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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
2
The prospect grows that Speaker-to-be Cannon may stall all financial legislation at the next Congress, despite the President's revised plan to convene a special session to finish ratifying the Cuban treaty and to pass needed financial measures.
Valuable time saved. Slight injuries often disable a man and cause several days' loss of time and when blood poison develops, sometimes result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment. When applied to cuts, bruises and burns it causes them to heal quickly and without maturation. For ease by Graham drug Co.
The Pension Commission er Ware was found guilty of discharging an employee for his political views in violation of civil service regulations. The piece argues that only a change in administration can restore a clean government.
Questioning the idea that building a powerful navy and army primes a pre war party. It argues the education of men whose sole profession is war leads only to success through conflict.
Ex President Cleveland has become a happy father while General Miles rode ninety miles in ten hours as both claim they are too young to retire.
New York Tribune reports 16 year old John Crowley of Brooklyn died after three days of hysterical crying triggered by his uncle Charles Crowley’s death. The strong boy sobbed, slept and ate poorly, attending the funeral then dying en route to the cemetery amid convulsive sobbing.
The piece salutes The Leader for bearing burdens and aiding county development over twenty seven years. It notes uncollected subscriptions, a policy of helping readers regardless of payment, and a stance during moral questions. It praises church and school support, immigration, and enduring community service.
Very hot and dry with hope for rain as cotton crops hold well. Baptist meeting led by Rev. G W Black of Graham with three new members. Local visitors include Bettie Hardy and Zula Wellburn. Baseball and riding events drew large crowds in Young and Stephens counties. Eliasville beat Caddo 2 to 0. Graham team absent. riding prize awarded. Reunion preparations underway for summer festivities.
A snippet of verse about gratitude for children and mornings amid life’s trials contrasts with a political column noting immigration totals for the fiscal year and critiques of cheap labor. It mentions Senator Ekins and figures Cleveland and General Miles in a light political context.
The Bee Hive discusses nationality and birth rights, noting that British and American laws claim sovereignty over those born abroad, while English law allows aliens to choose nationality at adulthood. London Answers refines this with aphorisms on profanity, domestic virtue, politics, fame, justice, gratitude, and marriage.
The article warns that tight laced shoes or gaiters compress blood flow to the feet, weakening muscles and risking atrophy and sprains. Prolonged constriction can shrink foot strength, making ankles prone to injuries as the muscles weaken over time.
A quarrelsome manufacturer telling a self aggrandizing tale faces irony when a Quaker applicant seeking work quotes a sharp rebuttal. He asks for a recommendation and leaves with nothing. An hour later he returns quietly and departs with his bundle, having learned a retaliatory lesson.
The first actual submarine boat was Fulton s Nautilus, built by the American engineer born in Pennsylvania in 1765. It plied under the Seine near the Invalides and at Brest and Havre in 1801, and arose from experiments with a torpedo to explode warships. Napoleon dismissed Fulton as a charlatan, later regretting the blunder. Fulton died in 1815 and the torpedo and submarine boat faded from memory for about fifty years.
A physician, based on lifelong observation, claims natural and artificial odors shape mind and character. Geranium allegedly sparks audacity and self possession, violet fosters devotion, benzoin quiets to reverie, mint spawns cunning, verbena inspires artistic taste, camphor brutalizes, Russian leather dulls masculinity, opopanax causes madness, and hale fuels inspiration, labeled as the perfume of bluestockings.
Estray stock reported by J E Ford commissioner Precinct No 1 Young County Texas left with J C Reeves about 12 miles south of Graham. One day mare three years old no brands wire cut on right fore foot about 14 hands high. Owner to prove property pay charges and take away or law directions apply. Given July 23 1903 Geo H McLaren G G C. Bids for painting bridges to begin August 8 bids due by July 31. County to furnish paint and reserve right to reject bids. Jo W Akin County Judge Young County Texas.
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