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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
7
The Land Department invites landowners to list properties and buyers to contact them. They boast a nationwide network with immigration connections locating buyers from Iowa Illinois Missouri. They expect many buyers to visit Young County within 60 days and claim active agents in three Midwestern states.
The loan company in Young County advertises fast land loans without external inspectors, promising approval and funds within days. It highlights extending payment terms, loan amounts from 300 to 5000, and in house inspections with several farm listings near Graham, Proffitt, Olney, and Gooseneck Bend, detailing tract sizes, cultivation, and prices to attract buyers.
A call to transfer students to Graham amid crowded Young County schools touts Graham as offering a superior, well staffed program with a new, magnificent building. The piece urges local residents to improve grounds and homes to elevate civic pride and the town’s future, noting visitor praise but critique of property maintenance.
W R Foster spited Graham from New egalle last Monday and handed in his renewal. Fannie Duckett of Newmarket Alabama and Mabel Duckett of Arlington Texas were guests of Mrs J P Kirby this past week.
The report states several recent showers were light and did little to moisture the ground, leading to a poor prospects for corn though some cotton and roasting ears look fair. D. A. Upham visits Hamilton county, Mrs. Anna Storms of Dallas county visits her relatives, Mrs. J. K. P. Hughes’ Oklahoma-based brother visits, and Geo. Winter adds a room to his home.
Advert says Foley's Orino Laxative aids stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. It sweetens stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver and regulates the bowels, claiming superiority to pills and ordinary laxatives. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
True reports say a good rain is needed at present as several attended the New Castle picnic Friday and Saturday and all report a good time. A J Chandler is on the sick list. Cc E Burris works at coal mines this week. Willis Gibbs has returned from Fort Worth and D L Keith also. J L Larimore and wife visited Oscar Andrew Sunday. Mr and Mrs B H Larimore visited A C Watson Sunday. A C Watson plans to erect a residence. C D Leberman shipped cows to market last week. Albert McCuen and family visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Grandpa Mean visits his daughter Mrs G W Terrrell. A Wei Writer.
Reverend Joe Mayes was in Gra ham Monday visiting local churches and meeting congregants leaving residents noting his visit and a brief community gathering the event drew local attention.
R M Summers of Hawkins Chapel visited the new school in Gra ham on Saturday. He was impressed by the magnificent building and noted his son attended the prior session. Summers will patronize the schools again this fall and promote them wherever possible. The community welcomes his support and interest in education.
A historical ad claims a failing nerve core causes heart stomach and kidney weakness. It credits Dr Shoop with identifying the issue and promotes Restorative as treating the underlying cause. Druggists note quick, convincing results after brief use and urge treating the cause rather than masking symptoms. Sold by B S Doty & Co.
S D Davis of Eliasville called and chatted briefly last Monday. He is not in good health and contemplates a trip to Old Mexico hoping to regain his health.
The great mortality from dysentery and diarrhoea is due to a lack of proper treatment at the first stages. Chamberlain's Choice Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable medicine and, when given in reasonable time, will prevent dangerous consequences. In use for many years, it has met with success. For sale by Sloan Drug Co. Buy an Oliver Typewriter.
E. C. Stowall sells the Acetylene Light Plant and vows to devote full time to its promotion. He claims it is the best light available for homes or businesses and invites fair trials. Miss Minnie Tyra of Masters was in the city last Monday.
Olney resident Sam Bird attends county court proceedings this week, appearing as part of the usual court schedule and local civic duties.
A Graham based packing house under Miller & Son offers 1,000 lbs of home made hams and bacon, 500 lbs of dry salt meat, and 2,000 lbs of home rendered lard. They seek buyers and revenue to grow the operation.
Mrs E H Bowron arrived from Plainview Texas last Tuesday to spend the summer visiting her son Frank H Bow ron.
City Bakery announces relocation to a new stand and pledges daily fresh bread and cakes for the public. Proprietor Katie Dieter asks for patrons to visit and support the business.
An advertisement from agents for the Oliver Typewriter promotes the machine as the best made and invites inquiries. It promises favorable terms and expresses willingness to discuss details with interested buyers.
Advertisement notes daily fares to Chicago Kansas City St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Memphis Chattanooga and many resorts with details via local agent or PHIL AUER Fort Worth Texas Also mentions Gilt Edge Poultry Yards special bargains on Rhode Island Reds and a farmer seeking to sell about half his flock due to space for young birds.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming to cure backache kidney and bladder trouble. It says the remedy corrects irregularities strengthens kidneys to purify blood and tone the system. Available at Graham Drug Co in bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar.
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