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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
3
A terse county jail update notes one victim in custody. Mentions Goblete and F. Gorrissen, with a cryptic price line and references to a mill resting this week. The text touts Atlin's Anti Bilious Compound as the only effective cure for ailments implied by the fragment.
Garden seed sold in bulk at 15 cents per pound at Gorrissen's on the west side of the square.
A recent assault on OC F Collier of Cherokee Iowa nearly proved fatal through kidney injury. He suffered severe back pain and could not sit without cushions. Electric Bitters cured his backache kidney trouble and purified his blood, making him feel like a new man. 50c at Handy Matthews drug store.
A Waterbury clock priced at 2.75 dollars is advertised for sale at V F Gorriasen's store. The ad emphasizes an eight day alarm clock model available to customers seeking punctual timekeeping.
A Big Snap in Work Gloves. A genuine Hog Skin Glove at Morrison's force, usually sold at $1.25. The best glove on earth for hard wear.
O. W. Kina, agent for the Texas Stock and Farm Journal, requests subscriptions from stockmen and farmers. Post Office Building.
Much pain and uneasiness is caused by piles sparing neither age nor sex. Tapien's Buckeye Ointment cures the most obstinate cases priced 50c per bottle and 7c for tubes. Graham Drug Co.
Several local youths leave stop work to begin wages with Briscoe and son heading to Scurry county this week and Myers alongside Hunt travel to Jacksboro to join J T Hunt with cattle. Mrs Hutchings hosts Miss Lou McGlasson of Wichita Falls. Parish crowd attends singing with updates on sick list and recovering students.
Tam Special Agent for this pet is a brief message claiming subscription renewal and time left, attributed to James M. Woop. The fragment reads as an alert about a subscription, with an unusual signature. It is a standalone line without further context or corroborating details.
A letter arguing in favor of a local road tax criticizes the five day system as inadequate for fixing roads. It contends property owners have a stake in better roads, notes townsman and countryman should unite, and endorses Frank Herron for precinct No. 1 commissioner.
Holmesworth & DowDLr promotes a Deering binder and Deering twine as ideal gear for a good wheat crop. The notice emphasizes strong output and grain readiness, urging producers to purchase ahead of harvest.
Local business men of Graham announce daily closing at 7 P M from April 1 to September 1 1900 except Saturdays. Signatories include W F Morrisson Mittenthal Bros W S McJimsey Matthews Tidwell Norman J B Norris Hardware Co 8 B Street Co Hollingsworth Dowdle A O Norris.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a Deering Binder, assuring satisfaction and warning against other machines. The pitch emphasizes staying with a trusted brand and notes Hollingsworths & Dowdls as the seller.
Examination June 20 at Graham High School and Summer Normal noted. Dr. Simmons' Barcaparilla advertised. New pupils join school including children of Dr. Logan. Rail boom thought off for now. City election next Tuesday. Leader to print tickets Monday. Local ads for sewing machines and Morley's Family Medicines featured.
Farmers and stockmen are urged to insure their homes and barns at a rate of $1.50 per $100 per year. Contact Y F Gorrissen, agent, for coverage and no trouble answering questions.
O. W. King offers to keep up to date publications including music books and newspapers. He handles The Morning Register at 15 cents a week and invites subscriptions to save customers money.
The city’s substantial improvements signal a confident outlook for Graham regardless of a railroad. The paper argues she will eventually grow toward a railroad if none materializes soon, underscoring optimism about long term growth.
A guaranteed remedy promises cure for piles with a money back offer if unsatisfied. It claims relief in six days for ordinary cases and fourteen days for severe cases, with one application providing ease and itching relief. If not stocked, send 60 cents to receive by mail from Paria Medicine Co. St Louis Mo.
Mr Joe Wilson and Mrs Sharp were married at the bride’s residence in this city last Friday afternoon at 40 o'clock. The groom has since moved his new wife to his country home east of town. The Leader extends best wishes to the couple.
Advertises Hunt's Cure as effective against every skin ailment in all forms with no internal treatment required. States money back guarantee to purchasers if not cured.
Steady display of sewing machines at Vv. F. Gorrissen's offers reliable models priced from $19 to $25. Shoppers can compare sturdy midrange units suitable for home sewing and small projects.
Morrison's offers new nobby belt styles at discounted sale prices.
Miss Jensie Hill suffered a sudden left side paralysis while dining at W. B. Lawrence residence last Sunday. She was reported no better at latest accounts and lies injured and incapacitated.
The notice touts Morrison's slippers as the latest fashion while noting another local option election may occur soon as the two dry years end next month. It mentions the antis’ satisfaction with the current regime and that the Leader is unsure if the pros will pursue another election.
A vintage ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills clear skin and improve complexion. It promotes rosy cheeks and a rich look for 25 cents at Handy and Matthews Drug Store.
A brief offer encouraging renewal or new subscriptions. directs readers to contact O W Kina, the agent, for enrollment and details about subscribing to The Republic.
Ewing Norris cautions a rooster at his store described as a catalyst for a revolution in the chicken race. This week several eggs were found in the coop where he is confined, with no source disclosed, raising suspicion about their origin.
J R Garrison, bank cashier, suffered lung trouble until using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He calls it the best medicine for severe colds and lung issues. Available in 50c and 1.00 and trial bottles free at Handy Matthews Drug Store.
The Hartford Life Insurance Co. is represented by Geo L Rhea with legal counsel named as agent in the case draft.
T C Richardson, junior editor of the Leader, has moved to the city from Jack County. He states he is not married, has never been, and does not plan to marry until he finds a chance.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day. It notes money back by KE W Grove and a 25 cent price per box, with Grove’s signature on each box.
The ad touts sarsaparilla and celery as blood and nerve aids and claims combining them with other remedies boosts digestion. It argues the tonic offers superior value and effectiveness over competitors.
A longtime resident argues for scrapping the five day road labor rule in favor of a one hundred dollar property tax valuation to fund road repairs. He cites insufficient crews on Belknap and Graham roads, noting personal effort from farmers near Graham. The notice also lists several Texas convention rail fare announcements and travel details from Jacksboro, including durations and sale dates for trips to Waco, San Antonio, Austin, Hot Springs, and other destinations in 1900.
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