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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
The piece argues Texans lean toward statewide prohibition ahead of July 22 elections. It cites public sentiment, governor's alignment with saloon interests, and a San Antonio appeal urging state aid to end the saloon. The author predicts prohibition victory and depicts the saloon as waning under grassroots opposition.
Newark man James Mershon recounts a life saving recovery after eight months of illness. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with significant improvement in lung hemorrhages and weakness. The ad promotes a 50 cent to 1 dollar bottle with a free trial and guarantees from all druggists.
A speaker encourages a young man to cast his first ballot on July 22 and to vote for what is right. He quotes Paul to Titus and urges independence from others in choosing to support or oppose the saloon in Texas.
Mrs EB G Whiting of Akron Ohio reports kidney trouble backaches and dizziness. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she notes rapid relief eye strain disappears and she feels well again. Graham Drug Co sells the product.
The piece notes antis criticize pros for women and preachers involvement yet applaud a nondescript preacher who opened the Fort Worth ghost dance with a prayer. It alleges the anti side uses a woman to travel to Oklahoma and Kansas on a blind-tiger hunt to report sites for anti publications, mocking consistency.
Rexford of 615 New York Life Building Kansas City Missouri reports a severe cold settled in his back and kidneys causing great pain. After using two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills he states they have done him a world of good. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Local seller advertises immediate sale of four bras with first come, first served terms. Message urges quick purchase and cites limited opportunity, signed by L. B. Kidwell Cultivators.
A dated appeal urges men of all ages to consider the July 22 vote as possibly the final opportunity to influence society. The speaker asks voters to seek guidance from their maker and cast a ballot they will not regret, reminding that the right choice rests on moral duty.
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder troubles. It tends to regulate kidney and bladder actions and is healing, strengthening and bracing. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Rev John L McCord writes to the Breckenridge Democrat detailing his Oklahoma trip to assess enforcement of prohibition He cites Marlow Duncan El Reno Elk City Chickasha and Hammond as showing similar violations with arrests and convictions but notes broad support among law abiding citizens He singles out a train passenger as the only drinker seen and fears bootleggers would still obtain whiskey if allowed statewide.
The Graham School Board offers numerous double desks from the old building at low prices. Some units are as new as three years old and in excellent condition. Trustees may contact Edgar McLendon in Graham Texas to arrange purchases.
Special notice asks anyone aware of an Graham Independent School District child not enrolled by the census trustee to notify Supt Edgar McLendon for enrollment. Enrollment drives school funding, so the district urges helping ensure all children are enrolled.
A camp meeting is planned on the Ed McCluskey place near South Bend on Friday night before the second Sunday in July. Everyone is invited to attend. Eld. F. A. Suttle will assist.
Uncle Sam proclaims Texas pastures in best condition of any agricultural state. He notes grass is the cheapest feed and praises the abundance and quality of Texas pastures compared with other states in the Union.
A warning on treating wounds with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene and to heal burns, boils, sores, skin eruptions, eczema, chapped hands, corns or piles for 25 cents at all druggists.
For sale 2000 pounds Pure Leaf Lard in 5 10 and 50 pound cans at 15 cents per pound. Also 1000 pounds Lard Compound 500 pounds Breakfast Bacon and 500 pounds Dry Salt Meat. Must be sold to raise money. Miller and Son.
Alias execution issued by Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1 Young County Texas and levied May 24 1911 on land belonging to A B Potter including east half of T E L Co survey 317 160 acres and 80 acres from T E L survey 314 661 with mortgages securing 277 28 94 00 Nash Hardware Co and 350 00 plus notes 50 each and 6 per cent interest. Sale planned at Graham courthouse on July 4 1911 to satisfy debt 58 61 plus costs. The Port Arthur Whale exhibit tour reports public display and admission fees for viewing the mounted whale and mock Jonah experience.
Teething babies suffer in hot weather with gum pain and stomach upset. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR calms bowels aids digestion and soothes sour stomach. Prices 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Four hundred acres of broom corn are being grown near San Angelo as a new local industry with plans to expand next year. J J Cook of Hot Springs Arkansas visits San Angelo aiming to establish a broom factory and believes broom corn can be successfully cultivated in the Congo country.
Public gate notice from the Commissioner of Precinct No 2 in Young County Texas lists authority and notice requirements for local governance and access, with no further details available in the fragment.
The Kansas City Southern Railway announces a $2,000,000 upgrade to its Port Arthur terminal facilities. The Texas Company and Gulf Refining Company are also expanding improvements at their operations in the same area.
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