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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
Local Notes reports a July 2009 page of notes and ads from Graham Texas. It mentions Eat Squabs promotions at John’s Shaving Parlor, squab prices, various residents visiting Fort Worth and Memphis, studio photos, restaurant praise, barber service, and local business updates along with brief society items and upcoming subscriptions.
Daily grocery ad promotes FERNDELL Olives for salads and cucumbers. Recommends Pimento stuffed olives as ideal, warns against trying other olives. Bulk plain olives offered at 60 cents per quart.
N Gegg from Far mer visited last Friday and returned Saturday with a new mower and rake. He experiments with alfalfa and is pleased with early results. He believes alfalfa can be grown here as in the east and may plant a large field if the crop stays strong. Currently three acres, two crops possible if rains continue, yielding good returns for labor and money invested.
Chas. Gay bought a model 17 Buick from The Buick Automobile Company of Graham. The Graham dealer sold a model 15 to Mr. Corbett of Breckenridge last week. White Swan Coffee touted as delicious. T. C. Wadley of Tank Valley visited town last Friday and said his corn and cotton crop suffers from lack of rain.
Pure Uvalde comb honey advertise a bucket from W J Tidwell Sons. John s Shaving Parlor offers laundry service via Sherman Steam Laundry. A renowned evangelist will lead the song service in the Christian church tent starting July 9. Graham Telephone Company managers Phillips and Washburn attended a Newcastle barbecue with families. Blanke s Tea promotes a Japanese cup and saucer with purchases. Hallam Eddleman H M Yates and family return from visits to Weatherford Fort Worth and Arlington.
McKinney and Flint offer a good second hand Singer sewing machine at 22 dollars. This item is listed as available for purchase locally.
We provide up to date abstracts of all land and town lots in Young county. Send your order for prompt attention. Every owner should have a complete abstract to his land. Graham, Texas.
Leslie Douglas of San Angelo is sick with typhoid fever at the home of Walter Burns. The brief item notes the illness and the household where the patient is staying, reflecting a local health update.
Miss Douglas of Jacksboro visits Graham relatives and friends as court results name Gherry-Ola verdict at Baughn's venue.
Advice for nursing mothers recommends Chamberlain's Salve to relieve sore nipples after nursing. Apply at once, wipe with soft cloth before the next feeding, and rely on nurses who use the salve. Sloan Drug Co. sells it.
R F Short and family spent Sunday in Loying where Mr Short spoke to the Sunday School. He is described as an enthusiastic Sunday School man who always delights his audience.
Veterinary surgeon Dr Frank E Rutherford of Dallas will visit Graham on the Saturday before the second Monday in July and again on the second Monday. The arrival aims to serve local animal care needs and provide veterinary consultations.
Mrs Newby and her children return to the farm south of town as Monroe Allen recently moved from Graham to Jayton Texas for business, suffers a serious accident after stepping on a nail.
W A Tatum and family spent the latter part of last week in Bridgeport. John B Wood, wife and son Pete, visited in Bridgeport last Friday.
A testimonial notes remarkable cures of stomach troubles using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine was cured after a few boxes. Price is 25 cents. Free samples at Sloan Drug store.
Are you hot Get a dish of College Ice at Mrs H M Smith and children are visiting relatives in Bridge port Mr D W Dickenson of Oakland was in town Thursday Virgil Hancock has accepted a position at the flour mill
W E Baker sexton advertises tombstones and grave digging with adult and child prices. Call Oak Grove Cemetery. Hallam and Eddleman promote all day barbecue delivery. Miss Ethel Johnson attends family reunion in Wichita Falls.
I remain at my old home one half mile north of Murray to provide veterinary services. I will castrate horses without searing tying or clamping. Present in Graham each Trade Day with phone connection on the Independent line. N B Blevins and U S Miss Eula May Phillips note operator coverage at Graham Telephone Exchange during Miss Ethel Johnson's absence.
For Sale. Good 4 room house. 2 lots 50 by 200 feet each. East front, good large barn, splendid well of water, good windmill and zinc tank. Convenient to new College. Will take some good trade as part payment. For prices etc, see F. HERRON 4t.
J. L. Yaney came back Saturday after a month traveling through Tennessee and Georgia along with other states.
Fritz Lichte and wife of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina are visiting Mr and Mrs John Pobhl man.
Agents wanted for direct dealings with artist A. E. Chaffee of Chicago. Save half on 16x20 crayon portraits with Baomides Ze Pillow Tops and frames offered at reasonable prices. Contact 421 Chaplain Ave.
The window to transfer children between districts for school purposes closes on July 31. Families are urged to act immediately to complete the transfer before the deadline.
An old time tonic promises liver relief with boasts of full duty and satisfaction. Sold in tin boxes for 2 cents per box.
The Baptist Sunday School held its annual picnic in the Stuart pasture one mile north of town last Friday. A light rain reduced attendance but a large crowd still gathered. Three wagons and several buggies carried those unable to walk. Boys surveyed the grounds early to be ready for festivities. Activities included swings, two boats, see-saws, tennis, and ample lemonade. Dinner was served around 12:50 after which boating, tennis, swimming, and games continued until about four. No incidents marred the day and everyone looks forward to another picnic.
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