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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
2
The letter criticizes Senator Joe Bailey for backing Brooks for governor, arguing the endorsement is reciprocal politicking rather than merit driven. It questions Bailey’s qualifications and urges voters to support Brooks for his competence and goodness, not past campaign support.
In a Saturday session, Young County commissioners equalized taxes and settled the C R J G Railway intangible asset value at 15 percent of state-reported value. Vice President S B Hovey of the road discussed the assessment, boosting the per mile value by about three thousand dollars, to roughly nine thousand dollars per mile. The court signed the contract and approved J A Baker to manage county paupers at the county farm three miles northeast of the city.
William R Hearst introduces Hearst's American Home and Farm a new weekly Chicago periodical for home readers including business folk farmers and housewives. First issue appeared April 19 featuring cartoons editorials household and women's section market reports and exclusive news from European correspondents with a $1.75 offer for a year’s subscription to both this paper and Hearst's new weekly.
The Leader lists subscription rates including one copy for one year at $1.00 and six months for 50 cents, and notes Graham Texas posting as second class mail matter. Editors FRANK H. BOWRON and P. A. MARTIN are named.
A public notice lists candidates for state and local offices including Senator D. E. Decker and Jno W Veale, District Judge A H Carrigan and P M Stine, District Attorney P A Martin, Representative 104 District R P Druitt, County Judge Gro H McLaren and J E Simpson, County Clerk E B Norman D D Calenbary R Lindsey, County Treasurer F M Burkett, Sheriff Tax Collector M A Wallace, Tax Assessor R L Tankersley, Public Weigher S Cross S W Lane G H Harlan Bung er, County Commissioner Precincts 1 J W Horner 4 R M Summers 3 H L Leberman.
In a conversation with Leap-ER editor Morris Sheppard called congressman John Stephens one of the best workers in the national congress and expressed satisfaction that Stephens faces no opposition.
The subject was acquitted by the Supreme Court of France and restored to his army rank after more than ten years of litigation in military and civil tribunals. The writer contrasts this with delays in justice in their own country and condemns the French proceedings for prejudice and delay.
Mr J Ogden Armour is said to offer funding for a large stock exhibition building in Fort Worth if local citizens provide suitable grounds. Fort Worth residents are urged to act. The attorney general Davidson and aides require packers to follow Texas law, signaling ongoing compliance efforts.
The county reports bumper wheat, promising corn and a cotton harvest seen as the best in county history. Residents are urged to welcome growth, support new business, and push Graham toward a population of three to four thousand as the county develops.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as ideal for keeping old chronic sores in good condition. It notes the product aids healing quality and recommends purchase from all druggists.
Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin Ga praises Electric Bitters claiming they keep the old young and restore strength. She cites relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and says there is no discomfort after reasonable use. Sold by B S Doty Co at 50 cents.
The republics of Guatemala, Salvador and Honduras have resumed war after a peace interlude. President Roosevelt offers good offices to mediate but has not been accepted. The writer predicts disruption may provoke U S intervention and loss of territory as a consequence.
R J Mayher of 406 South Clark Street Chicago says he has used Hunt's Lightning Oil for ten years in his family. He claims it cures cuts burns bruises sprains aches pains stings and bites and even kills chiggers.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine recalls a near fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold. Three doctors gave him up, but Dr King's New Discovery saved his life. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at B S Doty Co drug store. Sec and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Belknap camp meeting moved to start Friday night before the fifth Sunday in July. Bro. E. M. Mercer will conduct. J. E. Whiteley, Clerk of Session, C. P. Church.
R F Arnold attorney offers loans on land for long terms at a low rate. Will extend vendor’s lien notes or furnish one to two fifths of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms.
Dispatches describe followers of Franz Edmund Creffield as a dangerous sect led by a prophet who abused power and influenced many youths. Creffield’s crimes led to imprisonment, later a fatal pursuit by George Mitchell. Esther killed her brother in vengeance for a paramour’s death, and many others were sent to reformatories and asylums. The piece links religious zealotry with sexual vice across eras.
A Farmville Virginia resident AM Bruce credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The ad touts the salve as best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes a 25 cent price at B. 8 Doty & Co. druggists.
Rev. W. H. McCullough will begin a protracted meeting at Finis on July 15 the third Sunday in the month. Everyone is commonly invited to attend.
Miss Elizabeth Howard Westwood writes in New Idea Woman's Magazine August about adult foreign women immigrants. She warns that many never learn English and remain strangers, while families settle en masse and bring customs that threaten American assimilation.
The Missionary Baptist Church of Graham Texas will begin special evangelistic services on the Fourth Sunday in July. An earnest invitation is extended asking the church and God's children to be in prayer for a gracious revival led by Pastor T. E. Cannady.
A comrade from Elgin Illinois fell ill with cholera morbus after leaving the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City. J E Houghland of Eldon Iowa credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life and says he always carries it for travels. For sale by All Druggists.
Don’t travel without an Accident policy. The policy is always at the depot and issued by the ticket man.
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels explains that many serious diseases arise from neglect of the bowels. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative that invigorates the liver and regulates the bowels. Available for sale by Al Druggist.
Daily from June 3 the Rock Island will run a through Sleeping Car to Denver leaving Dallas at 7:09 p m and Fort Worth at 9:00 p m arriving Denver at 8:30 next morning Low tourist rates apply on this route and full details may be obtained by addressing Puit Auer G P and T A
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the pleasant and effective cure for constipation. It claims the pills awaken torpid liver and blocked bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system. Available at B S Doty & Co drug store.
The Rock Island offers the only through Sleeping Car line from Texas to Chicago with Dallas 7:00 p m departure and Fort Worth 9:00 p m. another train leaves Dallas 7:00 a m and Fort Worth 8:35 a m with a through sleeper to Kansas City and Chicago. Low rates to tourist resorts nationwide. full details from Phil Auer, G P T A, CR & G Bark Worth, Texas.
A brief, warm note inviting readers to share the Graham Leader with relatives in the old states as a cherished gift. The message positions the paper as a connection to hometown roots and family ties, suggesting mailing copies as a thoughtful present.
Special offer promotes a two-paper combination The Dallas Semi-Weekly News and The Graham Leader aimed at farmers and families. For 1.75 dollars per year readers receive Local News Personal Items State and National coverage plus Farmers Forum and other features.
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