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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
2
A town ballot lists candidates for county and precinct offices including district attorney and clerk roles. The article then argues that William Jennings Bryan’s actions against Tammany Hall shifted Democratic power toward rural and common folk, diminishing Tammany’s influence nationwide.
The Progressives claim victory in naming Wilson, describing a hard fought battle with bitterness but affirming strong belief that Democratic delegates will choose wisely. The Leader expresses satisfaction with the selection and recalls a long, steady belief that Wilson embodies progressive principles.
An essay-like note extols the age of discovery and air mail promise. It highlights Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs Colds and lung diseases as the popular remedy with testimonials and mentions trial bottle free and prices 60 cents and 1.00 at druggists.
The Hall County Herald notes the death of District Attorney Foster at Wichita Falls after a period of ill health. He was a leading prosecutor with many convictions and a strong prohibitionist, leaving a protracted political vacuum as the primary election nears and no new candidate readily available.
An early advertisement touts Dr. King's Life Pills as a cure for weakness bad blood foul breath and poor complexion. It promises new strength fine complexion pure breath and cheerful spirits to help women win men's favor. Zoe druggists sell the product.
The Timmons residence in East Graham and the adjacent Timmons business house on the west side of the square, occupied by R. L. Reed & Co, are for sale. For more details contact J. W. Timmons, Texline, Texas.
The Pittsburg Gazette accuses Colquitt of claiming credit for abolishing the penitentiary whipping strap while failing to advocate the measure earlier as a state senator, governor, or in executive orders. It notes he did not act until Ramsey pressed abolition, while keeping the only able official who could order whipings still in state employ.
D Spivey, local agent for Waxahachie Nursery, requests orders for any line items and will canvass Young, Jack, Palo Pinto counties. Hold your orders for me.
The Pittsburg Gazette accuses Gov Colquitt of duplicity by posing as friend to ex Confederate soldiers while voting against pension amendment as state Senator and later firing the pension commissioner appointee and replacing him with an inexperienced successor.
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years prior. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to kill poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain from stings and bites. It also heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises. Price is 25 cents at all druggists.
Local Tyler businessmen plan a month long excursion through all towns in their trade territory to inspect markets and foster relationships. The trip aims to strengthen regional commerce and identify opportunities for collaboration and expansion.
A 19th century Indianapolis health bulletin presents a catechism on the danger of the fly. It links flies to typhoid fever tuberculosis and summer complaint and prescribes cleansing filth removal and methods to kill flies.
Sloan Drug Company promotes Chamberlain's Col ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as an emergency prep item likely to be needed before summer, urging buyers to purchase now.
In Quanah and Paducah Texas area papers a county pessimist criticizes rainless crops and trusts while a local businessman urges work and restraint. The editor suggests such doom merchants harm the community as better rains could lift prospects.
In Texas communities a state wide sanitation crusade promotes personal responsibility and collective effort to improve public health. Emphasizing cleanliness to curb disease, the campaign urges households, clubs, and schools to join clean-up days and foster mutual cooperation. Dr. M. M. Carrick endorses the movement and urges lasting municipal effort.
A blurb extols women gaining strength through Electric Bitters praising its effect on fainting and dizziness. It quotes Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma and claims the tonic improves weariness and listlessness, with a 50 cent price and drugstore guarantee.
An early morning Fourth of July incident recounts a Colquitt worker from a Consistent Colquitt man in Hal County Herald. The farmer fell from a buggy near Claredon on the way to town and skinned his nose.
Abstracts of title offered by J W Akin with twenty years experience. He can furnish a correct abstract on short notice to landowners wishing a complete record of their property title.
A local town debate centers on the town bond issue for roads with critics arguing prosperity, progress, and personal pride should not rely on external aid while promoting a homegrown charity mindset and cash retention locally.
Dr. G L Orton reports nearly half of 600 inmates at the New Jersey Reformatory are mentally defective and cites studies by H H Goddard and D F Weeks showing hereditary feeblemindedness and poverty among families. He links physical incapacity and crime to a recent New Jersey sterilization law aimed at preventing further offspring.
A note from C. W. Hinson invites borrowers to place loans with the firm promising prompt access to money and promising in house inspections to speed the process.
The Armour Packing Company of Chicago will build its Dallas local headquarters on a purchased land tract with an estimated investment of 100,000. The move signals growth and expansion for the company in the region.
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