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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
The notice says the LEADER will not be sent to anyone if credit exceeds one year. Check the date on your label and if you are nearing one year in arrears, call or submit your renewal.
A son-in-law Longsworth is described as thoroughly committed to hazing. He stirs up students at the University of Illinois and threatens the country with eight more years of Roosevelt after Taft's second term. Roosevelt's removal of two federal officials over political activity hints that only the dent can violate civil service principles with impunity.
The article notes Senator Foraker quit the senate race, predicting he may pose a stronger adversary to Roosevelt and Taft as he no longer weighs his political future. It also mentions the Newcastle News from L. H. Miller, praising its quality and urging local patronage.
Jeff Pearson was tried in Palo Pinto last week for killing W E McConnell in Mineral Wells last May and received a 99 year penitentiary sentence. The case drew wide attention as a major legal battle of the region, but arguments continue in the court of appeals and a reversal is likely, possibly prompting multiple retrials before final disposition.
An advertisement urges treating a cough at its first appearance with Ballard's Horehound Syrup to stop the cough and restore lungs to health. Sold by B S Doty Co.
A. H. Jones announces the Farmers Union Gin Company is ready to gin cotton this year and thanks patrons for last year's support while hoping for continued patronage.
The piece argues marketing cotton is vital for growers and all citizens in cotton states. It credits the Farmer's Union and the “marketing slowly” movement for lifting prices in 1906-07 and warns that panic could cut profits. It notes costs to producers rose 60 percent while cotton prices lagged, urging business leaders to join producers in securing honest prices.
The article cautions against chasing wealth through risky ventures and gambling, noting many fail while honest farming yields stable success. It extols Young County farmers for health, possessions, and favorable surroundings, urging prudence and contentment with tangible gains.
A Topeka Kansas girl Fay Ogden faced rabies after a dog attack while protecting her pet and the animal was killed. Her family lacked funds for urgent Pasteur treatment, but volunteers raised 130 dollars and she was sent to Chicago to receive life saving care, a true tale of human sympathy sparking swift aid.
Sheriff M A Wallace announces the foreclosure sale of W Corbett property in Graham on the first Tuesday in November 1908. The sale covers 143 acres from Moses Barnes survey with details of boundaries, costs 9.60, and two year redemption with double bid amount. Proceeds apply to the judgment of $16.75 plus interest. Public notice dated Oct 3 1908.
For Sale or Trade. The wagon yard on west side of Elm Street, will sell at a bargain for cash or will trade for a good farm. For further particulars see.
There are nine thousand Confederate pensioners in Texas drawing one dollar per annum each from the state. It is believed the limit has been reached in the number of Confederate pensioners as the death rate is now very large.
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