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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1889
Page
4
The Graham Leader notes J. W. Graves long time support in Graham County for General W. L. Cabell in the Dallas mayoral race against Connor. It cites his past Dallas mayor and marshal service and claims his leadership improved city finances from scrip worth thirty cents to par.
The Wichita Herald and Seymour Cresent clash over a Cresset remark about Wichita Falls people. The paper chuckles at the dispute urging peace among journalists and suggests a humorous compromise with pistols and coffee between the towns, ending with a shot or two to settle matters.
The Bonham News and other papers raise curiosity about where the Harrisons will sleep in the presidential residence. They mock sensational focus on attire tobacco habits and private household details while predicting Sunday church naps and ongoing intrigue about Mrs Harrison and the president's private life.
Colonel Elliot Sheperd, Van derbilt's son in law and owner of the New York Mail and Express, was asked how he came to be an editor. He replied that he is not an editor and does not expect to be one, stating that editing is done by other men and editors are not made in a day.
An old time advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by J. E. Ryus.
Vernon Guard argues that merchants in large cities invest thousands yearly in advertising because prudent use of printer's ink paves the way to wealth. He asserts that paid promotion supports growth and profits for businesses relying on visibility and brand presence.
Several teams and scrap ers left Fort Worth yesterday to start on the Fort Worth and Albuquerque project. By the time readers hear this the dirt will be flying as crews move toward Springtown.
Rooms Texas on March 9 reports the town swelling with railroad men and outfits amid local talk of a new line through the country. The item suggests Dallas might bluff about the project, though the stakes and specifics remain uncertain.
The Parnell branch of the Irish National League plans to present a resolution to President Harrison and Secretary Blaine this afternoon. It calls for a street of measures including a US state department demand to England for a full disclosure of its spy network in the United States military and other areas. The action follows testimony before the Parnell commission.
The fourth of March inauguration drew about 10,000 attendees. Harrison pledged protectionist policies, opposed a southern policy, urged Congress to exercise powers to secure fair elections, and signaled loyalty to the Republican party and its long term interests.
A San Francisco druggist Elwin W. Joy rose to wealth by copying prescriptions from an English botanist who treated liver kidney and blood disorders. Joy believed he found two vegetable extracts key to the remedies and marketed a secret preparation under a modest name. The paper notes public speculation and the rapid rise in orders as rumors swirl.
The Illinois senator would raise Chief Justice to 25000 and Associate Justices to 20000. The Western Rural denounces the push as reckless expense and a scandalous shame, arguing honesty does not depend on pay. Also notes contractor B B Garrett’s reliable building services.
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