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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
2
The notice lists Thursday publication terms with rates: One copy for one year at 81.00 and one copy for six months at 50.00. It announces standard subscription options and prices for readers.
Nine of America s large battleships departed Hampton Roads Virginia last Saturday bound for the Mediterranean theater. The move reflects U S naval deployment as tensions in the region rise and the fleet shifts toward allied defense commitments.
The Sunday election produced no disappointment while Huerta remains president and the war continues. Officials report the outcome as expected with candidates not claiming a forecast change and U S policy unlikely to shift.
The new Allison liquor law becomes effective on November 18. It implements a National Congress backed change to interstate liquor shipments. After that date it is illegal to bring intoxicating liquors into dry territory except for personal or immediate family use, and selling or loaning intoxicants in dry districts is prohibited.
A Dallas gathering of Texas prohibition leaders discussed plans to eliminate all but one gubernatorial candidate next year. They adopted resolutions to hold county and precinct conventions across the state in April to select a convention plan. The Dallas meeting made no candidate choices and set no requirements, leaving the field open to all seeking the nominating convention.
Dallas reports the State Fair of Texas breaking attendance and exhibit quality records. The piece notes it is already the nation's largest fair and may rival the World's Fair in time. It urges counties, including Young, to exhibit locally grown fruits to boost agricultural and commercial development.
Social notes report visits by Mrs R Y Black and daughter from Graham, Fred W Frost and wife in Graham, a Jean wedding of W J Dodd and Jennie L Johnson, and various Graham and Brenham mentions. Cotton and grain crop notes, market hopes, and public road days tied to Mineral Wells and Mayes campaign discussion appear amid local business and travel updates.
Bettie Bullock of Catron Kentucky describes years of illness from womenly troubles. After failing to improve with a doctor and bed rest, her husband gave Cardui the Woman's Tonic, and she recovered enough to walk two miles and work. The ad urges others to write Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page booklet.
C. W. Linsop advertises available loans on land with flexible terms to suit borrowers.
Recap of Graham area visitors including Rev A B Wilson Joe McCarson and Miss Sue Cox. Notes on teachers Institute attendance and a week without school. Local officials resignations and road work planned November 5 and 6 with county judge agreeing to use a pick and shovel.
A small child of Mr and Mrs Bob Brumley barely escaped serious injury when a horse owned by Mr Lovern knocked the child down and pawed with fore feet. Dr Vaughter treated the wounds noting no major fractures though one ankle might be dislocated. In Seymour a killing affray left T J Bruce and A L Beard dead and Sheriff W L Ellis wounded, linked to long running county politics. The Free Press welcomes Stamford edition by J S Dearing and Son and notes a county liquor election set for November 1 following a large petition.
The public is informed that the office and place of business will be at the Graham Land Office. S. Graham and the speaker will jointly transact a Real Estate and Exchange business strictly on a commission basis. A desk and free writing material are available for customers. patrons are welcome at all times.
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