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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
7
A bright warm Saturday brought a crowded Gooseneck grounds festival with speeches from Eld J A Baughn Graham County Clerk Geo McLaren Judge Akin and others plus a lengthy dinner hosted by local women. The Graham band provided music while the day ended with a high scoring kid baseball game where Graham defeated Gooseneck.
An advice piece arguing women's sphere is broadening beyond domestic confines. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments and cites a testimonial from Mrs. A. Davis of Sweetwater Alabama claiming recovery after three bottles. The ad-like content markets the remedy and pellets as safe and effective for women’s health.
A historic roll of American ambassadors to the court of St James is praised as unmatched. It features five future presidents, renowned statesmen, doctors, and jurists alongside literary luminaries Washington Irving Piof Motley and Lowell, whose names add luster to U.S. heritage.
Geo E Paddock of Doniphan Missouri endorses Hunt's Lightning Oil as a standout emergency remedy for cuts burns sprains aches and pains. He claims extensive advertised remedies fail while this product never disappoints and offers trusted confidence.
The Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Association of Young County will gather at Median Chapel seven miles west of Graham on the Friday before the third Sunday in August. Camps on the ground welcome visitors and preachers. Preaching also planned in Graham at the courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday prior. J. H. Fisher invites attendance and arrangements.
Chas Wadley delivered fine tomatoes last Saturday grown on Norris truck farm in Lower Tonk Valley, presenting a fresh bounty to readers.
In rural Finland a bride walks to church in a wedding veil and bonnet with ribbon streamers, a lace fall shadowing the face, over a dark cashmere dress, with a white embroidered apron tied over it for the ceremony.
Mrs. Georgia Fields and her two daughters Maggie and Lutie left for Bridgeport Saturday morning after several days visiting Mrs Fields' father LF Long. This was their first reunion in seventeen years.
Illustrated books detailing California and the Far West with accurate information and fine photographic productions. Write Chas. S. Fee in San Francisco or inquire at the Southern Pacific for low rate colonialist tickets on sale Sept 15 to Oct 31, 1905.
An old advertisement touts Simmons' Sarsaparilla as a remedy to remove impurities and improve vitality. It claims the product lifts mood and health, making the world seem brighter and more cheerful.
Senator Platt of New York has a record likely unequaled in Congress. He has attended eight national party conventions from 1876 to 1904 and helped name many nominees including Hayes Wheeler Garfield Arthur Blaine Logan Harrison Morton Harrison Reid McKinley Hobart McKinley Roosevelt Fairbanks. Only two of eight nominations failed at the polls.
A cryptic note from Loopy of The Awakened Woman invites readers to engage with a mystic, open expression book and rally centers to spotlight the nation with the Lone Star Searchlight. It urges young minds to study via their home paper The Leader, at 7047 Mitchell Avenue, St Louis, Maine.
Clifton Lawrence of Helena, Indian Territory credits Hunt's Cure with saving him from a severe eczema. He says one application relieved his miserable condition and one box cured him, claiming Hunt's Cure can cure any form of itching.
Recruiting notice from Kuhlman Co. Dept S Atlas Building Chicago seeks ten men per state to travel tack signs and distribute samples and circulars. Salary 75 dollars per month plus 3 dollars per day expenses.
The Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America in Young County will hold a regular session at True Texas on Friday July 21 1905 at 10 am Local unions must elect delegates Brethren from True plan an up to date union dinner The union has about 750 members in Young County and urges all to attend to transact business and plan the next quarter's work Our next county meeting will be in October They urge readiness for war in time of peace
An enterprising reporter recounts his day of vain attempts to see J Pierpont Morgan at office and home. He obtains a rival financier’s card, visits Morgan with both cards, and convinces Morgan to grant an interview. Morgan reveals he had declined ten other reporters that day. The reporter coolly notes he is the ten and secures the interview.
Wanted learners to study Telegraphy for railroad service under an experienced operator. Tuition notes accepted. Position guaranteed. Free catalogue available from McKinney Telegraph College in McKinney, Dice.
118 acres in Salt Creek bottom six miles north of Graham with 50 acres cultivated. Features a good four room house, cistern and tank, strong fencing, living water in pasture. Price 15 dollars per acre with good terms.
A Kentucky man, B. F. Leek of Concord, states he suffered for 20 years from a painful sore on his upper lip that made eating impossible. He claims success after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, praising it for burns cuts and wounds. Available at B. B. Doty’s drug store for 25 cents.
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