15 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1893
Page
1
The Commissioners Court met in regular session on a raw morning, delaying work until after dinner. Members split animal scalps with pocket knives, then proceeded with road business and other routine matters, noting substantial work remaining.
Six Poland China pigs about a month old flank a crowd of local ads. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is urged as a sure cure for croup with safe, frequent dosing and no harmful effects. D. M. Howard of Mineral Wells advertises a large dry goods and groceries stock and invites wholesale and retail trade. R. G. Graham Drug Co. sells 50 bottle supplies.
Nicely furnished room available with board by the week and day board at Mrs. Ely's on South Oak Street.
A Chicago fair beer tent sold beer at about 40 percent purity instead of full 100 percent. Poor quality beer may have influenced local anarchist tendencies.
A Fort Worth newspaper invites readers to forecast each day of January in Waco Texas with a $400 Emerson upright piano as top prize. Submissions due by December 31 and judging uses U S weather bureau data. Subscriptions receive cash premiums in numbered orders starting October 15.
Advertisement lists numerous cheap item prices including lamps pans mirrors slates and soap and urges customers to settle debts immediately. Mentions local rail service schedule for a Weatherford Mineral Wells line and rain helping planting season. Notes employment impact on Young County during the panic.
Consumers urged to take advantage of a local bargain opportunity seen as beneficial for households seeking savings. Community leaders emphasize value and accessible pricing for all residents.
Mrs. Brack and children left for home last Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Fore of Memphis Texas visit Graham relatives. J. R. R. Cornish and family returned from the panhandle. Z. T. Ellison bought cattle in Jack county. A son of I. B. Padgett is sick. Chas. C. Bigham returns after pardon. Mabry family visit in Duncan I. T. Ditto on Barnard & Co. rounds. Terrell and Rafe Cheat in Graham. E. B. Norman flew to Throckmorton. Stewart sick with chills. Dr. Terrell of Farmer in Graham. Mayes and Keeter in town on business. Dr. Wilson in town. Prof. Lindsey returns from Jacksboro and opens Lower Tank school. Caudill of Palo Pinto in town. Hunt of Miller Bend in Graham. J. R. Harris leaves for Bowie. Schools seek housing for free school. Garrisson advertises Queensware. Graham needs new homes and cottages to rent. Clothing bargains at SuumMaker Bros. Morrison Strrerr Co. Singing school ends with concert. Dr. Price brings baby daughter to Kirtleys. Eliasville letter causes debate about comments on Young county. A plea for penitence and mutual understanding. Cob pipes and free coinage remarks criticized. Bulls in Eliasville china shop noted. Jerky Stinson, Nov. 11, 1893.
The ad touts Morrison Street & Co's as offering better value than rival Cheap John and closing for cash stores, inviting customers to compare prices for honest goods at rock bottom rates.
The article applauds industrious youth who work hard and save, citing a future of home ownership and respect, while warning of lazy youths who seek easy jobs. It warns that idleness leads to drifting, unemployment, or dependence on state penology, contrasting those who pursue honest labor with those who avoid it.
A Graham mercantile warns the public about flour sacks mimicking its brands but omitting the company name. The notice disclaims responsibility for flour quality and urges buyers to recognize the difference. The article notes Young County secured bridge contracts before the money panic, preventing greater delays.
The Graham post office lists letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending Monday November 13 1893 with instructions to call advertises and pay a penny per item. Names include J A Brown T Ginn T G H Crozier P M. Weatherford stone mason Mr Rawlins was in town recently.
Fire damage in Cleburne plus multiple local business promotions and notices. Advertisements include Gorrissen offerings, school books, cloth bound novels, and bargain pitches. Medical ad from Starkey and Palen promotes Comp and Oxygen with testimonials. Obituary notes Laurie F Voules of Dallas, and local schooling capacity in Graham.
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