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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
2
The Leader discusses Republican coalition concerns over Roosevelt and state rights, noting Judge Parker’s view of a big corporate movement backing Roosevelt. It mentions observers’ speculation about Roosevelt, Root, and Hughes, and a brief hunting trip anecdote with medicinal whiskey to ward off malaria and snake bites.
A boy asked a druggist for work in his shop. The druggist doubted his knowledge of drugs. The boy countered that Herbton cured his mother, a claim guaranteed by B. S. Doty & Co.
About a month before Congress convenes officials and lobbyists are shaping requests to the national treasury. The setup signals intensified lobbying as the budget and fiscal policy come under scrutiny.
Dr William J Long returns from a nine weeks stay in the Maine woods to condemn the Washington figure as the greatest faker of them all, following the president labeling him a nature faker.
A discussion on curing a cold quickly to reduce pneumonia risk features B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market. He says he has used it for years and recommends it to friends who agree. For sale by all druggists.
Texas politicians debate whether to inject the Bailey versus anti Bailey issue into the campaign. Supporters and opponents threaten with strong language as to Bailey's moral and political fitness. Party leaders warn against personalizing the race, fearing factional ruin for the Democratic Party and a boost to Republicans.
The piece argues that panic fears and depositor timidity crippleed banks north of Texas, while Texas banks remain sound. It credits government action and buy-in from Morgan and Rockefeller for a temporary confidence boost, and urges a shift to conservative finance to prevent future panics.
Mr W C Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for ten years of use in his family allowing safe retirements during croup attacks. He reports his oldest child faced severe croup but the remedy always effected a speedy cure and he recommends it to friends and neighbors. For sale by all druggists.
The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Christ will hold a series of meetings at Gooseneck Bend School House 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, is the cry of the Macedonians, and let us work together for the good of lost souls. W. M. Higgins, Pastor.
For more than fifteen years Hunt's re has been marketed with a strict guarantee to cure any form of itching skin troubles. Less than one per cent of buyers ask for refunds because the product effectively does the work.
Tax collector M. A. Wallace will collect taxes at Markley on November 4 1907 Farmer on November 5 1907 Olney on November 6 1907 rue on November 7 1907 Ilinsville November 11 and 12 1907 in Young County Texas.
Wants stock cattle in exchange for several good young mules and mares. Seller: S. R. Jeffery in True, Texas.
True night which wit sues grain recently sown. Cotton will soon be gathered and the school children will be ready for school the second Monday in November. Several residents, including C D Leberman and wife and Miss Florence Stringer, left Sunday for the Dallas fair. Others such as M M Burriss and wife and J D Lowe and wife attended. Miss Missouri Ellis visited at A C Watson's then to Graham for a teachers institute before returning with Miss Mattie Mundell to open school here. O Andrews bought a new piano for his children. The I O O F team of Graham organized a lodge at this place EMERY.
A testimonial touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as a universal remedy. Grand Pop uses it for rheumatism, Dad for cuts and bruises, Mamy for burns and aches, Sis for catarrh and chilblains, and the speaker for everything, claiming it removes pain at the source.
Miss Eva Slater confined to bed but improving. Heavy rain last Friday night. Wheat looks fine. Residents attend Dallas fair. C C McBride visiting Hunt county. Mrs M D Booker and daughter return from Tarrant county. Bertha Carrie McBee and Pearl Steen visit Mrs Slater. Jas M Smith buying hogs. mast fine. A K McBee family visit Will Slater. Herbert Slater adds chimney. Will Slater hunted coon on crutch. George Slater buys team from W P Stewart. Youths plan Dallas fair trip next Sunday. Best wishes to The Leader readers. Bashful Bill.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan says she caught cold and developed quinsy. After applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm her throat swelling subsided quickly and she recovered in two days. The liniment is promoted for sprains and swellings and is sold by all druggists.
W E Baker sexton of Oak Grove Cemetery offers tombstones from Cisco Marble Works and grave digging services. Rates listed are adults seven dollars and children five dollars. Call for prompt, satisfactory orders.
Attention Farmers good farming lands for sale on the Plains with more tillable land than any country in Texas. Crops include corn cotton wheat oats kafir milo maize sorghum millet alfalfa berries peaches apples and fine stock. Land from 8.50 to 15.00 per acre write Estacado Land Co Estacado Texas Geo E Mayes Mgr.
Bargain sale of 593 acres six miles north of Graham with 60 cultivated, four-wire fence, everlasting water, 4 room house, barn sheds and good well on public road. Priced at 10.00 per acre. Contact H M YATES at Commerce Hotel Graham Texas for details.
Six head of registered Short-born heifers offered at bargain prices. Contact Write or phone Geo H Craig in Graham. October 3 weeks.
500 cords of wood to be cut 2 1 2 miles from Graham. See C. C. Mayes for details.
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received on November 11 1907 for the county depository as per law. All banking incorporations and bankers in Young County must present bids to the County Clerk or the undersigned before the date. The commissioners court will award the depository to the highest and best bid. Geo H McLaren, Co Judge, Young Co Texas.
This 1908 appeal advertises a combined one year subscription to the Graham Leader and The Semi-Weekly News for 1.75 dollars paid in advance. It promises prompt attention and urges readers to order before the Presidential year arrives, emphasizing wide world news and family suitability.
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