23 May 1889
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1889
Page
1
They offer real estate loans at eight percent with long terms and buy vendor notes. They assist with past due land notes and land patents for settlers, claiming perfect abstracts of title and urging immediate action to secure land and patents.
An OCR fragment shows ad rate terms with lines about one inch ads priced at $2.00, $1.00 for subsequent insertions, and 10 cents per line for local notices. It notes reductions for regular advertisers and asks to contact for terms.
MARONTIS. YOUNG COUNTY LODGE No 485 AF and AM meets on the Saturday of or before the full moon each month. QO EB Fistay Wi M C D Jotarn See ce Ty ae Ge Apetpat a Lower No 261 100 F meets every Saturday night at Beckhmann's Hall. Visiting brethren invited to attend G TI Crozier N G B Street See Finlay Dictator aiporter.
Galveston plans a major civic and military display for its semi centennial, with a four to eleven day program beginning June 4. Prizes total 22 975 dollars for military horse racing and regattas, plus a panoramic drama Fall of Paris and Reign of the Commune. About 6000 soldiers and multiple interstate and state units expected at camp two miles from the city, with rail access via Galveston & Western Railroad. The city invites Texans to join.
Advertisement promotes placing ads to grow sales and income. It argues advertising is a form of capital investment for a business and urges readers to buy or sell through ads.
The article notes likely contests in the next national house races with sixteen decided so far and three or four more expected by Congress. Virginia and Mississippi each have three cases, Alabama two, while South Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Florida Indiana Connecticut Maryland and West Virginia have one each. Additional cases expected from Arkansas and West Virginia.
The Atlanta Constitution warns against editorial mischief that weighs actions in judicial terms and exposes follies, arguing such papers deaden energy and block progress. A public journal should lift enterprise, cheer citizens, and foster legitimate effort, excluding cynics and pessimists.
Palestine Texas May 11 John Craig white pleaded guilty to bigamy and received a two year term in the penitentiary. He had married in this county last fall and later was found to have two other wives in other parts of the state. The defendant addressed the jury and appeared very moved. He admitted a prior bigamy conviction but said the latest marriage came from ignorance of the law and counsel's advice. Three of his wives were reportedly priest and expressed sympathy. He is forty five years old.
Maggie Sullivan of Valeria Street above Sixteenth fainted on Spring Garden Street and was carried home unconscious. She had worn twenty four inch corsets per her dressmaker advice. Dr. G M Bradfield diagnosed congestion of brain and heart trouble from tight lacing. after loosening, she revived and returned home.
A report notes silver was discovered in Kinney County, sparking interest among local prospectors and mining interests. Officials have not released detailed locations or quantities, but surveyors are expected to assess the find.
An essay on improved stock emphasizes careful brood mare selection, bloodline study, and early colt education as keys to greater value and earlier maturity. It argues breeders must lift horse quality year by year to meet rising purchaser expectations. Col Pred Grant is noted for a London speaking moment, then self-deprecating humor.
AmLEng Texas May 11 report Tom Yates a forty year old Methodist church member has not been seen since Sunday. He is described as light brown hair with a mustache slight baldness and a stooped posture. Friends seek information about his whereabouts for any lead.
A semi official report notes fewer than 2000 homesteads taken in Oklahoma from a potential 10 000 allotments, each offering 160 acres. The commentary questions whether the rush was overestimated or if the land is largely unsuitable for farming.
Fort Worth citizens who traveled to Mexico to invite President Dias to attend the Spring Palace opening have succeeded. Diaz will request Congress to pass a special act enabling his visit. The delegation will proceed to Washington immediately to invite President Harrison to attend.
A rumor spread by enemies of the Texas Spring Palace claims hotel keepers barbers and liverymen will raise prices for goods and labor. The artisans named have united to refuse any increase during the palace opening to counter the mischief.
The May festival at St. Luke's church in South Glastonbury, New Haven County, drew crowds from nearby towns. After ice cream sales, over one hundred attendees fell ill with poisoning like symptoms. four doctors treated victims as families faced varying recoveries with thirty four in grave condition.
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Honor decreed that benefits shall not be paid to members who die by their own actions and subordinate lodges must expel members addicted to vicious habits. A quarter rate benefit of 3500 was created and a move to raise the fall rate from 2060 to 4000 was defeated. Detroit chosen as next meeting site.
On September first a special edition will publish one hundred thousand copies making a major advertising vehicle for the country. Rates for space are liberal. Address Dallas Texas.
The coal mines near the city report a vein 25 inches thick at depths of 60 to 100 feet. The quality matches Dudian Territory output and owners express satisfaction as activity builds around Weatherford.
Weather advisories from Missouri and Tennessee report extreme heat and dry conditions. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exposure, and check on vulnerable individuals as heat index climbs. Local powers monitor heatwave impacts and prepare cooling centers.
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