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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
5
The Leader notes a Morrison's style show for ladies skirts and announces new goods daily. Olney visitor Lewis Blewett, Markley resident Chas Ferguson, Jacksboro residents Fred and Mrs Perry, Archer county trader R D Andrews, Burkburnett native J G Summar are mentioned among those in the city. Lindsey is reported seriously ill in Hawkins Chapel.
Newark Texas visitor J H Smith stops by on business while Crisp Texas Dan Petty visits his brother A M Petty in town. Morrison’s offers Kirschbaum clothes and a six pair men’s hose sale for one dollar with six month wear guarantee. Lost overcoat advertised with reward at Leader office.
Local items note Morrison and Graham businesses promoting shoes hats and clothing with sales and new arrivals. It mentions Sunshine Hawks event at the court house and tickets sold at Vaughan's jewelry store. People attend weddings, birthdays, and church events while farmers discuss crops hogs and land bargains and money lending from Norman & Stovall Olney.
The Leader invites country and local readers to peruse the advertisements for year saving offers. It argues advertisers fund the paper and provide real bargains, praising liberal, up-to-date merchants while criticizing those who avoid ads. The paper cites thirty two years of existence and widespread local support.
An old advertisement touts Dallard's snow Linimen as a cure for rheumatism lumbago sprains cuts burns bruises and all aches and pains sold by 8.5 at Doty & Co promising quick relief through a household remedy.
An old advertisement claims a poor complexion stems from an inactive liver and promises Ballard's Herbine will restore liver function and beauty. Sold by B. H. Doty & Co.
W J McKinney returned from Seymour last Saturday night. He traveled with his mother and brother. He said crops in Seymour country cannot compare with ours and noted greater prosperity the closer he got to Graham.
Mr J H McCandless state chemist of georgia spoke at a recent gathering praising Cottolene for purity and health. He said the act and proclamation labeling it made from cotton seed oil have advanced its reputation and that a refined vegetable oil base ensures a clean digestible cooking product for households.
The notice warns all parties not to hunt in J. C. Casburn's pasture north of town. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Mrs Mary Dowling of No 228 8th Ave San Francisco commends Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles. She thanks the tonic for its beneficent effects and praises its ability to invigorate the system and purify the blood. Sold at Sloan's drug store for 50c.
Weather favorable for cotton harvest could lead to completion by Christmas. Bowman preached an able sermon Sunday afternoon and may return if reassigned. Young folks enjoyed a Saturday night singing at Mrs Addie Slater's home. Grandpa McCree attended church Sunday. Sunday school is progressing well. Mrs Mattie A Hurst and daughter Stella visit C C McBride and family. Stella to teach Lone Oak school this winter. Mrs Fannie Rutherford hosted a large singing party Sunday night with a pleasant turnout. BasHru.
An old advertisement extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal emergency remedy. It claims the product treats cuts burns aches and pains with unmatched confidence and that disappointment never follows its use. The testimonial style asserts it is the greatest remedy now obtainable.
A black brilliantine cloak with rounding collar and cloth buttons was lost between Graham and Center Ridge school house last Monday morning. Finder should leave it at this office.
The moving picture show offers entertainment every Saturday evening at 8 20 with two performances each night the first starting at 7 30 local time.
The committee of Young County Lodge No 485 A F and A M submits resolutions honoring W A J Akers deceased. The message states he was a faithful member, devoted husband and father, honest citizen, and a credit to the community and the Masonic order. Copies are to be spread on lodge minutes, given to the family, and sent to the Graham Leader for publication.
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