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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
4
An elderly correspondent reflects on past friendships in Graham Mexico and Texas, recalling a Baptist association role and a wish to publish a book. The piece then vividly recounts a themed neighborhood summer event featuring stops representing Mexico Japan Africa Germany and the United States with cuisine costumes and hospitality, ending with a health advert for Foley's Kidney Remedy from Graham Drug Co.
Very scarce news this week as everyone works in the cotton fields under warm weather. Prayer meetings and Sunday School drew a attentive crowd. Sermons by Bro. Atchison at Conner Creek and Henry Chapel. Fort Worth resident Lucas Hinson visiting parents. Local families visited kin and churchgoers shared news from Finis and Dillingham. Word of a reader about honey and tar cough remedies closes the item.
From Haleyville Oklahoma dated September 27 1909 a miner writes to the Graham Leader recounting a 1908 mine fire at Shaft No one killing 29 men and 17 mules. He mentions his family in Goose Neck Bend Spring Creek and Graham and asks for work in Young County noting his age 16 and his home coal country ties.
Chas Long has accepted a position with the Graham Mill and Elevator Company. Mrs. J A Treue underwent eye surgery last week to remove one eye due to neuralgia and long standing disease. She is reported to be recovering as the remaining eye sight improves.
The World and International Associations unite nearly thirty million people in a global Sunday School mission led by one Commander in Chief. Texas association urges observance of Sunday October 17 as Texas Sunday School Day with Graham aiming for one thousand in their schools. Absence may cost attendance goals.
An old advertisement lines up Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children, touting its familiar formula and reassuring that it bears the signature of Cha. The copy emphasizes a long-standing, reliable product used by many families.
At the Presbyterian church last Sunday before last the Christain Endeavor held a consecration meeting. Many visitors attended and are hoped to become regular members. The Endeavor group is rising swiftly and aims to be a power for church and God in Graham.
W. L. Tipwett & Sons carry breakfast cereals including Grape Nuts Cream of Wheat Post Toasties Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Shredded Wheat biscuit Puff Wheat and fresh Graham brown flour. Dr. L. W. Price made a business trip to Fort Worth yesterday.
William Carmack is seriously ill at his brother J C Carmack’s East Graham home. C E Allen came in smiling saying his wife is fine and mother doing well. Dr Shoop’s Restorative advertised for stomach nerves and related organs, sold by B S Doty & Co.
The article notes food firms hurried to meet pure food laws but Quaker Oats stands out as pure and clean. Quaker Scotch Oats is praised for affordability and nourishing quality. Yale tests support its value for vigor and endurance, with packaging in regular, large family, and hermetically sealed tins suited for hot climates.
J. W. Hawkins arrived from his home near Loving on Tuesday. Dr. J. L. Willinson made a business trip to Fort Worth yesterday.
I have again opened my stamp picture studio north of the post office. Miss Corine Gallaher left last Monday to attend school in Columbia Missouri. Kidwell and Cooper's is the best place then to get your tin work done indmills tanks and all kinds of plumbing. Pink Walker who attended our High School last year has again entered school. Prof. R Lindsey went to California Creek community Wednesday on business.
Norman and Stovall advertise vendor lien notes with 8 percent interest and prompt service. Call, write, or phone from Olney for lending. E H Morrison and children attended the Ringling Bros Show in Fort Worth yesterday.
A reader from Okeene Oklahoma extols Hunt's Lightning Oil, claiming it is the best liniment after trying several. The Newcastle Register editor J M Warren visited for business. Local shop J L Fut & Son advertises cut glass silverware and other goods with bargains. Graham residents show rising interest in Sunday School aiming for a thousand attending on October 17.
Mrs A P Hoover and family thank friends for sympathy during Mrs C F Lloyds illness and passing. Proffitt party, including T G Black, visited Graham on Tuesday. Mr Black reports the cotton crop in his area should average about one fourth of a bale per acre.
J. G. Hawkins of Loving was in Graham last Tuesday. He has been laid up for several days after cutting his leg with an axe. For Good Hog Fence Yard Fence or any other fence needs buy Electric Weld. we have just unloaded a car and carry what you want in this line.
Rev. T. E. Cannedy of Lyon How. Co. returned on yesterday's noon train from Panhandle City where he had been summoned to the bedside of his ill brother. The brother's condition improved somewhat but remains serious.
A good second hand typewriter is offered at a bargain in the office. Hurry to see the snap before it is sold. The Womans Home Mission Society of the Methodist church thanks the public and gentlemen who assisted with cars and conveyance in the Trip around the World event.
Moon Bros advertises upstairs displays of twenty different rigs for viewing before purchase. Lyon Hardware Co. promotes selling them as the best option.
The Young County Singing Convention convenes at Wheatland school house eight miles west of Olney on October 10 1909. All county classes are urged to be represented. Miss Amanda Perkins presides. An advertisement promotes Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment with a money back promise. Local milling notes correct prior shipment counts and staff roles for Graham Milling and Jacksboro mill.
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