31 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
1
A local ad invites shoppers to compare prices and trade with the store, promising fresh, up-to-date dry goods and groceries at very low prices. The message emphasizes dollars and cents savings and dependable merchandise.
A large and complete stock of ladies and misses coats and jackets is available now at surprisingly low prices.
Our stock of furs is news fresh and up-to-date with prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.00. Check the show window for the latest arrivals and variety.
A display features a pretty line of ladies hats in the newest patterns and street styles with prices ranging from 1.60 to 6.50. The collection emphasizes fashionable models for daily wear and special occasions.
A white Flannelette gown available in three sizes priced at $1.50. A line of white and colored gowns, nicely trimmed, priced from 75 cents to $1.50.
A catalog note advertises chiffon broadcloth as serviceable durable fabric for full suits or skirts. The store claims a large assortment of shades and weights available, priced at one dollar per yard.
Rain last Friday night filled the creek at Graham and caused the new dam on Salt Creek to overflow. Water backed up for about four miles along the crooked stream, five feet deep at Graves crossing near North Oak Street, forcing the closure of the road. The dam created a large body of water and is described as able to withstand any drought likely to occur.
The Fitzhugh Lee chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Dr and Mrs W F Morris residence last Thursday night. Members renewed interest in the organization, light refreshments were served, and attendees planned to meet regularly on the second Tuesday each month at F H Staffords during winter.
Jennie Jeffery, chairman and treasurer of Frue Texas, asks churches and members to send contributions to Bro McCord's Buggy Fund in time for Thanksgiving. The message urges brothers and sisters to ante up and support presenting a new buggy to the faithful brother.
On a Sunday forenoon four of Rev H H Wyndham s children went to water the family horse at the creek end of North Oak street. They drove into the newly filled dammed stream and were carried across. The horse struggled to the bank while the children cried out. C L Cox Joe Rehder and Ray from the Rock Island pump station responded and rescued the unharmed youngsters, though all were soaked.
Twenty years ago Mr. Geo. W. Brock discovered Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was a quick and safe cure for bowels. He says he has used it and recommended it many times with never disappointing results. For sale by local vendors. The Ladies Improvement Society of Farmer will host a supper at the Baptist church on Thursday night October 31 to benefit cemetery improvements. Mrs. J. S. Tate presides, Miss Nelle Casey secretary.
A local note warns readers about trusting strangers after a smooth insurer failed to deliver policies after notes were discounted at banks. Baby medicine Caseasweet is advertised as a stomach corrective. Local residents Graham Drug Co and W Parker are mentioned along with social visits by Will Parker, Mrs Crain, and Olney residents including A Riley and "Uncle Tom" building homes near Olney.
For fire, tornado, live stock or gun insurance MOP EAD offers the best rates. R. C. Mf an presents the ad urging readers to compare coverage and save on premiums with this agency.
No. 1678 describes 160 acres 24 miles west of Graham with tillable land and grass land at 8 dollars per acre cash or 1 to 5 years at 8 percent. No. 34 marks 320 acres 18 miles northwest of Graham with 160 acres first class land and balance grass at 8 dollars per acre. No. 2047 offers 320 acres near Graham with 100 acres post oak and balance mesquite at 10 dollars per acre, term 1 to 5 years. No. 1864 lists 240 acres 13 miles southwest of Graham with a 4 room house, barn and 100 cultivated acres at 12 dollars per acre. Land Agent, Graham Texas.
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