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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1905

Page

7

Notable Bishop Garrett Preaches at Graham Church

The Right Rev A C Son of Dallas preached at the Methodist church last Sunday and at night. Bishop Garrett is well known here and has many friends with a full house at both services. Several were confirmed, and infants named Morrison Widmayer and Matthews honored sponsors. An Episcopal church house foundation work begins soon on the west side of the old building. The old church site is sold to J R Cornish. Local residents and visitors are listed.

A. C. Son Dallas Garrett Union of the Holy Spirit Bev Harrison Cunningham Louella Hollingsworth Nellie Hollingsworth Mary Edwina Garrett Camille Handy Dda Handy Jnne Lucile Morrison Adger Georgie Fson Horaceson Georgie Morrison B. Garrett Helen Ray Widmayer Svember Karl Jian Widmayer John Ilman Christie Pohlman Josephine Cunningham Dgar Doak Matthews Juary Edgar and Matthews J. T. ~Ham W. M. Matthews J. R. R. Cornish

DeWitt’s Ji Salve Advertised For Piles Burns and Sores

An advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Salve for piles burns and sores. It also invites readers to request illustrated California and Far West books from Chas. Fee at Southern Pacific San Francisco. A low rate colonist ticket to be sold Sept 15 to Oct 31 1905 by Southern Pacific with details to inquire.

California Far West Fee Pt. D Southern Pacific San Francisco Dot

Keep Your Blood Clean and Strong Says Dr Pierce

This old health ad argues clean blood wards off disease and promotes vitality. It claims blood impurities cause scrofula eczema boils and dull health, endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood and notes a medical adviser offer with 21 stamps for mailing.

Pierce Golden Medical

Hunt's Lightning Oil Emerges As Superior Remedy

Geo. E. Paddock of Doniphan Missouri endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as the best emergency remedy for cuts burns sprains aches and pains. He asserts many advertised remedies fail while this product never disappoints and always inspires confidence.

Hunt Geo. E. Paddock Doniphan, Mo

Big time community picnic unites union and nonunion in harmony

At Fish Creek grounds near the old H L ranch on July Fourth, W P Stinson urged farmers to meet for a day of rejoicing. Claud Akers led the program with talks by Stinson and Dr Gore, a recital by Rama Akers, and remarks by A F Stewart. A home string band provided music and Col H M Jones oversaw refreshments.

W. P. Stinson Kome Fish Creek H—L Claud Akers W. P Stinson Col. Akers Rama Akers Dr. Gore A. F. Stewart Graham Col. H. M. Jones

Simmons' Sarsaparilla Promises Health Uplift

An old advertisement claims Simmons' Sarsaparilla cleanses impurities to make you grow fat, strong and healthy. It promises lifting you up and keeping you well, with the world appearing more cheerful. The tone reflects early period marketing for tonic beverages.

Longs Return from Palo Duro with Family Visit

Chas. Long and his young son Lloyd came home from Palo Duro Texas Monday night after months away. They were met at Bridgeport by Mrs. Georgie Fields and two children, who will visit relatives in Graham.

Chas. Long Lloyd Palo Duro Texas Bridgeport Mr. Long Georgie Fields Graham

Teleg raphy course offered by McKinney Telegraph College

Wanted advertisement seeks learners for railroad telegraphy under an experienced operator. Notes accepted for tuition. Position guaranteed. Free catalogue from McKinney Telegraph College in McKinney Texas.

McKinney Telegraph College McKinney, Texas

The Awakened Woman and Lone Star Searchlight Appeal

A fragmentary ad promotes The Awakened Woman as a mystical book of ideas. It urges clubs at centers of population to turn the Lone Star Searchlight upon the nation, praising youth minds in the home paper The Leader. Published from 7047 Mitchell Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.

Lone Star Leopy The Awakened Woman Mitchell Avenue St. Louis

Notes From The Home Mission Society Meeting Preview

Notes from the Home Mission Society report ongoing activity despite a temporary press setback. The column advertises a July 17 meeting led by Mrs. F. M. Burkett with hymn 395 My Faith Looks Up To Thee, a Bible lesson from 1 Kings 17, June issue study, solo by Mrs. Vick, and preparations for the upcoming quarter’s dues and connectional work.

Home Mission Society F. M. Burkett

Electric Bitters Restored Mrs. Hunter After Typhoid

Mrs. Annie Hunter of Pittsburg credits Electric Bitters with curing her typhoid and kidney troubles that left her bent double for weeks. She says the remedy restored health and strength, enabling her to walk normally again. Sold by B. S. Doty’s drug store for 50 cents.

Annie Hunter Pittsburg B. S. Doty

118 Acre Salt Creek Bottom Bargain Near Graham

118 acres in Salt Creek bottom six miles north of Graham with 50 acres in cultivation. Includes a good four room house tank cistern good fence and living water in pasture. Priced at 15.00 per acre with favorable terms.

Salt Creek Bottom Graham

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertised at Doty's Drug Store

RB F Leek of Concord Kentucky says he suffered 20 years with a painful sore on his upper lip that made eating impossible. After trying everything, he cured it with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts its usefulness for burns cuts and wounds and lists price at 25 cents.

F. Leek Concord Bucklen B.S. Doty

Size of Families Depends on View of Children

The size of families hinges on whether children are seen as future workers or future expenses. Higher living standards delay when a child becomes self supporting, shrinking family size. Immigrant families adopt American attitudes, influencing generational trends in the United States. In New York, foreign-born parents’ families are larger than those of American descent.

United States New York

Cure for Eczema Claim by Clifton Lawrence

Clifton Lawrence of Helena, Oklahoma Territory, says Hunt's Cure relieved an old severe eczema and that one application cured him. He claims the product will cure any form of itching known to mankind and credits it with saving him from worse suffering.

Hunt Clifton Lawrence Helena

A New Senate Sets 58 Republicans 32 Democrats

The Senate after March 4 will have 58 Republicans and 32 Democrats, a net gain of one for the GOP. Several incumbent senators are listed as up for renewal or replacement, with reorganizations and vacancies noted in Connecticut, California, Maryland, Nebraska, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Missouri. A deadlock in Delaware and pending Cockrell successor keep the chamber unsettled as the new body prepares to convene.

United States Senate Beveridge Indiana Hale Maine Lodge Massachusetts Burrows Michigan Clapp Minnesota Money Mississippi Depew New York Kean New Jersey McCumber North Dakota Ohio Knox Pennsylvania Aldrich Rhode Island Bate Tennessee Cuthbers Texas Proctor Vermont Daniel Virginia Scott West Virginia Clark Wyoming Quarles Wisconsin Morgan G. Bulkeley Hawley Connecticut Frank P. Flint Bard California Isador Raynor McComas Maryland Elmer J. Burkett Dietrich Nebraska Thomas H. Carter Gibson Montana George S. Nixon Senator Stewart Nevada George Sutherland Kearns Utah W. Murray Crane Hoar James A. Hemenway Fairbanks Thomas K. Niedringhaus

Wanted 10 Men to Travel and Sample Goods

Hiring notice seeks ten men per state to travel tack signs and distribute samples and circulars for Kuhlman Co. Dept S Atlas Building Chicago. Salary 75 dollars monthly plus 3 dollars per day expenses.

Kuhlman CO Dept S Atlas Building Chicago

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Hop Garrett Isits Graham Josie Hill Jacksboro Homer Willis Center Ridge Frank Harrell South Bend Graham Monday John Crow W. C. Griffith Tank Valley Robt. Holcomb Lawrence McLaren George Carmack T Bash Creek Bob Brock California Creek J. D. Burk Bronk Arch Eddieman Dick Reynolds Proffitt Messrs. McCorquodale Miss Nettie Payne DeWitt’s Pmift & CO U.S Washington, D.C FLY Brothers Warren Si Komo M. E. Cuuren Sourta Lion Coffee LION Grocers Everywhere Woolson Spice CO Toledo C. SS Ansas City Southern Railway Kansas City Gulf C. B. Swindell Warner G. P T.A Texarkana Tex E. Rossler Senate
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