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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
2
Heavy rains across the state flood Hood and neighboring counties. The Brazos River rose eight feet at Granbury last Saturday, damaging crops and destroying houses. Rainfall has been widespread and persistent, with many areas reporting floods and property damage.
A notice notes loss of appetite tied to Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic while a comment claims corruptible men cannot build a successful party in the South. The item reports heavy rains in Bonham with water knee deep on Main street last Saturday.
Mr Bailey and Mr Hogg vigorously deny any joint interest in a Texas stock movement. They insist they are acting independently and deny coordination or shared stake in the affair.
A historical note describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic branded as General Strengehthing Tonic. The item touts a medicinal claim for fevers and chills, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine language. The text emphasizes tonics offered by Grove and includes implied health benefits.
Even at this early date editors single out the Republican and Democratic contender for president four years ahead. The piece notes many will be called to the process but few selected for the final choice.
A Kentucky court ruled that offering a drink to a woman one does not know is not an insult, with the outcome depending on whether the woman accepts the gesture.
The War Department estimates that 40,000 soldiers may suffice to keep order in the Philippines, but the acquisition will still be very expensive for the United States.
The piece contrasts new oil millionaires with financiers facing ruin from oil speculation, noting that stories of losses will arise in time.
Senator McLauren struggles to organize an administration party in South Carolina as he miscalculates support from Gen. Wade Hampton, making the task harder than expected.
A brief critique notes that McKinley’s cheerful excursion speeches do not align with his official measures, highlighting a memory lapse in contrasting public rhetoric with policy.
Rev Dr Rufus C Burleson died at his Waco home Tuesday morning after several weeks of fever. He was 78 and a leading Baptist educator, having taught over 5000 students including Judge Tom Brown and Gov. Bass Ross, shaping Texas church and civic life.
Reading a printer’s proof and criticising every line shows how to win favor with editors. The piece warns against tampering with type and leaving the office with the wrong boxes, as such mischief marks a reader as a foolish intruder in the trade.
An ad style claim promotes Tastieless Chill Tonic by Girove as a product that makes rich blood, using bold language to attract buyers. The copy presents a sensational health benefit without evidence.
Advertisement fragment offers Rich Red and Pure Blood products by Dr Simmons Sar gaparilly. Prices listed: 50 conte per bottle and 40 full doses.
A dam on Holliday Creek southwest of Wichita Falls failed at 1 30 PM unleashing a flood that destroyed the crest and caused extensive damage. Crews warned valley residents and saved lives. contractors and local workers performed heroic acts to avert greater loss. The crevasse will be filled and the dam expanded after the disaster.
A vintage advert promotes White's Cream Vermitage to strengthen weak fretful or troublesome children. Claims include improved health, rosy cheeks, bright eyes, happiness and constant laughter. Price is 25 cents, offered by Graham Drug Co.
The conflict among wealthy investors risks squeezing the market and harming smaller speculators who lack sufficient funds to endure the financial storm.
Advertises Herik as a liver and excretory aid that cures biliousness with a few doses. Claims include improved digestion and relief from constipation. Price 50 cents. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Supreme Court delays ruling on whether the Constitution follows the flag while debating societies claim they could decide in two hours.
The grove markets a tonic claiming to provide strength to endure cold or damp conditions. Advertisements highlight enhanced stamina and resilience through its herbal blend.
The British War Office reports current South Africa losses: 14,264 men killed and 714 officers killed. Wounded and disabled total 2,714, with the counts reflecting the ongoing campaign.
Rheumatism is said to originate from poisoned blood and Merbine is claimed to purify the blood by acting on the liver kidneys and other purifying organs to remove offending agents. Price fifty cents Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Ex Governor Hogg allegedly built a fortune of about 3 million dollars in Beaumont oil and iron interests. A letter from Hogg to W A Shaw confirms land holdings and a planned pipeline to Dallas as part of a syndicate shaping Texas industry and oil trust dynamics. The report also notes New Birmingham iron ore beds and Hogg's influence over related foundry operations.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy to malaria symptoms claiming to restore strength and vitality, promising stout health after illness.
Seymour News reports one of the region’s heaviest storms in years as hail stones the size of a bird’s egg covered the ground and rain poured in torrents last Wednesday evening.
G W Wescott of Meadowdale New York testifies that Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his rheumatism after prior suffering. The Graham Drug Co. offers the product for sale in the advertisement.
In May 18 New York report H G Wells contributes to the London Fortnightly Review a vivid article on the England of 2000 A D. It is the second in a scientific anticipations series describing future city life and very fast rail journeys and urban transport speeds.
An advertisement urges readers troubled by Scrofula boils humors or catarrh to try Dr Simmons Sursaparilla. The offer promises fifty cents for fifty doses and invites purchase as a remedy.
A columnist argues towns thrive only with active help from business men. The paper’s survival hinges on local advertising, and merchants’ support builds both their own business and the town’s growth, sustaining the newspaper’s role in community development.
Advertisement claims the sarsaparilla helps weak and debilitated organs in both sexes with quick, lasting action. Offers fifty cents for fifty doses.
Advertises Moore's Pilates as a universal remedy for malaria fevers and related conditions. Promises no quinine arsenic or iron and tasteless formula with Entirely tasteless claim. Lists price 50 cents per box and availability at Dr C C Moore Co St Louis and Gra ham Drug Co.
The proposal envisions the St Louis fair as the greatest ever, opening on time in May 1903 with every exhibit in place and ready for visitors.
A tablet form of Cheatham's Laxative Chill Tonic contains the same elements as the liquid. It is packaged for travelers and others who need portability and is sold under a strict guarantee. Price 25c per box.
The Brazos River at Waco, Texas, climbed fifteen feet above its low point, then fell six feet and stood about nine and a half feet above the low water mark. Rain continues and another rise is expected.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the solution. It explains deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured, with endorsements for Hall's Family Pills.
Ex Governor J S Hoge, resting at the Rice hotel, refused to comment on a recent New York business men trip through Texas. He condemned what he called disrespectful criticism of Texas and its laws while hosting a St Louis crowd of capitalists and gentlemen.
The Rocky Sun opinion column condemns hypocritical religious culture that spares no effort to sell cures like Laxative Bromo Quinine while moralizing on Sundays. It argues this behavior repels decent worshippers and damages church credibility.
Traveling opticians charge ten to fifteen dollars for spectacles. Better values are advertised at W. F. Gorrissen's in the West Side Public Square offering lower prices.
An advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains only Lion and Quinine in tasteless form with plainly printed formula on every bottle. The copy guarantees no cure no pay and lists a price of six cents.
A quotation frames history as the record of mean acts by men and fiction as the imagined good deeds they never perform. It presents a cynical view of human behavior and the contrast between historical deeds and literary idealism.
Notice invites all persons seeking sewing to call before going elsewhere. Offers to make ladies and children's clothing, plain sewing, finished in first class manner. Prices stated as right. Respectfully signed Mrs. E K J Trueblood.
Texas and Pacific Railway offers round trip fares for the Confederate Veterans Reunion in Memphis Tennessee. Tickets go on sale May 25 26 27 at Big Springs Mast Texas with a return deadline June 4 1901 and possible extension to June 19 1901 upon payment of 50 and ticket deposit by June 2 at the Memphis joint agent. Contact H P Hughes in Worth or K B Turner in Dallas for rates sleeping and chair cars.
J. W. Burgess in American Boy urges boys to leave school gracefully for work when needed, embrace a trade, and work hard. He cites the Jewish law and German emperor as examples and warns that effort leads to advancement, while laziness lowers rank and pay.
A Denver health department scheme uses sour pickles to test children returning to school after mumps. Dr. Carlin, city physician, says a bite of pickle makes contagious cases grimace, guiding officials in issuing clean bills of health.
The New York World Thrice-a-Week Edition delivers prompt news coverage with regular price one dollar per year. A combined offer with The Graham Leader provides one year of both papers for a total of one dollar sixty five, a savings from the standard two dollar rate.
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