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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for The Leader published Thursdays with one copy or yearly options and states rates for advertising. It specifies postage registration as second class mail matter in Graham Texas and outlines locals and display ad charges per line and per column inch with tiered pricing.
Frank H. Bowron editor notes the eighth annual Retail Jewelers Association of Texas meeting which chose Galveston as the next gathering site after concluding in Fort Worth. Tom Watson faces a second indictment for sending obscene matter through the mail. a prior indictment was dismissed by US Judge Foster.
The State Convention of the Christian Church adjourned its Gainesville meeting deeming it among the best ever held in the South. Dallas is named as the next meeting site though no final decision has been made.
Fort Worth Shriners secured a temple dispensation in Atlanta last week. In appreciation, local Shriners held a reception for returning Shriners in Fort Worth Saturday night.
The War Department reports five men who fired on Americans at Vera Cruz and were thought to involve a South American government proved to be Mexicans. They had posed as South Americans to dodge punishment, were discharged along with others arrested, and the incident is now considered closed.
The Panama Pacific Exposition Commission of Texas sets May 23 as Tag Day to raise funds for a Texas building at the exposition. Dallas pledges $7,500 with other cities following. organizers aim to start collecting an exhibit after funds are secured.
Dr J Y C Love, a Mexico resident of thirty years, argues that under stable government Mexico could flourish and its natural resources, including the oil fields near Tuxpam, would prosper. He notes widespread discontent and urges rebellion against current dictatorship. He traveled to Texas via New Orleans with a small American party and is now with relatives in Dallas.
Pumice stone of high grade was found near Temple. Samples sent to A and M College and a New York assayist will determine its commercial value. If favorable, a company will be organized to mine and market the stone, expanding Texas industry as the powder is used in toothpaste, powders, and polishing preparations.
A Tuesday night fire at Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. in Galveston destroyed about 11,000 bales of cotton and three cotton boxes. One unidentified man, presumed a worker, died when he was trapped under collapsing walls. Property loss estimated at $900,000, fully covered by insurance.
In Dallas last Thursday, Harry Fulkerson aged 25 shot his former wife Miss Reena Stacy aged 34 who had just had her maiden name restored by court order, then killed himself. Stacy had filed for divorce on April 9. Both had long Dallas ties and held city positions.
The Southern Baptist Convention met in Nashville for five days with around three hundred Texas delegates alternates and visitors. Rev Lansing Burrows of Americus Georgia was elected president, narrowly ahead of Dr Gambrell of Dallas. The annual sermon was by Rev George McDaniel of Richmond Virginia. Houston is favored for the next meeting, marking twenty years since Texas last hosted.
Last Saturday marked the begin ning of actual service through the Panama Canal according to Panama railroad reports. Suspension of service on the Tehaantepec railroad in Southern Mexico caused congestion in inter oceanic commerce, bringing about this opening to trade. Colonel Goethals has granted a period of observation before opening to merchant shipping to avoid accidents from earth movements in the Cul era cut.
The city paused in mourning when C W Post was transported in a special car to Battle Creek Michigan. Businesses schools cinemas and factories closed as a large heliotrope draped portrait appeared in the main district. The 750 pound casket was carried by five hundred Chamber of Commerce members with pallbearers drawn from long time workers. Funeral services were held at 4 PM at the Independent Congregational Church where Mr Post was a member.
Ralph Peters of the Long Island Railroad leads the Railway Mail Pay Committee arguing Congress overpays the Post Office yet undercompensates railroads for parcel post work. He notes the 1913 data and UK practice, urging a fairer share, while Congress assigns only a nominal increase beyond prior rates.
Wichita Daily Times reports a $100 000 oil firm forming to operate in Archer County. J M Bland, J C Bland and S M J Benson, with Johnson County capitalists, plan to renew Miller Well activity after Corsicana Petroleum surrender. New company to take over leases valued at 20000 and drill several more wells.
A Catron reader, Mrs Bettie Bullock, describes long illness with severe left side pains and temporary relief from a doctor. Her husband gave Cardus, a woman’s tonic, which she credits with restoring strength enough to walk two miles and resume chores. The letter touts Cardui’s 50 years of success and directs readers to contact Gemeente Medicine Co in Chattanooga for a 6 page booklet.
A piano offered for sale near a grand factory area at a very low price. Write at once to The Leyhe Piano Co in Fort Worth Texas for details and terms.
Classified ad for a Percheron horse to be seen near Graham at a location one acre west. Terms include pasture for mares at $1.00 and insurance option of $10. Owner is R. I. Shepard.
A list of candidates for various local and judicial offices including Representative 99th Dist E W Fry. District Judge 30th Judicial District J W Akin Edgar Scurry. District Attorney Leslie Humphrey. Congressman at Large R B Humphrey. County Judge W P Stinson J W Jackson. County Superintendent B W King. County Attorney A L Brantley C F Marshall. Sheriff A H Jones O H Brown Mal M Wallace J B Munsey W J Will Jennings. County Clerk C W Lum Himson W A Pick Campbell J L Graves. Treasurer A F Stewart J C Casburn Rube Loftin F M Burkett I B Padgett. Tax Assessor J C Owen M P McCracken L H Bud Harris W A Fraser C Rutledge Rutherford. Tax Collector W E Crim Henry G Fiie Henry Groves J E Parsons ner. District Clerk J L Vaughan R L Uncle Bob Williams. Commissioner Pre No 1 G D Hinson F M Berry John A Brown H Brashears. Commissioner Pre No 2 W E McCharen. Commissioner Pre No 4 Join W Saye J M Barnett R T Carter ee I F Porter. J W Davis J L Duncan. Justice of Peace Pre No 1 C D Brewton Public Weigher Pre No 1 8 W Ratcliff Joe T Carter.
Promotional notice inviting readers to subscribe to The Graham Leader, Holland's Magazine, and Farm and Ranch with a six month price of 75 cents and a combined annual option for $3. Subscriptions target Texas farmers and promise wide reach, with Dallas publishing for both papers and the aim to add subscribers to all three titles.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO IMINE as a one day cure for cold symptoms. It promises to stop cough and headache and offers a refund if it fails, with W GROVE'S signature on each box referenced.
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