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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
2
The Leader lists subscription rates for one year and six months and notes mailing details. The item names Frank H. Bowron and P. A. Martin as editors, with Graham Texas as the post office.
A list of public office seekers including Senator Jno W Veale District Judge A H Carrigan District Attorney P A Martin Representative 104 District R P Diwitt County Judge Gro H McLaren County Clerk E B Norman County Treasurer F M Burkeetit Sheriff and Tax Collector M A Wallace Tax Assessor R L Tankersley Public Weicher S W Lane County Commissioner Precinct No 1 J W Horner Precinct No 4 R M Summers Precinct No 3 H L Leberman
Report states Graham area cotton buyers and several farmers sold short as prices rose last week and took financial hits. Caution urged to avoid risky trading and maintain prudent practices in the market.
William Travers Jerome, district attorney, says he will stump New York against the party nominees, calling the convention a fake. He is a strong intellectual figure, but doubts his impact against the organized democracy and predicts his speeches will be seen as disappointment rather than patriotism. If he had not failed in a gubernatorial bid, he might have carried more weight against the nominees.
The article warns that prosperity tempts debt and investments that may fail in a future panic. It argues that being debt free and saving for a rainy day is safest, urging readers to avoid new debt and aim to stay out of obligation during good times.
An admiring portrait of William R Hearst detailing his impact on politics, reform, and public welfare. It praises his philanthropy, integrity, and bold journalism while noting his political ambitions and influence in New York and national affairs. It calls Hearst one of the day’s two greatest Americans, alongside Bryan.
A county editor questions rumors that a local Farmers Union fixed cotton picking wages at 75 cents per hundred, noting a bolt to 85 cents in one case. The piece argues unions should not set labor prices and urges free competition, calling reports possibly a canard and insisting fair pay by free agreement.
Twenty years of Cheatham's Chill Tonic in use. Other chill remedies rise briefly and fade, but this tonic claims lasting action. It asserts it actually cures chills and fevers while most others only promise a cure with a guaranteed single bottle.
Blood poisoning results from chronic constipation cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. They remove all poisonous germs from the system and infuse new life and vigor curing sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and colic without griping. 25c guaranteed by B S Doty & Co druggists.
In Wichita County last week a line of steam driven gang plows towed by traction engines turned soil with a harrow following. Fuel came from Clay county oil and the plowing cost about 1.25 dollars per acre under contract, less for owners with their own outfit. The scene contrasted with the old days of one horse and two acres a day, predicting steam as the future of farming with minimal hand work beyond shocking wheat.
Five thousand attended the Bailey Crane debate in Houston last Saturday where Crane led from start to finish. Bailey failed to answer criticisms, claimed he could serve both Pierce and Texas, and clung to his nomination instead of stepping aside. The piece argues Bailey won no lasting support and Texas remains “sold out” to the political loss as the Juggernaut wheel rolls toward the next term.
The Court of Civil Appeals named Jas A Scott of Gainesville as clerk to replace W C Strong whose six year term ended. Strong sought reappointment but the court favored rotation, allowing a new clerk after lengthy service. Critics joke the move mirrors a rotating practice among judges like Justice Stephens.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine credits Electric Bitters with reversing twenty years of severe dyspepsia in her 70 year old mother, saying six months of use rebuilt strength and life. The tonic purifies blood and aids stomach liver kidneys while curing malaria biliousness and weaknesses. 50c guaranteed by B S Doty & Co.
Antiseptic dressings prevent inflammation and speed healing to about one third of the time of old methods. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is praised as an antiseptic that relieves pain, reduces soreness, and guards against blood poisoning. Sold by all druggists with claims of home-saving benefits.
Daily starting June 3 the Rock Island will run a through Sleeping Car to Denver departing Dallas at 7 00 p m and Fort Worth at 9 00 p m arriving Denver at 8 30 the next morning Low tourist rates apply on this route and full details may be obtained by addressing P U L A U E R
Train schedule shows departures from Graham Dakin Bryson Jacksboro and Bridgeport with arrivals to Ft Worth and Dallas. Train runs daily as a passenger service with no freight. Graham agent J D Gilfillan notes arrival and departure times and Sunday no service.
Rev Warren Cunningham filled his regular appointment and preached to an attentive audience at the Bend. Cotton picking dominates daily life with many workers scarce. Jim Boozier sought cotton pickers in Wise county. Mrs O A Rogers and family visited relatives last weekend. Vick Keller completed a new dwelling. Miss Lula Akin visits friends here. Bertha and Mary McBrayer called on Dessie Weaver. Mrs Billy Harrell of Graham visited her parents. Fellon Kirtley and family moved to South Prairie. Kirtley will work at the gin. A G Loves gin active most of the week. Health remains poor with chills and fever widespread. Apple Blossom.
Mrs. Geo Walls of Forest City Me endorses Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming quick relief prevents pneumonia cures LaGrippe eases Asthma and Hay Fever strengthens weak lungs to ward off consumption 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by B S Doty Co drug store trial bottle free
Sickness runs through the Bend with Uncle Frank McLaren and G G Smith’s sick child among those named. Elmer Smith and Bob House report ill children while Oren Neil suffers serious injury after a wagon fall. The gin runs day and night as J W Thornton returns from a northern county trip. Visitors include Jesse West and George Parsons with his wife from Graham.
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