Local notes and notices from Graham area crowd
A garbled Graham era column records visitors and business tips. W S Timmons visited on Monday to handle affairs while Senator Decker expected back June 6. Morton's advertises Coca Cola roosters and butter nut bread with Panter City Ice Cream. Woodmen of the World plan acetylene gas lighting in the old court house hall, with rail line ticket man selling accident policies. Jessie Graves visits Fort Worth, Jeannette Chambers of McLennan county visits relatives near Graham, and Miss Carrie Johnson returns home from Sherman for vacation. Uncle John Roach visits via Gooseneck bridge. Picnic planned by Woodmen and Veterans on June 6 with baskets to share.
Nature's Way Is Best in Dr Pierce's Discovery
A promotional piece extols Dr. R V Pierce and his Discovery as aligning with nature to treat chronic illnesses. It cites native root extracts such as Black Cherry bark and Golden Seal, endorsed by medical writers, claiming benefits for bronchitis laryngitis chronic cough and other ailments. It urges readers to request a free booklet and to buy pills and medical guides offered by Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Nature
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Bulls For Sale in Drummond Texas
A few registered polled Durham bulls offered at reasonable prices by Geo. W. Hunt of Drummond Texas. Also notes Graham candidates missed Fish Creek Picnic due to river conditions. Brick Beef Market features fine young beeves, Washburn & Henry report.
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Durham Bulls
Geo. W. Hunt
Drummond
Texas
Graham
Fish Creek
Goosenck Bridge
Washburn & Henry
New Time Card for Passengers Through Dallas Routes
Train schedule lists departures from Graham Dakin Bryson Jacksboro Bridgeport and arrivals at Ft Worth Dallas and Bryson with daily service. The passenger train carries no freight and no Sunday runs. Graham arrival and departure times are noted. C C Miller agent.
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Graham
Dakin
Bryson
Jacksboro
Bridgeport
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Wheat harvest expected with ideal weather hints
The region shows a rising trade in harvesters, repairs, and binding twine over several weeks, signaling activity among county wheat raisers. Indications point to an immense wheat crop and favorable conditions for the upcoming harvest.
Calves for Sale and Wheat Prospects in Graham Tex
Calves for sale include full blood and high grade short horn bull calves with reasonable prices from D. H. French of Graham Texas. E W Johnson reports wheat head development after May hail and possible further yield with favorable weather. Oat crops were destroyed by hail but new growth appears. Also seeking hens at top market price. Presiding Elder E F Boone of Weatherford led Graham station quarterly conference, delivering two strong sermons at the Methodist church last weekend.
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D. H. French
Graham, Tex
E. W. Johnson
E. F. Boone
Weatherford
Graham Station
Teacher Wanted in South Bend Public School
Public notice seeks a man school teacher who can keep order at once. Applicants must be able and willing to maintain discipline. Trust authority to WILL CuoPELAND of the South Bend Public School.
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Will Cuopeland, Trus
South Bend Public School
County Officials Race Opens with Commissioner Only One Candidate
Report notes that only one man has announced for county commissioner thus far while other hopefuls must file with the county chairman to place their names on the ticket. The message urges interested residents to submit candidacy requests promptly.
Money to Loan on Land by R F Arnold Attorney
Long term loans at a low rate of interest on land. I will extend vendor's lien notes or furnish a portion of the purchase price on improved farms. Call for terms. R F Arnold Atty.
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R. F. Arnold
Atty
Migrants Pass Through Snyder En Route to Artesia
The Snyder Western Light reports that S. ae. James, T. O. Bowens, Frank Cunningham, Jim Furgerson, Odell Johnson, Oscar James and John Laster traveled from Young county to Artesia New Mexico last Saturday. They were with their families and expect to settle in the area as their future home.
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Snyder
Artesia
N. M
Young County
S. Ae. James
T. O. Bowens
Frank Cunningham
Jim Furgerson
Odell Johnson
Oscar James
John Laster
Snyder Western Light
Letter to Officer Pinney on house painting in Erie
A Graham Texas reader signs as 84 F W Devore Co and notes Erie Pennsylvania police Officer L H Pinney painted his house with Devoe two or three years ago. Two neighbors also painted. one with lead and oil, the other with paint. Pinney reportedly has the nicest paint job. The letter hints at unknown costs, guessing roughly half attributed to Pinney and ends with a sales pitch for Graham Hardware Co.
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L. H. Pinney
Erie
Devoe
Pinney
Pinney’s
Officer Pinney
Skating Rink Stocks Stir Market Rumors
Last week a swing in skating rink stock prices saw quotes from twenty to twenty seven and a half. Trading included heavy buying and selling, with bears and bulls not identified. Report indicates management plans to replace the current floor with hard wood soon.
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Bears
Bulls
Money to loan on Land or to purchase Vendor Lien Notes
R. C. McPaat Notary Public advertises loans for paying land debts and purchasing vendor lien notes. Seeks contact to arrange funding and liquidity for land transactions.
Pride Wins with Hooper's Tetter Cure Ad
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Pride wins and keeps hands smooth using Hooper's Tetter Cure, guaranteed by B. S. Doty & Co. The copy emphasizes skin care benefits and assured results in period advertising language.
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Hooper
B. S. Doty & Co
Bears the Signature AMRIEA vie Kind You Ha Always Bought
Bears signature AMRIEA court case note remains unclear in OCR text. The fragment mentions a person or entity perhaps involved in a legal matter or contract dispute. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm specifics.
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Amriea
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SoaNe
Morton’s
W.S. Timmons
Roy G. GoLsTon
Nator Decker
Fortonge
Court House
Fort Worth
Miss Jessie Graves
City
Panther City
Jeannette Chambers
Mays
McLennam County
Mrs
F. A. Mays
Rock Island Ticket Man
Lillie Manning
Nashville
B. Ss. Doty & Co's
Wesley Johnson
M. H. Chism
Carrie Johnson
Shernan
I. Tidwell & Son
Ben Kingham
Oime
Tonk
Dee Tind
John Roach
Eliasville
F. M. Burkett
JUSL
Furniture, Crockery and Undertaking House
W.S. McJimsey & Co
West Side Square
Graham, Texas
Marlton
J. P. Carlton
Chamberlain
Olds, Croup
BORA
J.B. Norris Hardware
General Line
M. Higates
Ohio
B. Norris Hardware Company
Joshbb
W. E. Eddleman
Devore & Co
Graham Hdw. Co
R. C. McPaat
Notary Public
Oas
Bess
H. T
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland, O
Mor
Wade Orrell
Pulman
Galveston
Houston
Denison
St. Louis
G. H
S. A. Ry
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