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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
1
Our buyer has returned from St. Louis and Chicago with new lines. Shoes and mens furnishings come from St. Louis the greatest shoe and shirt market in the United States. Ladies fancy notions dress fabrics are from Chicago the greatest market for these goods under Uncle Sam. Come and see that our lines are new snappy and exclusive.
Mens hats line grows with novelty shapes and colors matching the latest spring and summer styles. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.50 dollars.
A handsome line of Ladies Muslin Gowns and Skirts trimmed in lace and embroidery is now in stock ready for display. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.50.
When warmer days arrive Graham invites shoppers to preview the coolest new mens and boys shirts. Ferguson McKinley brand offers Soisett mercerized sateens and silk finish fancy stripes with prices from 75e to $1.75 for the summer collection.
We invite shoppers to examine summer dress fabrics including Mousseline silk stripes and dots Silk Foulards and White Waistings the handsomest line yet seen in Graham. Fabrics will be on display in a few days with prices very low in fancy stripes and colors across varied border styles. 12 1-20 yd.
The hosiery line features Drop-Stitch style in new spring colors including oxblood pink blue tan and white. Display setup will be ready in a few days to match prevailing spring Oxford footwear trends.
Linene introduces a new medium price fabric for summer wear with borders 1 1 2 and 2 inches wide. Prices listed at 7 1 2¢ and 8 1 3e per yard.
District Court opens for regular March term with Hon. B R Nicholson of Jacksboro serving as special judge due to Judge Carrigan's absence. Grand jury empaneled, subpoenas issued, dockets set for trials including a rape case next Monday. Contempt fines against tin-top dealers and several other cases heard. Newcastle News suspended and moved to Olney with Oracle merger.
A near disaster occurred in the Graham drug store back room last Saturday evening around five o'clock when a carbon can ignited after Slaughter uncorked it. The resulting blaze swept the end of the building, and the fire company fought for about thirty minutes with two hoses before extinguishing it. Firemen received praise for their courage and conduct.
Graham Mayor M K Graham proclaims a city tag day on March 8 1909 to support the County Park Court House Park improvements by the Priscilla Club under permission of the commissioners. The drive seeks all able bodied men in Graham to contribute to fund an ornamental iron fence and a permanently employed gardener.
A playful old instruction urges readers to test a grocer by requesting a sack of his top four offerings and gauge the quality. The quip reflects light commerce humor and social observation typical of regional columns.
At W GC Burns first class grocer announces a promotion with Elko Mfg Co of Chicago. Cash customers who buy a frame at cost price will receive an oil finished painting copied from their own photo ad valued at up to 15 dollars. Frames priced from 2.50 to 3.50. Paintings praised as high grade and ornamental for homes.
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