24 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
1
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The ticket lists W. T. Lanham for Governor and Geo D. Neal for Lieutenant Governor. Charles K. Bell named Attorney General, John W. Robbins for Comptroller, John J. Terrell Land Commissioner, Arthur LeFevre Superintendent of Public Instruction, O. B. Colquitt Railroad Commissioner. Judicial posts include pending for the Second Supreme Judicial District and others with weil defined districts and names, such as John H. Stephens in the Twelfth and D. E. Decker in the State Senate 20th District.
District Judge A H Carrigan and Jno C Kay serve the 30th Judicial District with H A Allen as District Attorney for the county, and J W Akin as County Attorney. Other offices include Sheriff J E Parsons and H C Williams, Tax Assessor W P Beckham and H L Mitchell, R L Tankersley as District and County Clerk, Geo McLaren as County Treasurer H C Fields and W R Jordan, Commissioners and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 2 3 4 listed with names T J Lamons J W Timmons F C Kramer Leslie Coombes John W Proffitt R M Summers A C Casey.
Rail timetable shows Jacksboro departures at 11 35 am and 11 55 am to Bryson and Dakin, arriving Graham 1 20 pm with return runs at 2 30 pm and 3 55 pm. Effective Oct 15 1902. M E SeBree note: approximated schedule due to road. Graham Drug advertises Herbine for digestion at 50 cents.
A narrator recalls gazing from Twin Mountain at Graham, once a quiet town now a bustling city. He describes trains, factories, rail hubs, and rising wealth, then wakes to realize the dreamlike scene was a dream and must return home to milk the cow.
An advertised patent medicine claims to cure pains catarrh neuralgia rheumatism cuts burns colic and diarrhea with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
Town reputations hinge on the conduct of their residents abroad. If visitors cause drunken rowdy behavior, the town earns a “tough” label, a view echoed by the Jacksboro Gazette with no further comment.
An advertisement boasts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic uses a plain formula printed on every bottle, stating it contains iron and quinine with no cure offered. It promises no pay if ineffective and sells for 50 cents.
The writer notes doubts about local prohibition enforcement after reading Jake Ruskin's Experiences in the Young County News. He critiques the depiction as bizarre and graphic, mentioning dialects and conversations with Apollyon, while questioning the true identity of Jake.
When you wake with a bad taste in your mouth go to Graham Drug Co for a free Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets sample. One or two doses may make you well and they also cure biliousness sick headache and constipation.
E. P. Haynes advertises cash paid for hides furs pelts and pecans urging local sellers to bring their items for quick payment and collection.
P A Martin county chair urges all Democrats to vote in the election and back Lanham aiming to maximize local influence. He notes the executive meeting failed for lack of a quorum and proposes candidates appear on the county ticket with pro rata expenses, prioritizing governor influence and party conventions.
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes relief from bibiousness and a lame back after failing health. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring sleep appetite and strength. The ad touts the product as giving vigor to weak sickly people and invites readers to buy for 50 cents at Edgar Matthews & Co. drug store.
The Pennsylvania Railway has shown greater concern for its workers than for the stock market. Other lines might profit by following its example.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop coughs and cure colds in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a simple payment if not effective.
The text contrasts personal independence with dependence on society and nature, noting everyone relies on societal benefits while a hermit relies on nature for sustenance and shelter.
Fresh cuts or wounds in humans or animals respond well to Ballard's Snow Liniment. It treats slow healing or suppurating sores on working horses and is unequaled for that purpose. Sold by Graham Drug Co.
Over five years living costs climbed 40 percent while wage gains lagged. Cattlemen hog raisers and most food producers face the pinch, contrasting with wage earners who feel the strain as the “good” dollar buys less at the grocery store.
In a lively local column the writer quarrels with Jacksboro papers over a circus day incident involving Graham boys, defends town pride, and mocks rail-fed ambitions. The piece shifts to critique of the coal strike settlement, blaming J. P. Morgan for wielding decisive influence, and laments the country’s dependence on a single financier amid national power struggles.
Dizziness loss of appetite fatigue and nausea are linked to dyspepsia. Herbine provides prompt relief and is offered for sale by Graham Drug Co at 50 cents.
An old ad suggests taking Laxative Aromo Quinin Tablets to cure a cold in one day. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. price listed as 25 cents.
Davis Ky merchant C T Smith touts De King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds as the fastest selling item in his store. He claims it cures throat and lung ailments when other remedies fail, backed by Edgar Matthews & Co guarantee and free trial bottles. Reg sizes 50c and $1.
The remark accuses Secretary Shaw of being the greatest anarchist before the public by labeling the abrogation of law as an archy andSing.
An advertisement claims Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment cures thousands of stubborn hemorrhoid cases without fail. Bottles cost 50 cents, tubes 75 cents, sold by Graham Drug Co.
The excerpt attributes to Hon. David B Hill a description of republican prosperity as a state where a few make millions while millions suffer. It frames wealth disparity as a defining feature of the era's economic outlook.
An old newspaper ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonics as the best prescription for malaria with chills and fever. It claims the product contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form and offers no cure and no pay guarantees.
Classified notice seeking five young men from Young county to prepare for railway air clerk, letter carrier, customs house and departmental clerk positions. Apply to Inter-State Correspondence Institute in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
A historically styled ad piece extols success in business while promoting Simmons' Liver Purifier in a tin box. It claims to improve liver health by easing constipation indigestion biliousness headaches and heart function for a healthier, more confident appearance.
Notice is given that original letters of administration were granted to Fiora L Hoge on October 13 1902 by Young County Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period. Residence and address: Graham Texas. Fiora L Hoge Administratrix of the estate of A P Hoge deceased.
Ex Secretary Olney moves quickly into focus as a leading possible candidate for the Democratic side. He gains attention amid party debates and potential endorsements as the primary season nears.
Local advertisement promises no cure no pay for Hunt's Cure for Itch used on tetris, tinea, and itching piles with bold assurance. No further details or proof provided.
Corn is put at 2 352 776 000 bushels Wheat 620 895 000 bushels Oats 988 632 000 bushels The figures appear in a historical agricultural projection with large production totals for corn wheat and oats.
Advert says free sample of Chamber isin’s Stomach and Liver Tablets is available at Graham’s drug store. Claims tablets are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than pills and do not cause constipation. Regular size priced at 25 cents per box.
A witty note compares city editors who receive subscriptions to a country subscriber paying with a cord of wood, arguing the wood’s value outweighs money in the editor’s season.
Secretary Moody denounces a 67 cent per ton duty on anthracite coal as secretly inserted into the tariff act in a sneaking and cowardly manner. He warns this is not the sole instance of sneaking in the tariff.
A sharp quip notes the desire for easy pay. The speaker mocks the man who accepts $2 of work for $1, arguing such bargains grant longer hold on a job. The line satirizes workplace incentives and fairness in compensation.
A proverb emphasizes that effort determines reward urging careful choice of labor and diligent work in the chosen place. It reflects a common historical maxim on work and preparation.
The remark contrasts transient love with lasting outcomes as a proverb. a reflective line about affection and its enduring impact.
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail through his hand while opening a box. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately and afterward and reports the balm removed all pain and soreness and aided rapid healing. For sale by Graham Drug Co.
Pills claim to act on the liver as calomel with no griping or sick stomach and to cure chronic constipation. Warns of no adverse after effects and notes price. Contains promotional language typical of patent medicines.
A quirky ad note touts Hunt'n Lightnail as a cure-all except for broken hearts and weakened minds. It lists prices at 25 and 50 cents, implying a broad but humorous range of elixirs and fixes.
Granam Church Directory lists Barrist Church with Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Saturday nights. J H Crovex is pastor. Curaptian Church holds 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. services with Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Friday 7:45 p.m. One second Sunday night has no evening service. Epwwy DP. Hasyse minister. Metaopist Cavncst services Sunday 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Junior League 3 p.m. Senior League 4 p.m. L. W.¢ PresarTenian Curse views at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. School 7:35 p.m. H. Guxew pastor.
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