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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
6
A land department advertises selling and purchasing services with nationwide buyers and land men. It notes immigration connections bringing farmers from Iowa Illinois and Missouri and predicts many prospects visiting Young County within 60 days as agents operate across the North.
The ad promotes fast land loans with self inspection, offering $300 to $5,000 and extended payments. It lists numerous Graham area properties for sale or barter, detailing tract sizes, cultivation, houses, wells, barns, tanks, and prices from $13.50 to $37.50 per acre, with cash portions and 1 to 10 year terms.
Ted Johnson left Monday for Memphis Texas. If you lack appetite try a squab Luther Clark traveled to Fort Worth last Sunday Sick No appetite Get a squab Phone Roy Gholston Dr W T Webb attended district court last Friday at Breckenridge Squabs $3 00 dozen Phone oy Golston Bob Williamson of Duff Prairie was in town on business Tuesday Watermelons on ice at Hallam and Eddieman W W Farmer was here from Farmer last Tuesday Pure honey at Hallam Eddie man
W J Tidwell and Sons advertise pure Uvalde comb honey sold in buckets. The notice highlights their product quality and sourcing from Uvalde region, noting family operation and availability for customers.
J I Wood renews with the Leader for this week. Hallam and Eddleman, District Attorney P A Martin visits with family. Ladies weary of warm days will enjoy barbecue delivered hot and tender at all hours. White Swan Coffee praised for service.
Obituary plainspokenly honors Bro. Thomas as a devoted, dutyful community figure. He served God and man, left earthly life, and now rests in the Golden Streets. The note expresses faith, offers comfort to his wife and three young daughters, and urges mourning with hope in Christ.
Emmett Cox of Loving came Tuesday to meet his niece Bernice Cox who visited her sister in Henrietta. He was joined by Miss Sallie Thornton of Fort Worth who is deaf and blind. The group made a pleasant call at the Leader office.
It proclaims Hunt's Cure as a universal remedy for itching affecting rich and poor alike. The snippet notes the product claims to cure all forms of itching with a price of 50 cents and a guarantee.
A clerk and his country father dine at a Saturday meal. The father bows his head to say grace as the waiter announces beefsteak and fish balls. The telegraph operator and reporter join in the bow, and the crowd feels a deep respect for the simple prayer.
New books McKinney and Flint received 50 copies of recent fiction by Jack London Winston Churchill and other popular authors priced 1.25 to 1.50 Walter Souter from Eliasville visited last Tuesday reporting the best rain of the season in his area Monday night.
Graham Hardware advertises White Frost refrigerators as a money saver on ice bills. The notice urges customers to act, mentioning sales and limited stock.
The Corinthian Lodge No 143 committee drafts resolutions of sympathy for brother J E Ford on the loss of his companion. They pledge deep sympathy and renewed friendship, plus a copy for the minutes, the family, and publication. Also notice special bargains at The Gilt Edge Poultry Yards offering Rhode Island Reds as the seller trims flock numbers.
The Pythian Sisters received last Saturday a fine Bush and Gerts piano placed in the hall for social entertainments and order gatherings. The instrument strengthens programs, with many members eager to contribute musically, and the group reports over thirty enthusiastic members since last winter’s organization.
A vintage advertising note touts Simmons Sarsaparilla as a fortifying tonic to strengthen the system for summer. It promises increased energy so readers avoid the urge to lie down, with bottles offered at 50 cents and one dollar.
In Graham there is heavy carpentry activity with builders erecting new structures. The town boasts strong incentives for investing in city property to construct houses for sale or rent, attracting residents but leaving some unable to secure rental housing.
The Midland Examiner notes C. P. Benedict, once of Eliasville, is ill with appendicitis and may require immediate surgical operation. His brother, Dr. Benedict, UT Austin professor, is in town and suggests removal to a Dallas sanitarium if feasible.
We are agents for the famous Oliver Typewriter and invite discussion on the best typewriter available. Terms offered are liberal and favorable to buyers seeking quality and reliability.
Connor Creek visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Lacy of Gra ford visiting Aunt Mrs Zack Chandler this week. Mr Fay and sons angling on Rock Creek yielded about one hundred pounds of fish. Mr Farris planted June corn and predicts quick moisture response with four horses at the middle buster. Horace Ribble and H S Tipton traveled to Graham Friday. Mr and Mrs T M Cook visited Charley Cook at Flat Rock Friday. Tom Scarborough sold cattle to Mr Tankersley Wednesday. Claud Rateliff’s baby and Mrs Dave Mathis’ baby both on the sick list this week. Jean Martin of Center Ridge visited Sunday. A CORRESPONDENT
A casual note praises the White Swan Coffee as one of the most delicious beverages. It highlights coffee lovers and mentions the names Hallam and Eddleman as associated parties.
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