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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
2
An old style advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic highlighting quinine and iron content. It claims effectiveness against malaria chills fever weakness and debility. The tonic is marketed as a complete strengthener suitable for nursing mothers pale children and general health. It promises liver action blood purification and appetite boost with a 50 cent price.
Local rates listed for The Leader with per line, per inch and contract terms. Includes price for one copy, one year, six months and display advertising charges. Also notes post office mailing and second class matter status.
May 9 earthquake and volcanic activity leveled many villages on Etna slopes. As many as fifty people were killed in Lìlera and property losses are estimated at a billion dollars. Italy mobilizes army navy and Red Cross to aid Sicily victims.
Madame Lillian Nordica, renowned American soprano, died in Batavia Java on May 10 after months of illness from nervous breakdown and pneumonia. Born Lillian Norton in Farmington Maine in 1857, she rose to fame under the stage name Nordica after starting her singing career.
Citizens urged to fund sand laying project from South Bend to Graham and Eliasville. Young County will match one dollar for every two raised, inviting contributions from Graham South Bend Eliasville and along the route. Local leaders M K Grahan E C Stovall and O A McBrayer called to organize support for the ten mile improvement.
C W Post of Battle Creek founder of Post cereals shot himself in Santa Barbara on May 9 after ill health and long ties to Fort Worth Texas. He had businesses in the city and was a Fort Worth National Bank stockholder with family there. His body to Battle Creek for funeral.
Leon Martinz known as Martinez was executed in Pecos Texas on May 11 after three years of court appeals. The 17 to 19 year old defendant had been convicted for the murder of Emma Brown at Savagos Reeves County in July 1911 and endured a lengthy habeas corpus battle before the final hanging.
The Wichita Times reports locals catching carp by hand or with a pitchfork below Lake Wichita spillway as fish escape the lake during high water. The spillway fence proved too short, allowing fish to swim into shallow water where feeding occurs in morning and evening.
Ten aging survivors of Quantrells guerilla band gathered near Clarendon Texas for a late night ride ending with a mock combat at daylight The youngest participant is 72 Col Robt Kimberlin hosted them supplying transport on his ranch The event was led by ex bandit Frank James and included Sianaene Macha.
A Milwaukee writer from Wisconsin describes compulsory continuation school programs for youths aged 14 to 16, outlining three instruction branches including Academic, Mechanical Drawing, and Shop Work. He notes 3000 boys enrolled, four hours weekly, aims vocational guidance rather than skilled trades, and predicts wider adoption by other states.
The article surveys ancient and early Christian sources on Paul the Apostle's looks. It notes diminutive stature weak eyesight and a lack of imposing presence from his own writings, contrasting later depictions as venerable and dignified with a strong character, aquiline nose, and concise features.
A wise guy jokes about a traveler who cannot understand any of seventeen languages. He argues the man might be from any country, suggesting testing with coins from every nation to reveal his nationality. The gag implies all languages fail and the person is confined to sailing between South America and here.
A spinning top stays upright as long as centrifugal force from rotation counteracts gravity. As rotation slows, centrifugal force declines and gravity reasserts, causing wobble. When gravity exceeds centrifugal force the top falls to one side.
An account from the London Chronicle recalls the 16th century suppression of Kett’s rising. It notes 2,000 to 3,000 of about 20,000 rebels died at Mousehold, with Warwick relying on mercenaries to win. Kett was hanged at Norwich, along with 45 others, and 300 more executed in the market.
David Livingstone ranks as one of Africa’s greatest explorers and pathfinders. He combined civilizing efforts with devoted Christian philanthropy, leaving a clean personal record. He died near Chitambos village on the Malilano and was honored in Westminster Abbey after his 1874 return to England.
A reformer voices a wish for a city that knows nothing of graft while a politician calls that vision a gold mine for the right parties. The Washington Star contrasts reform aims with party opportunity in a sharp exchange.
The riddle points to the word heroine where he for male he ro, her for female, hero for great man, heroine for a great woman.
A humorous exchange in the Pittsburgh Post questions the idea of uplifting and asks what office the speaker desires. The snippet reflects light political banter and local civic curiosity.
A clipped Yonkers Statesman exchange shows a beggar noting hunger and a person in formal attire being rebuffed for dining at night. The terse dialogue captures social tension and curb on urban appetite in the city.
A brief quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript reveals a shifting negotiation over funds with a wry tone. The dialogue hints at urgent financial pressure and a promise of larger sums, framing a minor anecdote about money and fortune.
A long list of political race announcements names for local and district offices. Included are candidates for Sheriff County Judge County Attorney Treasurer Tax Assessor Tax Collector District Clerk and various preelection commissioner and justice positions.
From April 1 to May 30 a three paper combo including The Graham Leader and Holland's Magazine and Farm and Ranch is offered for 75 cents until December 1, with Dallas publishing locations noted and claims of wide readership. The offer promises all three into every home and invites subscribers to join a broader reading list for $3 cents.
A vintage Cold remedy promises to cure a cold in one day by taking LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It claims to stop the cough and headache and end the cold with a money back guarantee by signature of W. Groves on each bottle.
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