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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
4
A story scene shows Willie and relatives discussing how flies keep clean using tiny hair brushes on their feet. Aunt Nan explains dust is brushed off then legs rubbed together to stay neat, ending with Willie delighted at his clean appearance.
Poem by Frank Walcott Hutt about guiding his father to meadows hills and woodlands. The speaker imagines leading him through fields, pastures, and shaded trees to see birds, bees, and wildlife, then fears losing the way home without his father’s guidance.
Florence May Tippins of Coleford England arrives in Portland Oregon after crossing the Atlantic and the United States alone. The seven year old travels aboard the St Louis to New York then westward toward Mrs. Louisa Wendt in Portland while guardians ensure safe handoffs at each transition. The voyage along the New York Ontario and Western line continues with caretakers guiding her journey. Moore’s Pills advertised as a malaria cure appear in the same column.
The article notes burlap wall coverings with stenciled borders, delicate Gosseware in cream tones, and Old English glass for table use. It highlights the Darby and Joan chair, varied woods and materials, wall papers mimicking cloth weaves, and colonial style glass candlesticks and table ware.
A meatless luncheon dish uses macaroni and apricots. Parboil half a pound of macaroni, then simmer in a pint of boiling milk with two tablespoons sugar until absorbed. Add one cup apricot juice, cook fifteen minutes, then layer macaroni with apricots for serving.
The electric lamp advances in home aesthetics with dining table use. A recent display showed a center lamp with silver gilt pedestal and French bisque figures. Rose tinted glass globes and soft rose shading created a gentle glow ideal for table illumination.
Recipe uses one quart warm water and a yeast cake dissolved in half a cup. Add two cups graham flour, salt, more graham flour, knead, rise, and bake. Porous bread possible with half entire wheat flour. Molasses may be added.
A new treatment uses moldings in place of poles for windows. Sheer drapery with a figured design falls from the molding to the floor on both sides. Short plain curtains under the sash harmonize with the drapery ground.
The plate rail remains a popular decorative feature for modern dining rooms. It advises that china, whether modern or antique, shows best when displayed against walls covered in plain colors.
Promoted as a cure for eruptions blotches sores pimples and chapped skin. Claims to make blemishes vanish and lists uses for sores lips cracked hands chilblains and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Edgar Matthews & Co drug store.
Leon Bourgeois, newly elected president of the French Chamber of Deputies, represented France at the Hague peace congress and earned a reputation as a diplomat and skilled parliamentary speaker. He once told his predecessor M Denetibkid, “I succeed you. I shall never replace you,” in a tactful farewell.
The article notes a rule granting contestants for a congressional seat up to 2009 for expenses if the contest is regular. It highlights Representative Tompkins of Ohio's Twelfth District as an exception by submitting a bill totaling 1999.06 and refusing any excess charges to the government.
A Philadelphia Press quip prints a businessman's gripe about ragtime music at a restaurant. He jokes the lively tune gave him indigestion as the orchestra keeps guests tapping along. The exchange ends with a playful rebuttal about the music's staying power.
Mark Twain, aiming for a philosopher image, asserts malaria offers a clever benefit. He says an all wise Providence devised it as a method by which man can exercise without exertion.
A Chicago man extols kindness over real estate deeds and promotes Chanverlain's Cough Remedy from Graham Drug Co. The item notes frauds by grocery sellers to farmers and argues for local tanners and Texas production amid regional paper chatter.
The Brenham Banner comments on a proposal that in North Carolina funds for Black education be raised from taxes on Black property. It calls the idea good and suggests Texas adopt similar steps, noting current low Black contributions to education funds.
A Columbus Kentucky man identified as William Avery urged the geological survey to halt oil well drilling. He wrote to the secretary of the navy claiming drilling harms the globe and could destroy Texas, insisting on sealing drill holes to prevent gas leaks.
A North Missouri editor receives a humorous sample from a devout paragrabber. The lines mix rustic aphorisms with playful oddities about frogs, apples, cherries, bees, farmers, corn, and printing office woes. The piece showcases local color and quirky wordplay.
A Durham reader credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with saving his life from long term stomach and liver trouble. An Atchison Globe item lampoons a donkey club conduct after a pulpit notice. White’s Cream Vermifuge is praised for rapid worm clearance and sold by Graham Drug Co. Shawnee County News notes editor’s hard work, unpaid subscriptions, and a harsh fate for deadbeats.
Graham City Council enacts Ordinance No 38 banning bicycle riding on sidewalks around the public square and on sidewalks within 150 feet of the square and on North Elm Street to the railway. Violators face fines up to ten dollars upon conviction and the ordinance takes effect after publication.
A reflective column by WILL M. MAUPIN exploring faith doubt and morality. It critiques sermonettes overconservatism and reliance on God, warns against hypocrisy and selfish charity, and argues true Christianity shows in neighborly conduct and personal responsibility.
The most stubborn bronchitis cases yield to Ballard's Horehound Syrup priced at 25 and up. For sale by Graham Drug, 10.
Auction notice lists 15 head of yearlings and two-year-olds for sale at eight dollars each. Seller identified as Mrs. J. H. Fisher.
Col Lanham declares only strictly sober men may apply for the governor's office. Bonham News notes the Texas public backs him, while Austin’s four-year state of affairs has been called disgusting by critics.
A Kaufman county farmer reports over 100 dollars per acre from sweet potatoes this year. The column asks how many others have achieved half that with cotton or corn, urging diversification as a profitable strategy.
An old advertising feature claims kidney trouble affects both sexes and ages, causing mind decline, vanity loss, and bed wetting. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy from Dr. Kikmer & Co. with sample bottles offered by mail and pamphlets detailing cures.
The Rock Island System invites letters from settlers in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico. Letters detailing experiences since settlement including starting funds first actions and subsequent success will be paid 375 in cash and transportation. Letters must be 300 to 1000 words for advertising the Southwest. Send details to John Sebastian Passenger Traffic Manager Rock Island Chicago Ill.
Notice to stockholders of Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Company. A special meeting is called for October 15, 1902 in Weatherford Texas to authorize issuing first mortgage bonds of 1 354 000 dollars bearing five percent interest for 28 years to fund construction and extension of the railway. Board members and officials listed, with proceedings to consider related matters.
Special meeting of stockholders to be held in Weatherford Texas to authorize a reduction of capital stock from 600000 to 109000 and to cancel stock to 100000 then present canceled stock to the Railroad Commission of Texas for cancellation by order of the Board of Directors.
Reported by R M Summers Commissioner Proc No 4 left with Ben Waters about 15 miles from Graham early Sept 1902 a white cow with black specks and blotched brand. Also reported by W P Stinson Commissioner Pre No 2 left with E Sloan about 10 miles west of Graham a white faced pay mare about 14 hands unbranded and a 14 hand bay mare 10 to 12 years old branded P on left hip. Gro McLaren C O appears.
An advertising pitch touts The News as specially edited and truthful, promising Brains over haphazard content. It urges readers to subscribe to The Leader for local news and The News for state news, with a yearly rate of 1.75 dollars prepaid.
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