06 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
1
The speaker recalls the figure “Old Hard Times” in Young County graham, a misfortunate drifter blamed for endless woes. He contrasts real hardship with local attitudes, noting drought, illness, political shifts, and religious skepticism. The piece leans on nostalgia and a wary, humorous portrait of hardship in Texas.
Our doctors have been very busy for over a month. Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Keen are convalescent though very sick. Bro. Wagner preached here last Sunday with focus on essential duties Believing Reliance and Confession but stressing the non essential fourth duty. The League and Circle held meetings, young folks attended Oak Grove singing, and two local boys reportedly plan marriage by March fifth. Cowboys, cattlemen, and Archer County visitors are mentioned, along with cotton seed price offers and local commerce.
Disturbances of strikers are not grave. overwork and sleep loss lead to collapse. Electric Bitters is praised as a tonic and nervine to cure liver and kidney disorders, nervousness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria germs. Sold for 50 cents by Eoger Matthews, druggist.
Senator Pettus is noted for an election to the Senate at a dial cost of $1 and certificate fees. The new Department of Commerce aims to spend $20,000,000 in its first year. Oi! arises in Dublin amid talk of hidden stories beneath Ireland’s bogs.
Mrs. A E Simpson of 509 Craig St Knoxville Tenn reports trying Hot Springs baths for sciatic rheumatism but finds greater relief from Batlard's Snow Liniment. She encloses a $1 post office order and requests a large bottle by Southern Express, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Hotel McCuistion in Olney Texas invites the traveling public to reasonable rates with feed stable and teams available for hire. A. McCuistion is the proprietor and contact point.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffers a six month running leg sore but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures in five days Ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve in the world Cure guaranteed Only 25 cts Sold by Edgar Matthews druggist The line asks if anyone heard a trust bust High protection still threatens the Cuban treaty Senator Morgan of Alabama has been in training for seventy nine years
Mrs Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio recounts pneumonia and a terrible cough. After doctors failed, Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured the child completely. The firm Dyer Matthews & Co advertises the medicine, priced 0c and 1.00, with a free trial bottle.
The Standard Oil Company hosted a magnificent banquet for Secretary Cortelyou. Senator Quay and the Democrats have not humbled the Republican Senate managers. A small irrigated area could raise Arizona’s population to about 300,000.
A doctor asks if the profession can obtain Herbine in bulk for prescribing. He reports great use in treating dyspepsia from excesses or overwork and says it has never failed to restore the affected organs to health. One bottle is available at Graham Drug Co.
The Attorney General states the Administration is satisfied with the antitrust legislation and calls it easily satisfactory, signaling approval of the bill’s objectives and scope.
The President has shifted focus to the 1904 national convention. Mr. Addicks claims future influence over federal appointments in Delaware, a claim the President does not deny.
Mrs Joe McGrath of Hutchinson Kansas says she has used Ballard's Horehound Syrup for four years with her children for coughs and colds and finds it best. It contains no opium and soothes throat and lung diseases faster than other remedies. Available at Graham Drug Co in 25c 50c and 100c sizes.
A single Australian gold mine produced one million dollars last year and forecasts higher output for this year. The plant cites strong ore grades and stable demand supporting growth prospects.
A historic appeal urges New Orleans to host a veterans reunion with free or heavily reduced railway travel for old soldiers of Lee Johnston Jackson Price Gordon and Forrest. The writer argues railroads could sponsor these trips as reunions attract vast crowds and many veterans are poor, risking their attendance.
An opposition press trend questions William Jennings Bryan's wealth after he claimed modest means in the Commoner. Reports say Bryan bought a costly heifer, but editors dismiss the attention as irrelevant, arguing wealth does not affect his character or politics.
A Modernograph inspired guideline emphasizes steadfast purpose. The text argues that persistent adherence to a chosen career builds character, inspires confidence in others, and strengthens personal achievement much like a building must follow its architect's plan.
A warning that even a simple cold can lead to pneumonia and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counteracts this risk. The advertisement emphasizes the remedy as agreeable to take and mentions Graham Drug Co. as the seller.
A list reported by C A Snow & Co patent attorneys Washington DC names J H Heffner S L Ball Thornton Crude oil burner H G Horn Spurger Corn thinner R May Whitewright Rotary engine J W Simmons Alvarado Pumping apparatus G H West Waco Metal pipe joint Send ten cents postage with paper date for copies.
A Dallas segment highlights Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best intestinal medicine with strong endorsement from Rosslyn Kentucky dealer R Woodward. separate note celebrates generous support for the Dallas Free Kindergarten Association building fund, thanking Mrs Roosevelt for a gift yielding $121 and entertainment proceeds over $2,500.
A lively journal commentary argues that Twe yellow outlets miss chances to portray the hazing of a new Cabinet member in vivid horse type prose. The writer urges braver, more direct coverage of procedural friction and political tensions surrounding the appointment.
CA STORTA signs a distinctive banner as the Bears unveil a new emblem capturing a familiar style and trusted identity. The team emphasizes continuity with its longtime branding while introducing a refreshed look for fans and players.
A clergyman warns novels shape opinions more than sermons by cloaking theories in fiction. He notes theater and stage mimicry may also affect beliefs, arguing that cheap plays erode home life and promote vice, with injurious consequences.
In a winter 1902 Virginia town a mother from Melfa Station credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing her baby of a dreadful cold feared to become pneumonia. She praises the remedy and urges others to try it, noting it was commercially sold by Jrabam Drug Co.
A Washington girl dining with a renowned clergyman guest of honor feared the joke of ordering Deviled Turkey would shock him so she instead wrote D-d Turkey on the menu, a coy safety move reflecting decorum and humor in a public meal.
An old time ad pitches Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and sick headaches. It claims millions are always at work night and day and promotes a 25 cent price at Edgar Matthews drug store.
A legitimate business proposition seeks both men and women to distribute products of a manufacturing company in their own town. Agents have earned good wages for years by taking orders in spare time, a system sold for 25 years. Send a self addressed return envelope for particulars to A Lea Wade 116 Boston Mass.
Mrs. C Peterson of Topeka Kansas praises Bal lard's Horehound Syrup as a reliable cough remedy with pleasant taste. She states it speeds curing a cough or cold and vouches for its sweetness, recommending to friends. Graham Drug Co. sells 25c 50c and larger bottles.
The question asks if the President will summon an extra session to ratify the Cuban treaty, noting public opinion would likely back such a move if he chooses to proceed. The item frames the political gamble and potential public support as the central issue.
Senator Depew faces a publication scandal as Whitelaw Reid accuses him of rank plagiarism. The controversy surrounds political writing and ethical standards in the press.
Train schedule lists westbound stops from Bridgeport at 10:05 a.m. through Jacksboro Hess Bryson Dakin to Graham arrival 1:20 p.m. Departure 2:30 p.m. to Dakin Bryson Hess and on to Bridgeport arrival 5:50 p.m. Effective Oct 15 1902. by M. E. Sepree.
Fragmented excerpts show Republicans seeking a tariff revision without pleasing trust magnates while criticizing White House renovations. The text notes irritation at critics and praises improved public reception arrangements, citing public comfort and convenience. W. C. Hilburn promotes eye care in Graham Texas as a separate ad note.
The article questions criticism of President Roosevelt over extravagance, noting his earnings and expenses. It compares his $50,000 salary with the French president, whose $120,000 income is largely covered by government provisions, arguing spending is a personal matter.
The advertisement touts Texas land and climate for home seekers and investors. It markets cheap land and low taxes, plus forests and mineral wealth, promoted by the International and Great Northern Railway. Readers are urged to obtain theIllustrator and General Narrator for details by mail.
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