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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
A reflective essay on the nature of fun, contrasting innocent and guilty forms. It cites sports, dancing, gambling, theater, and bear story examples, noting Americans’ love of fun versus restraint, and ends praising those who balance humor with prudence.
Town residents grew anxious for over a week after a rumor that a negro foretold Wichita Falls would be destroyed by a cyclone today. Predictions tied to Galveston and other calamities spurred precautions though the weather stayed clear and no storm arrived.
Advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo with Quinine promises a one day cure for a condition labeled Collin. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, with a price per box of 25 cents and a signature line attributed to B. W. Love.
Advice urges stocking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now to prevent summer bowel complaints. Describes it as the most successful medicine for both children and adults and essential for every family. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Major Berthelot of the Rochambeau commission, famed for surviving many battles, tripped on a rug in a Charleston drawing room and broke his leg while on duty abroad.
Jacksboro News reports Bowie carried a prohibition election last Saturday by a strong majority. The paper notes residents who argued that Jacksboro’s trade would move to Bowie because liquor is sold there now must find new grounds for their complaint.
An English scientist has succeeded in fusing quartz to create laboratory utensils that endure extreme heat and cold in rapid succession without shattering, unlike glass.
Injunctions have been issued in several courts against the beef trust and Republicans advocate several remedial courses through the courts. But the fact remains that fussing with the trusts in court is a more spectacular action and legislative remedies that will destroy the root of the social and commercial disease are needed.
Courts decide the author of Cyrano de Bergerac but do not reveal the true writer of Beautiful Brow leaving readers curious about the hidden identities and literary links.
A humorous reminiscence describes a fishing trip gone wrong due to dense mosquitoes and luckless bites. The author notes details of the journey and a domestic exchange with Mrs. Editor. The El Paso grand jury faces criticism for proposed fines on gamblers and prostitutes as an occupation tax, sparking debate on selective enforcement. A testimonial from H. J. Stricklade touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a child’s whooping cough and crowns, marketed by Graham Drug Co.
The Smithsonian Institute will attach small aluminum tags marked with date and location to the legs of young birds before they leave the nest. When tagged birds are killed or captured, the tag and data on time and place will be sent back to the Institute.
The speech by Judge Gordon Russell at Emory and Longview in June 1898 advocates vast expansion “until bounded by the Aurora Borealis” and “the Judgment Day.” Opponents call him imperialist, but supporters argue the idea reflects eloquence rather than fate.
Greenwich, Conn. hosts many June weddings prompting the AMS Express agents to resign. They could not handle the rush of wedding presents, despite working 16 hours daily, as gifts consistently outpaced their capacity.
The upcoming national holiday highlights the distance between the Filipino people and a share of the Declaration of Independence as they remain distant from participating in its principles.
The passage argues the public will oppose the party promoting tariffs and trust controls. It frames tariff reform as a decisive issue that could expose the party's ties to the octopus and its expansive schedules.
The chief of the Weather Bureau claims to have discovered a device that dries and cools the air in summer and is said to be efficacious and cheap. If verified, it could be a boon to mankind, since winter favors warmth while summer methods to stay cool have been limited and costly.
For biliousness use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and effect a quick and permanent cure. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
The annual parade of Sun day School scholars in Brooklyn last week drew about 35 000 children in line. The day was ideal for the event and the crowd was large and orderly.
G W Roberts of Elizab eth West Virginia reports a remarkable cure of a long standing incurable cancer in an old man using Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Amica Salve. The preparation is said to expel poisons and heal blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters and Salve sold by Edgar Matthews Co.
An Irishman named Pat took a contract to dig a public well. After twenty five feet he crawled into bushes leaving hat and coat on the windlass. Citizens believed him buried and cleared the spoil, then Pat emerged to a hearty laugh and thanks for being relieved of the job.
Senator Morgan addresses the Senate amid a walkout by his Democratic colleagues when he spoke in favor of the Philippine government bill. He remains undeterred, confident in his character, while Senator Tillman stays silent after the rebuke from his peers.
William Jennings Bryan attended a Cuban veterans banquet for Gov Gen Wood. He drew an illustration of U S policy toward Cuba likening it to freeing birds from cages and praised Cuban independence while stressing respect for the American flag and shared democratic ideals.
The piece compares Hercules to a growing American giant that once protected beet and cane sugar interests and now tightens control over national laws. It draws a parallel between mythical strength and modern corporate influence shaping policy.
Mr Hanna fears eruptions but will not reveal fear to the Senate and the group shares a sense of equality. Mach would deem admitting fear cowardly even amid danger as news unfolds.
A speaker quips that he would rather have a folding bed in the house than a woman because it closes up in a frank, open way. The remark follows with a note that the earth is a great wheel of industry.
The fragment argues wages are high and Congress fails to curb materials causing power growth. It contends trusts in beef, sugar, coal raise prices by charging all traffic can bear and criticizes measures to restrain them.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio reports his wife suffered eight weeks with back pain before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After a few days she felt reborn and the pain vanished before the bottle finished. He urges others to hear of her recovery and ease.
Professor Ramsey, noted physicist, argues that new scientific developments support the inference that future advances will be relatively larger than those seen so far.
The President's Memorial Day remarks at Arlington were contrasted with an ex Confederate Judge Jones of Alabama delivering a magnanimous eulogy at Grant's tomb on the same day.
In Old Town Virginia R N Bevill praises Bucklen’s Arnica for curing a scald head. The ointment is advertised to treat cuts corns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Edgar Matthews & Co. drug store sells it for 25 cents.
Republicans fear the perhaps outcome as leaks in the War Department reveal a waning appeal of imperialism once seen as a political lure. The Weir letter, fresh from the department, contributes to a growing sense of public disillusionment.
A reflective meditation compares joys to roses that bloom in seasons. It argues that labor and suffering temper happiness and give meaning through contrast, warning that constant bliss would dull appreciation and leave life empty without shadows or change.
The Cuban Congress approved a pension of 6000 dollars a year for Gen Gomez, who declined the amount noting other soldiers deserve support and that he will seek approval for expenses. He warned he would not let Congress say his income precludes further payments, predicting bills could total many times 36000 yearly. He claims Cuba owes him for its freedom and says the payment will be made, implying he could trigger a revolution in two hours.
The text argues that towns of any size lack true virtue as thirsty wanderers can usually obtain drink despite laws. It notes open violations, pistol carrying, gambling, and fights persisting, with whisky sold even in well regulated towns, concluding that people often refuse to do right.
The article notes Secretary Root will visit the Philippines this summer and suggests the administration silenced Miles who could not suppress the water cure reports without the secretary.
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