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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
2
The Leader lists rates for one copy, one year and six months and notes mail status at Graham Texas. An editorial remark laments a late summer heat and dust in October. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with prompt relief for backache and urinary troubles priced at 25 cents per week.
The final Bridgeport Index issue, dated Aug 4, notes the error and suggests it is better to correct the date than leave the mistake unaddressed, acknowledging past papers sometimes did the latter.
The Fort Worth Telegram urges readers to demand the original item, noting substitutes are rarely as good. It warns against dealers pushing alternative goods purely for additional profit and stresses buying what was requested to protect consumer interests.
Miss Cecelia Smith of Beaumont Texas offered 1000 dollars for a cure of tetter in her hands. After using a one dollar bottle of Hoopers Tetter Cure her hands improved and she withdraws the offer. Guaranteed by B S Doty and Company.
The Carter-Hunt Grocer Company Nash Hardware Company 8 G Davis Hat Company R E Bell Hardware Company and Slayden Kirksey Woolen Company apply in federal court to have W D Duncan of Farmer Young County declared bankrupt They requested a receiver and with Judge Meek absent W B Paddock appoints John Miller as referee in bankruptcy Fort Worth Telegram
Don’t tire with peevishness or worry, give Cascasweet to soothe the baby. A corrective for stomach issues in infants and youngsters, containing no harmful drugs. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Oct 5 report from the Henrietta oil field describes a well spouting over 100 feet into the air with a roaring blast. Capturing attempts failed and experts advise letting the initial force dissipate before further capping to avoid a blowout of 1500 feet of casing. Drillers call it the greatest strike in the southwest.
John R. Good received yesterday his commission as game warden for Texas at large. He will open his office in Quanah for issuing game licenses by October 15. Under current law every hunter must pay one dollar for a license and nonresident hunters pay fifteen dollars.
The passage notes a sufferer afflicted by liver enlargement that also impacts the stomach, lungs, kidneys, and bowels causing much distress and pain until some remedy or intervention, such as Herbton, halts or relieves the condition. The text reflects a medical concern and seeks a cure or treatment.
Judge Parker attacked the presidents plan as a brazen proposal to create commissions that would replace constitutional government. He warned executive legislative and judicial action could concentrate power, enabling commissions to wield legislative and judicial functions. The issue, Parker argued, centers on transforming U S government by commissions.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a tasty maple sugar flavored remedy for coughs and colds. It claims safety, prompt action, and suitability for every family member, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The Hague vote on a permanent court of arbitration failed 9 to 5 with England and Germany opposing the proposal. A compromised plan to have governments reconsider overcoming conference difficulties passed. The piece argues the Peace Conference was doomed and urges war as the only path to subdue opponents.
W C Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a decade trusted cure for croup in his children. He notes rapid relief in severe attacks and recommends it to friends. Sold by all druggists.
A New York Sun chronology claims Harriman raised 200000 on October 31 1904 to influence the New York election. Odell and Cortelyou allegedly distributed funds to 60 county chairs with the aim of swaying voters. The piece asserts Harriman guaranteed 50000 votes altered by the fund.
A brief note on curing a cold quickly to reduce pneumonia risk, citing B W L Hall of Waverly Va who praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold remedy on the market and says he recommends it to friends. Sold by all druggists.
A New York paper urges Cleveland voters to resist provincial spirit seen in Ohio Republican support for Folger. Folger’s defeat by Cleveland is recalled, and Roosevelt’s meddling in state politics is blamed for boosting Tom Johnson as a potential presidential candidate.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan caught a cold and developed quinsy. She used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and recovered in two days. The ad highlights the liniment for sprains and swellings and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Uncalled letters appear for Maggie Baret R C Betty Chas Bell J H Allen Ben Blanket J M Levertt J B Donaldson G W Cockrill Mrs J bh Cooper Tom Fitzgerald Dee Haley T P Hann Dan L Hill W C Kuykendall W C Kirkendal C Smith Mal Tree Albert Stubblefield Ton Stanfield A P Swinen J M Pyeatt Mrs Dollie McClain Postals Mr Hunt Frank Bryant When calling for above letters say Advertised date 1907. T Cunningham P M.
A Pennsylvania congressman, Honorable E. Burd Cassel, and 18 other Republicans were arrested on September 18 on conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money under false pretenses. The charges stem from a five million dollar theft from Pennsylvania’s treasury connected to funding for the new state capitol building in Harrisburg, with several state officers named among the others implicated.
An old family testimonial extols Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy. The speaker cites Grand Pop for rheumatism Dad for cuts sprains and bruises Mamy for burns scalds and aches Sis for catarrh and chilblains and the narrator for everything, claiming it “yanks any old pain out by the roots.”
Notice of letting bids for the county depository in Young County to be received on November 11 1907. All banking corporations and bankers associations must present bids to the County Clerk or undersigned before the date. The commissioners court will award the depository to the highest and best bid. Geo H McLaren County Judge Young County Texas.
An old time newspaper promotion advertises The Dallas Semi-Weekly News and Graham Leader subscriptions for one year at 1.75 cash in advance. It appeals to readers before 1908 presidential year and urges prompt order. It promotes accident and sickness indemnity policy through R C McP4all. Also an employment notice seeks a woman for housework in Graham Texas.
Roy D. Goldston At Mabry Short Co its Store lists poultry rates. Heng c.sesseeee 6c per lb. POR ss 10c per lb. $2.50 to $2.75 per dozen. Parkeys sc per lb. Eye fresh de ordoz. Market updates and seller names included.
W. E. Baer, sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery, offers tombstones from Cisco Marble Works and grave digging services. Pricing lists adults at seven dollars and children at eighty five cents, with prompt and satisfactory service available by call.
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