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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
R P Dimmitt of Knox county is listed as a candidate for re election as Representative from his district in the Texas House. He previously served in the 29th Legislature with no reported complaints or opposition noted.
A Veale letter to Young County voters accuses Decker of claiming a second term while serving eight years in the Legislature across two chambers. It argues Decker seeks a fourth term, contrasting with his actual three terms. Bailey opposes a food inspection bill, and Veale notes Decker’s alignment with business interests.
The Young County News changes hands with H L Ogan selling to Adams Bros from Comanche Texas. The Leader congratulates the new managers on acquiring a valuable property and plans to improve it soon. The retiring editor H L Ogan is praised for courteous treatment and hopes for continued amicable relations between papers.
Olney venerable citizen L P Payne died Monday. An aged resident and Confederate veteran, he was beloved in the county and enjoyed attending Veterans meetings. He and his son E H Payne attended the recent New Orleans reunion, his last. The Leader expresses condolences to the family.
Olney Texas June 23 J T Knox was bitten twice by a large rattlesnake while chopping cotton fifteen miles northwest of Olney The serpent struck below the knee the second time and embedded its fangs deeply The man pulled the snake loose with both hands A physician arrived as Knox suffered several convulsions and his condition was described as very serious but with good recovery chances.
From Hornbeak Tennessee dated June 16 1906Exre Davis expresses pleasure in reading the Graham Leader praises the Texas friends and moves back to Tennessee He encloses one dollar to pay his subscription and hopes to visit on the Fourth of July.
Announcement explains the Olney Barbecue Picnic is moved from July 4 to July 19 due to a conflict with Graham's Big Fourth celebration. The Olney and Graham communities will attend each other's events, ensuring good food and festive spirit. The writer expresses eagerness for Olney participation and shared revelry.
A humorous ad claims Simmon's Liver Purifier in tin boxes is the best regulator for the liver, suggesting it can lift gloom and restore vitality as a quick remedy for the blues.
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