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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
2
The slate includes F. M. Burkett for County Treasurer and M. A. Wallace for Sheriff and Tax Collector as part of party or local slate notices.
Young Root, the secretary of state's son, is described as venturing into high life in southwest Texas. He is said to have spent nightsouting with horsemen and chasing broncs, showing he is out of his league and amid a steady rumble of rough activity.
Hall County Herald reports a Los Angeles based namesake with an office in the Trust building urges payment of 3 per capita to unlock a supposed thousand. The article notes the secret is dense and important and the group plans to send the thousand, counterfeit or not, for three packs.
A physician with thirty years in a California valley notes granite hillside and limestone beyond. He observes soft water in his area and harder water elsewhere, claiming mortality from Bright's disease and rheumatism is higher among hard water drinkers while soft water drinkers fare better.
Goree in Knox county along the Wichita Valley line has organized a new national bank with capital stock of 25000. W J Blount serves as first vice president and W W Coffman sits on the directory while R K E Fowlkes, cashier of Seymour's Farmers National Bank, is president. Neil H Bigger of Knox County News will publish the town paper. first issue expected soon. The Seymour Banner calls Goree the liveliest infant to appear on the western pike for public favor.
An old advertisement fragment lists cures for skin ailments and insect problems including dew poison pimples ringworm ped faces and hands and sore pick more cotton by using it. The snippet cites B.8 Doty & Co. of Graham Texas as the supplier.
Frank Andrews calls for making bolting in a primary a felony arguing a voter could shift support before the general election. The Baylor Banner opposes the move urging Andrews resign as chairman of the Democratic executive committee of Texas for a more liberal leader.
The Terrell election law faces criticism from some lawyers who deem it unconstitutional in places, but supporters argue its core aims promote purity at the polls and oppose machine politics. The author A W Terrell notes changes during passage altered the bill, yet maintains the law largely beneficial and worthy of praise by Texans.
The State Press of the Dallas News weighs in on dogs with a Texas bent. It favors a reasonable number of well bred dogs per household, mockingly noting farmers with large canine crews and praising wolfhounds in the country. It laments dwindling wolves in the region.
Judge Henry S. Barker of the Kentucky Court of Appeals lauds the independent press for fighting crime and exposing public official corruption. He says publicity checks frauds in insurance, food adulteration, and patent medicine schemes, and sustains civil liberty by informing the public. The press' untrammeled work is a worldwide noble duty.
Edna Texas March 1 1903 letter from L E Warp praising kidney and rheumatic cure by E W Hall of St Louis Missouri. He claims full recovery and recommends the product to others with similar ailments.
One small bottle of Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles removes gravel cures diabetes and other ailments in men and women. If not at your druggist it can be mailed for $1. A two month treatment and often a cure. Dr E W Hall sole manufacturer St Louis MO. Sent testimonials. Sold by druggists and The Graham Drug Co.
Notice of a trustee election in rural school districts of Young County Texas to be held April 7 1906 between 10 am and 4 pm. One trustee per district to serve two years. Election judges must file returns within five days. Dated March 13 1906 in Graham Texas by County Judge J W Akin.
Evangelist E. M. Mercer leads a camp meeting at Belknap Young County beginning Friday night before the fourth Sunday in July. Christians of all names invited to camp for several days for God’s glory and sinners’ salvation with ample grass and water. J. E. Wakverey, Clerk of session, C. P. church.
The salve claims cures for piles and various skin wounds with a noted testimonial from E R Mulford, a lecturer in Waynesboro Pa. It promises relief for burns sores boils ulcers cuts and rashes and is sold for 25 cents at B S Doty & Co drug store.
W M Sherman of Cushing Me recalls three months of kidney inflammation. He credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure after three bottles. The ad claims benefits for liver complaint dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and promises restoration of health. Sold by B S Doty Co at 50 cents guaranteed.
The county judge and select Commissioners Court members are traveling this week to survey the Mitchell Pigg bridge spanning the Brazos near Weatherford, examining its condition and location for possible work or inspection.
The city council received sewer pipe for culvert work last week and is gradually repairing streets. Mayor Simpson applied to Rock Island for a sidewalk crossing on Elm street depot side, with cinders spread nearby. He will urge Mr. Hovey to fix it before warm weather to keep flies down. A crossing on Oak street across the tracks is also planned.
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