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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
An advertising notice from Dallas announces exclusive optical goods with free eye examinations at a Graham Texas location for one week from March 29 to April 5 1901. It promotes corrective spectacles at manufacturer prices and features testimonials from customers in Dallas Fort Worth and Coalgate Oklahoma Territory.
A century ago eye care was rare and unknown. Modern optometrists provide thorough ophthalmoscopic exams and announce free scientific checks. Leading citizens endorse the practice as glasses use rises while blindness decreases. If eyes trouble you call for an appointment.
The article explains that vision is processed by the brain and the eye is a conduit to the nerve center. It links eye strain to reflex nervous troubles and invites readers to check for eyestrain with free examinations.
A local service urges readers to verify their glasses are the right lenses. They warn against defective or unsuitable lenses causing harm and invite customers to call for an honest assessment of lens suitability.
President McKinley plans a May departure from Washington for a western tour. He will travel through Texas and stop at several cities along the route.
The piece notes that many suffer eye problems and waste energy trying to see with defective vision. It links persistent headaches indigestion vertigo and other ailments to eye strain and suggests relief may lie beyond medicines.
Public health notice urges parents to prevent inherited eye defects by treating and correcting eye ailments in their children with proper glasses. It emphasizes responsibility for safeguarding children's eye health and guarding their sight.
An eminent eye specialist calls astigmatism an Imp of Mischief and explains it as unequal sight common among defective eyes. The term stems from a Latin root meaning without a point, and lenses must be specially ground to correct it. The article notes care in lens preparation and offers a $10 examination free.
Mississippi has no large city, with Vicksburg serving as the state’s metropolitan center. The claim places Vicksburg at the top of the state’s urban hierarchy amid smaller municipalities.
The eye is described as a camera and is subject to the same optical laws as photography. Images form on the retina and travel to the brain, with eye movement necessary to read. neglect harms sight, and wearing glasses may be needed to preserve vision.
A brief note on eye health urges constant effort to sharpen vision and warns that early signs of dimness or headaches signal glasses may help. It offers free consultation and states the business provides the right glasses.
The piece argues people routinely choose cheap window glass spectacles for economy, warning they harm eyes. It compares the effect to choosing a 10 cent glass dish over a $10 cut glass dish, stressing the value of proper lenses.
A guide outlines business ethics for eyeglass sales emphasizing not selling for sales, not letting patient decide alone, investing time to learn how, and avoiding demeaning rivals. It stresses humility and letting skilled validation come from others.
A sharp critique warns readers to distrust traveling eyewear sellers who claim dis ease and blindness can be cured only by their electric or magnetized glasses. The author urges using dogs to deter such charlatans and protect the public from deception.
A reflective note on attention to eyes, warning that neglect harms the individual and may later cause regret, urging self care for personal welfare over others’ gain. The piece cautions that the task was designed for the reader’s welfare rather than the author’s profit.
Federal investigators who studied bubonic plague in San Francisco are returning to Washington. They report that plague exists and confirm the disease's presence in the city.
Durant Oklahoma claims of eye care expertise by Prof. E B Smith are echoed in Mineral Wells where the Dallas based specialist offers free testing and fittings. He aims to open an exclusive optical house as towns rally to proper vision care.
An advertiser urges seekers of ideas to read ads for savings. The piece claims ads offer glasses for all readers and provide many hints on how when and where to buy.
A health notice emphasizes accepting vision aids when needed and offers clear service, treatment, and pricing. It urges readers to act if their eyes indicate the need for glasses, highlighting intelligent use of artificial aids.
Mineral Wells March 23 1961 To Whom it may Concern I have been nearly blind for four years after twenty years with bad eyes I tried 30 opticians and 40 pairs of spectacles none helped Dr E B Smith examined my eyes made a pair that restored sight I can now see and recommend him to others who suffer vision loss I am M Robinson
A traveling optician offers diagnostic eye testing and custom spectacles. He emphasizes precise fitting with modern instruments and a large stock west of St. Louis. He urges attention to eye health and cites global testimonials. Dates shown: March 29 to April 5 in Graham.
A historical quote from William Pitt argues that direct taxes provoke revolt, but a broad set of daily necessity taxes can raise funds without triggering public opposition. He suggests taxing many common goods indirectly to collect revenue while keeping overtness low.
An aging ad-style note urges immediate use of Sim mons' Cough Syrup to prevent serious illnesses or death. It promises guaranteed relief at prices of 25 and 50 cents.
Davenport and Kelley received four year terms and $100 fines each in Federal Court at Dallas for robbing the Santo post office.
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