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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
2
The Leader announces subscription rates and publication charges. Rates vary by duration and format, with specific prices listed for weeks and months. Legal notices cost $1.00 per hundred words for the first insertion and 50 cents per hundred words for additional insertions. Local notices with no contract run until ordered out. Bills are due on the first day of each month.
The text contrasts young democratic candidate enthusiasm with Republican bravado about future rivals. It also reports tourists returning from Cuba bringing upgraded travel facilities and predicting the Pearl of the Antilles will become a Mecca for Americans seeking novelty and scenery.
Recent reports suggest the Iowa idea struggles to endure and, if adopted, would appear in a weakened form within the Iowa platform, signaling limited impact and reduced prominence.
Hon S R Crawford supplied a list of notaries public appointed for the county and confirmed at Austin on May 1. The names include Grahetma Chas Gay John Gay A A Morrison Malcolm Graham Jno C Kay Jno M Norman C W Johnson R C McPhail Evans Jackson R F Arnold Markley M A Stewart J L McDaniel True R L Richardson M N Hardy Geo W Terrell T L Richardson Farmer A H Wilson S M J Benson Olney Jno W Groves J H Wood Proffitt J W Proffitt Belknap E J Whiteley Murray W L Chandler Hlineville R L McGlamery Lacy R M Summers.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe pile condition with 24 tumors and repeated hospital stays. Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured the tumors after other remedies failed, advertised as a pain killer at 25 cents at Edgar Matthewe's Drugstore.
The common people of Texas demand the return of James S. Hogg as a public leader. Rumors say he is now rich, though he quit office broke, and the populace hope he resumes service soon. Critics within the state seek his retirement, while the majority insist he is needed at the front.
Federal Judge Charles Swayne of the Northern District of Florida faces a Florida Legislature joint resolution calling for his impeachment over alleged corruption in office. The resolution cites prior acts when he stood in Graham for Judge Rector.
White's Cream Vermifuge has a worldwide reputation as the best worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It neutralizes stomach acidity, aids digestion and nutrient assimilation, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health, vigor, and spirits. 23¢ at Graham Drug Co.
The Albany News editor Dick McCarty blasts local representative Gibbs as a "peanut politician" and derides Hogg supporters. He accuses rivals of bold political stunts, while defending transcripts of legislative votes and mocking opponents. The piece notes insults exchanged with Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr. and a shared sense of common cause among the writers.
A PT OF a PT OF professionals offer scientific treatment with ten years of experience and special training under leading Oculists and Aurists. References on file. Two more cases of Cross Eyes to be straightened next week. Office at Blakney's Pharmacy. Operating Rooms at Hillburn's Jewelry and Optical Store, Graham, Texas.
Edits from Terrell Times-Star Greenville Herald and local voices discuss the possibility of Jim Hogg seeking a U.S. Senate seat. They praise his fidelity, honesty, and integrity and note potential opposition from Culberson Bailey interests and Waters-Pierce influence in Texas politics.
A letter touts Dr King's New Life Pills as restoring youth in two weeks, claiming the product renews liver stomach and bowels. The ad notes the pills are vegetable and gentle with no griping, priced at 25 cents at Edgar Matthew's Drug Store.
The Treasury refuses to pay Dr Crum his salary as Collector of the Port at Charleston, citing that appointees seated during Senate sessions who were rejected cannot be paid. The note laments the political turmoil and accuses Roosevelt of paying the debts of the rejected.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat issues. Mrs C IV VanMetre of Shepherdstown WV credits one bottle with curing bronchitis after a year of failed remedies. The copy claims relief for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles and priced sizes.
Dallas News reports Chicago Rock Island and Texas consolidation aims to take over five lines including Choctaw and Chihuahua routes. Graham to Amarillo would join with Choctaw near Amarillo with surveys in progress. Extensions may parallel Fort Worth and Denver. new branches likely, boosting Brazos valley country.
Dallas Democrat praises Governor Lanham for strict economy and his pruning veto. It argues the veto prevented a looming state deficit and avoided the risk of the state paper being hawked at ruinous discounts, crediting elected leadership.
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes of malaria fever relief after taking Herbine. She reports doctors’ treatment failed but a sample bottle helped and recommends the medicine. Herbine offered in 50 cent bottles at Graham Drug Co.
On opening day Gen Gordon praised Mrs Stonewall Jackson in front of the rostrum at the New Orleans Confederate Reunion. He introduced her as the best half of Stonewall Jackson, then presented Julia Jackson Christian, the general’s granddaughter, to the crowd as he kissed her. Cheers rose from veterans and Southern supporters.
A visitor recalls the May 15 1903 closing of the South Bend Public School under Prof P M Johnston. Morning review periods included Civil Government and class recitations followed by a large arbor dinner. A spelling match and cipher contest entertained pupils, with remarks from Geo H McLaren and Johnston. The piece commends Johnston’s fourth term work and notes local hospitality. Also mentions a new law penalizing hunting on enclosed lands up to 2000 acres without owner consent.
Local sale notice advertises old newspapers available at this office for fifteen cents per hundred copies.
Reported by W P Stinson Comr Pre No 2 Young County Texas and left with R 8 Arnold about 12 miles west from Graham city stock described as one black mare 8 years old 15 hands branded O on left shoulder T on left thigh one black horse Vv 8 or 4 years old 15 hands hind feet white branded on left shoulder and same on left thigh This 11th day of May 1903 by John W Proffitt Comr Pre No 3 from Graham County Texas left with Arch Woolfolk about 13 miles NW from Graham city stock described as one bay mare with star in forehead left hind foot white 5 or 6 yrs old about 15 hands high Also one blue roan filly one year old no brand This 12th day of May 1903 Gero H McLaren C C Y C T
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