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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
4
The Young County Abstract Title Company plans an exhibit to show crops from across the county. Manager Tankersley asks residents to send in cotton stalks, vegetables, grain, fruit, and other products to display at their office to attract homeseekers and boost the county.
A fragment describes Dr Shoop's new Health Coffee made from toasted cereals malt and pine flavors. It claims to be a healthful coffee substitute with quick preparation and satisfying taste.
Huffstuttle notes light rain beneficial for crops though boll worm damage affects cotton. Social events abound with watermelon supper by Mr. and Mrs. Lester, singing by Otts and Taylor couples, and a candy social by Posey Otts. Road repairs take priority as Editor urged smoother travel. visitors include Miss Susie Campbell with Mr. and Mrs. Brittan from Throckmorton. Jack Taylor to Newcastle to meet father B F Taylor. county union planned at Newcastle on the 26th and 27th.
A playful warning describes a thief of health named bad cough who may invade homes. The suggested remedy is Ballard's Horehound Syrup to arrest the ailment, claimed to cure all coughs colds and chest troubles. Available at druggists for 25 cents one dollar per bottle.
At a meeting of the U C V Sons and daughters of the Confederacy the Adjutant was ordered to revise the camp roll. To assist, members are urged to send name, company and regiment to the Adjutant at once by postal card. Respectfully F Herron Adjutant Young County Camp No 127 U C V.
Chamberlain's Salve is recommended for burns and skin ailments for quick pain relief and healing without scarring unless the burn is severe. Also effective for chapped hands sore nipples and skin disease. Price 25 cents. For sale by Sloan Drug Co.
On last Sunday M Will Bunger of Duff Prairie and Miss Frances Hughes were married at the bride’s parents home. Many friends from here and distant places attended and enjoyed the event. Also notes of local visits and returns by J J Crétesinger D A Upham B P Ritchey Smith Gann James Upham and concerns about bollworms affecting cotton.
Portsmouth druggist Frank C Hanrahan Testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure He notes six years of sales and preference over other medicines for profit and customer trust Sloan Drug Co. carries it.
The ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy report a successful tag sale last Saturday. They cleared $45 to maintain and beautify graves of unknown soldiers in Oak Grove Cemetery and extend thanks to all who contributed or purchased tags.
The San Antonio International Fair opens November 6 and runs through November 17, showcasing exhibits, food stalls, and fairground events across the city.
For Sale. I have a well bred two year old Jersey bull to sell or trade. WILLIAM JOHNSON, Graham, Texas, The Moon Bros. Buggies, superior to all other makes in style, quality and durability, the three essential qualities in a vehicle. Lyon Hardware Company sell them. Judge W. T. Andrews was here yesterday from Stamford. J. J. Jones, of Loving, was here yesterday. Co. V. Connor, of South Bend, was in Graham on business yesterday.
Epworth League held a August 31 meeting electing R. E. Lynch as President Miss Lucille Doty as 1st Vice President Mrs. T. P. Blankenship as 2nd Vice President Miss Bertha Eddleman as 3rd Vice President Annie Hamilton as 4th Vice President T P Blankenship as Secretary John Spivey as Treasurer Miss Roberta Akin as Lookout Committee Chair Dr J L Williamson as Era Agent. The ad promotes Dr Shoop Restorative for stomach heart and kidney ailments sold by B S Doty & Company.
Attention Sunday School workers in Young County the convention will meet in Graham starting Saturday evening September 4 continuing through September 5 and 6 W N Wiggins state Sunday School association secretary and wife will attend delegates should be appointed and come W J McKinney county secretary Tickling coughs ease with Dr Shoops Cough Remedy touted as safe for babies and sold by B S Doty Company
Miss Bess Graham visits Fort Worth while Archie Owen returns from West Texas. A son was born last Thursday to Mr and Mrs W M Morton, and another son last Wednesday to Mr and Mrs H W McGowan. Vivian Anderson returns from Saint Louis and Missouri travels. Mrs Eugene A Crouch of McKinney visits her Johnsons. Morris Knoch of Waxahachie visits in the city with the Taliaferros. Mrs Cumming of Jackson MS, new milliner for R F Short & Company, arrived last Monday.
The Leader notes a high grade Pasteur Institute in Austin established by Texas in 1905 for suspected rabies or hydrophobia cases. It is self sustaining, charges $25 for three weeks treatment for payers and outsiders, offers free care to those without means, and has treated about 1200 people with six hydrophobia deaths.
An old advertisement promises quick relief for rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints and claims users can throw away crutches. The Ballard's Snow Liniment is shown as a remedy with price 25c and 1.00, sold by all druggists.
W C Noah and his wife traveled from their home near Farmer to the area, visiting local acquaintances last Tuesday.
M. E. Graham and family Mrs. E S Graham Miss Bertha Graham and the Craig children returned Thursday at noon from an extended visit to Mrs. E. S. Graham's old home on Cedar Farm near Davidson Indiana.
An old advert promises Hunt's Cure guarantees to cure any skin disease with one box. It claims rapid relief from itching and permanent cure for eczema tetter ringworm and similar troubles after a single application or box.
The Commissioners' Court convenes next week to examine the tax rolls and appoint a Superintendent of Public Schools, signaling a focused session on school governance and fiscal oversight.
They Should, my honest conviction based on my own experience and that of my friends, is that Hunt’s Cure will cure a large per cent of skin troubles especially itching ones more than any other remedy. Certainly those afflicted with any form of itch should try it. J. O. Monroe, Atchison, Kas.
Fourteen year old Miss Onie Masey daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Masey fell from a small express wagon while hauling water on Monday and sustained bruises to her shoulders She is reported resting well.
Prof Earnest Kelling the new school superintendent visited the city on Tuesday and ordered one of the latest Oliver typewriters for the Newcastle school.
A lady’s handbag found near Loving by mail carrier Wm Johnson last Tuesday. Owner must identify the bag and its contents by contacting the office.
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