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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
2
The Leader editor P. A. Martin presents subscription rates with a one dollar figure indicated, though the line ends abruptly. The notice appears aimed at informing readers of pricing for ongoing newspaper access.
A broken OCR line shows numbers and units like 85 50 75, 150 8.00 6.00, 2 BO .75 1.00, and various 1.00 1.50 4.00 6.00 entries, possibly a shop or catalog price list with column markers col and T.
The Great Floods sweep through Topeka Kansas City and along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers with East St Louis nearly two thirds under water. Bridges washed out thousands displaced by skiffs and river steamers, with heavy loss of life and railway property.
The J Rosenbaum Grain Co filed a bill in Equity before Judge Meek in Ft Worth challenging a Texas Railway Commission order of May 28 requiring Rock Island to cancel tariff contracts with Rosenbaum. The court granted a temporary restraining order and set June 20 for a preliminary injunction hearing. The dispute concerns unloading wheat at Fort Worth terminals and alleged double charges if the order stands, risking the local elevator business in Texas.
The narrative covers Upper Tank Quarterly Meeting with prayers and social hospitality at Rush Jordan's home in Young County Texas. Bro. Hinson and Bro. Carlton lead morning and afternoon services, with a large, cheerful crowd and a Holy Communion. The writer praises the hospitality, humor, and spiritual focus, ending with blessings for Upper Tank. Also notes on Prohibition in Grayson, criticizing anti-prohibition tactics and predicting continued resistance to liquor.
Senator J W Bailey challenges Mr Cleveland and followers to show how Cleveland differs from the Republican party beyond tariff policy. He argues that voters will not accept a third term, echoing press rhetoric from the Greenville Banner as heat of 1896 fades.
Evdig Green is noted as wanting involvement with the Aranas Vass railroad project. The statement hints at a goal to access the Tarpon clubhouse and reggie own Ryne, suggesting a personal agenda linked to regional rail plans and local club access.
The article discusses Busby surrendering and bonding on defalcation charges while the grand jury investigates shortages seen in penitentiary books. It notes Busby’s morose state and sympathy for “good fellow” Busk the silent man, with mocking remarks about officials, newspaper men, and East Texas sentiment.
A landowner warns that trespassers in any pastures will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The notice specifies wood gathering as a target and urges compliance with property rights.
Resolutions from Olney Lodge No 799 A F and A M honor J M Patterson beloved brother. They praise his Christian character civil conduct and American citizenship and express sympathy to his family. The resolutions are to be recorded and copies sent to the bereaved family and county pastors by A M Anderson J T Hunt and J H Woop commissioners.
A local ad fragment touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best treatment for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. It notes its availability at Udgar Matthews’ Drug in a remote area and urges stocking supplies for accidents.
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