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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
2
The Leader urges renewal before one year in arrears. Subscriptions are one year or six months, with pricing and post office rules. Editor Frank H Bowron reminds readers not to extend credit beyond one year and to check the date label for renewal.
J M Birdwell of Graham Texas argues cattle ticks are being driven out across the region as dipping tanks proliferate. He contrasts oil dips with a new less harmful solution and predicts ticks will be eradicated in the area, while noting rains boost cotton prospects and prices.
W H Eddleman, president of Western National Bank, was elected president of the new International Fire Insurance Company formed by over 800 stockholders. Fort Worth officials P P Shaw and W P Caskell named vice presidents and Rufus Coy as treasurer. A board includes D M Howard Mineral Wells Bank and W H Eddleman, Fort Worth executives, with multiple bankers and business leaders from Dallas, Abilene, McKinney, Albany, and Sherman named to key posts.
National Bank Comanche Geo P Levy Western National Bank Fort Worth Rufus Coy Western National Bank Fort Worth and Tom B Owen cotton broker Fort Worth organized the company June 23 by J B Shifflette general manager W P Cassell in charge of the agency The firm arranged with New York agents to place 200000 in premiums on insurance there with the Fort Worth company Similar plans are being made nationwide and money sent out of Texas will be reversed Mr Shaw estimates several million dollars of foreign capital will be brought in by the company All money of the company is to be invested in Texas.
Reports say eight hundred to twelve hundred people perished as the Santa Catarina river overflowed near Monterey Mexico last weekend. Property losses reach into the millions of dollars.
Warns against other options and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung issues. Foley's Kidney Remedy claimed to restore kidney function relieve urinary irregularities and backache while boosting overall vitality. Graham Drug Co. sells the products.
The town thanks its fire company for rapid action over the past year saving thousands in losses. A recent Saturday night blaze was contained in two minutes thirty seconds after the alarm, with firefighters at their posts delivering a water stream that quenched the flames.
Carlisle Center Minnesota man G B Burhans recalls writing four years ago that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his kidney trouble and now reports no recurrence. He endorses the remedy as still effective and urges others to try it.
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures backache and kidney bladder trouble by correcting irregularities and strengthening kidneys to cleanse blood. Promotes immediate use to prevent Bright's Disease or diabetes. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, via Graham Drug Co.
Graham Public Schools announces grade room assignments for the opening of the term. Third grade will meet in the Northeast first floor room with Miss Rider and Miss Mary Mayes presiding. Fourth grade in the southeast first floor room under Mrs Bettie Ryan. Other grades distributed between new and old buildings with specific rooms and staff listed. The superintendent urges parental involvement and community support to ensure a successful year.
A 25 cent bottle of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is advertised as a cure for ordinary coughs and lung healing with tonic effects. Also promoting S B Street & Co bargains, Belle of Wichita flour grades, Loving town lots, and Moon Bros. Buggies at Lyon Hardware in Graham Texas.
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsonville Del recounts a near consumption illness two years ago. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with stopping his cough and says he is now fully recovered, having gained twenty eight pounds and regained health.
Auction style notice offers one delivery wagon, harness set, cheese knife and case, computing scales, five syrup pumps, sap measuring oil tank, bins, scoops and other fixtures. Readiness to sell to merchants seeking such items.
The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News markets itself as the best semi weekly publication with world and Southwest news, highlighting features like FARMERS FORUM LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN WOMAN'S CENTURY and market reports. It offers a combined subscription with Leader for 1.75 dollars cash and urges readers to subscribe for local and world news at a low cost.
The Graham Hardway Co has just received a fine lot of moulding for framing pictures. A report notes some complaint worms damaging cotton in the northern part of the county. Frank Sharp returned last Sunday night from Sanger California.
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