11 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented local items note Rev Malcolm Black preached his last sermon at the current place, then accepted a charge in Coryell county. The column lists auctions and ads for groceries and goods, court notices, teacher certificates, and a fourfold conference at Graham M E Church with various local officials.
The road and bridge tax measure was voted down by a small margin amid general apathy. Local notes urge residents to express opinions on public improvements, while there is talk of moving ahead in neighboring counties. Also includes various local notices, ads for nursery stock, school news, and small community updates.
Half a million sets of the Encyr clopedia Brittanica reprint sold in six months. The ad promotes 26 volumes at 1.50 per volume, compares to 8.00 English and 5.00 Scribner editions, and offers easy payment and home delivery with express options.
The snippet mentions Cedar posts for sale with an address in Graham Texas and references to local residents Elder D. W. Russell and W. L. Wheat. It references consumption in Texas and promotes Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a 50 cent bottle price.
The Leaper offers a weekly forecast with Thursday and Sunday dry and dusty conditions and variable winds. next week foresees light showers on Greenland's northwest coast and possible activity near Hudson Bay with calmer weather toward the equator. Additional items mention local ads, a rumored new town near Graham, and various shop notices and personal notices from Morrison to Terrell.
A Morimsry’s report announces heavy gold 24x80 frames priced at 95 cents each. The Kaufman Times-Star notes a legislative act requiring county commissioners to publish quarterly financial exhibits or face fines.
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