Local Notes And City Visits In A Texas Town
Various short items report visitors and residents around town. W I Tidwell & Sons advised on grain bags, W S Tidwell & Son mentioned, Miss Nannie Ragland visited Fort Worth, Todd's Restaurant features cold drinks, D H Norris and son of Loving visited, L P Brooks in town on business, Prof W T Blakely paid a call, W B Houston left for points, Dr W A Morris owns a Conn clarinet, El Reno's Best Flour promoted at Morrison's, R J Johnson from a Belknap ranch in town, James Killerease from Olney visited, El Reno's Best sold by Fort Worth bakery, G W McCallister and two daughters visited Graham, J C Bullock near Belknap for binder repairs, E B Norman left on a Fort Worth trip, Miss Jessie Graves returned from Fort Worth Polytechnic, Mrs M S S Handy and three daughters visiting Postmaster Cunningham, Dr Gant and sister Ada visited Fort Worth, Miss Annie Willis returned from Fort Worth High School, Rev Irwin Cunningham and Rev G W Black conducted Benjamin Mosely funeral, Mrs Alma Duncan of Thurber visiting, Mrs Buena Sullivan and Miss Carrie Valentine in town to meet sister Mary returning from Belton, Capt A C White and daughter Shrilda visited Leader office and presented a 15 1/2 inch radish, F M Burkett A W Kay and Mr Harwell fished at Rock Creek but did not report results.
Local visitors and residents report passing through Graham
Bert Eicheburger suffers slow fever while Jesse Allen and family, Charles Farris from South Bend, H M Ford from South Bend, Carroll Reed of South Bend, Will Bellamy and Eva from Boggy, Sam Hill Sr. from Eliasville, W J Hughes hardware man of Eliasville, Robt Reeves from Throckmorton county, Robertson and family from Rocky Mound, Mrs J E Simpson and relatives at Spring Creek, Uncle Jack Hill from Center Ridge, Judge Lewis from Archer City near Graham. Walter Long and daughters from Eliasville make calls. Mollie Bailey shows draw large crowds. W H Reeves from Randall Store notes Sunday school picnic on July 4. M C Barron and wife Ivan report May planting, early June squares, good crop. Barron notes crops excellent.
Card of Thanks for Benjamin Moseley
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and at the death of husband and father Benjamin Moseley. Signed by Mrs. Elisabeth Moseley and Benjamin Moseley Jr.
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Benjamin Moseley
Elisabeth Moseley
Benjamin Moseley, Jr
Letter on Croton River bank president’s house costs
A letter to J B Norris of Graham Texas recounts the Brewsters New York Croton River bank president building a fine house in 1884 painted white lead and oil for 400 dollars with a total cost of 31,000 dollars. It notes repainting in 1887 at 350 dollars and that in 1897 the paint remained in good condition. Lead and oil priced at 400 dollars for three years and Devoe at 350 dollars for ten years.
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Croton River Bank
Brewsters
Devoe
Telegraphy course advertisement at McKinney Telegraph College
Wanted learn telegraphy for railroad service with an experienced operator. Notes accepted for tuition. Position guaranteed. Free catalogue from McKinney Telegraph College in McKinney Texas.
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McKinney Telegraph College
McKinney, Texas
Seven Shorthorn Bulls for Sale at Hunt's Ranch
For Sale. Seven registered Shorthorn Bulls can be bought at very reasonable prices. Certificate of registration furnished with every bull sold. Can be seen at Hunt's ranch near Drummond. Geo. W. Hunt, Agt.
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Hunt
Drummond
Geo. W. Hunt
Agt
Crump ton's restaurant invites diners in Graham
Wanted. Everyone who can appreciate a nice meal, to come to Crump ton's restaurant when in Graham. For Rent. Two residences in Southeast Graham. Good water and convenient out-houses. Apply to A. C. Parker.
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Crumpton
Graham
A. C. Parker
Reward Offered for Stolen Two-Year-Old Passer Male
A $25.00 reward is posted for information leading to the recovery of a two-year-old male mule branded on the left jaw, stolen or strayed from a pasture twenty miles northwest of Graham Texas. Five dollars is offered for information and twenty dollars for capture of the thief M. M. Burris of True Texas.
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Graham
M. M. Burris
True
Texas
Not a Pipe Dream Hunt's Lightning Oil in Bottles
Oil that makes all other oil pale is Hunt's Lightning Oil. It promises to cure sprains cuts burns bruises aches and pains. The advertisement asserts immediate relief through a bottled remedy rather than pipes or pipelines.
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Hunt
Four Young Horses For Sale Near Graham Injunction
Four head of young horses will be sold by the undersigned at his home four miles east of Graham. Good stock and all young. Bt. G. A. Pozern.
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Graham
G. A. Pozern
Opium Smoking Flares in French Mediterranean Ports
Opium smoking has reached immense proportions in the French ports on the Mediterranean sea with Marseille and Toulon passing laws to forbid the rolling of pills in public places.
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Mediterranean Sea
Marseilles
Toulon
Ocean Cable Mileage Update Across Global Network
The report notes 252,436 miles of ocean cable in operation today with governments owning 37,979 miles. British cables connect London to worldwide destinations, totaling 1,4,099 miles.
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London
New Cylinder Press Delivers 1500 Impressions Per Hour
A printer announces a new cylinder press capable of 1500 impressions per hour. The claim emphasizes quality and efficiency, aiming to boost productivity and customer satisfaction with faster turnaround times.
Wanamaker Holds Record Life Insurance Total
Rodman Wanamaker of Philadelphia has placed 1 200 900 extra life insurance on his life, bringing his total to at least 3 200 000 with existing policies. He is young and healthy and expects to live to collect at maturity in twenty years, under endowment plans, with interest. He now carries more life insurance than any other man in America.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
America
Blind North Carolina man aims for Harvard master’s degree
Edward Ray, totally blind and very poor, pursues a Harvard master’s degree after excelling at the University of North Carolina and tutoring. He funds his study with tutoring earnings but struggles to obtain textbooks in braille, needing readers to aid his coursework.
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Edward Ray
North Carolina
Harvard University
University of North Carolina
Harvard
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Ad
A historical ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation biliousness and sick headache promising no griping and energy for both children and adults Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses the pills noting they work while other pills gripe and upset the stomach sold by B H Blakeney.
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DeWitt
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
B. H. Blakeney
Russian Jews Flee to United States by Immigrant Surge
The article notes thousands of Russian Hebrews avoid conscription by fleeing to the United States. Arrivals rise monthly with figures from August to December reaching about 83,000. Immigration officers fear the trend, ordering deportations of many as assisted immigrants. Across Europe Hebrew groups organize to provide tickets to the United States.
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Far East
Ctober
Europe
United States
Electric Bitters Said To Cure Bad Kidney Case
Patient from Cherokee, Indiana, recovered from severe kidney disease after using Electric Bitters. He suffered backache, headache, and low mood before finding relief. The tonic is recommended for weak kidneys, liver, or stomach and sold by B S Doty & Co. at 50 cents.
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Cr. Collier
Cherokee
Eletric Bitters
B. S. Doty & Co., Deuggiste
Gould Dropped From Fence In 1877 Street Grudge
Major Selover held margin stock of Western Union when Gould’s raid toppled it. They crossed at New Street and Exchange Place where Selover, a large man, hoisted Gould over a ten foot iron fenced area and dropped him into the open space, ending a tense confrontation.
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Selover
Western Union
Gould
Jay Gould
New Street
Exchange Place
Major
Dying of Famine Compared to Consumptive Torment
Wim Myers of Cearfoss Maryland recalls beginning consumption as a long torture and credits Dr King's New Discovery with a quick perfect cure after other medicines failed. The ad promises prompt relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and more and claims it may prevent pneumonia. Available at B S Doty Co drug store with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and one dollar.
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Wim. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
B.s.doty & Co
Old but Reckless Van Pelt Holds Fast at High Offer
A New York retiree, millionare Gil S. Van Pelt of 121 East 69th Street, refuses a $70,000 offer for his home bought years ago at $15,000. Near 69, he has endured rheumatism since age nine and a morphine habit from hypodermic injections. He smokes travettes via a silver device, claiming no inhalation, enjoys a weekly bottle of alcohol, and maintains vigor despite health issues.
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Gil” S. van Pelt
New York
Me. van Pelt
East Sixty-ninth Street
Ver Pelt
Tas
The Awakened Woman and Lone Star Searchlight
A fragment describes The Awakened Woman as a mystical book within a curious call to readers in the Lone Star State. It urges open expression and public chats in community centers to pull the nation from selfishness, mentioning The Leader and a mailing address in St Louis.
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Lone Star State
Lone Star
Mitchell Avenue
St. Loa
The Big Show at Aunt Mollie's Annual Attendant
Aunt Mollie visits town hosting a lively show with music, dancing, clowns, and trained ponies. Audience receives mixed seating and a 70 cent exit, with the event ending in cheer. The piece adds a humorous note about reserved seats and a playful mule incident.
Australia relaxes alien restriction act for Japanese
The Australian government will ease limits on Japanese merchants students and tourists. They may enter for up to a year with passports signed by the British consul at their port of embarkation. For longer stays, special certificates are required.
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Federal Government
Australia
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad
An old ad-style health notice warns that overwork harms kidneys, causing rheumatism and heart strain from poisoned blood. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming many diseases begin with kidney trouble and offering sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Wanted 10 Men Statewide to Travel and Sell Goods
Recruiting notice from Kullman Co for Dept S in Atlas Building Chicago seeks ten men per state to travel tack signs and distribute samples and circulars. Salary 75 dollars monthly plus three dollars per day expenses.
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Kullman CO
Dept S
Atlas Building
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S. Tidwell & Son
Nannie Ragland
Fort Worth
Ely
Todd
D. H. Norris and Son
Loving
W. I. Tidwell & Sons L. P. Brooks
W. T. Blakely
W. B. Houston
W. A. Morris
Carol el Reno
Morrison
James Killerease
Olney
el Reno
S. D. Davis
Eliasville
A. G. Love
South Bend
Doty & Co's
John McCown
Oakland
G. W. McCallister
Home Community
J.C. Bullock
Belknap
E. B. Norman
Jessie Graves
Polytechnic College
M.S.S. Handy
J.T. Cunningham
Dr. Gant
Miss Ada
Annie Willis
Irwin Cunningham
G. W. Black
Benjamin Mosely
Alma Duncan
Thurber
Jesse Scott
Buena Sullivan
Carrie Valentine
Miss Mary
Belton
A. C. White
Shrilda
Leader
F. M. Burkett
A. W. Kay
Mr. Harwell
Rock Creek
Our Job Press
Bert Eicheburger
Jesse Allen
Charles Farris
H. M. Ford
Carroll Reed
Will Bellamy
Miss Eva
Boggy
Sam Hill, Sr
W. J. Hughes
Robt Reeves
Throckmorton County
Robertson
Family
Rocky Mound
J. E. Simpson
Spring Creek
Jack Hill
Center Ridge
Judge Lewis
Archer City
Frank Lewis
Walter Long
Mr. Long
Mollie Bailey
W. H. Reeves
Randall Store
M. C. Barron
Ivan
J. B. Norris
Graham, Texas
France
Babcock
Most Life Insurance
Hugh Task
Tage
Mollie
Petie
Maud
Binghamton, N
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