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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
The ad promotes a winter suit collection. It claims superior quality and exclusive styles not found in other city stores and asserts rapid sales as proof of value. It urges customers to inspect the range of bench tailored garments and contrasts them with summer attire now outdated.
J EE Shelton visited from Farmer last Sunday and Monday. F Herron lists lands and other property for sale. Joe Snodgrass made a pleasant substantial call. Blakeney's Pharmacy offers first class watch and jewelry repair. Jeff Spencer from Farmer also visited after repairs for the Farmer gun engine. J C Vaughan has town and country property to sell. J W Jackson renews for Old Reliable and pays for wood chop pers ad. A home near town and near commissioners court shows a $3998 emergency bridge bond vote for McCan and Goose Neck bridges.
Auction of farm equipment and livestock offered for lump or sale to suit buyer. Items include two well broke mules two wagons harness buggy cultivators planters implements and 2000 bushels of corn plus cows hogs and a stump puller. Dr C Brooks Graham Texas contact Willis Gibbs and Rufus Choate Jr headed to Fort Worth for college.
Land rental notice listing 320 acres eight miles north of Belknap with 60 acres in Johnson grass and a five room house. Tenant may add more land and start cultivation, with potential first year gains. Contact R C MCPHAILL.
The Methodist ladies hosted an ice cream supper last Friday night that drew good attendance though the chill weather kept the cream from being as popular. Coffee sandwiches and cake were served and proved more favored than the cream.
A brief ad urges rapid exchange of 8500 cash in all departments Dry Goods Groceries and Furniture to win a Talking Machine. After November 1 machines not given away will be returned. Plaids and wool goods highlighted with suits and skirts offered.
All Confederate veterans wish ing a Cross of Honor, will re ceive one by sending in an ap plication. Our rules made by the committee is that this notice shall appear once a month for three months in our city paper and at the end of said time a Cross of Honor will be given to each old soldier who makes an ap plication. Our Secretary will also supply special blanks to be filled by the oldest living lineal de scendant of deceased soldiers to whom crosses are to be given. After the three months have expired the U D.C. will present the crosses to the old soldiers at a public meeting at the Court House. Application may be here to, Mrs. P. A. Martin, Pres., Miss Janie Stafford, Cor, Sec. The question of injurious sub stances in medicines which has been agitating the minds of many people, does not concern those who use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mothers nead have no hesitancy in continuing to give it to their little ones, as it contains absolutely nothing injurious. This remedy is not only perfectly safe to give small children, but is a medicine of great worth and merit. It has a world wide repu tation for its cures of coughs, colds and croup and can always be relied upon. For sale by all Druggists.
A few reliable agents sought to write accident and health insurance. Good money with a fine company. Address W. M. Plaster Loving Texas.
The Graham Ice Trade is now in the hands of Hamilton and Bowen who will keep ice at Dinsmore's restaurant and deliver at all hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone No. 24.
Morrison’s features full shelves and sky-high counters stocked exclusively with Star Brand Shoes. The store touts Star B quality for style and durability, offering baby’s first soft sole at 25 cents and men’s handmade boots at 7.50 dollars. Numerous men’s and women’s shoe options advertised.
A showman linked to Campbell Bros circus was shot by a drunk man in Wichita Falls last Wednesday night. The assailant, intoxicated and aroused without motive, declared a wish to kill someone and opened fire.
Several good fresh milk cows available for sale. For particulars contact J M Keen, Farmer, Texas.
Good resident houses in Graham listed for sale at reasonable figures by J C Vaughan. The notices highlight available homes with practical pricing and location details.
R F Arnold attorney offers long term land loans at low interest and extended vendor notes. Will furnish one to two percent of the purchase price on improved farms. Terms available. call for details.
The Thrice-a-Week World announces plans to improve in 1906 with full prompt coverage of global events. It touts a political feature, world novels by leading authors, and a shared subscription offer with the New York World. Regular $1.00 yearly rate, two-paper combo $1.65, total $2.00.
A local call to share a treasured Graham Leader edition with relatives in the old states as a heartfelt present. The plea emphasizes linking kin and heritage through the newspaper.
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