiana and Texas, signaling a speculative and controversial expansion effort in the region.
A satirical plea from a Populist aligned reader to the party, confessing past slander and misplaced zeal while seeking readmission and dough in exchange for loyalty. The speaker longs for a return to Democratic roots and vows abstention from third parties if welcomed back.
A warning against claiming divine healing powers. The text cites Mark 16 and Acts to argue that true apostles charged no fees and healing claims should be tested by biblical signs. It urges discerning acceptance and tests Jesus prescribed for false healers to avoid financial deception.
A sallow jaundiced skin is described as a sign of liver disorder from biliary poisons in the blood. The text claims Herbine will restore liver function and vitality. Price 50c at Grabsm Drug Vo.
The 4th drew an estimated four to five thousand people in Graham, actual count 3 900 with many not counted. Wagons and people flooded the streets as bands led a patriotic march to grounds for a day of feasting and festivities. Political discussions followed by a 19 to 12 baseball win by the Graham nine over the Jaxboro Grays. The event impressed visitors with Graham hospitality and orderly barbecue service.
An unusually large and orderly afternoon crowd gathered for a ball game. Rumors spread of a man being shot and witnessing a hat and a bottle of liquor flying through the air, with an investigation noting several near misses or half shots.
Recognition is given to Mr. R. E. Mabry for tireless work and pivotal role in the barbecue success. Praise also extends to the management for their well rendered services contributing to the victory.
A notice invites readers to renew or start subscriptions to The Republic. Contact O. W. Kine, agent, at the Post Office Building for details.
The Texas delegation to the national Democratic Convention demonstrated independent positions by pushing their own priorities and speaking freely, signaling a willingness to chart their own course within the party.
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