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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
2
The Leader lists subscription rates for one copy per year and six months with prices. Published in Graham Texas, the paper notes standard post office classification and credits FRANK H BOWRON as editor.
In Olney Texas on October 17 the comptroller of the currency approved the organization of the First National Bank with capital of 25000 dollars. Applicants include W. M. McGregor Robert E Huff R Campbell John W Groves and W F Hutchison.
A reader cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold cure to reduce time loss and pneumonia risk. Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia says he has used it for years and recommends it to friends. For sale by all druggists.
W L Meaders moves his family to Olney and will return in November to wind up business and resign as County Commissioner. He was elected three times, served the county laudably, and held a leadership role in the Odd Fellows. His removal draws widespread regret from friends and associates.
In Wichita Falls Texas at 6 o clock a deadly melee left Mamie Lynn dying from knife wounds and Mabel Terrell cut in multiple places while J B Evans jailed. Evans from Brennan Texas frequented the town on business and pleasure amid a general disturbance at a downtown resort with reluctance from principals and witnesses to speak.
Mr. W. C. Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a decade of use for his children. He reports fast cures for croup and says it is unequaled for croup and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists.
Tax collector M A Wallace announces tax collection visits at Markley Farmers Olney True Eliasville on dates in November 1907. Locations and days include Markley November 4 Farmers November 5 Olney November 6 True November 7 Eliasville November 11 and 12. Taxpayers should appear for assessment and payment as scheduled.
A humorous essay argues for the virtue of dirty dresses in kitchens and at home. It extols mothers wearing worn cook aprons, contrasts garb with excess finery, and laments well dressed idlers while imagining monuments to the humble dirty dress and its domestic blessings.
The Fort Worth Telegram argues grand juries should investigate deaths blamed on negligence by individuals or corporations. It notes rail safety lapses and impure food as major risks, urging action against careless practices from dairy to home remedies and urging public accountability for such negligence.
In November 1901 Mrs L Cousins from Otterburn Mich caught cold and suffered quinsy with a swollen throat. She applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and felt relief quickly. Within two days she recovered. The liniment is touted as valuable for sprains and swellings and is sold by all druggists.
To the churches and members of Macedonia Association please send contributions for Bro McCord's Buggy Fund and enable us to present him with a new buggy on Thanksgiving. Dear brothers and sisters please ante up. Jennie Jeffery chairman and treasurer True Texas.
Cool's Pride Coffee is hailed as the best on the market at Stewart and Son's storefront. The notice highlights local praise for the beverage, noting its appeal to shoppers and coffee enthusiasts.
The ad touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal cure for rheumatism cuts sprains bruises burns scalds aches and catarrh and chilblains. A concerned narrator claims it relieves every ailment and “yanks any old pain out by the roots” for the entire family.
The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Christ will hold a series of meetings at Gooseneck Bend schoolhouse beginning Friday night before the third Sunday in November 1907. J L McCord, missionary of the Macedonia association, will aid in the meeting. Come over and help us, the Macedonians cry, to work together for the good of lost souls. W M Higwins, Pastor.
For over fifteen years Hunt's remedy has been sold with a strict guarantee to cure any itching skin trouble. Fewer than one percent of buyers ask for a refund because the product effectively works for most users.
If you want the best Flour, buy the SUPREME at Pettey Hallam Co. This brief ad promotes a premium flour brand in a local grocery listing.
The community reports quick cotton picking by farmers and a successful box supper at Lamar school house raising over one hundred dollars to seat the building. J. M. Keen suffered apoplexy Sunday and is slowly recovering. Folks consider attending the State Fair this week. School progress remains good with small attendance. Milton Williams, longtime Young county resident, visited from Oklahoma last week.
They make you feel good with a pleasant purgative effect and a healthy body and mind. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are priced at 25 cents. Sample free at all druggists.
For over fifteen years Hunt's Cure has worked on skin troubles especially itching conditions. The product claims success not from advertising but by actual remedy. One box is guaranteed to cure any case.
Notice is given that bids for the Young County Texas depository will be received on November 11 1907. Banking incorporations associations or individuals are notified to submit bids to the County Clerk or undersigned by that date. The commissioners court will award to the highest and best bid. Gro H McLaren County Judge.
An old advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Graham Leader and The Dallas Semi-Weekly News together for one year at 1.75 in advance. Emphasizes world news and family value, urging prompt order before 1908 presidential year.
Roy D. Golston at Mabry Short Co.’s Store reports poultry prices including live hens at 5 1/2 to 6 cents per pound, turkeys around 10 to 12 cents per pound, and eggs listed at 15 cents per dozen. The notice lists miscellaneous prices and market notes for the Graham area.
W E Baker sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery advertises tombstones and grave digging services for Cisco Marble Works. Graveside rates listed are seven dollars for adults and five dollars for children with prompt, satisfactory filling of orders. Call on me.
A note states the writer has good young mules and mares available for trade in exchange for stock cattle. The ad indicates a straightforward barter proposal and targets livestock owners seeking equine stock replacements.
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