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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
Voter slate lists A C Casey for County Commissioner Precinct 4 alongside contenders for Precinct 3 John Graham and J K Thomas.
The LEADER will not be sent to anyone in credit beyond one year. Check the date on your label and renew if you are approaching a year in arrears by calling or sending in your renewal.
Critics note editors offer Roosevelt high pay per word for his Africa impressions. The remark highlights editorial hunger for his prestige and distinctive voice, amid broader debates on pay scales and value of literary reportage.
Senator Foraker has accepted an invitation to open the Republican campaign in Ohio with a September event in Youngstown. His recent Cincinnati speech suggested Republican policies caused the panic, signaling the party aims to defeat Taft and the State ticket.
The Democratic National Convention nominated John Worth Kern of Indiana for Vice-President late last Friday afternoon. Kern is an old friend of W. J. Bryan who is pleased with the running mate and promises to share the White House after the election.
Advocates press for July 25th ballot on submitting prohibition issue to voters. They argue submission merely opens a new vote, not binding the Democratic Party to prohibition. Opponents urge voters to support clear expression, noting twenty one years since Texas last weighed statewide ban.
The article asserts William J. Bryan will again be the Democratic standard bearer with Denver nominating him on the first ballot. It praises his popularity rivaling Roosevelt, argues unity and solidarity will determine success, and asserts Bryan will be the next president if Democrats unite and vote the ticket.
A jail inmate writes from Has ke l l to the Haskell Free Press praising jail for breaking his whiskey habit. He reflects that liquor caused his crime and bootlegging led to his five years behind bars. He credits keeper Mr Edwards and urges continued anti whiskey efforts.
The Texas delegation complained of lack of prominence at the Denver convention. Judge Brooks served on the platform committee but not its sub committee, and Texans had trouble securing recognition for speeches. They appealed to Mr. Bryan by telephone, who allowed Senator Ben Looney to second Bryan’s nomination, leaving Texans somewhat dissatisfied with the handling by party powers.
An old time advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Salve relieves itching and smarting from skin diseases at 25 cents. It notes availability through all druggists and emphasizes the low price as a selling point.
A Cameo stick pin is missing on the streets of Graham on the 16th inst. A reward will be paid if brought to this office.
An advertisement promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment sold by B. B. Doty & Co. It claims to keep the family free from aches and pains and to heal cuts burns and scalds while curing rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and muscular soreness. Bottles priced 25c 50c and $1.00.
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