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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
The Leader notes subscription rates and post office mailing as second class matter in Graham Texas while reporting that despite repeated refusals to run, Roosevelt still faces continuing urging from his supporters to seek another term.
The thirtieth legislature is described as the most industrious law making body and prolific in bills. Citizens may unknowingly violate new provisions as many laws took effect after passage. Officials anticipate the publication of the official acts to track the changes.
The Jacksboro News urges Texas to drive out foreign life and fire insurers to boost local growth. It argues New York Life threatens departure over laws and says state firms would prosper if premiums stayed in Texas, enabling investments in local ventures.
The Texarkana Courier notes Mr. Kirby denies any lumber trust while inviting Uncle Sam to inspect him. The Fort Worth Telegram suggests high non competitive prices imply a hidden restraint of trade in Texas lumber markets.
The Fort Worth Record and other Fort Worth papers opposed prohibition in the recent election. The majority in Fort Worth was against prohibition, while broader western sentiment differed. The Seymour Banner criticizes the Record for openly advocating the saloon and questions the paper's influence on homes.
Fort Worth forms a law and order league to ensure saloons comply with laws. It bets that two thirds will close if convinced, and that the rest will starve out within a year. Obedient saloons are scarce, the league foresees a tough, unprecedented challenge and wishes them success.
The piece notes a milder winter followed by a cold spring sparking climate talk, with theories ranging from earthquake effects to Salton Sea waters. It argues for honest property valuation, endorses a new tax law to curb evasion, and urges strict enforcement by state and county officials.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as a healthful cure for sudden headaches and biliousness. Graham Drug Co sells the product for relief and daily wellness.
The Leader supports the thirtieth legislature’s push to require all state residents to render property at reasonable market value and to tax according to that value. The paper backs measures to curb artful tax dodging and oppose assessments based on assessor whim or local commissioners’ caprice. Lands in several places are noted as selling at certain prices.
An advertisement claims that when digestion fails the entire system suffers and the stomach needs help. Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia is said to digest food, tone the stomach, and strengthen the body. The text asserts it makes rich blood and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law, sold by the Graham Drug Co.
The Legislature proposes a joint resolution to amend Section 21 of Article XVI of the Texas Constitution to authorize state printing publishing stationery paper and fuel, with an appropriation of funds for publication and election costs. The Governor is directed to issue required proclamations and publish notices for the August 1907 vote. The measure specifies the ballot wording and sets a $2000 appropriation for initial costs.
A historical document outlines a joint resolution to amend Article 8 of the Texas Constitution. It authorizes a road tax by property tax paying voters in counties or subdivisions, setting a limit of $100 valuation and bonds up to 20 percent of assessed real property value, with voter action and specific time frames. The governor is directed to issue a proclamation for statewide submission and funds are allocated for the submission process.
Legislation outlines to amend Article Four to create the office of Commissioner of Agriculture with a Bureau of Labor, detailing election or appointment, terms, duties, salary, and a gubernatorial proclamation for voter consideration at the 1907 August election. Ballot wording set for and funds authorized for publication and election costs.
A whimsical exchange from the Chie Daily News features a maiden asking Time to reverse night for a moment and the Time character offering to turn back the clock. The playful thought experiment imagines reclaiming a single night and weighing age against desire.
A Washington Star quips that a Russian author’s dismissal of Shakespeare proves nothing, while a Chicago Journal notes a clash over Dr. Burns sermons being dull. The exchange highlights professional jealousy and differing views on literary merit.
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