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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
6
The fragment mentions a newspaper entry at the Graham Post Office a year and six months subscription and names Frank H. Bowron S. P. A. Martin as associated figures.
The city of Dallas moved to the Galveston plan, electing a citizen's ticket of four able men chosen by Dallas business leaders, avoiding political party affiliation. The system, first used in Galveston, has spread to northern and eastern cities and is praised for effective urban governance. Fort Worth also reports smooth progress under a similar commission of business men.
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold by Graham Drug Co promotes these small pills as a cure for headaches and biliousness. The copy uses cheerful language and a healthful persona to market the product.
The piece argues that national safety hinges on strict law enforcement and rejection of political graft. It notes widespread corruption, lax justice, and a rising demand to prosecute criminals from Kentucky to Idaho and to hold trust barons accountable. The author insists political influence must not shield offenders and predicts a safer republic through firm legal action.
An old advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as instantly relieving aches pains burns cuts sprains and similar afflictions. It urges immediate use with a direct question what’s the use to imply urgent relief.
The Kentucky court of appeals upheld a circuit court judgment labeling pool rooms and bucket shops as disorderly houses. The act imposes a 500 dollar fine on operators and 700 dollars on building owners, with each day of operation counting as a separate offense. The piece notes rising public concern over these gambling venues.
An advertisement claims Hunt's Cure can cure itching piles with one box and guarantees results. It urges immediate use to prove its merits and relieve discomfort.
The text argues that public officers face enemies who react to duty, citing F. F. Hill of Denton who criticized Gov. Campbell over tax measures. It alleges Hill owns land taxed at true value, prompting hostility due to his stake, and suggests anti-tax rhetoric stems from financial motives. It frames budget debates as tied to money and resentment.
Deputy City Marshal Tom Pickett shot and killed Freeman Russell, caretaker of City Park, in a case of mistaken identity. Pickett arrived to arrest two intoxicated men, fired through a door, then found Russell inside sleeping over livestock trespass. Russell, 45, died instantly. Pickett surrendered and posted 2500 dollars bond for June Grand Jury appearance. Russell’s relatives live in Kansas City Missouri.
Cascasweet is promoted as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach in infants. It is noted to ease teething irritation affecting the stomach and intestines. The product contains no opiates or narcotics and lists ingredients on the wrapper. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
San Francisco grand jury indicted six millionaires tied to graft in the Reaf and Schmitz cases now before the courts. Officials say they will pursue the matter to the bottom.
A New York grand jury returned ten indictments against the president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Seven are for forgery in the third degree and three for perjury. The note adds skepticism about insurers and potential withdrawals.
An advertisement asserts back ache signals kidney trouble and promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt relief for weak kidneys and urinary issues. It lists Graham Drug Co as the seller.
In Prescott Arkansas on November 8 1904 IIM Clark says Hooper Medicine Co products from Hillsboro Texas gave best relief from cough chill tetter cures He asks for three bottles of Tetter Cure by express C O D and notes his move as pastor of a church He signs I N Clark Guaranteed by B S Doty Co.
Involving proposed changes to Section 9 of Article 8 to permit cities with over five thousand residents to form improvement districts. One-third of project costs to be charged to abutting property, with a governing framework for assessing and collecting charges. Also outlines funding and election proclamation steps.
Legislative proposal seeks to amend Section 21 of Article XVI to authorize establishing a state printing plant and related agencies. The measure would be voted statewide on the first Tuesday in August 1907 with ballots marking for the amendment to Section 21.
The text outlines amending Section 24 of Article III to fix legislative pay at up to 1000 dollars per year of a biennial session plus five dollars per day for any special session, plus mileage up to three cents per mile. It includes ballot wording and an appropriation of 1000 dollars from the general fund.
Joint resolution proposes amending Article 8 Section 9 to add Section 9a allowing counties or subdivisions to levy road and bridge taxes up to 30 cents per $100 and issue bonds up to 20 percent of assessed value, with tax proceeds or bond funds spent only in the voting district. Governor to proclaim submission at next general election. $2000 appropriation requested for submission costs.
A joint resolution proposes adding Section 27 to Article 4 of the Texas Constitution to establish a Department of Agriculture with a Bureau of Labor. It directs the governor to publish a proclamation for the August 1907 election, with ballots reading For or Against the amendment, and appropriates funds for publication and election costs.
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