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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

6

Land Department Offers Land Sales and Buyers Network

Land Department invites buyers and sellers to use its service with nationwide connections. It pledges to secure best prices, discourage inflated land values, and leverage an immigration department locating buyers from Iowa Illinois and Missouri. The firm plans to bring practical northern farmers to Young County within 60 days and has agents active in three states.

Iowa Illinois Missouri Young County

Local Loan Department Offers Quick Real Estate Advances

A Young County loan firm advertises on site financing with in house land inspections and fast closing. It touts loans from 300 to 5000 and offers extended terms to reduce annual payments, aiming to ease cash flow during poor harvests and provide funds for land improvement or purchase. It also buys Vendor's Lien Notes and can assist with real estate borrowing and note extensions.

Vast array of Graham area farms and cotton gin for sale

Real estate ads across Young County list A R Coggin, J T Sain, J B Sidwell, J J Jones, J T Parkinson, I R Wilkinson, W P Stephens, David R French tracts. Prices range from 13.50 to 40 per acre with terms 1 to 5 years, plus a cotton gin at Proffitt Texas three 70 saw stands and 40 HP engine priced at 2800. Also listings for Stinnett, Morrison, Griffin, Stickney, Watson, and Williams farms, many with cultivation, tillable land, tanks, wells, and houses.

A. R. Coggin J. B. Sidwell Gooseneck Bend J. J. Jones Graham J. T. Parkinson S. E I. R. Wilkinson Proffitt W. P. Stephens Loving David R. French Texas Young County J. D. Stinnett EK. H. Morrison S. E.graham Wat Mayes C. L. Griffin New Place H. M W. E. Stickney Olney J. G. Watson A. Williams Murray

Local notes reflect heat dry spells and social visits

Henry Chapel notes continue hot dry weather and family visits in Graford and Graham with tales of Sunday services, protracted meetings, and community praise for a new road. A reader columns Foley's Honey and Tar touted for cough relief amid lung troubles, with a testimonial from L. Rugiges of Reasnor Iowa.

Weather Woes Hit Plains Farmers Hard This Summer

The region endures extreme heat with scarce grass and water for stock. Cotton withstands the heat, but corn and feed crops suffer with some fields already harvested. Mr Campbell mourns the death of his brother George in Tucumcari NM, while a Baptist meeting and family visits are noted locally. An ad touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a cure for weak nerves and stomach ailments, sold by local outlets.

Stewart A’ Campbell George Campbell Tucumcari New Mexico Olver Taylor Dr. Shoop B. S. Doty & 10

Acetylene Light Plant Advertisement by Roser Bryan

Roser Bryan announces purchase of the Acetylene Light Plant from E. C. Stovall and pledges full-time effort to lighting homes and businesses. He claims the system offers the best light at any price and invites fair trial for confirmation.

E. C. Stovall Roser Bryan

Transfer deadline urged for Graham school

The Leader states Graham offers ample room and qualified teachers for all applicants. Families with crowded or advanced students are urged to transfer to Graham before August 1. If unable to come to town, call the County Judge to arrange the transfer.

Graham

Foley's Orino Laxative Advertisement Claim

The advertisement promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as beneficial for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. It claims to sweeten the stomach and breath, gently stimulate the liver, regulate the bowels, and surpass ordinary laxatives. Sold by Graham Drug Co.

Graham Drug Co

Chamberlain's Choice Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Choice Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for dysentery and diarrhoea, stressing early treatment to prevent danger. It notes it has long been used with success and is for sale by Sloan Drug Co.

Chamberlain Sloan Drug Co

Lookout Tower Community News and Visits

Rain refreshed crops in Lookout Tower area as cotton quality improves despite drought. Local residents J E Vanmeter and son and J W Condor fished Monday returning Wednesday. Jim Grimes from Conner Creek visited, Archie Condor accompanied him home. K H Roe visited Condor family. Edward and Lara Rowe of Puddin Valley called on Archie and Hattie Condor. George Meeks hound bitten by presumed mad dog. Louis Bower repairing fences with Willie Condor's help. Foley’s Kidney Remedy ad warns about delayed treatment.

J. E. Vanmeter J. W. Condor Jim Grimes Conner Creek Lookout Tower Archie Condor K. H. Roe Edward Lara Rowe Puddin Valley Archie Hattie Condor George Meeks Hound Louis Bower Willie Condor Clock Face

Lone Star Health Notes Amid Dry Weather

Health is very good though dry weather dims spirits. Lone Star people have attended Eliasville meetings this past week. Mr Akers and others traveled to Graham last Monday. Mrs Houston and several Misses visited Mrs Langford and daughter Friday. Dora Vaughn and sisters visited Emma Langford Saturday. Maggie Akers went to Eliasville Saturday. A protracted meeting opens at South Bend Friday night. The Lone Star note reflects small-town life and religious gatherings.

L. Campbell George Hinson John Gilmore John McClure Graford Callie Shannon Little Mattie Graham Graham Pasture Harve Shannon Babe A. C. Anderson May Alford Misa Ruth McLaren W. H. Jarnigan Herbert Bigham Jean Dud Craig Indian Mound W. B. Hinson Jonh Shannon L. H. Harris Wee Shannon Verna Crow Zora Wade Loa Reager Lone Star Eliasville Akers Grandmother West Langford Houston Meda Poindexter Nannie Akers Beulah Brady Dora Vaughn Emma Langford Maggie Akers South Bend Lone

Star people expected to attend in town

Ellis Langford went to Elisville Saturday while Roscoe Akers works for Mr. Robertson. Joe Vaughn and his son Marvin went to Graham Saturday. Miss Emma Langford spent Saturday night with Miss Dora Vaughn and they went to Eliasville to church. Miss Meda Poindexter and her sister Miss Minnie visited South Bend. Miss Vera Poindexter visited Mrs. Houston Saturday afternoon. Brigay EYES.

Ellis Langford Elisville Roscoe Akers Mr. Robertson Joe Vaughn Marvin Graham Emma Langford Dora Vaughn Eliasville Meda Poindexter Miss Minnie South Bend Vera Poindexter Houston Brigay Eyes

South Bend News: Revival Hopes and Local Happenings

South Bend reports good health aside from colds and hopes for a revival as Methodists begin meetings. Farmers Union builds a new four stand gin with modern equipment, while A G Love updates his gin. Local visits include Hyden, Keller, Jones, Jarnigan, Duke, Reed, Rogers, Kirtley, and McBrayer families. Suzy Am.

Littl Bernice Farmer's Union South Bend A. G. Love J. P. Hyden M. V. Keller Robert Jones Turnersville Texas Mrs. Jones West Grandpa Grandma Jarnigan Commanche County Will Duke Rev. Ferguson Tank Valley W. C. Reed Joe Rogers Union Gin T. A. Kirtley J. E. McBrayer Suzy Am

Summer Tourist Fares To Major U S Resorts

Tourism advertising notes daily fares to Chicago Kansas City St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Memphis Chattanooga and hundreds of other American resorts. For information see local agent or write Phil Auer.

Chicago Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Memphis Chattanooga America Phil A. Auer

Proffitt Presses Plan for New School Addition

Trustees of Piri public school and patrons met at the school building to raise funds for an addition to accommodate the coming session. They aim to have the best country school in West Tex. The issue includes local notes on sickness, births, railroad work, brick kiln completion, and a nearby bridge nearing completion linking Proffitt and Graham across the Brazos river.

Proffitt Piri Met West Tex Mary Holbert J.T. Gipson Lee Cole J. M. Thomas Graham Brazos River Gypham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Land Department United States Immigration Department Clark Ranch Young County Abstract and Title Company Henry Foley L. M. Rugiges Reasnor Oliver Typewriters Catarra Hayfever Ely ELI Brothers Warren S New Yo.t Fletcher Sea
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