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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
6
The piece argues taxation permeates all law and defends a graduated income tax as the only just solution. It contrasts tariffs with piracy and highway robbery, condemning stand patters and calling taxation a unifying legal principle rooted in equality of ability to pay. It cites Madison and Adams and critiques the Dingley tariff.
A critical editorial argues the Senate used tricks to kill the rate bill by amendments and court challenges. It accuses railway interests of pressuring lawmakers, notes conservatives like Culberson favored a measure with court review, and claims many laws fail due to political manipulation with courts blamed rather than legislators.
The bill would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate unjust rates and fix a maximum fair rate. Commission orders take effect in 30 days and run for two years, with a $5000 daily fine for noncompliance. Courts can review acts and appeals, oil pipelines and sleeping cars are deemed common carriers, and the commission may access company accounts. Further conference action remains uncertain amid Rockefeller influence and express company franks.
J B Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis Minnesota endured sciatica for over twenty years. A single application of Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved pain and sleep returned after less than a bottle. He urges others with sciatica or rheumatism to try the 25 cent bottle and see the relief. Sold by all druggists.
A Graysville resident recounts a Livonia Missouri druggist report noting three cured consumption patients after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The letter extols it as the most wonderful medicine and highlights its cough cold throat and lung healing powers with a trial bottle offered free.
The Connecticut senator who defended contributions from trust funds to the Republican campaign fund is misidentified as president of Aetna Fire Insurance. He actually heads Aetna Life Insurance Company, leaving the widows and orphans of life policy holders to bear the loss.
Noted claim praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for bowel complaints. The advertisement asserts eminent physicians approve it and it never fails, suitable for children and adults, and easy to take when diluted with water and sugar. Sold by all Druggists.
Notice lists revival times at Upper Tank Gooseneck Center Ridge Salem and Henry Chapel. First revival begins the first Sunday in July at 11 o clock and continues through successive Sundays ending on the fifth Sunday night. All Christian workers ministers and churches urged to pray for a Holy Ghost outpouring and souls.
Mrs Mahoney notes she learned late of Herbton and since using the first bottle has not suffered pain during her monthly period. The product is guaranteed by B 8 Duty & Co.
A Danville Illinois boy in custody admitted to lying about theft and attempted to drag others into the matter. He will likely not rise to prominent public roles or leadership positions, with the report noting his poor prospects for future influence or responsibility.
Veterans Decoration Day is set for June 6 1906 in Graham with Woodmen of the World and Woodmen bands coordinating services for the Young County Camp of Confederate Veterans. The plan includes a cemetery march from the courthouse, a graves decoration, a self-supported picnic at Johnsons pasture, and a general meeting of Sons of Veterans to decide on a reunion and officer elections.
G W Fouts Riverton postmaster reports a robbery and near-fatal assault. He credits a 20 year chronic liver complaint and jaundice that improved after taking Electric Bitters, saying they cured him and kept him well for eleven years. Dosage touted as remedy for biliousness neuralgia weakness and all stomach liver kidney and bladder derangements at B S Doty Co drug store.
Announcement invites Christians of all names to Belknap Young County Texas for an old time camp meeting beginning Friday night before the fourth Sunday in July. Evangelist E M Mercer leads with others. free camping, good grounds, grass, and water. J E Whiteley organizer.
Graham Texas May 11 1906 letters praise Phoenix Fire and Tornado Insurance Co for prompt settlement of May 1 1906 tornado damage through A O Norris Son agents. Miss Zenobia Francis leaves school May 21 1906 to buy Hoopers Tetter Cure for sore feet guaranteed by B S Co.
Sheriff and Tax Collector M A Wallace receives a favorable letter from Austin Comptroller J W Stephens praising the 1905 tax account settlement. The note commends prompt reports and accurate remittances to the treasurer, signaling continued success in his first term as sheriff of Young County, Graham Texas.
Thousands of boxes of Hunt's Cure are sold by Southern druggists daily as people learn it is the best cure for itching diseases. The first application provides relief and each box is guaranteed to cure any one case.
The commissioners court met Friday and Saturday to receive bids for replacing the McCan bridge span lost in a May 1 wind. Lowest bid came from Texas Bridge Co of Dallas through agent Mr Skinner at 5790 dollars. Work to begin at once with completion in four and a half months, though Skinner expects 90 days. Foreman to arrive next week to repair the damaged pier deemed at risk of collapse.
A historical notice advertising a semi weekly Dallas News package for farmers. It promotes Tur Dallas Semi Weeky News combined with Gratast Leader, offering Home Enterprises, State and National affairs, and Foreign matters to keep farmers informed for $1.75 for one year.
Do You Itch If so you know the sensation is not an agreeable one and hard to cure unless the proper remedy is used Hunt's Cure is the King of all Skin remedies It cures promptly any itching trouble known No matter the name or place one application relieves one box is absolutely guaranteed to cure.
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