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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
3
W. C. Padgett, City Health Officer, urges Graham residents to remove fly breeding sites and evacuate back yards and alleys of trash. He notes a recent fatal typhoid case and calls for barrel or box in every alley for cans and bottles to be hauled away. Every home must act now for public health.
John M. Williams announces the City Bakery offering fresh bread and cookies with free delivery across the city. Orders are taken by phone and the shop invites all residents to visit and trade locally.
R J Howry announces a new barber shop on the west side of the square near the Howry Store. He invites patronage and notes appreciation.
For sale from Will McCaw of South Bend Texas are male Poland China pigs of good bone and quality. Availability extends through March and April.
Henry N. Pope head of the Association of State Farmers' Union Presidents issues a pamphlet critiquing the Underwood tariff. He argues it protects factories while neglecting farm products, lowers farm prices by about a billion dollars annually once war effects subside, and urges Congress to restore farm protection and level the plow with the factory.
A Charleston dispatch to the Pittsburgh Leader debunks the idea that rabbits warn of rain with a purring cry. Ex-Gov McGorkle argued against the myth, and a reply from Theodore Roosevelt confirms he has never heard rabbits utter such a cry as a harbinger of rain.
The article explains a method to erase dents and scratches from wood using blotting paper and a warm iron. Fold blotting paper, dampen, place over the dent, and press with a hot iron until the dent rises and the surface smooths. For deep dents apply once or twice more, then repolish to finish.
Girard notes in the Philadelphia Ledger that Japan will offer universal life insurance allowing any person to obtain 124 or more without medical exams. If a policy holder dies within two years from certain diseases the full amount may be blocked. The scheme uses the government as insurer and aims to promote thrift and reduce poverty.
Mrs. H. B. Barrett of Republic Alabama says after four years living on milk and bread she gained nine pounds and regained appetite and sleep after using Tanlae. She reports improved strength, fewer pains, and many neighbors now taking Tanlae. Tanlae is sold by Sloan Drug Co in Graham, Andreson Drug Co in Olney, and Leon Slaughter & Co in Newcastle.
Joe the Edd Harris horse a dark bay saddle and driving horse 16 hands high and Charlie a thoroughbred mammoth Jack to stand this season at the Union Wagon Yard. Terms 10 dollars to insure. Not responsible for accidents to stock. A. B. Slater Manager J. C. Vaughan Owner House to be moved Make offer Graham Leader.
Seligman argues against tax only or loan only policies for WWI funding. He cites $1.8 billion from taxes, outlines tax burden risks, and recommends a 1.25 to 1.5 billion tax target with balanced loan use. He compares Britain’s gradual tax increases and urges reform of the income and excess profits taxes.
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