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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
2
The Leader edited by P A Martin lists subscription rates for one copy per year and six months, with the paper entered at Graham Texas post office as second class mail matter.
Palo Pinto County will vote on a local option during the upcoming summer period. Voters will decide on a community policy change at a countywide election yet to be scheduled.
Gov Lanham declares a strict approach to control the twenty eighth legislature's tom foolery, signaling accountability for policy missteps and promising decisive action to curb abuses of power.
The Comanche Chief plans to publish the Terrell election law in full on a dedicated page with a note that it will continue next week. The lengthy feature indicates the newspaper will run the full text in installments for readers to study the legal provisions.
The text notes Hon. 8. R. Crawford voted against striking out the nepotism clause in the appropriation bill. It urges him to stand for the party platform, citing his convention membership that supported the clause, and suggests others should as well.
A state officer at Austin, Texas, elected on an anti nepotism platform, employs his sons, sons in laws, nephews, and cousins as clerks. The speaker denounces him as a wolf in sheep's clothing and a betrayer of public trust, calling for his public disfranchisement and degradation among spoilsmen. The remark clarifies it does not refer to Delaware Missouri or Arkansas officials.
The Wettermark Busby firm appears to be engaging in business activities in Honduras at present. No further details on operations or scope are provided in the fragment.
The Texas Supreme Court refused the petition to block local option enforcement in Grayson County. On the 2nd of the month Grayson will be dry, and residents must adjust to the new state of affairs. Enforcement will require time money effort and resolve from officials and residents alike as the law is put into effect.
In a public notice the authors urge a peaceful, neutral slate of school trustees to administer the district’s schools. They describe past misunderstandings and insults toward their minority stance, stressing the welfare of local children and urging every voter to participate tomorrow.
In Austin the conference committee debates an appropriation that totals about a million more than state revenues. The plan in both Senate and House is to force the governor to reconvene the legislature or confront a large deficiency. The piece argues for accepting the deficiency rather than risking further issues with the current lawmakers.
A remark argues against a candidate who would run on the Democratic ticket to defeat Roosevelt and expresses belief that the South should avoid a proponent of racial equality. The quote reflects intra party tensions and regional attitudes of the period.
President Roosevelt has emerged from Yellowstone park and will hold a cabinet meeting in St Louis during the dedication ceremonies there.
Mas Giraud returns from Terrell after being summoned by the illness of his daughter Mrs Griffiths baby. The infant died Monday morning, the second loss for the family. One son remains.
Word from Wake Ark reports Rev John J Cox suffered a strange malady with yellow jaundice for 12 years. Physicians tried every known remedy, but then he used Electric Bitters. Within a week his condition improved and he was finally cured. Sold and guaranteed by Edgar Matthews, Druggist.
The piece cautions hosts and guests to avoid sarcasm and sensitive topics during gatherings, especially with unfamiliar visitors. It warns against boasting about origins or ranking, while praising tactful, good natured wit and discretion in social banter. It also highlights respectful handling of guests and avoids embarrassing remarks about residences or backgrounds.
Community brief records Mr Seafield and family moving to town, a gallant young man injured in a horse accident, Rev Wagner’s sermon on the Parable of the Sower, Dr Terrell relocating barn and office to his farm, and a school term ending with praise for teachers and pupils.
Strayed: black horse branded Y on left thigh from Graham Texas. Reward offered. Also notes on Prodigal Son lesson Luke 15 11 32 and Jesus calling children with Luke 18 15 17. Leader Edna Banks and Rev L W Carlton, with various selections and participants listed dated May 3 1903.
Mrs. Wm. M Stroud of Midlothian Texas reports eight years of use with Herbine as the best medicine for la grippe bilious fever and malaria. The testimonial notes a dose stops chills and a contrivance cures. Available for 50c at Graham Drug Co.
An earthquake near Frank Vancouver BC on Wednesday killed 140 people. The disaster followed an eruption of Turtle Mountain, prompting evacuations and rescue efforts across the region.
The Jim Norman place offers five well papered rooms with a good cistern and well and a barn. The price asked is very cheap and parties can inquire with R. E. Mabry for the price.
A historic newspaper snippet presents R. C. McPuamn, a land and loan agent, challenging high costs by offering a direct eight percent rate with a two percent commission avoided, arguing the benefit of cheaper financing.
The Texas and Pacific Railway will run a special train accompanied by the Harris Juvenile Band of 25 members. The train leaves Fort Worth Sunday May 17 at 11 A M, reaches Dallas at 12 15 P M and arrives in New Orleans the next morning for breakfast. Reduced round trip rates apply. For details contact an agent or B P Turner or H P Hughes.
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