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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
2
The Leader notes subscription rates with no copy, one year for $1.00 and six months for 50 cents. The item also lists Graham Texas as the post office and class two mail matter, with FRANK H H. BOWRON and P. A. MARTIN identified as editors.
The piece argues a clandestine Roosevelt third term campaign exists in some papers and press bureaus. It cites Washington Herald and Atlanta Georgian examples and contrasts it with claims Roosevelt has not sought renomination. It discusses a potential Roosevelt party and the notion of a forced convention, critiquing such views and noting implications for political legitimacy.
An advertising notice from Mrs. F in Ft. Worth endorses Herbine as a liver regulator and cure for constipation and dyspepsia. The testimonial claims family health improved and credits Herbine, sold by B. H. Blake ney.
For sale 720 acres of land six miles north of Graham with 60 acres cultivated. All under four wire fence with water. Includes a four room house, barn and sheds and a good well on a public road. Price 12 dollars per acre. See H M Yates at Commerce Hotel Graham Texas.
A valiant team and wagon are prepared for a gale according to Se V. E. Bpdveman at W. I. Bidwell & Sons.
A nervous man walking home is pursued by a stranger who claims to be following him to his neighbor Mr. Brown. The pursuer, masked by fear and rage, confronts the pursuer in a churchyard and asks about his late arrival home. The exchange reveals the tension of a shadowy pursuit on a lonely route.
The Woodmen Circle promotes a Graham Chatauqua from August 5 to 11 offering daily matinees and evening shows. The all star company touts top talent and refined, Christian performers. Testimonials praise a blend of amusement and instruction and note Health laws lectures by Prof. A G Fletcher.
An 8 to 10 word ad promotes Hooper's Tetter Cure to ease sore tired aching blistered feet with a summer rest theme. Guaranteed by B. B. Doty & Co.
The piece names several types of harmful town-killers who hinder growth. It warns against self centered businessmen who freeze out competition, oppose new enterprises, ignore public welfare, or trade elsewhere. It urges residents to resist such attitudes and support the town’s development.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as a cleansing cooling soothing healing remedy for burns cuts scratches bruises insect bites and sore feet with claims it is unequaled for piles and urges avoidance of imitators and to buy from Graham Drug Co.
W L Howry announces the Union Yard wagon yard on North Elm Street, newly completed with ample water and feed available. He invites old friends in Stephens County and the public to visit and inspect the facilities for themselves.
A vintage ad promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as non opiate and gently laxative. It claims to drive the cold out by moving the bowels and includes honey and tar. Tastes nearly as good as maple syrup and is offered by Graham Drug Co.
A Bartlett telegram reports strong approval for a Chautauqua event in Bartlett Texas with large attendance. Count Sobieski presented a lecture on Poland's republic and freedom while Stalker the chalk talker and the Howard Payne Quartette also performed to a highly pleased audience.
After a successful term of fourteen entertainments the Chautauqua Assembly closed last Monday night. The talent brought by the Chautauqua management was all first class and every one speaks highly of the event.
Season tickets admitting to all of the fourteen entertainments are available from Mrs M L Manning at Graham Hardware Company.
Mrs. S from Blackwell Oklahoma reports her baby became cheerful and healthy after a single bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge the great worm medicine. The ad notes the product will keep babies smiling and claims the medicine prevents illness, sold by B. H. Blakeney.
From Westfork after weeks away we return to find much rain. corn damaged by dryness earlier while cotton looks good. Community health is good. Local families attended church and visited relatives. Miss Elma Chick of Miami Texas plans to stay summer. picnics on the 4th drew crowds to Farmer and Archer City.
The 20th session of the Macedonia Baptist Association will convene at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 15 northeast of Graham and 5 miles southeast of Farmer, Friday morning Aug 2 at 10 o'clock. Provisions will be provided, beef and bread at reasonable rates, and feed for horses. The regular protracted meeting begins Friday night before the 4th Sunday in July and continues through the Association. Signed G. W. Black, Moderator. A. E. OaTMaN, Clerk.
City Sunday School Union presents a July 20 program at 5 30 p m at the Christian church with songs All Hail the Power of Jesus Name devotional exercises led by the chairman address The Sunday School Its Importance by Rev Mr Cooper a quartette paper Preparation of the Teacher by Miss Grata Lichte open parliament led by Mr Hallam and miscellaneous adjournment.
A preacher in Belknap urges men to model honest, truthful conduct for the young. He warns against idle amusements and the lure of games, socials, and vice, insisting parents share responsibility for steering children. He pleads with boys, girls, and families to seek truth, avoid falsehood, and build character to honor parents and country.
Percy Owen reports a dark brown Jersey milk cow missing from home in Graham about weeks ago. The cow has no brand and is unmarked. Any information on her whereabouts is appreciated.
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