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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
2
The header lists W. Graves as proprietor and indicates a post office matter in Graham Texas with one dollar charge. The fragment signals a local notice or advertisement related to postal or business activity.
Wis reports Judge McCormick will likely retire in a few months upon reaching the age threshold, enabling retirement with full pay. The move signals a forthcoming change in the bench as officials note the eligibility milestone.
The Oregon Legislature elected John H. Mitchell to the U. S. Senate breaking the deadlock. Thirty-five Republicans and eleven Democrats voted for him.
A fragment reports a wooden legged hackman recently "done up" the noted pugilist Robert Fitzsimmons at As tabula Ohio, with unclear details and wary wording.
The report notes the Republicans have carried Philadelphia, a startling nationwide flash. The statement underscores a surprising political win amid swift national attention and reaction.
In the Senate last week the seed distribution amount rose from 170000 to 270000 by a 23 to 22 vote. No less than a dozen Democrats backed the increase.
Washington circles growing opinion that Secretary Hay will not head the McKinley administration cabinet due to prolonged poor health and uncertain recovery.
Ohio Republican Congressman Seth Brown startled hosts of imperialism by blasting the administration’s Philippine and Cuban embargo stance. He argued the government should declare to the Philippines what it did to the Cubans, warning of trouble if not. Montana’s Democrats label his stance Bryanism.
South Carolina Senator McLaurin trails by about a dozen votes in a movement to defeat his bid for re election. He faced censure by the state legislature for backing the ship subsidy bill the army bill and for supporting the ratification of the peace treaty with Spain.
A joint resolution favoring a constitutional amendment for direct people voting in U S Senate elections passes both houses of the South Dakota legislature. About 37 states have adopted similar resolutions. The public appears broadly supportive though no legislature action is yet possible on the subject.
An exchange defends selective publishing noting reporters depend on public support for a living. They argue revealing every detail would bring gossip and risk, creating sensational one week then obituary next, so only select good news is printed.
The New York New Haven and Hartford joins Chicago routes in prohibiting smoking on trains. Officials claim smoking harms color vision and impairs signal reading, a crucial safety issue. The policy mirrors actions by Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago Rock Island Pacific, with strict enforcement for all staff and passengers.
A Unionville resident buys another’s home and plans to move in, a local note that the writer argues deserves as much ink as a dog death aboard a steamer. He defends country weeklies against metropolitan editorial excess, praising small town memories.
The remark favors a modest grave beside a shop counter over a brookside or grand cemetery. She asks friends to bury her where merchants do business, seeking a peace beyond life and the intrusion of lovers or visitors. TheExchange notes the unusual request as a personal creed.
Minnie Haltz a 15 year old daughter of wealthy James Haltz was kidnapped at a country church nine miles east of Indianapolis Friday night. A search has been ongoing all day with no trace found by nightfall. James Haltz is described as a wealthy county resident valued at about $100000.
The bill requires examination for anyone wishing to practice medicine by one of three state boards appointed by the Governor from medical school associations. Applicants may choose any board. exemptions include osteopaths and certain midwives. The act aims to license practitioners and regulate medical practice.
A local advert warns that many households suffer from neglecting a cold and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs and pulmonary ailments, sold by Graham Drug Co at 25 and 50 cents.
Worth Tex 24. spa outsident gen La Pon de Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company was in the city last night en route to New York. He reported surveys for the extension to Graham and Jacksboro had been made and bonuses raised. He aims to submit the matter to road owners and believes the extension will be built.
An ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it destroys worms improves digestion and rebuilds the body for 25 cents from Graham Dry Co.
A chance for a young man or woman to earn money with The Unique Monthly at the Depew Building New York formerly The Penny Magazine now the standard half dime magazine of the world. It seeks one agent in this vicinity offering exclusive territory and large commissions plus a subscriber gift worth more than the magazine price. Apply at once at The Unique Monthly Depew Building New York.
In sluggish liver, Herbine by its action on biliary tracts makes bile more fluid and restores liver function. This relieves drowsiness lethargy and general apathy from liver disorders. Price 50 cents, Grabem Drug Co.
Passengers on the City of Rio Janeiro reach San Francisco harbor with music lights and familiar hills then hear a crash and face sudden death and wreck. The report notes a shocking maritime tragedy on a voyage ending near home shores.
An advertisement extols Herbine as a blood purifier that cures all blood disorders and is especially useful for fevers skin eruptions boils pimples black beads scrofula salt rheum and impurities. A safe and effective remedy priced at 60 cents from Graham Drug Co.
Farmers urged restraint in allotting land for potatoes and noted apple crops fetched good prices last season, signaling cautious planning and market awareness.
A Massachusetts man who faced a loss approaching a million and a half claims minimal assets yet seems set to dominate finance, drawing comparisons to Napoleon in the realm.
An old time ad touts Hunt's Cure for skin conditions like ringworm and eczema. It guarantees relief with one box for 50 cents and claims it never fails.
The Dallas News notes Mr. Chamberlain pushes for unconditional surrender in South Africa. He is backed by conservatives in Parliament, who oppose conciliation. It claims blood will be shed to subdue the Boers, but not by Chamberlain or his supporters.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists refund the money if it fails and that E W Groves signature appears on each box, price 25 cents.
Pure white Plymouth Rock and light Brahmas eggs offered at one dollar for fifteen. Mrs. H S Eicuemercer, Graham, Texas.
Mrs Chapple of Alexandria Ta says three 100 bottles cured her consumption and coughs, with 58 pounds gained after failing other medicines. The ad guarantees relief from coughs colds grippe bronchitis and lung troubles and offers trial bottles free at Handy Matthews drug store.
A Lancaster New Hampshire man reports chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits his wife’s continued good health to the tonic, praising the remedy as ideal for female troubles and a grand invigorator. Handy Matthews druggists offer them for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Texas and Pacific Railway offers round trip fares from Texas stations for Mardi Gras travel to New Orleans on February 13 to 18 with return by March 1 1901. The service touts the new chair car line between Fort Worth Dallas and New Orleans and claims unmatched speed and convenience. For details contact H P Hughes in Fort Worth or B E Turner in Dallas.
Ballard's Snow Liniment shows broad usefulness in homes with children. a common remedy in many households. Priced at 25 and 60 cents, Graham Drug Co.
The Rockdale Messenger notes Texas abandons politics for growth, praising the current Legislature for stability. The Dallas News asserts the state is in a favorable condition and the Legislature can rest on its records. Fort Worth reports about seven thousand caddie horses shipped to the British army in the past year, with a week’s shipment to New York and plans for more next month.
Notice states Hollingsworth and Dowdle, general hardware business in Graham Texas dissolves by mutual consent around December 22 1900. Hollingsworth assumes all debts and becomes owner of all debts owed to the firm.
The county court of Young County by order appointed Alber Johnson administrator of the estate of W. B. Johnson, deceased. All persons with claims must present them according to law. Post office address listed as Farmer, Texas.
Just arrived at J. J. Brown and Son offering the largest and finest line of shoes and hats with the lowest prices yet in Iney Call. Readily visible storefront display promises value and selection.
Chills and Fever is described as Grove's Chill Tonic with iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It pledges no cure no pay and promotes a simple remedy for malaria symptoms.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining and that only constitutional remedies can cure it. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh induced deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall’s Family Pills, with Toledo contact and 75 cent price.
Advertised offer states THE LEADER will combine with William Jennings Bryan's Commoner. Subscriptions received at this office at $1.00 per year or THE LEADER and The Commoner together for one year at $1.75.
Mineral Wells Texas announces excursion round trip tickets on sale all year on the Mineral Wells Route. Close connections with Texas and Pacific and Santa Fe trains at Weatherford. For information contact L. M. Fours, President and General Manager Superintendent in Weatherford Texas.
An illegible promotional item claims a tonic expels wastes from the body to purify blood and strengthen the system. It lists a price of 59 018 and references Gra hans Drug, likely a local retailer.
An advertorial claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care during colds and la grippe. It says tens of thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases, and that it cures a cold or la grippe quickly, being pleasant and safe, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The 1901 Hicks Almanac offers yearly weather forecasts and warnings, touting Galveston destruction as a proof of accuracy. The near two hundred page volume, richly illustrated, comes as a premium with a $1 yearly subscription to World and Works. The Almanac alone is 25 cents, order from World and Works Publishing Co., 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Smoky Hill river cliff dwelling in Mileworth county Kansas serves as a unique school. A 12 by 14 foot room with earthen floors and a teacher’s desk hosts daily lessons beneath a natural rock arch. Light enters from a door and lamps aid when skies darken. The cave provides safety from storms for students and teachers alike.
Seafaring lore links suicides aboard the Leopold II ferry between Ostend and Dover to a long line of similar incidents. The fourteenth death by own action occurred recently when a passenger shot himself on deck, leaving a hat, coat, and revolver as clues after disembarking.
The third annual Georgetown University Athletic Association indoor meet aligns with President McKinley’s inauguration festivities. Collegians plan to attend the parade as groups, while top athletes prepare to compete in events that have already produced new world records in prior years.
Arthur Duffy and Maxey Lodge highlighted entries for an indoor meet at Convention Hall on March 2. Georgetown University fields around 40 athletes as spectators anticipate a record crowd of up to 10 000.
The coming season promises high quality 3-year-old trotters with at least five major stakes totaling 35000. Kentucky Futurity Louisville Prize Dubuque Preparation Kentucky Stock Farm and Horse Review offer rich purses. Only top 25 of about 500 will race all five events, with standout performers expected to approach 2 15 pace.
The United States tallies 1 486 970 dairy cows, led by Texas with 116 107, followed by Illinois 110 460 and Pennsylvania 08 515. A brief item notes a boy’s quip about whistles being quicker than thought, with a schoolyard lickings aside.
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