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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
A Fort Worth meeting denounces saloon aims with slogans Regulation Moderation Peace arguing regulation implies criminal business, moderation allows sales to moderate drinkers, and peace equates to licensed, unchecked drinking harming families and public welfare. The critique frames the anti prohibition stance as endorsing misery and state costs.
An advertisement extols Foley’s Kidney Remedy for chronic kidney and bladder issues sold by Graham Drug Co. The piece then shifts to a Kansas versus Texas prohibition argument, urging readers in prohibition counties to rely on local experience to judge the law’s impact.
A testimonial notes rapid improvement after taking Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble backaches and headaches. The user reports clearer vision and regained health after a bottle, sold by Trimam Drug Co.
Judge Welker of Fort Worth leads a statewide prohibition push in north Texas and challenges Jake Wolters to station speakers across the region to counter prohibition advocates. Wolters has not committed, leaving saloon interests wary of open discussion. A medical ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills via Ratian Drug Co.
The Catholic Bishop in charge of the diocese orders Father Patrick H. Murphy to desist from prohibition speeches and return to his duties in Dalhart. The public recalls his bold acts including a 3-year- old Henrietta incident where he disarmed a bartender, marched him to the mayor, and aided a dry county.
Graham Texas officials announce sale of good used double desks from the old building. Desks, lightly used and in excellent condition, are offered to trustees or buyers by Edgar McLendon in Graham.
Tyler figure Cone Johnson publicly invites the Texas senators and ten congressmen who oppose the amendment to a statewide prohibition discussion. Judge William Poindexter of Cleburne and Morris Sheppard of Texarkana are expected to join, with a challenge that may draw many participants.
M Evans of Texas A and M College Extension urges Southwest Texas farmers to raise Angora goats as a highly profitable venture. He notes many fine goats come from the Texas range and that goats provide food and wool while helping clear land of noxious weeds and brush.
The passage declares cotton as the youngest yet rapidly rising staple with near century of recognition, claiming it as the king product and the richest industrial with value tied to factory worth.
J H Gambrell of the Anti-Saloon League in Dallas accuses Governor Colquitt of cheap politics and breaking church pledges. He claims threats were made to silence him at a Fort Worth speech and denounces the governor for supporting saloons and betraying prohibitionist ranks.
An advertisement touts Gucklen's Arnica Salve as a prompt treatment for dreadful wounds from various causes to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It claims the salve heals boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands piles and more for 25 cents at all druggists.
J A Bakon president of the Kansas City Southern Railway visited Port Arthur with Edson and other officials to inspect a site for a tar refinery. They expect work to begin at once.
Texas manufacturers report a large share of output goes to Northern and Eastern markets while home demand is constrained. The Commercial Secretaries Association collects data to boost patronage of home industries. The Magnolia Petroleum Co plans Texas competition and opens a Bonham station. Dallas votes July 22 on a 500000 road improvement bond. Mart City conducts an honor roll clean-up, with weekly inspections and rival firms publishing results. Bryan considers macadam road bond plans for the county.
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