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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
7
Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic billed as the standard malaria and fever remedy for 30 years across the South. It strengths like a bitter tonic without taste due to stomach acids dissolving ingredients. advertises 50c price and BromQnine laxative variant with E. W. Grove signature on every box. Cures a cold in one day for 25c.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal cure for wounds burns ulcers sores carbuncles granulated eyelids sore throat and skin diseases. It claims thousands of families use it and a trial will prove its healing powers with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by your druggist.
A historian pays tribute to the men of iron and courage who opened the wilderness of Young County Texas, crediting their daring efforts with laying the foundation for civilization in the region. The series honors early settlers and their pivotal role in westward development.
Deputy Marshal E W Johnson arrests five Marlow brothers for horse theft in Indian Territory. Boone Marlow flees after wounding Sheriff M D Wallace during a warrant service. Wallace dies on Christmas Day 1885 as residents demand justice while lawmen pursue the fugitives and the community recalls Wallace as a famed frontier officer.
The Eleventh Annual Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of Texas plans August 5 to 9 events in San Antonio. The Market Hall auditorium will host sessions with multiple committees meeting in nearby courthouse rooms. Notable speakers include Hon. Peter Radford, C B Barrett, and A C Davis. The group aims to discuss Marketing and Rural Credits as railroads offer reduced rates and a large attendance is expected.
Farmer Radford urges cheaper credit, showing farms earn about 4 percent while average interest near 9.97 percent. He argues high rates strain agriculture and call for broader relief across industries. He asserts civilization rests on making homes affordable and money cheap for all citizens.
Upon the death of Sheriff Wal ace, S. V. Waggoner, constable of the Graham precinct, and Eugene Logan, constable of the Bellnap precinct, took charge of the sheriff office until County Judge H. D. Williams calls the commissioners court to appoint two sheriffs to fill the unexpired term.
Missionary Joe R Mayes reports a strong Newcastle gathering as Bro W H Johnson of Handley Texas concludes a fruitful revival. Seventeen additions to the church boost hopes for the town’s spiritual growth and future prospects for churches and schools in the county.
For the pleasure of and to delight of young lady visitors from Dallas, Misses Robinson and George, the families of T. J. Price and Jas. Porter spent all day fishing last Thursday. They camped at Bauchman Hole and enjoyed fishing, bathing and swimming learning to swim.
The article describes Carl Johnson a Dane who works in the fields at the Stovall Plantation without a hat on hot days claiming it keeps him cooler. He is intelligent and a credit to the community, speaking English and earning praise. It notes his two brothers plan to sail from Denmark to join him on the plantation to avoid compulsory military service.
Fitzhugh Lee Chapter No 255 U D C met last Tuesday with Mrs Bob McCloud and Miss Pearl Matthews presiding. Minutes were not read due to the secretary's absence. The annual Literary Contest and several letters were discussed. Ice cream and cake were served.
Missionary program includes leader Mr Z A Hudson intro talk, songs The King's Business Let The Sunshine In and Some One is Looking to You, scripture Acts 15 12 18, and essays Why Should we Possess it by J W Akin How Shall we Obtain It by Mr Co B Jones What Shall we do With It by Mr H P Rose. Williamson County commissioners court calls a prohibition election for July 9.
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