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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates with P A Martin as editor and a price of one dollar annually, noting the amount 50 in the last line as part of the rate display.
Judge Meek told the federal grand jury in Dallas that liquor violations in local option counties are rising. He said offenders will face hard labor in the penitentiary with a year’s term, signaling a strict, deterrent stance against bootleggers and local sellers.
Reed warns there are good bad and doubtful actions and urges caution with doubtful deeds. He notes doubtful acts do not alarm yet lead insidiously to greater transgressions like twilight gradually yielding to darkness.
Ennis Texas May 9 Frank Templeton a prominent citizen and pioneer settler in Ellis County died suddenly at his home from heart trouble. He was sixty and helped establish waxahachie Argus the first newspaper in Ellis County. He began as an apprentice in Neosho Missouri in 1856.
In a garbled notice the writer laments James Stephens Hogg's possible losses from a Beau mont fire and contemplates his wealth and ability to govern Texas again, while hinting at unknown rivals and unclear local names.
The piece argues that Grover Cleveland remains a potent political force despite perceptions of him being a “dead duck.” It notes his appeal across factions, drawing disgruntled Republicans and disaffected Democrats, plus independents who admire his past victories. It warns of powerful antiparty and trust-backed support, while suggesting Cleveland’s strength could shape either party’s stance. It ends with a parable about hawks avoided by clever measures.
President Roosevelt visited the little Methodist Church in Sharon Springs Kansas. Two young girls, likely colored, were invited into his pew and shared his hymnbook during the service, an event noted with pride by local papers despite unclear confirmation of the girls' race.
White's Cream Vermifuge enjoys a worldwide reputation as the best worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It neutralizes stomach acidity, improves digestion, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health and vigor in children. 25c at Graham Drug Co.
An unclear fragment from a Kentucky setting hints at another instance of alcohol production or celebration. The text is garbled and does not provide concrete names, dates, or locations to title or summarize a full news item.
An ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as restarting aging, saying a two week nightly dose makes the user feel “in my teens” and touts benefits for liver, stomach and bowels. Described as purely vegetable with no griping, offered for 25 cents at Edgar Matthew’s Drug Store in Dempsey town Pennsylvania.
A Dallas Times Herald critique argues voters accept pliant lawmakers over issue driven candidates. It cites campaigns as hunts for personal gain, and notes repeated reelection of corrupt or easily controlled legislators who serve corporate interests, urging concern over state government principles.
The frost on Thursday night damaged many gardens while others, including the editors and Duncan Eagle, escaped unscathed. Neighbors report widespread destruction of vegetables in some spots, while nearby plots were left untouched. Some say frosts are governed by providence or the Prince of the Powers of the air.
Residents share small acts of kindness and memories that bind the town together. Neighbors describe familiar places, local shops, and ongoing efforts that keep community spirit alive amid daily challenges.
Editorial reflections praise town cliques and public-minded citizens while deriding selfish residents. A road convention in St Louis is cited where Jim Hogg spoke against wasteful federal programs, advocating roads. The piece notes Bryan and Hogg as principled figures. A sociable conundrum joke closes the excerpt.
A country lady recalls a flood rescue when water swept through her town. She and her husband rode a folding bed as he floated downstream and was rescued. She says her music saved them, as she played the piano beside him during the escape.
In the Texas county court of Young County the commissioners sworn in May 12 1908 attest that Article 867 Chapter 1 Title XXIV complied with and that the county treasurer W R Jordan's quarterly report for the quarter ending May 7 1903 shows cash in funds totaling $16781.97 and other assets totaling $42726.21. Signatures include Jo W Axtn Young Co Vy E J Forn and others.
The text describes Persians collecting mourners tears with cotton wool, sealing them in bottles as remedies to revive the dying and as charms against evil. It connects the practice to Psalm 116 8 and notes tear bottles found in ancient tombs as proof of affection for the dead.
A medical note describes a persistent eyelid hair growing inward causing irritation and potential blindness. It states pulling it out provides temporary relief, while destroying the sac with an electric needle eliminates the hair permanently.
The Fishmongers' Company of London owns a remarkable painting by Spiridion Roma. It depicts twenty varieties of fish including bass, shad, coney fish, ruff, pollack, and other sea and river species. The work showcases a diverse set of named fishes likely identified by historical or vernacular terms.
The article notes that an ant’s brain, though tiny, is larger in proportion to its body than any known creature’s brain. It cites writers on ants admitting remarkable reasoning, calculation, reflection, and judgment, suggesting higher intelligence than other workers of its size.
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