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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

6

Graham Public School Chooses New Faculty

The Graham public school board announces the for the upcoming year beginning September. Geo D. Reason of Albany named Superintendent, C. W. Rasure of Olney named Principal. Teachers include Nora Beaty Alta Cody Zephyr Casembary Missouri Ellis and Mary Fields. Prof Benson becomes Superintendent, praised by Albany citizens and expected to lead a strong year.

Graham Public School Board Geo D. Reason Albany Texas C. W. Rasure Olney Nora Beaty Alta Cody Zephyr Casenbary Missouri Ellis Mary Fields Benson Graham

Postmaster Robbed at Riverton Ia in Local Letter

Riverton postmaster G W Fouts narrowly escaped harm in a robbery that left him robbed of comfort. The readable letter cites a chronic liver complaint and a remedy claim for jaundice, praising Electric Bitters as a sure cure for biliousness and related ailments. Sold at B S Doty Co Drug Store.

G. W. Fouts Riverton Doty & Co

Farmers Bounties and Market Demand Explain Cotton Yields

The Farmers Journal argues organized farmers could command higher prices per pound if the crop were ten million bales rather than thirteen million. It notes the world will pay more for scarce essentials and deflates the idea that sheer volume drives sustained value.

Farmers Journal

Prompt payment praised for 1906 May storm loss

Letter from Graham Texas dated May 11 1906 thanks A O Norris Sons and Orient Fire and Tornado Insurance Co Hartford Conn for prompt payment on a tornado loss from the May 1 1906 storm. Urges others to take out a tornado policy as cost is cheap.

Graham Texas A. O. Norris & Son Orient Fire and Tornado Insurance Co Hartford

Farmers Rise to Feed and Milk Industry Assertedly

The passage argues farmers are awakening to power and deserve control over feeding milking and churning regardless of other classes’ needs. It criticizes The Journal for urging farmers to care for others immediately, framing a class-based assertion.

Simmon's Liver Purifier Promotion

An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Purifier as the safest and most agreeable aid to the liver, claiming tin boxes offer a sure improvement in liver health and urging use for perfect derangement restoration.

Archer City Woodmen Decoration Day visit features hospitality

The writer reports attending Woodmen Decoration and Memorial Day services in Archer City with Frank Lewis. A road trip from Graham, through Westfork, culminates in a large Archer county program at the courthouse. They note Archer hospitality, a major pasture sale, and prospects for a M K T railway extension from Henrietta to Archer City.

Archer City Graham Frank Lewis Judge Lewis Archer G.C. Shearer Westfork Archer Cemetery Archer County Court House Archer Band Wichita Falls Henrietta

Appeal to Church Members for Revival and Prayer

A county newspaper excerpt urges Macedonia Association pastors and members to seek revival through humble confession, prayer, and removal of hindrances. It calls for heart searching, unity in prayer, and dropping unholy habits, with a goal of one thousand conversions this year and a Wales revival comparison.

Chriftain Workers of Macedonia Association Hazzard God Brethren Sisters Wales

Chamberlain’s Colic Cure Endorsed by Doctors and Public

Rich as Rockefeller if you could not buy a better medicine for bowel complaints than Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The most eminent physician cannot prescribe a better preparation for colic and diarrhoea for both children and adults. The uniform success shows it is superior to all others. It never fails, and when taken with water and sweetened is pleasant. Said by all Druggists.

Rockefeller Standard Oil Chamberlain

Senator Aldrich to Call on President With Tillman

Sporting editors are advised that Senator Aldrich plans to accompany Senator Tillman in a visit to the President. The move signals a bipartisan approach to the current issue and could affect forthcoming policy discussions.

Aldrich Tillman

Hunt's Cure Offered by Southern Druggists

Thousands of boxes of Hunt's Cure are sold daily by Southern druggists as people learn it is the best cure for itching diseases. The first application relieves and one box is guaranteed to cure any one case.

Accident near town prompts quick roadside repair

The editor and friend Frank Lewis had a buggy accident four miles north of town last Sunday when their buggy hit a stump. The collision broke the double-tree and a single-tree, but Mr. G. W. Carlton happened by and patched the gear, enabling them to continue.

Frank Lewis G. W. Carlton

Cleburne Man Rushes to Buy Cure After Delusion

D C Alton of Cleburne Texas sprang from his seat in a panic thinking Herbton cured his wife's feeble health. He hurried to a drug store to buy a bottle for himself. Guaranteed by B S Doty Co.

D. C. Alton Cleburne Texas Herbton B.S. Doty & Co

Prayer Call From Brother Roach in Ouney Texas

A brief faith appeal urges believers to pray daily as thousands die without God, signed by J. L. Roach of Ouney Texas.

Brother In Christ J. L. Roach Ouney, Texas

Special Clubbing Offer for Dallas News Pair

Strong minded up-to-date men seek a general newspaper to stay in touch with the outside world. The Dallas Semi-Weekly News combines The Graham Leader and The Dallas Semi Weekly News to keep farmers posted on local, state, national, and foreign matters. For $1.75, one year, 156 copies. The Farmers' Forum in The News is a highlight for farmers and stockmen, plus other features.

Dallas Graham Leader Times Farmers’ Forum

Toxicologists in disguise claim by Food Makers group

Prof. Wiley labels the Food Manufacturers Association as a band of toxicologists in disguise, a bold accusation highlighting distrust in an industry trade body. The remark frames a contentious stance on health and safety in manufacturing.

Prof. Wiley Food Manufacturers’ Association

Ice Cream Supper At Court House Draws Large Crowd

The ice cream supper hosted by the Woodmen Circle ladies and the W.O.W. Band at the courthouse last Friday night drew a large crowd. The band, practicing nine weeks, received much applause and compliments. Receipts totaled just over $48.00.

Woodmen Circle W.O W Court House

Jury Doubts Pat Crowe Confession as Liar

The jury in the Pat Crowe case doubted the defendant’s credibility, finding his confession unreliable and questioning its truthfulness.

Pat Crowe

One Box Bucklen Arnica Salve Healed 23 Year Sore

Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found relief after using Bucklen Arnica Salve on a running leg sore that had tormented her for 23 years. The product, touted as a great antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores, is sold for 25 cents at B H Doty Co Drug store.

Lucia Wilke Caroline Wis Doty & Co Drug Store

Yerkes Mizner Marriage Fallout Hits Creditors

The only parties to pull out early were creditors owed about 20 000 dollars by the husband, as the Yerkes Mizner marriage faced its financial and social strains.

It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold

It warns against ignoring a cold and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia. The ad claims the remedy cures common ailments promptly and is easy to take, noting it is sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Japan Tests Big Stick at Pekin Like Portsmouth

Japan experiments with a forceful approach to Pekin similar to the Portsmouth scenario, assessing whether the strong stance will deter or influence the outcome as it did there.

Japan Pekin Portsmouth

Hart's Honey and Horehound Cough Remedy Endorsed

A Lincoln drayman KE Lucas praises Hart's Honey and Horehound for curing severe colds and preventing pneumonia. He recommends the remedy to friends and notes it works promptly. Available in 25c 50c and 100c bottles through B S Doty & Co druggists.

KE. Lucas Lincoln B. S. Doty & Co

Ambassador von Sternburg Tests Root Over Card Draw Refusal

Ambassador von Sternburg warns Secretary Root about the next refusals to draw cards, signaling a diplomatic tension tied to a recurring ceremonial or procedural dispute. The remark hints at underlying friction between the two figures in a formal or political context.

Ambassador von Sternburg Root

Union Sunday School Picnic at Price's Crossing 1906

The Fish Creek Sunday Schools hold their annual picnic on Saturday May 26 1906 at Price's Crossing on Fish Creek two miles east of Murray along the Graham and Murray road. Everyone is invited. A short program is planned for the morning with afternoon speaking by candidates.

Fish Creek Price’s Crossing Murray Graham and Murray Road

Woodmen Supper at Proffit Supper and speeches

Last Saturday the Woodmen of the World at Proffit held a public meeting for the Order with a large turnout and a fine supper. County candidates spoke briefly, and Sovereigns J. E. Simpson and Geo. McLaren of Graham spoke on Woodcraft. Prof R Lindsey and Dan Casenbury also gave remarks. The Graham delegation stayed overnight and praised Proffitt’s reception. It is hoped the Proffitt camp will greatly benefit.

Woodmen of the World Proffit J. E. Simpson Geo. McLaren Graham Woodcraft R. Lindsey Dan Casenbury Proffitt

Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Pain Balm quickly eases rheumatism pain claims hundreds of grateful users. Sold by all druggists.

Garfield says interview with Packers on purely personal matter

Commissioner Garfield states the Packers interview was conducted on a purely personal matter. He offers no further details and defers to the team for comment.

Garfield The Packers

Sore Nipples Treated With Chamberlain's Salve Note

An old nursing tip recommends applying Chamberlain's Salve to sore nipples immediately after nursing, wiping clean before the next feed. Many trained nurses reportedly use this salve for best results. Price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by all outlets.

City Meat Market Debt Notice Demands Settlement

All parties knowing themselves indebted to the City Meat Market are asked to call and settle by June 1 1906.

Revivals Planned at Graham Mission Series

Notices announce revival meetings at Upper Tank Gooseneck Center Ridge Salem and Henry Chapel starting on the first through fifth Sundays from July 11 o'clock each week. All Christian workers ministers and denominations are urged to pray for a great outpouring of the Holy Ghost and a gathering of souls. Citizens urged to pray and work for salvation of children and neighbors.

Graham Mission Gooseneck Center Ridge Salem Henry Chapel

Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr Kings New Discovery

A Livonia Missouri pharmacist recalls three customers cured of consumption by Dr Kings New Discovery now in Graysville Missouri. One even abandoned plans to move to Arizona after a short use. He calls the medicine the most wonderful in existence and offers guaranteed cough and cold relief. 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.

E.y’s ELY Brothers Warren St New York Livonia T. J. Dwyer Graysville Dr. King Arizona King B. S. Doty & Co

Spectacles offered in Graham and Young County

Walter Allen announces he works in Graham and Young County offering high grade lenses and frames with proper fittings at reasonable prices. He cites years of experience and guarantees satisfaction or no trade. If glasses fail to suit, he offers replacements, arguing against cheap eyewear.

Graham Young County Down Walter Allen

Sciatica Vanishes After Twenty Years of Pain

J B Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis Minnesota suffered sciatic pain for over two decades. One application of Chamberlains Pain Balm brought relief and sleep returning, with less than a bottle curing him permanently. He urges others with sciatica or rheumatism to try the 25 cent remedy now.

J. B. Massey Clinton St Minneapolis Minn Chamberlain Mr. Massey

Old Time Camp Meeting at Belknap Texas

Evangelist E. M. Mercer leads an old time camp meeting at Belknap Young county Texas beginning Friday night before the fourth Sunday in July. Christians of every name invited to camp several days for God and sinner salvation. Good camping grounds grass and water provided. Free for all. J. E. Wakeney Clerk of session C. P. church.

Belknap Young County Texas E. M. Mercer J. E. Wakeney C. P. Church

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