Rock Island survey near Stamford progresses toward city work
The Rock Island surveying corps nears Stamford within 15 miles with plans to move early next week. Engineering teams since February survey the Graham Stamford extension, noting a heavy grade near Throckmorton and a 6 tenths grade thereafter. The line is expected to enter Stamford around July, with Beach pleased by the route and a Stafford move planned. Local residents, including Sparks and Wade, visited Beach’s camp as the Stamford extension locating party was listed with Beach as locating engineer and a crew of transit men, levelmen, topographers, and drivers.
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Rock Island Surveying Corps
Stamford
Engineering Corps
Graham-Stamford
Rock Island
Throckmorton
Peranent
Doxa
W. C. Beach
Stafford
Wichita Valley Railway
Hanna Addition
Engineer Beach
B. E. Sparks
The Editor's Table Excerpt Highlights a Busy Desk
A colorful catalog of items fills a newspaper editor's table from pills and bills to a portrait of a lover and a pile of letters. The playful scene notes various odds and ends including a map, stock tips, ink, scissors, and a cigar as the editor writes, offering a tongue in cheek glimpse of newsroom life.
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New York
Palestine
Russia
Harvard
They Should Try It Cure for Skin Itching Says Moore
J O Moore of Atchison Kansas claims a product named yat s Cure will cure skin troubles and itching. A fire at Maybelle Bay last Thursday night destroyed several residences and killed a man, with details forthcoming.
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J. O. Moore
Atchison, Kai
Maybelle
Bayx
Bridgeport Marble Company Rep Seeks Buyers in Tombstone Trade
J. W. Srinu of the Bridgeport Marble Company offers to negotiate with any party considering purchases in tombstones. He guarantees satisfaction in both material and workmanship.
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Bridgeport Marble Company
J. W. Srinu
Ballards Snow Liniment Ad Warns of Everyday Burns
An advertisement urges readiness for burns with Ballard's Snow Liniment, claiming instant pain relief and rapid healing. Sold by B. H. Doty & Co, promoting a household remedy for minor to serious scalds.
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Ballard
Doty & Co
Man's Real Measure by Home Life Character
W C Brann argues true worth shows at home not in public praise. A man who toys with family trust, draining affection for money, is a fraud. but a man whose children rush to greet him and whose wife smiles at his return is as pure as gold, regardless of public labels or beliefs.
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Love
Humbug
W. C. Brann
Healthful cooking fat urged as Cottolene substitute
A Dr Paige Emery article promotes Cottolene as a vegetable cooking fat that aids digestion and provides more nourishment than animal fats. It notes Cottolene is sold in sealed pails designed to stay sweet and fresh indefinitely.
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Paige Emery
Decoration Day Observed by Graham Knights and Sisters
Sunday June 13 the K of P and local lodge held decoration day at Castle Hall then cemetery. Knights formed K and Sisters formed P around graves while Brother Snoddy gave addresses. Flowers were laid and letters K P crafted of blooms marking each site.
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K. of P. Lodge
Graham
Castle Hall
Snoddy
Mosquitoes Bite, Hunt’s Lightning Oil Eases Sting
A reader notes mosquitoes are fierce this year and Hunt’s Lightning Oil relieves itching when applied promptly. County commissioners convene in session this week as a board of equalization.
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Board of Equalization
Death of J H Thomas Remains Laid to Rest in Oak Grove
J H Thomas died in a Fort Worth hospital last Sunday after an operation to remove an abdominal liver access proved too much. He had moved from Brazos county to Lower Tank Valley two years ago and is survived by his widow and three daughters. The funeral was conducted by Rev A B Wilson and Rev F M Atcheson and was well attended.
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J.H. Thomas
Fort Worth
Graham
Oak Grove Cemetery
Mr. Thomas
Brazos County
Lower Tank Valley
Baptist Church
Wilson
F. M. Atcheson
Chamberlains Liniment Aids Farmers and Mechanics
Of Interest to Farmers and Mechanics notes that simple cuts bruises sprains and rheumatic pains heal faster with Chamberlains Liniment. It claims reduced recovery time and no risk of blood poisoning when applied before inflammation. Sloan Drug Co. carries the product.
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Chamberlain
Sloan Drug Co
Appeal for Cemetery Fund Contributions
A notice from Mrs. S. R. Crawford urges all who have not paid their share to visit Beckham National Bank and settle immediately. The appeal stresses meeting current expenses and maintaining the cemetery to proper standards. Several have paid, but others have neglected it and must contribute today.
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Beckham National Bank
Lost Hand Bag Report on Graham and Olney Road
A ladies hand bag was lost on the Graham and Olney road last Saturday. Finder should return it to this office.
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Graham and Olney Road
Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News Preview
The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News calls itself a specialty paper and claims to be the best semi weekly publication worldwide. It offers news from around the world with a focus on farm topics and related notices.
Farmers Forum and Market Reports Notice
News Service of the Southwest promotes the FARMERS FORUM and WOMAN'S CENTURY pages and LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN feature. It advertises the Semi Weekly Farm News bundled with the Leader for $1.75 cash, urging readers to subscribe for local and world news at a small cost.
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Great Southwest
Farmers’ Forum
Leader
Rock Island surveyors near Stamford to open Graham trade
Surveyors on the Rock Island line have been on the job since February and are expected to reach Stamford by next week. Locals believe extension work will start soon after and push to completion, bringing new trade territory West and advantages for coal, flour, ice, oil industries, and attracting new businesses to Graham.
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Rock Island
Stamford
Graham
Wichita & Southern
Newcastle
Eliasville
Crystal Falls
Breckenridge
Texas
The Two Sinners and a Lesson in Judgment
Poem contrasts two travelers judged by society on a holy day. The woman crucified for one sin is buried in obscurity while the man, spared, is praised as a noble life. The piece asks readers to weigh love versus vice when judging paradise. Also an ad for a No-Drip Coffee Strainer Ponpon from Dr. Shoop with health claims and a 25 cent price.
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God
Heaven's
Paradise
Dr. Shoop
B. S. Doty & Co
Keny Lands Sturdevant Residence Painting Contract
A. M. Keny receives thanks for a sizable order as he closes a deal to paint the new Sturdevant residence on South Cherry Street. His quality work at home is winning fresh local customers daily.
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A. M. Keny
Mr. Keny
Sturdevant
South Cherry Street
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Stamford Tribune
Mark
S. R. Crawford
Dallas
Farm News
Graham Tailor Shop
Roy D. HousTon Prep
Oposite Postoffic
Southwestern
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Si
Ino. E. Morrison Company
W. S. TrowEbe & Sons
W.D. Spivey
W. H
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