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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
2
Rates of subscription are listed for the Graham Texas post office with prices for one year and six months. The notice notes the publication as second class mail matter and provides per-copy details.
The notice from GEO. L. RHEA states that Tur Leaner remains at ONE Dotan a year in advance. It warns that unpaid accounts fall into arrears and offers to provide the pee at no cost to those too poor to pay.
Wildcats driven from Brazos bottoms by floods prey on cattle in southern Texas, causing concern among ranchers and authorities as storms continue to affect the region.
A Pennsylvania pastor says a local brewery was struck by lightning as an answer to his prayers. He asserts divine intervention saved lives and resources, while authorities note weather events and damage from a recent storm remain under investigation.
A contract is reported at Coleman for the supply of 1,000 cavalry horses for the British army’s operations in South Africa. The agreement establishes the delivery and service terms amid ongoing imperial campaigning.
Col. R. M. Love appears positioned to win the comptroller race as voters grow weary of a fourth term plan. The outlook signals a shift from extended incumbency and heightened public frustration with ongoing tenure.
A Cincinnati pencil factory negotiates for Texas cedar and hopes to open a broader industry in this line, signaling potential growth across related manufacturing activities.
Mr. Carnegie's benefactions for 1899 are said to foot up five million dollars. Of these, Texas cities have received for libraries one hundred sixty seven thousand dollars.
A concise meditation urging open mindedness and empathy. It emphasizes considering alternatives, avoiding quick judgments, and valuing dialogue over asserting superiority. It counsels pause before labeling others as wrong and invites balanced understanding.
A medicine for bronchitis called Whooplough is offered by Graham Drug Co in syrup form with prices listed as 25 and 50 etc. The fragment notes a water BaLiarp’s Hom nounp syrup phrasing and appears as an ad item in the period notice.
A Texarkana factory sent a carload of ax handles to Dresden Germany last week and is currently cutting material for a similar shipment to Stockholm.
A historical note discusses scrubs versus pure breeds in animal trading. It warns that pricing should not exceed three times profit and suggests that raising scrubs against a neighbor with pure breeds places an 80 price disadvantage, urging strategic choices in animal husbandry.
An advert promotes a natural healthful remedy for constipation described as prompt acting. It claims a few small doses will regulate excretory functions, enabling normal operation without side effects. Pike 50 cts. Graham Drug Co.
The governor states he desires a second term and expects to win it, while declaring his stance on the vice presidency as unalterable and preferring private life to the role.
Republicans argue the Democratic conventions sending delegates to Kansas City with Bryan instructions are assisting in affirming predestination for the outcome.
Balm claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia headache sick headache sore throat cuts sprains bruises old sore corns and all pain and inflammation. Describes itself as the most penetrating liniment in the world and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents through Graham Drug Co.
Henry Brown a colored man was hanged at Greenville last Monday for murdering his sweetheart in a jealous fit on August 5 1899. On the scaffold Brown declared he would go to heaven and asked to be buried beside the woman he killed.
The Dallas Times Herald notes Texas could profitably employ twenty million in factories even if no product shipped out. It cites last year's imports of twenty one million pounds of salt meat and one million dollars of heavy cotton sack and tent goods, both items that could have been produced locally.
Thirty four state legislatures ask Congress to propose a constitutional amendment for direct senatorial elections. They foresee easy ratification but doubt current senators, tied to the old system, could win under popular vote. The backlash against present abuses grows stronger.
An old newspaper advertisement notes a fair child once pale with illness blamed on worms regaining health after Warre's Cream Vermifuge. The Graham Drug Co. offers it for 25 cents.
Five separate tornadoes passed over sections of Denton county last Sunday evening. Garza was left nearly ruined with property damage estimated at $25,000 and heavy crop losses. A cyclone hit Lamar county affecting Paris and Blossom with orchard and forest destruction but no reported fatalities.
The advertisement claims women must eat nourishing food to gain health and a good complexion. It promotes Henoie as a digestible aid to improve health and yield clear bright skin, selling for 50 and 75 cents by Graham Drug Co.
The Brazos Valley line now runs Millsap to Minerel Wells and the Index with plans to extend this year toward Graham and Seymour. The Goulds have taken control of the road and may push extension to this area, though officials caution patience until construction starts.
Advertisement for TABLER's Buckeye Pite Ointment touts immediate relief and a claimed cure for pits fissures and rectal bleeding. sold by Graham Drug Co. Bottles cost 50 cents and tubes 75 cents.
Col David B Culberson died at his Jefferson home from la grippe on Monday morning. He was a leading Texas figure for forty years, twenty in Congress, who retired of his own accord. He was buried in Jefferson Tuesday evening. A great and good man has gone.
A 25 cent box claims to sharpen stomach and liver action for stronger nerves, a keen clear brain, and higher ambition. Sold by Handy and Matthews, druggists, encouraging readers to feel like a new person through this patent medicine advertisement.
A Vienna editor has driven to Paris in an automobile and an exhibition contest runs from London to Edinburgh. The era of long distance travel without horses is at hand, and another decade will witness feats that would seem marvelous if told today.
Admiral Dewey received the warmest welcome in years during his St Louis visit. Cannon boomed, steam whistles shrieked, and locals presented a ceremonial punch bowl as a mark of respect.
The Daily Index debuts in Mineral Wells as a small, neatly edited paper. It promises to fill the town’s long felt need for a local publication with improved typography and clear presentation.
A historical note describes an old royal dining custom at Queen Victoria's table. As each dish arrived, the cook’s name was announced, a practice said to originate in the era of George Sr. and preserved in royal ritual.
Bargain notice for a Nichols and Shepard ten horsepower thresher in good reach. Available for viewing at Gertrude. Written by W. P. Stewart of Jacksboro Texas.
The Dallas News notes a sweeping shift toward U S manufacturing in the South and beyond, cautions that New England and foreign producers fear disruption as America moves to control supply chains. It cites global reach of U S goods from locomotives to lawn mowers and predicts radical economic, political, and industrial changes in years ahead.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and jaundice as doctors failed to help her. After starting Electric Bitters she recovered fully benefiting stomach liver and kidney health. The ad claims the remedy cures dyspepsia loss of appetite and more at 50 cents with a guarantee and is sold by Handy and Matthews.
The Judiciary Committee in the House adopted a resolution on Judge Culberson of Texas honoring his service as a leading statesman and jurist who chaired the committee for several terms and helped shape national legislation.
A Dixie Kentucky witness T L Martin testifies about severe nightly coughing and throat distress before praising Dr King’s New Discovery. He asserts instant relief, four years use, and recommends it for coughs and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed. Trial bottles available at Jandy Matthews Drug Store.
A past bicycle rider often bears cuts sprains and bruises from accidents. Bucklen arnica salve kills pain and heals injuries and cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Guaranteed cure. Only 25c. Tryst. Sold by Handy Matthews druggists.
Texas unveils a new law allowing purchase of state school lands at 1.50 per acre with 40 percent cash and the rest over 40 years at 3 percent interest. Buyers may acquire 80 acres to four sections. a 60 cent fee mails a law map and county list. New law effective May 23 1900. contact Mendell & Co. Austin Texas.
List of lands and lots delinquent on March 31 1900 for the 1899 taxes in Young County reported under Section 10 Chapter 108 Laws of 1897. Data appears as a compiled delinquency roster with figures and identifiers.
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