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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

2

Rates of Subscription Published by Editor P A Martin

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.

Peril to the bootlegger warned by Dallas judge

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.

Meek Crand Jury Dallas Internal Revenue Samuel

Three sorts of actions kindness caution and doubt

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.

Reed

Pioneer settler Frank Templeton dies at 60 in Ennis

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.

Ennis Tex Frank Templeton Ellie County Templeton Waxahachie Ellis County Neosho Mo

J S Hogg and Texas governorship mentioned in fragment

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.

Cleveland as a political factor looming in 1900s era

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.

Cleveland Grover Cleveland Roosevelt Democratic Party Chicago Kansas City Scientific American Baltimore Arizona Baltimore Sun

Roosevelt Attends Service in Sharon Springs

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.

Sharon Springs Kan Roosevelt Dallas News Johnson Co. Review

World Wide Reputation Vermifuge Promotes Child Health

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.

Graham Drag Co

Kentucky fires up another barrel of fire-water

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.

Kentucky

Made Young Again Propaganda Patent Claim Ad

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.

Dr. King D. H Turner Dempseytown Edgar Matthew's

Voters blamed for lax ethics in state legislature

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.

Dallas Times- Herald Greenville Herald

Editors Gardens Frost Bites Some Gardens

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.

William Providence Duncan Eagle

Town Pride Words From Citizens Echo Through Streets

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.

Towns built by public spirit and unity in the community

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.

St. Louis Jim Hogg W. J. Bryan Greenville Herald

Marvelous Escape in Flood Tale

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.

Quarterly report in commissioner's court May term 1908

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.

Commissioners' Court State OF Texas McLaren Commissioners’ Court W. R. Jordan Jo. W. Axi Ae Young Co. R Vy. E. J. For

Tear Bottles in Persia Aiding Mourning and Healing

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.

Persia

Treatment For a Wild Hair

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.

Twenty Odd Fishes Portrait Painted by Spiridion Roma

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 Fishmongers’ Livery Company of London Spiridion Roma

The Brain of an Ant in Proportion to Its Size

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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Royal Wilton John E. Morrison & Co Leader P. A. Martin Graham Texas Bhlis County James Stephens Hogg Beaumont Purce James Stephen Greenville Versid Editors Gardens Lar Ikea Frank Chiasson Patterson Graham Drug Co Laura S. Webb Woman's Democratic Clubs Ohio Cardus Cardui Mrs We Dan Webb Texas Nursery Company Sherman and McKinney EK. W. Kyaxramics, Pres Carriar G. E. Givens J. W Carson JO. W. Akin Young County MO. C. KA Rk. F. Arno Beckham Nat’s P A. Martin Young County l Court House Wrabam Ivey W. Johnson Young An Westside Sonat W. M. Terrell Graham Nat. Bank J. W. Gattauer Cons B. Gant, Gallaher & Gant Physicians and Surgeons D. Legranp Graham, Texas Square A. Morris Graham National Bank TREAS M. H. Chism Pohlman McCuistion Olney A. McCuistion Be. H. Craig Palle Dirham B. Garrett Old Fura
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