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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
4
Progressive Graham promotes growth with a strong public High school attracting farmers and stockmen, private kindergartens, and planned primary schools. The town touts civic virtue, religious influence, and a demand for good residents, while advertising Dr Shoops Health Coffee by B S Doty & Company.
Mrs B foarvdner entertained Tuesday after of her little daughter Ila ng contest was the diversion Mrs Clem resigns Mrs C W John ne the prizes while son fell to Mrs F Burkett The children's Prize was awarded little Hilliard Mabry After refreshments were served the children enjoyed cutting a large birthday cake quite a number of Mildred s little friends being present The guests included the members of the Priscilla Club and Mesdames armor Finch Tidwell Short Born Lynch Eichelberger Seton and Vick The hostess was assisted by her sister Mrs Clark and Misses McJimsey Garrett Graham and Gracey
A playful item touts a burglar named bad cough who steals health and mentions Ballard's Horehound Byrup as a cure for coughs and chest troubles. Says consumer risk minimal, prices ec and 1.00 per bottle, sold by all.
Next Sunday evening the Epworth League holds its annual Installation service at the Methodist church. A special sermon will be preached by the pastor. An elaborate program is planned and all are invited. Two alternate prayer services will be held at Mrs Bryan's with Mrs Blankenship leading and at Mrs Brandon's with Miss Roberta Akin leading.
The Sunday School Convention in Graham drew fifty delegates as R F Short led the Saturday devotional and Rev Edward Owers delivered the keynote on The Power and Dignity of the Bible School. Wiggins and Adams spoke on teacher training and boy guidance with strong emphasis on organized Sunday Schools and personal work.
A Point Blank Texas merchant testifies that one dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves colic rapidly, with most cases cured after one or two doses. Sloan Drug Co offers the remedy.
Geo G. Shearer came back last night from Fort Worth where he had been involved with cattle.
Twelve ladies attended a meeting led by President Mrs. C. W. Johnson. Officers reported on recent work, discussed By Law changes from the Corsicana Conference, and planned an ice cream supper for next Monday afternoon and night to raise funds.
A promotional claim asserts Hunt's Cure guarantees to cure any skin disease and relieve kezema, tetter, ringworm, and similar troubles with one application and one box, promising permanent cures and rapid relief.
The Daisy Club met with Miss Winnie Tankersley on September 1, 1909, with thirteen members present: Ethel Birdwell Julia Meece Fay Tankersley Louise Falps Lucile Reed Lottie Bell Wallace Lizzie Johnson Elouise Morrison Lillie Morrison Xina Tankersley Ramelle Cooper Kate Arnold. Reading by Louise Fulps, music by various members, refreshments served, adjourned to meet with Louise Fulps on September 14.
For burns to daily skin care this Chamberlain's Salve offers quick pain relief and usually heals without a scar unless the burn is severe. Also touted for chapped hands sore nipples and skin disease. Price 25 cents. Sloan Drug Co. sells it.
On Tuesday evening Miss Mildred Gardner was host to her playmates on the lawn. Friends Pauline McJimsey Joe Gracy Bessie Finch Nell Graham assisted. Highlights included a blindfolded donkey game a cake with three candles and gifts for Mildred marking three years as hostess.
An advertisement urges readers with rheumatism lumbago stiff joints or similar ailments to use Ballard's Snow Liniment claiming rapid improvement. It notes prices 25 50 and 1.00 and says it is sold by all druggists.
The U. D. C. announces a benefit game at the courthouse on Monday September 13. Tickets feature Belle of Wichita and promise ice cream for attendees, with every sack guaranteed.
Moon Bros Buggies by Lyon Holn Co unloaded a car of Moon Bros Buggies and hacks. Kidwell & Cooper advertise buggies and wagons at low prices. Ice cream at the courthouse Monday September 13th supports Methodist Ladies aid. J O Jordan visits Georgia relatives and returns by today’s train.
J. O. Monroe of Atchison Kansas states a personal conviction that Hunt's Cure will cure a large percent of skin troubles, especially itching, more effectively than other remedies. He urges all with itch to try the product.
W P Stewart Land Agency notes Jermyn as a new town on the G T W Railway in Lost Valley, poised to become a principal West town. He urges readers to listen closely as the agency reveals the liberty to announce the development now.
Norman and Stovall advertise quick loans and lending on vent and lien notes at eight percent interest, with no delay and options to write or call Olney for details.
William Johnson of Graham Texas advertises a well. four year old Jersey bull for sale or trade.
Mrs Mae Voules reopens her private school on the first Monday in October inviting patronage. J.C. Gannon of Spring visited yesterday and made a substantial call at the office.
Bill Johnson of the Hensley Johnson Realty Company traveled from Loving on the 3:30 train to Jacksboro on business. He announced the G F and W railway has bought 160 acres adjoining Loving and will subdivide it into town lots for sale by the Hensley Johnson Realty Co.
Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan testifies to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior cure. He notes he sells other patent medicines for profit but prefers this due to reliable cures and customer appreciation. Sold by Sioan Drug Co.
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