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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
5
Announcing a deal with the American Farmer of Fort Wayne to mail the 16 page national agricultural journal free to subscribers who settle arrears and prepay one year, or to new subscribers paying one year in advance. The paper promises practical farming ideas and uplift for American farmers.
Rev. Mr. Stevens departed yesterday to other points in his district while Dr. Akin's Drug Store offers prescriptions around the clock. Rev. B. M. Stephens reports ongoing meetings at the M E church with large audiences and rising interest. Morrison Street & Co. advertises its dry goods stock as the largest yet in the West. The Board of Examiners will meet in Graham on the last Saturday of each month. Dr J C Minton, from Henriettta, is at the Bell House for dental work.
The county court opens next Monday with a small docket. The lead case is State versus Lem Knight with forty to fifty witnesses listed. The notice notes barb wire is sold strictly for cash by J. B. Norris.
Mr Handy listed at residence near the Methodist church after 9 p.m. R G Granam & Co. The Squire of the peace and county attorney warned disorderly boys last Saturday. POUNDS Choice Dried Peaches 31.00 at H T Saumaker & Son. Editor R E Taylor of Archer County Progress visited Graham with H P Lane of the Archer Bar returning yesterday.
Mrs Johnston announces a new line of millinery with hats in the latest shades and shapes. The store also adds ladies hose corsets underwear and numerous other fall stock items for the season.
A narrator reflects on changes since youth noting that young couples now walk to church with the women leading and men following as times shift. The speaker laments the loss of traditional gallantry and predicts future reversals in courtship and marriage norms.
A F Streight of Bowie Marble Works plans a trip to Graham next week. People seeking tombstones or marble work are urged to contact Mr Streight for services and estimates.
The Leaper urges county wide public improvements including a Salt Creek bridge at Graham to serve west and southwest residents near Alliance Mill and Cotton Gin. It rebukes county seat politics, defends need regardless of seat location, and highlights Eliasville’s footbridge and past road work while calling for fair distribution of funds. Local ads mention goods and services and community notices.
Six fine Merino bucks priced at eight dollars each. Apply to s. R. Jeffery.
Citizens urge prompt construction of Salt Creek bridge as a public improvement. They emphasize taxation funds support essential infrastructure and advocate petitions to secure the project.
Advertisement offers immediate loans and land financing from McPu attin and Axii Loan Agents. It promises no red tape, straight interest, and no excessive commissions, with terms up to one year on improved or unimproved land.
The best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions cures piles or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. E. Ryus.
Ladies needing a tonic or those wanting a building up should take Browns Lon Bitters. It is pleasant to take and cures malaria indigestion and biliousness. All dealers keep it.
Jas Melton recently returned from a trip to Abilene. Frank Herron moved into his house on North Oak street recently.
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