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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
4
Reports describe Western lands open for entry on June 12 with counties using a chute method to funnel applicants. Crowds threaten raids as early-morning settlers try to beat the line, while questions grow about genuine settlement versus speculation by ranch interests amid calls for policy changes.
Dr Bergin of Pana Illinois reports Ballards Snow Liniment is best for burns and charms farmers with its rapid healing for cuts burns and bruises. It should be in every home for emergencies with prices 25 50 and 1.00 at Graham Drug Co. A Brooklyn preacher critiqued Booker Washington in sharp terms.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for neuralgic pains rheumatic lumbago and sciatica claiming it penetrates nerves and bloodstream to heal the body. It cites D F Moore of Illinois Central Railway Milan Tenn praising its backache relief and urges buy at Graas Drug Co in 5c 10c and dollar sizes.
An Inland Michigan seller proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best, guaranteeing every bottle and noting its strong sales by Graham Drug Co. The ad also touts a long list of products and parries political commentary about Panama Canal appointments amid ongoing public water concerns in Des Moines and western cities.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood and improved health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Edgar Matt- Droog.
The piece critiques President Roosevelt for not forcing law enforcement during the coal crisis. It argues the rich must respect impartial justice, while the president dodged responsibility by appointing an outsider commission, claiming talk is cheap from a fluent speaker.
Three candidates have announced bids for tax assessor in Kaufman County. A fourth candidate announced in nearby McLennan County for a county commission seat, signaling broader local campaign activity. Both races attract attention from residents and local observers.
The Constitution reports the 1903 agricultural forecast showing 33,000,000 acres of winter wheat in prime condition from 34,000,000 sown, with a potential yield of 530,000,000 bushels. If spring wheat matches average years, total U.S. wheat could reach 720,000,000 bushels. Government data place winter wheat 4,500,000 bushels above 1902, with overall grain value estimated at $1.7 billion. Farmers plant heavily due to high cereal prices, and southern cotton also looks to set records in size and price.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns faster and without wasting time. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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