Kealing resigns over Roosevelt press crackdown bold stand
United States District Attorney Joseph F. Kealing of Indianapolis resigns rather than participate in prosecutions against editors tied to the Panama Canal controversy. He calls the government's plan to seize editors an assault on constitutional rights and urges adherence to law in state courts. His action condemns the Roosevelt effort as dangerous to democracy.
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United States
Joseph F. Kealing
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Taft
John Adams
Kealing
Pound a Week Baby Growth Claim Ad
An advertisement claims a young baby should gain 1 to 4 pounds weekly and promotes McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for stomach and bowel trouble. It asserts quick weight gain, aids digestion, and calms fretfulness during teething. Sold by B 8. Doty & Co.
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McGee
B_ 8
Doty & Co
The Telephone Girl
Hawarden Ohio Chronicle notes the central switchboard operator and her service ethic. It describes callers who rely on central for time, trains, news, and baby care, and warns that neglecting her courtesy provokes annoyance from irate customers.
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Central
Hawarden
Ohio
Chronicle
Election Notice for 15 Cents Tax in Young County Texas
County Judge E. W. Fry announces a May 1 1909 election to decide whether a 15 cent tax on each 100 dollars of property will be levied. The vote will take place in all precincts under Texas law with the judge’s official signature dated April 5 1909.
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Young County
Texas
State of
E. W. Fry
Young Co
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted by Circus Acrobat
A circus acrobat endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for muscle and joint care and a wide range of pains. The ad lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes availability from B S Doty Co.
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Ballard
B. 8S
Doty & Co
Willie's Last Speech About Advertising and Loss
A regional merchant laments his failure after opening a store last spring, as the sheriff auctioned off his stock this month. He argues business relies on the public buying from those who advertise, warning against scorn for printers ink and urging faith in newspaper notices.
Estray Notice from Young County Texas 1909
Estray report filed by E H Baugh Commissioner Precinct 3 Young County Texas left with A H Anderson about 28 miles north of Graham at Oltley. Describes a brindle two year old stag with white flank spots stub horns unbranded right ear hagged off. Dated March 7 1909. H Ballan Commissioner Poseinet 3 Young Co Texas.
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E. H. Baugh
Precint
Young County
Texas
A. H. M. Anderson
Graham
Oltley
A. D
H. Ballan
Young Co
Folys Oriona Laxitive praised by New York father
Mr F G Fritts of Onento New York writes his little girl was greatly benefited by Foley s Orina Laxitive and he calls it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The note claims it is mild pleasant and effective especially for women and children and a splendid spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
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F. G
Fritts
Onento
N. Y
Foley
Graham Drag Co
Fire destroys Midland business district including Examiner
A fire in Midland last Thursday wrecked several leading business houses, among them the Midland Examiner, regarded as one of the west's best papers.
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Midland
Midland Examiner
West
Cocklebur seen as potential clean industry and soap source
Fort Worth Record discusses cockleburs which spread across the south, damaging pastures yet offering oil for superior soap. Factories already buy the bars, could spark a new local industry with minimal crop expense, though field control remains challenging in overgrown low lands.
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Dobbins
Muley
Fort Worth
Dr Shoop Restorative Aimed at Weak Inside Nerves
The advertisement claims Dr Shoop Restorative strengthens weak stomach heart and kidneys by targeting the controlling nerves within each organ. It asserts quick improvements within days and notes it is sold by B S Doty Co urging customers to test the remedy.
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Shoops
B.S. Doty & Co
Against Publication Dilemmas Face Local Papers
The Mexia News notes editors often face pressure to publish sensitive items. They argue some deeds, while newsworthy, may harm families or individuals and should be withheld to spare feelings, especially in smaller papers.
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Mexia
No-Drip Coffee Strainer Coupon Offered by Dr Shoop
A reader incentive from Dr Shoop Racine Wis offers a silver plated No-Drip Strainer coupon on request. The offer includes a free book Health Coffee and promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee praised for taste healthfulness economy and quick one minute use without long boiling times.
County Union Call for April 1909 Meeting
Farmers' Union Young County president J. J. Gray issues a call for a regular session on April 23, 1909, at the Tonk Valley school house in Lower Tonk Valley urging all locals to attend and transact business.
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Farmers’ Union
Young County
Tonk Valley
Lower Tonk Valley
J. J. Gray
Words to Freeze the Soul and Dr King's Cure Story
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recounts doctors declaring his son hopeless with consumption. Three weeks on Dr King s New Discovery restored his health, prompting praise for a cough and cold cure marketed at 50 cents to one dollar with a trial bottle offered.
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George E. Blevins
Springfield
N. C
B. S. Doty & 90
Preacher Asa Howard to Speak at Median Chapel
Rev. Asa Howard will preach at Median Chapel next Sunday at 11 oclock, with all invited. He is also expected to preach at Salem school house eight miles southeast of Graham on the fourth Sunday.
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Asa Howard
Median Chapel
Salem School House
Graham
Thrice-a-Week World offer combines with Graham Leader
The New York World's Thrice-a-Week edition promises impartial news coverage and accurate reporting at the low price of 1.00 per year for 156 issues. A special combined offer with the Graham Leader provides one year of both papers for 1.65, versus a regular 2.00 for the pair.
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New York World
Graham Leader
Roosevelt Promotes Outdoor Exercise With Ballard’s Snow Liniment
The president urges outdoor activity for health, then suggests Ballard's Snow Liniment as the solution for rheumatism meralgia lame back and related pains. It promises quick and permanent relief, claiming to restore spryness.
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Ballard
City Bakery and Restaurant Ad Near North Elm Street
An old style notice promoting City Bakery and Restaurant offering fresh bread cakes and pies daily with courteous treatment on North Elm Street promising the very best of everything to customers.
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City Bakery
North Elm Street
Tombstones and Grave Digging Services Offered
W. E. Baker, sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, advertises tombstones and grave digging services for adults five and seven dollars for children. Cisco and Stamford Marble Works are mentioned as providers for tombstones and related work. Call for orders and arrangements.
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Cisco and
Stamford Marble Works
W. E. Baker
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
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Willie
Dr. Shoop’s
Astoria
County Union
Rob McLaren
Singer
Edison Phonographs
Victor Talking Machines
Craham, Texas
the Homeseeker
F. Herron
National Banks of
C. Ellis
Tinner
Newcastle
Rock Island
Arkansas
Graham Hotel
J. M. Dial
Rhode Island
RED Cloud
Tu Xis
John R. Stanley
Bowley Bidg
Bears
South Bend
W. M. Keller
Disney
Graham, Texas
Nance & Tatum Liverymen
Nance & Tatum
F. M. Burkera
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