26 May 1882
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1882
Page
1
A farming note urges building simple sheds to protect farm machinery from rain and sun, arguing this saves money and preserves value. It advocates self-reliance with home repairs, workshops with basic tools, and timely maintenance to boost farm efficiency and profits.
Greenville residents complain of neighbors taking newspapers from the post office and reselling them. The Banner notes this widespread misuse harms readers and the paper’s business. A separate New Haven Register item describes Rosalind and a mother’s dialogue about a man’s overcoat button. Cincinnati factory cites smallpox in unvaccinated workers and immunity in the vaccinated.
A satirical piece from the Worth Democrat humorously treats a tame animal as a political candidate. It pairs whimsical observations about election life with quips from a mock book of proverbs, contrasting the successful and defeated candidates and urging readers to seek editor friendly tactics and social gatherings for votes.
A collection of old time word problems and quips. It mixes arithmetic puzzles about calves, salaries, cloth trade, hens and beef, and a comic exchange on dry measure and division. The tone mirrors a 19th century paper’s light mock-lesson style.
Bill Nye delivers a motivational address to young men stressing purposeful living and hard work. He cites figures like Daniel Webster and Garfield as examples of perseverance, urging temperance, late hours, and practical guidance from a partner, framing life as a continual struggle and responsibility.
A Washington Republic editor urges ending costly government rent and buying suitable buildings. The piece argues rent exceeds interest on construction costs and cites the Pension Office and post office as examples of waste. It questions lawmakers letting private interests profit from public leasing. It contrasts lavish living with charitable appeals, noting class divides.
The piece humorously declares the death of Jessie James, praising the fallen outlaw while lampooning public figures. It recounts his notoriety, his alleged eccentricities, and notes the supposed decline of yellow fever and a census boom, closing with Bill Nye's satirical sign-off.
A meeting excerpt shows Mrs. Duniway praising men with satirical compliments and masculine foibles, followed by a parson and Mr. Fogg exchange about promises and conclusions. The Boston Transcript notes Texas receives 16427 from the Peabody fund for schools, with towns like Comanche and Waco benefiting from public-spirited votes.
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