26 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1893
Page
1
The message records NTY Lodge No. AM scheduling on the full moon Saturdays, with officers Dory W M and others. Mentions Knights of Pythias, A R veterans post, and a rural goods stock, bridge event plans, a band reunion, and a church cream festival. Includes references to local merchants Semaker Bros and Porter & Eppiem, plus horse show and park fence items.
Fragmentary notice highlights a cow in first class conditions producing three quarts of milk daily with an old calf. It mentions the court convening for the summer term, light set of seeds, calls for cash transactions, and a local merchant’s cash demand amid fall goods.
Unable to determine a coherent event from the provided readable text. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear people, places, dates, or organizations to summarize into a factual two-line record.
Postmaster Crozier now handles duties at the Graham post office as the transfer occurred last Thursday evening. The local boys teased the new PM with playful questions and jokes about mail delays, while Pat accepted the ribbing in good humor knowing the change was necessary and inevitable.
Advertises 50 cents per bushel for coop wheat delivered to the Graham Mill on subscription to the Leaper. Promises settlement opportunity for subscribers in arrears who wish to pay what they owe.
Due to unsettled finances the R. G. Gaanam Drvs Co adopts a cash system for now with a time extension of 80 days for urgent drug prescriptions. The board assures prompt service and notes a recent banking report indicating stability amid a dull season despite panics.
A report claiming an entrance fee for the Clear Fork reunion is denied by the committee. They say entrance charges were not considered and all expenses are covered by prior ticket sales. The piece mocks the rumor as a willful falsehood and notes the event proceeds go to pay costs.
A Graham mill notes it must ask customers to supply their own bags due to flour price drops. It will still exchange 33 pounds flour and 10 pounds bran for good milling wheat. A July 8, 1893, brief mentions a quiet courthouse show and mixed reactions to a tights performance.
The passage discusses how Young County residents endure a panic with resolve and prior experience, noting a shift to a cash economy and strict collections. It cites only one business failure in the year, expects relief from Congress, and emphasizes preparedness and perseverance.
For sale by R. E. Mabry and Sucmaker Bros. good pigs offered at panic prices. No delivery wagon available and buyers expected to deliver their own flour.
A vivid vignette describes Graham heading to the Clear Fork for entertainment by day and night. The piece notes traveling on a flying jinny man and hearing many military ranks, then quips about Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds with trial bottles offered by The R G Graham Drug Co. The festive watermelon season and small boy are also mentioned.
Personal mentions report Hon. C. E. Smith visiting Graham on a flying business trip. Commissioners Crain works on streets. Mrs Allie Barrett returns from Fort Worth. Dr M H Chism tended a fever patient. A young man from Sherford organized an Epworth League in town and left for Whitt. A league formed at Hawkins chapel. Elder Lauderdale preached at Breckenridge church. Jonas Ely moved to reunion grounds with his confectionery. Phonograph privileges for the reunion held by Doty Akin and Butler Jones. John Hunt, B W Drum and J H Horton visited from Farmer. Elder W H Kuykendall has a sick child. Frank Lindsay employed by city council for August work. Allan J Gibson of Waco visiting his father. Mrs A J Broyles of Memphis visiting Dr Price. Miss Maggie Broyles returns from Memphi a visit to her brother.
An old market note highlights Ladies Silk Mitts priced at 34 cents a pair at G B Jewels and urges reading Ohia Chemical Co advertisement. It mentions Jewell seeking funds to sell goods and notes cattle prices remaining strong despite hard times.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for neuralgia rheumatism stomach liver disorders and general weakness. It also cites three remedies including Bucklen's Amica Salve for leg sores and a mythical claim of rapid animal cures by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. The piece lists vendors The R G Graham Drug Co Ford Bros Morrison Street Co and St G Grahamn Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Yue Best Salve as a universal cure with money-back guarantee and 26 cents per bottle. It also promotes a single buggy harness set at $7 with a large saddlery stock offered at low prices.
A noisy ad notes No. 3 Castor Machine Oil offered at a popular price of BO ets per vation. It hints SAVING SU percent by buying now, urging customers to compare with KR. Gkanam Drug Ue.
Local ad notes plentiful fresh limes for sale with bright display in the town market. Customer interest expected as summer produce arrives and vendors emphasize ripe fruit and good value.
The Clark Democrats state they pursue principle and true democracy and will admit converts from populists or Hogg factions who reform. They deny forming coalitions but invite those who abandon fake ism to join their ranks if they behave. they urge unity and drop Clark and Hogg labels.
In a fragmentary notebook style clipping a neighbor laments thefts and false identities, mentioning Jake No and a Jones family, with inquiries into property and loan relations. The writer notes editor Greenwood’s stance, political talk on prohibition, and mentions crime, debt, and a drugstore prescription, ending with an ad pitch for The Leaver.
A satirical comparison shows a farmer unpaid for thousand bushels mirrors a publisher owed small sums by many debtors. The piece urges readers to support the editor with immediate payment, arguing persistent planning is essential to avoid financial embarrassment.
Scientists discuss germs and destruction methods while favoring a well nourished body and ozone. The notice urges readers to self-investigate and request a 200 page book from Doctors Starkey and Allen with testimonials of cures. Estrays list a bay mare and a work ox with partial descriptions and brands.
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