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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
6
Rates listed for subscription including one copy, one year and six months with prices. Editorial credits include FRANK H. BOWRON as editor, GEO L RHEA and P A MARTIN as associates. A quoted note from the Fort Worth Record imagines Rojestvensky overcoming fright after being captured and landing in Japan.
Fort Worth Telegram notes Judge Alton B. Parker spoke to lawyers in Chicago with little new content. Recalled as the "lock jawed Judge" by a prominent Southern authority, his campaign utterances were few and far between, leaving his overall campaign dull.
An old advertisement promises relief from pain in the bowels and fears of appendicitis with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims a sure cure for bowel and stomach issues including headaches and biliousness, guaranteed at B S Doty & Co’s drug store, price 25 cents.
Admiral Togo has defeated the Russian fleet under Admiral Rozhyestvensky in the Japanese sea with a complete victory. The Russian navy in the Far East appears destroyed, the Russian people call for peace, and the Czar’s leaders seek to continue fighting. Japan has not lost a battle, while Russia faces a hopeless conflict.
Last Saturday J A Mc Coy of Jeannett traded horses with a man for five dollars cash. Mc Coy grew suspicious and notified Sheriff Newman. A description matched a Grayson county suspect. Young county and Gray Sunday officials joined the search. The horse was found at Salt Creek. a constable recovered it and the thief was drowned while pursued by Sheriff W A Wallace and Deputy T E Wallace.
The report notes New York City contains blocks valued at $10,600,000, a level matched by only Chicago Philadelphia and Newark J with $8,000,000 blocks. Boston $7,000,000. San Francisco $4,000,000. Pittsburgh $5,000,000.
The Graham school board secretary Z A Hudson reports an Austin ruling limiting the bond issue to about $6000 due to three outstanding $1000 bonds. The funds would only repair the existing building, not construct a new one. Trustees await a possible differing ruling and continue correspondence with the Attorney General.
From St. Peters burg reports France plans to intercede for peace between Russia and Japan. If Japan’s terms aren t too onerous, Paris will seek support from other great powers to press ceasefire. France s historical friendship with Russia drives the move seen as serving Russian interests. Japan risks losing gains to European powers as in the China war.
The Yoakum Times notes sensational killings in Texas this year draw more horror and public anger. Courts face tougher expectations as lawyers push continuances and venue changes less effectively, signaling stronger resolve to punish killers.
A man promoting a neatly framed motto reading What is home without a cyclone cellar? claims it proves a timely sales pitch as Oklahoma homeowners seek storm preparedness and storage options. The quirky slogan underscores a regional focus on weather resilience amid seasonal risks.
Admiral Dewey starts his day at the navy department desk with steady routine. He shows a cedar chest, made for him in Manila, as housing the real Manila battle records he plans to publish posthumously.
For sick headache take Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick cure is certain. For sale by B.S. Doty & Co.
E P Turner announces a special Confederate Veteran train operated by Texas and Pacific Railway to Louisville, Kentucky, with stopovers at Mammoth Cave for all who wish. Turner will accompany the group to ensure attention to veterans, advising travelers about route choices and warning against misleading circulars.
General Harries, a top Washington operator, runs the electric lighting plant that fed smoke into the White House window while overseeing a street railway, militia, and other ventures. He is regularly arrested over his so called smoke nuisance, and a friend notes seeing Mrs Harries.
A March 14 1903 letter from Edna Texas reports kidney and rheumatic relief after using Hall’s Wonder Discovery. L E Ward recommends the remedy to others with similar ailments from St Louis Missouri origin.
One small bottle of Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, remove gravel, aid diabetes, and back pain. Sold by druggists or mailed for $1 with two months treatment. testimonials available from Dr. E W Hall in St Louis. Graham Drug Co also distributes.
No secret about it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve works well on burns, ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes, boils and other skin troubles in cats and humans. D. L. Gregory of Hope Texas reports rapid cure of a bad sore and clear eyes using the salve sold for 25 cents at Doty & Co's drag store.
The Ringling Brothers, Circus Proprietors, faced scrutiny for parading bears in open cages in front of the White House, raising questions about animal treatment and public spectacle.
An advertisement states headaches arise from a disordered stomach and are quickly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by B. H. Blakeney.
It may complicate matters if American steel manufacturers offer rebates to the government for Panama Canal supply purchases.
The essay asserts municipal graft is unknown in Scotland and suggests that a small advertising push might provoke some grafters to probe the virgin field for corruption.
Mr. J. W. Turner of Truhart Virginia says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets did more good than any doctor. He claims the medicine yields remarkable relief from stomach trouble biliousness and constipation and notes it is available from B S Doty Co.
In remarks aimed at celebrating irrigation efforts Col Waterson praises the President for managing drought relief. He emphasizes the President’s role in easing many a dry occasion through decisive action and policy support.
A rare French case pits law against parenthood as three triplet brothers from a large, poor family, a mason, a painter, and an agricultural worker, are drafted from the workshop to the barracks. The question arises which among them should be exempt, while their mother cannot determine the eldest or even who was born first.
Strong minded up-to-date men seek a general newspaper to stay in touch with the outside world. The Dallas Semi-Weekly News combined with The Graham Leader delivers Local News, Home Enterprises, Personal Items, State and National affairs, and Foreign matters. For 31.75, one year gets 156 copies of the two papers. The Farmers' Forum adds value for farmers and stockmen in the locality.
Men and women urged to represent an old established house in this county and adjoining territories. Salary 21 dollars weekly for men and 12 to 18 dollars weekly for women with expenses advanced weekly by check. Horse and buggy furnished if needed. Permanent position. Apply Blow Bros. Co. Dept. 5 Monon Blog Chicago Illinois. 2 2 05.
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