Rumors of an Electric Railway to Mineral Wells
Rumors spread around Stamford and the countryside to Mineral Wells of a proposed electric railway. Capitalists plan a Stamford to Mineral Wells line with the Sweinson family backing the project and Cicero Smith tied in through Stamford lumber interests. The piece suggests Graham keep watch for any chance to involve itself in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Sweinsons
Cicero Smith
Graham
Swensons
No title available Insect bites relief advertisement text
The passage describes using Hunt's Lightning Oil on exposed parts to prevent bites and relieve irritation. It notes the product provides immediate relief and encourages readers to try it to see the effect. The tone is promotional, urging acceptance of the remedy.
Rural phone service grows in Salt Creek area
W H Mayes has installed a telephone at his Salt Creek residence linking with central via the wire fence route. The piece notes rural phones are becoming common in recent years and farm families should obtain one, as they are a necessity and bring great benefits.
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W. H. Mayes
Salt Creek
Central
The Gypsum Industry Advances in United States
The gypsum industry shows a major rise with 1903 output surpassing one million tons. Growth stems from higher demand for gypsum wall plasters replacing lime plasters in modern structures. A large share is used in plaster of Paris production and as fertilizer.
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United States
Paris
Local Alma merchant endorses Re-Go and Harts Honey products
Mr J Rs Crow of Alma endorses Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup and Harts Honey and Horehound, praising one year of successful selling with no complaints. He recommends both preparations as cures for colds and throat diseases, noting products sold in 25c 50c and 75c sizes by B S Doty.
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J Rs Crow
Alma
B.S. Doty
Revival meetings announced at multiple locations
Notice lists revival meetings at Upper Tank Center Ridge Gooseneck Salem and Henry Chappel with start times on Sundays and Friday nights. Invites Christian workers and singers to attend and prays for many souls to be saved by God. S D Cook P C
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Upper Tank
Center “Ridge
Gooseneck
Salem
Henry Chappel
S. D. Cook
P. C
Indigestion Cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests foods to rest and strengthen the stomach, curing indigestion and stomach troubles. It touts widespread medical use and benefits for children and adults, noting rapid relief and purification of the system, sold by B. Blakeney, Druggist.
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Physicians of Hospital
B. Blakeney
Miscommunication at the Capitol with Deaf Senator
A New Orleans correspondent, trying to brief Senator McEnery of Louisiana, signs news questions to him. The deaf senator misreads the sender, asks for news, accepts a cigar, then returns to his work, remarking on the nerve of a caller who sought a cigarette.
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McEnery
Louisiana
New Orleans
MeEnery
Thessenator
Senator Pettus
St. Louis
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Action
The pills are presented as a gentle alternative to drastic purges. testimonials from Mack Hamilton of Valley City North Carolina and W H Howell of Houston Texas tout relief from chronic constipation head pain and biliousness. The ads claim multiple cures and endorse B H Blakeney Druggist as the seller.
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DeWitt
Mack Hamilton
Valley City
N. C
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Blakeney
Lightning Strikes House in East Graham Bursting Roof
A Sabbath thunderstorm sent vivid flashes and loud thunder through the town between six and seven. The East Graham house owned by I B Padgett, recently vacated by W C Burns and family, was struck, tearing a roof and ceiling hole and causing wreckage. Mr Burns had moved out before the storm.
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East Graham
Graham
I. B. Padgett
W. C. Burns
Mr. Burns
Diamond Cure for Consumption Reported in Paris
The latest Paris news claims a diamond cure for consumption has been found. W T McGee of Vanleer Tenn endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a quick relief and permanent cure. Available at B S Dotys drug store. Price 50c and 1 00 guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
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Paris
W. T. McGee
Vanleer
Tenn
Dr. King
Doty
Election Notice for Graham City July 8 1905
Notice states election at Court House Graham on Saturday July 8 to fill mayor and second ward alderman resignations. Polls open 5 am close 4 pm. T F Freeman appointed Managing Officer. City Council order dated June 20 1905. N J Timmons mayor pro tem and Sam Dowdle city secretary.
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Court House
Graham
John C. Kay
W. M. Matthews
T. F. Freeman
City of
A. D
N. J. Timmons
Sam Dowdle
Queen Amelie Helps Fainting Lisbon Milliner
Queen Amelie of Portugal stopped her carriage to aid a fainting girl, a milliner seeking work to support an invalid mother. She assisted the young woman privately, then became her patroness and now heads a leading Lisbon bonnet shop.
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Amelie
Portugal
Indianapolis
Lisbon
Wanted 10 Men to Travel and Distribute Circulars
Advertisement by Kunlman Co seeks ten men per state to travel tack signs and distribute samples. Salary 76 dollars monthly plus 3 dollars per day expenses. Address Atlas Building Chicago.
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Kun
Texas Wonder Cure Proclaimed by Patient Letter
Edna Texas March 14 1903. Dr E W Hall St Louis Dear Sir I have been cured of kidney and rheumatic troubles by your Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery and I fully recommend it to others suffering in the same manner L E Warp
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Edna, Tex
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
L. E
Texas Wonder Cure All Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An a medicinal advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises relief for gravel diabetes seminal emissions and rheumatism in men and women with a two month dose in a single small bottle. Dr E W Hall claims manufacture in St Louis and mail order availability with testimonials. The Graham Drug Co. is listed as a seller.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
P. O. Box
St. Louis
Graham Drug Co
Special Clubbing Offer for Dallas Area Farmers
A combined subscription promotes local and national news via The Dallas Semi Weekly News and The Graham Leader. For 31.75 a year, readers receive both papers with 156 copies, promising timely information for farmers and stockmen along with special features and home enterprise notes.
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Dallas
Graham Leader
Going North Soon Frisco Low Round Trip Fares
Travel ads offer Top-Notchers routes from Fort Worth Texas with one cent per mile to Louisville Toronto Indianapolis Asbury Park Baltimore Buffalo and more. June sale dates 9 10 11 12 for Louisville June 18 19 21 22 for Toronto June 19 22 Indianapolis June 28 30 July 1 for Asbury Park July 1 2 3 for Baltimore July 7 8 9 for Buffalo. Through sleepers and electric fans cattle.
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Louisville
Toronto
Canada
On the Lakes
Indainapolias
Ind
Asbury Park
Nv J
Sea Shore
C. W. Strain
Gen’l Pass Agt
Ft. Worth
Texas
Names of Japanese ships and naming conventions
Japanese battleships bear names of great mountains while smaller war vessels take names from notable natural features. Every ship ends with kan or maru. kan marks the emperor’s war fleet and maru denotes merchant vessels.
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Japan
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G.N.R. R
Union Station
Telaveg Na
Mexico
J &G N.R.R
National Lines of Mexico
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San Antonio
Mexico City
Monterey
Saltillo
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Roy
Torreon
Durango
V.P
D. J. Pricer
Geo
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
B. H. Blakeney
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Memphis
Randolph
Rock Island
Fort Worth
C. W. Strain, G. P. A
Fort Worth, Texas
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