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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
A brief notice states that LEADER subscriptions sent on credit will not be kept beyond one year. Readers are instructed to check their label date and renew if arrears approach one year by calling or sending in a renewal.
The Dallas State fair runs from October 17 to November 1. Local organizers expect large crowds and showcase exhibits, rides, and annual contests across the fairgrounds.
The article argues that profitable marketing of cotton matters more to growers than simply producing a bumper crop, stressing price realization and market access as key priorities for producers.
The remark notes that political conventions generate more noise than action, suggesting that split-log clubs may contribute more materially to the country. It contrasts ceremonial politics with practical, grassroots effort, implying broader impact from local clubs. The line emphasizes practical labor over grand political theater.
Thomas L. Dixon a Wichita Falls real estate merchant fell from the second story of a city building last Thursday night and died from the fall.
A coalition of editors who criticized wheat-basis dollars now praise a dollar standard linked to Wall Street poker chip markets. They argue the shift offers broader financial stability and market discipline, aligning with national economic goals and modern trading practices.
A contemporary fear arises that in Africa President Roosevelt could contract sleeping sickness. Any past cases of sleeping sickness near Roosevelt would require an alarm clock to stay alert if they resurface.
If the people bestowed as much time and labor upon the hay crop as they do on the cotton crop they would find it more pleasant during the working season and more profitable at marketing time.
The initial shipment of Elberta peaches on the Chicago market for the year, sent by Standard Orchard Co. of Scottsville Texas, fetched eight dollars, about 11 cents per peach, illustrating strong Texas fruit potential when market conditions align.
Harry Orchard's sentence is commuted to life imprisonment while preservation of his confession results in clemency noted. The contrast between Orchard's fate and the harsher outcomes for Haywood and Pettibone is highlighted as the pardon authorities favor confession despite prior trial outcomes.
Wealthy tinplate magnate William B. Leeds rose to fortune and power then squandered his riches on luxuries and marriages. He divorced his wife after giving her a million, wed another heiress with a similar gift, and spent another million on a resort cottage and lavish parties. Paralysis struck and heirs clash over the remaining estate.
An old advertisement proclaims twenty-five cents as the price of peace, touting Chamberlain's Salve for itching and smarting associated with skin diseases. It notes quick relief and availability through all druggists.
It is said a perfect mania for shopping has seized Queen Victoria of Spain. She spent $10,000 on jewelry in Paris alone and has spent as much again in London on a new trousseau for herself and baby, signaling a lavish court fashion trend.
Two cars of Oklahoma steers fed on corn and alfalfa set high price records at Fort Worth last week selling for 7.25 dollars per hundred. Earlier a train load in Omaha brought 8 dollars per hundred. Alfalfa as a feed crop is gaining prominence.
The writer argues straightening roads is good when it preserves priority more than distance. Topography and grade matter as much as rail lines, and steep grades slow teams. Communities lose efficiency when wagon roads force uphill climbs and landowners push to relocate routes.
President Roosevelt plans an interior Africa hunting expedition after his term ends. Colliers magazine has offered $10,000 for a series of articles detailing his adventures and experiences in the continent, a deal expected to be highly profitable due to strong reader interest.
Mrs. Sarah M. Lanham wife of ex Gov W T Lanham died at the family residence in Weatherford shortly before midnight after gallstone illness. Gov Lanham in poor health, friends fear shock of great bereavement. Funeral set for 10 tomorrow morning from the residence with interment at City Cemetery.
An advertisement proclaims a Contented Woman always uses Ballard's Snow Liniment at home. It promises relief from aches pains cuts burns scalds rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and all muscular soreness. Bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by B S Doty & Co.
The Business Men's club of Sherman Texas aids organizing neighborhood good roads clubs in Grayson county. They have produced split log drags and cooperate with farmers to improve roads. The Southwest example is to be followed to keep clubs active until better roads can be funded.
Advertises Hunt's Cure as a universal remedy for any itching trouble. Claims one application relieves and one box cures any one case, presenting a bold guarantee of complete relief.
The piece contrasts a bulky horse as bad property with a dour citizen who frets at everything. It praises the up to snuff citizen who makes things happen and leads development in happiness and prosperity. It warns harsh critics as nuisances and asylum material, urging a positive, progressive outlook.
Travel advice urges taking a vacation and packing Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for travel. It warns the remedy may not be available on trains or ships and that leaving home without it is risky. Sold by all druggists.
Luke E Wright replaces Taft as Secretary of War in a move seen as a sign of good will between North and South. The Lincoln era style analysis praises Wright as a Southern man and Confederate veteran with long federal service, deeming him eminently qualified and a beacon of national unity.
An old time health ad touts a long marriage as proof of health and urges steady liver care with Ballard's Herbine. The copy claims 365 days of duty in 3865 and recommends using the remedy when liver is inactive. Sold by B. 8. Doty & Co for 50 cents per bottle.
An old Scotchman rose in a prayer meeting and spoke three reflections. He wondered why boys throw sticks at green apples instead of letting them ripen and fall. He asked why men go to war to kill each other when staying home would bring natural death. He concluded that men chase women because if they sat still, women would pursue them.
On the streets of Graham on the 16th inst a Cameo Stick Pin was lost. A reward is paid if brought to this office.
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