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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1891
Page
4
A mix of editorial jabs on finance and governance, a grim anecdote about a surgeon refusing payment, politics around Blaine, and a report that Boudant Crampton was hanged at Fort Smith for the Sam Morgan murder in Indian Territory at age 22.
A satirical provincial note mocks Marion Martin and a rival politician, accusing a partir of betrayal of democracy. The piece references Ben Harrison and a hypothetical twin son Russell, framing the exchange as a critique of political opportunism and factional strife in the community.
A mix of political and social snippets from Texas and beyond. Notes on Bishop Brennan’s endorsement of The Texas Catholic, Parnell and O’Shea marriage, a rattlesnake bite rescue story, I&GN inquiry progress, soap bounty funds, and a Texas notary public ruling allowing a 21-year-old unmarried woman to hold clerical offices.
Fort Worth citizens discovered a charter clause allowed saloons to stay open until nine and after four on Sundays. Rep Swayne and Sen Carter defended the charter as investigations of I G N receivership proceed. A Dallas banker’s wife slapped a New York man who harassed her, later testifying led to his release. Other items note investigations into state affairs, Embezzlement case against John Bardsly, and hints of a large Philadelphia theft implicating high officials.
Fort Worth Gazette argues Dallas Sunday enforcement failed as residents flocked to Dallas for services and baths. The piece suggests Fort Worth should offer hotel accommodations and run a first class establishment to boost town prosperity, noting liquor access differences and a divide among communities.
The Kansas City Sun attorney H L Strohm remains jailed in Dallas unable to post bond after a series of events. He was assaulted by a prominent Dallas businessman, forced to testify against his client, then charged with perjury and denied counsel. Meanwhile, local officials discuss injunctions on fees, minus details, and a congressionally directed coinage plan for silver dollars proceeds.
Thedford area merchants advertise THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT for sale listing local retailers and availability in town. The note enumerates shops stocking the remedy and indicates general distribution within the community.
Excerpt composed of motivational invective urging courage and virtue in humble individuals, followed by aphorisms from Elmira Gazette and Dallas News. It includes a political offer from Barnett Gipps calling for essays on monetary policy and Texas school fund investments, with deadlines and required club participation.
Sugar is very cheap since the tariff tax was removed. It looks cheap to the buyer who does not know he is taxed to pay the producer two cents a pound in addition to the price paid to the grocer. It depends on how we pay for a thing as to whether it is clear or cheap.
In August Native Sons of the Lone Star will convene in Fort Worth to organize for social and historical benefit. The group plans a gold mounted badge featuring Col William L Travis at the Alamo with the Texas Capitol in the background and to sponsor an exposition excursion.
Mr 8 L Smith editor of the Silver Lake Signal reports a boy nearly seven with astonishing powers akin to mesmerism. The child can escape bonds in seconds, performs rope tying, table movements, slate writing, sealed letters reading, and other feats likened to Davenport brothers. He is nicknamed Spirit Child though his abilities are natural. From Indianapolis News. McElrae's WINE OF CARDUS for feminine diseases.
In a detailed discussion the wheat crop in America is forecast above average due to 1.5 million extra acres, while world wheat area expanded 16 percent though population rose 11 percent. A global shortage of 250 to 800 million bushels is projected for the coming cereal year, with prices likely to surge late year.
The ad claims a direct tonic effect on the liver stomach and kidneys to improve looks and cure pimples blotches and boils. It promotes Electric Bitters as a great alterative and tonic sold at Graham s drugstore for 50 cents per bottle. Also mentions leaving a team at Blankenship Wallace s livery table in Mineral Wells for care.
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