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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
3
Local notices list purchases from Denman & Sons including buggies and fuel, a Graham Printing engine, and a new music store in Graham. A oil lease near Palo Pinto is reported with a potential 1200 foot well, while community events include a moonlit bridge gathering and a tabernacle plans for union services. Poems, farm ads, and court news fill the rest.
Advertising should be viewed as an investment not a burden. Merchants who prosper continually seek more effective ads, while waning spenders lament a costly expense. The piece highlights John Wanamaker among those who demonstrate prudent advertising without fear of expenditure.
The page lists tonic and patent medicine claims including Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It notes malaria weakness and includes references to Miss Lollie Morgan and Miss Grace Brown visiting relatives, along with J. B. Norris and family at Mineral Wells and a watch found near the south courthouse yard gate.
Advertises a guaranteed yearly salary of 900 with extra commissions and expenses. Seeks men and women of good address for traveling and local work representing an old established house. Promises rapid advancement and a pleasant, permanent position from STAFFORD PRESS at 28 Council St., New Haven, Conn.
The article touts Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic as removing malaria. It notes the South African war draining eight million dollars weekly with no end in sight for Britain. It portrays John Bull cornered in Asia and losses to the United States in commerce, citing Montague as a Democrat critic.
A liberal reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of three two year old steers described as spring to brand a left shoulder and thigh. The notice is signed by H. S. Eichelberger. The text also emphasizes the importance of good roads for rural free delivery and convenience, urging collaboration to secure postal services.
In Baird Texas on June 23 a prairie belt stretching from Albany to near Brownwood and San Angelo is being ruined by grasshoppers. They devour crops and leaves of trees, distressing farmers who race to destroy them. One man reports catching eight measured bushels from Sunday noon to Monday noon.
In Waco Deputy Sheriff Davis filed a complaint before Justice Davis, leading to a warrant for J. C. Carr who had resided in the city two years. Carr is charged with soliciting and obtaining donations for the State Methodist Orphanage without authority to solicit or receive funds. the institution is supported by the Texas Methodists in Denton. Denton June 24 report notes a green corn pest threatening tassels amid drought. The piece also references a quote about pensions misjudging capacity to pay, contrasting Grant's view with current totals of 145 million, labeled too small.
An old practitioner claims a new treatment named Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure can relieve and permanently cure catarrh by removing its cause. Priced at one dollar per package, with internal and external medicines for a full month, sent prepaid to any U S address. Contact Dept C 827 Edwin B Giles & Co Philadelphia for details.
Estray notices dated June 1901 report several animals taken up near Graham Texas. Descriptions include a yellow horse mule branded A left shoulder with mane shaved and four other stock including bay horses and mares with various brands and ages. Justice of the Peace records by J S Starrett and Gro McLaren.
Dr Simmons offers sarsaparilia claiming to aid weak and debilitated organs in both genders. The remedy promises quick, lasting action with a bottle priced at fifty cents for fifty doses.
The great Cloudcroft Lodge is completed and open under Mr. J. W. Fisher of El Paso. The resort offers fine cuisine, healthful air at 9000 feet, and mountain scenery with tennis golf and dancing. Travel via the Texas and Pacific Railway for easy, through service to El Paso. Descriptive literature available from ticket agents or E P T Dallas Texas.
During June July and August excursion rates apply via the Great Rock Island Route to East North and West destinations. To San Francisco for Epworth League. to Chicago for Y.P.U.. to Detroit for N.E.A.. to Buffalo for exposition. to summer resorts in Colorado Wisconsin Michigan and Eastern States. Write for rates routes etc Cons. B. Slor A. P. A. Fort Worth.
J. J. Wood, contractor and bricklayer, offers brick on hand and will fit estimates for any kind of work. He urges readers to give him a trial and mentions having a good supply of ord.
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