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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

2

Local Official Ballot Names District Officers

The list names candidates for district and county positions including District Attorney for the 30th District P A Martin. County Treasurer F M Burkett F Herron W R Jordan. Public Weigher W E Crim E V Stockton G D Hinson. County Commissioner District No 1 R C McPhail l J W Horner Geo F Parsons. County Commissioner District No 4 A C Casey. County Commissioner District No 3 John Grabam.

F. M. Burkett F. Herron W. R. Jordan W. E. Crim E. V. Stockton G. D. Hinson R. C. McPhaill J. W. Horner Geo. F. Parsons John Grabam

Arkansas Senate Bribery Arrests Shake State Politics

Four Arkansas state senators were arrested on bribery charges, sparking a major political scandal as authorities allege they accepted cash or favors in exchange for political favors. The incident prompts calls for accountability and further investigation by state officials.

Arkansas

Describing a Trusted Boy for Lifelong Success

The notice speaks to families about finding a well behaved industrious intelligent boy who can lay a strong foundation for life. It emphasizes that such a boy is in demand and rarely unemployed, appealing to readers seeking suitable youths for opportunities.

Feeble Minded Girl Taken to Poor Farm Report

A newspaper account claims a girl was removed to the poor farm by the board of supervisors and labeled feeble minded. The item’s accuracy is in question, and the record suggests the report may have overstated or distorted the facts.

Board of Supervisors

Liver Purifier Ad Promotes Health Elixir

An advertisement extols Simmon's Liver Purifier as the safest and most agreeable aid for the liver, claiming it can restore perfect function. The copy urges readers to buy tin box packages as the surest remedy.

Inmates in Texas Jails Prompt Call for Asylum Space

A Palestine Herald editorial declares there are over seven hundred insane prisoners in Texas jails and condemns keeping them in such facilities. It urges immediate construction of additional asylum space to provide proper care for these unfortunates.

Texas Palestine Herald

Hunt's Cure Sold Daily By Southern Druggists

Thousands of boxes of Hunt's Cure are sold daily as people learn it is the best itch remedy. The first application relieves and each box is guaranteed to cure any one case.

Hunt

Government to Interfere With Prices in Defiance of Law

Farm and Ranch notes that while many hold private trust views, several congress members move to limit free price determination for over eighty million people. The piece argues interference will proceed despite questions of legality, urging action beyond government restraint.

Blaine Congress

The Upstate Man Receives A Model Bicycle Offer

An upstate man received a circular from a New York concern offering a model bicycle for 3.85 with a smokeless lamp and cyclometer claiming 10 000 miles. He sent the money but instead of the wheel, a nickel plated bicycle watch charm arrived with the same trappings. The Dallas News notes the weed harvest and urges timely weed control to protect crops.

New York Dallas News

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Help Rosa Potts

Biliousness and constipation plagued Rosa Potts of Birmingham, Alabama for years causing loss of appetite and vitality. She found Pepsin and cathartics worsened her condition until Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets offered quick relief and natural system support. Available at all druggists.

Chamberlain Rosa Potts Birmingham Ala

Midling Cotton Prices Prompt Farmer Conspiracy View

Cotton sold in Texas at 14 cents while 1907 crops promised 3.5 million bales and national totals near 13 million. With Southern totals 2 to 3 million bales short, prices fall to about 10 cents. The farmer sees a conspiracy to rob him and vows to fight it to the end.

Texas South

Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Fast Muscle Pain Relief

Good Liniment touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a superior cure for muscular and rheumatic pains sprains and soreness. It claims to ease rheumatism and sciatica improving sleep and rest, and halves sprain recovery time. Also marketed for lame back and deep muscular pains in 23 and 50 cent sizes by druggists.

Chamberlain

Lawton Bank Joins as Centenarian Deposits Savings

An Oklahoma centenarian deposited his $23,000 savings in a Lawton bank guaranteed by state law. He hoards money, waited for banks to come around, then sought out banks himself in a mirrored hoarding tale.

Oklahoma Lawton

Gentle Training Advice From A Curious Proverb

A proverb compares a boy to a colt, urging gradual discipline. It warns not to delay duty, starting early and giving small tasks daily to shape steady work habits.

Fashionable New York church appoints new rector at 65 thousand

The Telegram notes Trinity in New York has named a new rector with an estimated salary of $65,000 per year. The paper implies the post is valuable for saving the souls of fashionable New Yorkers.

Trinity New York Telegram

Between Farm Life and Modern Farming Spirit

A reflection contrasts farm living with farming as craft. It emphasizes the real farmer reads, thinks, and stays abreast of progress’s spirit to advance the craft beyond mere subsistence.

The map who makes money on the farm but denies his family

A terse critique condemns a farmer who earns income from his land yet withholds home comforts from his wife and children, labeling him a poor farmer due to his neglect of family needs.

Map

When the Paper Goes to Press on Thursday

A chaotic press room tale shows compositors hustling with dirty proofs and cussing mak eup. the Old Man asks when they will press as the Dutchman fixes lifts. The press runs smooth then the date is forgotten and the paper hits the rollers on Thursday amid anger and swearing.

Cussin D—M

Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured

An honored town citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and, after a friend said Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was in stock, obtained it and was promptly cured. Drug store claims from M J Leach Wolcott VT. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Wolcott

Fruit Puree for June dessert in sherbet glasses

A June New Idea Woman's Magazine recipe directs combining half shredded pineapple, diced bananas, and two quarts of strawberries into a large bowl. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, chill on ice, then add orange juice and shaved ice. Serve in tall crystal sherbet glasses with whipped cream stars.

The New Idea Woman’s Magazine

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Hartland Resident

In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave customers the best satisfaction. We found it true and recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by all druggists.

Lane Hartland Chamberlain A. Goss Durand, Mich

Suppressed Truths About Public Figures Warned By Vernon Call

Vernon Call argues newspapers reveal only half of what they know about prominent citizens and a quarter of anonymous tips, often later found true, warning that reputations would suffer and families break apart if all were printed. He notes suppression far exceeds publication.

Vernon Call

The Most Common Cause of Suffering

Rheumatism causes pain and suffering and Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides relief and better rest. Temporary relief can become permanent for some, though chronic rheumatism in the elderly may only improve with this liniment. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists.

Chamberlain

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