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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
2
The text outlines Section 20 amending the Texas constitution to prohibit manufacture for sale barter and exchange of intoxicating liquors after January 2 1911 with exceptions for medicinal scientific and sacramental uses. The legislature must convene January 1912 to pass enforcing laws while existing laws stay in effect until amended or repealed.
E S Lopez of Marilla New York promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve carried in his pocket. He recalls using it on cuts wounds and burns and claims it heals all such injuries quickly. It is offered for 25 cents at All outlets.
Sherman Sentinel questions a 19th century Texas incident implying Mrs. Mary Winn Smoots influenced by liquor interests caused a waiter to mistake an order for buttermilk as beer. The letter accuses sensational bias and wonders about motives amid social tensions.
Bailey declares he is not acting with any party and is styled The Man Without a Party. The Hall County Herald notes this as a drastic change for the alleged greatest Democrat who ever lived, contrasting with Joseph Weldon’s past Washington influence.
A 1910 letter from the National Model License League urges statewide prohibition in Texas. It describes paid speaking engagements for attorneys in each county to spread pro prohibition literature and reports plans to send member collections to cooperating lawyers.
A formal contract names T. M. Gilmore as president and assigns the second party as the duly authorized representative of the National Model License League for the stated county. The agreement commits the representative to fully inform himself about the aims and purposes and to act for specified purposes as detailed in the document.
The document outlines duties for two parties in the National Model License League dispute. One party would advise on public opinion and liquor law events in the named county and cooperate in elections. The other party would represent the League in meetings and procure literature while receiving fees. The agreement may be terminated by either side with written notice.
The Woodson Record issue Clear Fork and Brazos Valley Edition published on the 13th is praised as one of the best. Editor James R. Little is credited for a high quality pamphlet with tasteful ads, strong writings, and fine printing that reflects credit on local booster spirit.
A Texas editor lauds the late Joseph Weldon Bailey for his amiable nature and keen instinct in choosing friends. The piece argues Bailey was misled by an oil deal and Lorimer, leading him to support prohibition and later back the saloon in Texas. The column notes a shift of opinion and ends with a parting remark from the Post-Herald.
The Olney Enterprise reports seven grape varieties grown by A. P. Stewart near Loving with large bunches and excellent flavor despite no irrigation or rain since April. Thompson Seedless and California Muscat were notably well developed, suggesting possible market opportunities and regional fruit diversification.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a grand protection against disease germs in air water dust and food. It claims the remedy cures chills fever malaria and blood diseases and offers money back if not satisfied for 50 cents at drugstores.
The Wise County Messenger questions public sentiment after a sparsely applauded Hare Bailey era reference. The piece laments lost senses and urges a return to Bailey's teachings amid tariff and liquor debates, warning of a looming societal storm if the message falters.
Maj. G P Howell of the U S Engineer for the Galveston district surveys the Guadalupe River to decide if locks and dams should be built. A favorable report could prompt a congressional appropriation. The article urges planting maize cow peas sorghum peanuts for winter feed to cut living costs and boost farm profits.
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