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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
8
Uncle Sam cleans house with a nation wide carpet survey showing 47 420 square miles of carpeting. The Census notes 5 147 000 pounds of cotton used and 26 711 000 pounds of cotton yarn in 1909. US carpet production reached 91 829 000 square yards with imports of 670 098 and exports of 67 088 square yards.
The ad argues that nerve failure underlies stomach and other organ weakness and credits Dr Shoop with a restorative that targets these internal nerves. It claims direct action on the cause rather than patching the stomach or heart. A five to ten day test will prove its efficacy, with sales by Gra.
The piece notes Uncle Sam directing cattle to Texas for winter pasturing, shifting from sending cattle to other states. Texas climate and winter grass attract herds from Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and beyond, marking Texas as an ideal feeding ground and rapidly rising in prominence.
Miller & Son offer 2000 pounds pure leaf lard in 5 10 and 50 pound cans at 15 cents per pound. Also 1000 pounds lard compound 500 pounds home cure breakfast bacon 500 pounds dry last meat. Must be sold for cash.
The good roads drive in Texas has spurred high demand for automobiles and north firms are opening plants in the state. Ground was broken for a Wichita Falls auto factory last week and construction started. Machinery will arrive by completion, signaling progress in Texas industry for the coming year.
G T Richardson of Richardson's Mills Asia reports a year of bronchial trouble and a feared consumption. After trying many remedies and ineffective doctors’ medicines, one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured the child completely. It treats coughs and lung ailments, priced 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Cattle from surrounding states are being shipped in by the loads to fatten on Texas ranges for northern markets. It marks the first influx in years and signals strong state prosperity. Recent rains improved the range, and ranchers in cattle districts feel optimistic about the outlook.
An iron and brass foundry machine shops and boiler works are being put up at Aransas Pass by Chas J Stanzel of Brownwood at a cost of 12500 dollars. The plant consists of three separate buildings 40 by 100 feet.
The Ar Supply Co Autos promises to deliver vehicles to customers anywhere, offering mobile service and on demand transportation options.
A catalog of 14 farm properties near Graham and neighboring towns outlines acreage, cultivation status, improvements, and prices. The entries cover locations from Olney to Throckmorton with prices ranging from 10.00 to 40.00 per acre and include features like wells, tanks, orchards, coal potential, and riverfront frontage.
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