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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
The Leader announces weekly Thursday publication with rates for one copy and yearly subscription. It lists a six month rate and notes official post office entry at Graham Texas as second class matter.
The piece notes a shift in Texas politics as pro saloon figures like Roger Q Mills Cone Johnson and Rufe Hardy lined up to defend the saloons while no state-wide public figure has announced support for the anti side. It emphasizes changed public sentiment over time.
The piece urges organized labor to act lawfully and seek proper representation in the LA Times bombing case. It cautions unions not to assume innocence or guilt prematurely, but to appoint capable attorneys and await full evidence before deciding the outcome.
The letter accuses a Texas weekly named Facts of being a pro liquor organ with depictions of senators and congressmen, claims it uses misleading caricatures and a bishop image, and predicts anti prohibitionists will rally at the Coliseum in North Fort Worth with speakers named by the Star-Telegram.
The Lorrimer case remains in inquiry in Illinois State Senate while the U S Senate previously acquitted him. Opinion splits over whether a seat bought with corporate money should be allowed in the Senate, with Republicans pressing to clear Michol from any taint on its reputation.
A reflective note argues individual voters bear ultimate responsibility for saloon existence. It claims the saloon exists only by consent of the people and that nonvoters or anti ticket voters share in that responsibility. The piece presses readers to assess their duty in the forthcoming July 22 vote.
The piece lauds Champ Clark upon becoming speaker of the House and urges Democrats in Congress to fulfill pledges. It highlights tariff revision, popular election of senators, reform of House rules, government economy, campaign finance disclosure, and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. It argues voters will judge Democrats by their record and leadership.
R. McPhaill of Graham Texas announces securing the agency of Reynolds Loan and Mortgage Company of Fort Worth. The new company provides loans on lands in the region and promises quick business without red tape, inviting interested parties to call and meet.
An editorial argues Graham must unite behind common goals and invest in clean streets, maintained roads, and public projects to draw outside capital. It stresses civic pride, cooperation, and rejecting petty differences to lure factories and create employment, expanding the city’s progress and reputation.
Advertises needing 5,000 fence posts made within sixty days. From W. C. Grozier of Loving Texas seeking wood or fence post production work.
Fred Brown a Thoroughbred harness horse sired by Jim Brown stands 16 hands high and is described as a beautiful bay with great speed. Record noted as 2 8 with sale terms at 10 dollars. Displayed at Canstoy Bros and Carton Bros for viewing until May 1.
Stovall Land and Local Co offers land and ranch loans at low rates and minimal costs. They advertise they buy, take up and offer vendor lien notes and invite borrowers to send abstracts with full particulars. Olney interests aim to lend own money through exclusive agency.
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