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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
The Leader rates of subscription entered at the Postoffice at Graham Texas as second class mail matter. Frank H Bowron editor. According to postal regulations the Leader will not be sent on credit for more than one year. Check your label date and renew if you are nearing a year in arrears.
A political manifesto laments market manipulation by gamblers raising living costs for workers. It asserts government must protect the masses, decrying concentrated wealth and price gouging in bread and wheat, and urges drastic action to remove manipulators to prevent starvation and social unrest.
An editorial warns that U S capitalists push for Cuba annexation to protect their interests. It argues annexation would not benefit Americans, would threaten self government in Cuba, and would require military presence and greater arms, with the public made complicit by patriotism exploited for profit.
A historical perspective warns that Mexico and Japan lower labor costs threaten U.S. markets and jobs. The piece argues wages in the United States must adjust to avoid peon-like conditions and warns of future factory closures if unchecked cheap labor abroad prevails. It also blames short sighted Congress for harming the merchant marine and calls for proactive wage reforms.
A promotional notice from Racine Wisconsin offers a “No-Drip” silvered coffee strainer and Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee. It claims a real-coffee taste without real coffee using grains malt and nuts, marketed through coupon plans and a book on health. The ad urges readers to request the coupon and book, and to buy the 11 2 package for 25 cents from local merchants B S Doty Co.
Dr Shoop of Racine offers a book on rheumatism and a trial treatment of his rheumatic Remedy liquid or tablets sent free to sufferers. Encourage a discouraged patient to request the book and trial. Sold by B. H. Doty & Co.
A six week session will begin after regular school closes May 26 with emphasis on arithmetic grammar spelling algebra geometry and Latin. A German class may be organized if enough apply. Tuition for the full term is five dollars.
The Breckenridge Eastland and Rising Star railroad will receive 1,500,000 in bonds from northern capitalists after President W. R. Coon reported success in securing funds to cover construction and equipment from Brownwood to Crystal Falls. About 100 miles of line material is bought and ready for ground delivery. grading contracts will be bid next week with work likely starting in 15 to 20 days. Breckenridge urged to advance with this progress.
The newspaper men of Texas refuse contracts from a northern mail order house, staying loyal to home merchants. They choose to sacrifice advertising revenue to protect local commerce, believing their unpaid labor serves the community. The piece notes occasional appreciation but mostly quiet, steadfast support for local traders.
Nance and Tatum Liverymen announce readiness for passenger service and offer meet train calls by phone. They promote good teams and rigs and express satisfaction with current business, seeking continued patronage and weekly or monthly horse boarding.
A Commanche Chief editorial warns that debt, dirt, and the devil threaten prosperity. It notes record mortgage growth despite a strong crop year and urges thrift to weather inevitable hard times and illness.
The Newcastle Register debuts with a five column quarto format and a lively launch. Editor Warren appears energetic and determined to deliver a paper worthy of local pride if community support is forthcoming.
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