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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

4

Opera House notes and local updates in city paper

Locals report Miss Vivian Anderson returning from Missouri and D Yancy and wife of Eliasville visiting the city. Chas Gay and Q Street with Miss Lucile McJimsey and Addie B Kidwell left for Abilene to visit Mrs G Leeb and attend the West Texas fair. Kidwell and Cooper's promote tin work and windmill plumbing services. Haggard from Murray notes cotton damage over three weeks, predicting yields well under a bale per acre. many will need to buy corn for feed.

Chas. Gay Q Street Lucile McJimsey Addie B. Kidwell Mr. Gay Abilene S. W. Haggard Murray

Quaker Oats Promoted for Purity and Strength

The article extols Quaker Oats as a perfectly clean and pure food, ideal for muscle and brain strength. It notes the company’s unique ability to remove husks and specks, and recommends regular, large family, or hermetically sealed tin packages depending on access and climate.

Quaker Oats Company

Thomas hurt by runaway mules while harvesting corn

A man named Thomas, living east of town on Jackson place, was seriously hurt when runaway mules toppled the wagon as his five-year-old son steered from the wagon. The boy kept control, stopping the team. Thomas escaped with bruises and is expected to recover soon.

Thomas Jackson Place

For Sale Good second hand wagon for gale

Auction note announces a second hand wagon for sale. The contact is A. M. Petry. The listing lacks additional details such as price or location.

Gale A. M. Petry

Local Jewelers Hire Florida Watchmaker Engraver

J. T. Vaughan & Co announces engagement of Mr. B. M. Huntley of Aster Florida as expert watchmaker and engraver. Huntley specializes in engraving and invites the public to inspect up-to-date work.

Young B. M. Huntley Aster Florida Huntley J. T. Vaughan & Co

Best country school in the west praised by many

A local note praises the town’s country school as a fine example for the region. Sunday revival drew a large Mur ray crowd. W W Bellamy from near Profmt attends Graham court. Manning Humphry delivered the first seed cotton bale to Proffitt gin this year. Goodmhan Holbert leaves for Graham to enter Graham ah school. Ray Thomas becomes engineer at Black Holberts gin. A subscriber.

Murray Ww. D. Bellamy Profmt Graham Manning Humphry Proffitt Goodmhan Holbert Graham Ah Ray Thomas Black & Holberts Gin

Colic Quickly Cured with Chamberlain Remedy

The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for colic. It cites Point Blank Texas merchant Tod Robinson reporting relief after one dose, often needing only two doses. Sloan Drug Co sells the product.

Olie Chamberain Tod Robinson Point Blank Texas Chamberlain Sloan Drug Co

Our Trip To Snyder And Favanna Progress In Snyder

The editor end family returns Sunday from Snyder and Favanna. reports a growing town with a new courthouse and two school buildings under construction. A fine bank building nearing completion and many new residences signal a progressive community. Snyder is seen as a future metropolis of the west.

Snyder Favanna Lost Valley Jacksboro Texas Jermyn

Burglar in Town Cough Touts Ballard’s Syrup Cure

A playful ad-style warning anthropomorphizes a cough as a burglar who steals health. It promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs colds and chest troubles, priced 25 cents, 50 cents and one dollar per bottle, sold by all druggists.

Ballard

Loving Texas Gains Rail Link and Town Growth

Loving Texas gains rail connection from Gulf Texas and Western, but passenger service will lag nine miles from Jacksboro. Town rebuilding accelerates with Baptist church site donation, Methodist ground searches, school debate, and new facilities. Local banker Mitchell and gin firm Simmons Bros. begin operations. Prof. Rasure moves family in. phone line workers set up switchboard and lines outward.

Loving Gulf,Texas & Western Jacksboro of the Baptist Church M. H. Steadham Mitchell Jacksboro National Bank

Not Just as Good It's the Best Cure

One box of Hunt's Cure is unfailing and absolutely guaranteed to cure any form of skin disease. It relieves itching promptly and permanently, with eczema tetter ringworm and similar troubles relieved by one application and cured by one box.

Hunt

Proffitt Revival Ends as Converts Counted at Forty Three

The greatest revival witnessed by the writer closed Sunday night led by pastor and Evangelist E Suttles with singer F A Suttles. About sixty conversions and forty three additions to the church followed the revival. Mon night brought a heavy rain. J J McCarson left Monday for the eastern market to buy goods for his fair trade. Stegall sold his blacksmith shop to Reed of Palo Pinto and welcomed the new business owner. The new school building is now com-

E. Suttles F. A. Suttles J. J. McCarson Stegall Reed Palo Pinto

South Bend News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health

A local South Bend section reports a needed shower, Mrs. Ovelia Good's return from Oklahoma to aid her ailing mother, and several family visits. W. C. Reed's family saw Albert Rogers, Bertha McBrayer, and Winnie Harrell visit grandparents, while Aunt Emaline McBrayer visited via McBrayer. Health remains good, and the Farmer's Union met in a regular session.

Ovelia Good Oklahoma W. C. Reed Albert Rogers Bertha McBrayer Winnie Harrell Mary C. Goode Henry Rogers East Texas Emaline McBrayer Via McBrayer Emaline M. D. Harrell H. M. Ford Farmer’s Union Graham Shay Ann

Foley’s Honey and Tar and Kidney Remedy Ad

A historic advert urges using Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs bronchitis and lung issues and Foley’s Kidney Remedy to restore kidney function and relieve urinary trouble. It cites Dr Abernethy warning about kidney health and claims cures for backache rheumatism and general weakness. Graham Drug Co sells the products.

Foley Abernethy Graham Drug Co

Automobile Crash Near School Damages Car

S R Crawford and three companions were riding when they turned a corner northeast of the new school building and struck a mesquite tree. The impact tore the bed of the car, requiring transport to Dallas for repairs. The engine and running gear were unharmed.

S. R. Crawford Dallas

Lien Notice From Norman & Stovall at Olney

Notice to obtain funds with a vendor lien contact Norman and Stovall at Olney. The firm advertises lending money at eight percent and offers immediate action via call or white pages access.

Olney Norman & Stovall

Henry Chapel Community News Summary

Henry Chapel reports the community health as good and hot dry weather. Farmers cut June corn for feed amid anticipated winter feed scarcity as late corn underperforms and cotton suffers in recent days. Sunday School resumed after four weeks with all young children gathered, led by A. C. Anderson and Flora Vick assisting as organist. Bro. Hudnall preached several good portions.

A. C. Anderson Flora Vick Bro. Hudnall

Local social notes plus school moves and visits

Weekly sermon notes and family visits across the community. JL McLaren and family visited Mrs McLaren's parents last Saturday. Oscar McConnell of Lamont Oklahoma visits Mrs Fay of Connor Creek. Charley Hinson and Willie Ratcliff entered Graham school. Fifteen youths enjoyed a Rock Creek picnic chaperoned by Mr and Mrs H L Ribble. Our people attended the Sunday School Convention at Graham and were pleased with the talks.

JL. McLaren W. H. Jarnigan W. A. Ribble Mr. McLaren Fort Worth

Wagon sellers promise best old reliable carriages

KipwEuL & CooPER advertise daily shipments of Peter Schut tler wagons in oak and bondar or rims, claiming reliability and best value for customers.

Peter Schuttler Waityayid Kipweul & Cooper

Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad In Pain Relief

An old advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism lumbago sprain and stiff joints claiming users can throw away crutches and recover quickly. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes sold by all druggists.

Ballard

Knocker Builds Up Not Demolish With Hammer

The knocker can make himself useful in any community by using his hammer to construct rather than tear down, applying practical, constructive skill to local projects and improvements.

Best Burn Remedy Chamberlain's Salve Widely Recommended

Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every home for burns as it relieves pain quickly and, for minor injuries, heals without scarring. Also effective for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. Sloan Drug Co. sells it.

Sloan Drug Co

Bachelor Discovers Cheaper Than Marriage in Phonograph

A confirmed bachelor explains his stance on marriage noting it is cheaper to buy a phonograph than to wed a talking machine. The quip highlights social attitudes toward courtship and technology trends of the era.

They Should Hunt’s Cure Promoted By J O Monroe

J O Monroe of Atchison Kansas testifies that Hunt's Cure will cure a large percent of skin troubles especially itching. He urges those afflicted with any form of itch to try it based on his experience and that of friends.

J. O. Monroe Atchison, Kas

Neighbor’s homely remark on facing danger

A man commented on the courage found in homeliness by saying that if he had his face he would not fear looking any bulldog in the eye. The remark reflects a rustic measure of resolve tied to personal appearance and bravado.

Why Druggists Recommend Chamberlain's Remedy

Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure. He notes six years of selling it and prefers it over higher profit medicines due to its dependable results for customers. Sloan Drug Co. sells the remedy.

Frank C. Hanrahan Portsmouth Sloan Drug Co

Vanderbuilt seeks actress for second wife

If Alfred Vanderbuilt secures an actress for his second wife it is to be hoped that she will teach him to act right.

Alfred Vanderbuilt

Jermyn Promised as West's Key Town on G T Railway

W P Stewart Land Agency hints at a new town named Jermyn to arise in the Lost Valley along the G T Railway. The notice urges readers to stay tuned for more details, stating they cannot disclose information at present.

Lost Valley G.T. & Railway W. P. Stewart Land Agency

Leader Sent To The Old Folks Home

The Leader is transferred to the local old folks home amid routine care steps. Authorities confirm arrangements for daily visits and medical oversight.

Pittsburg Carload Offers Hog Wire and Roofing Supplies

We will have in another car load of Pittsburg perfect hog wire in a few days. The best wire on them. Lyon Harpwake Co. Man is well worthy the study of metallurgists. He may have a silver tongue brass in his composition and iron in his soul. We have just unloaded a car of corrugated roofing in both galvanized and painted. Let us fill your bill.

Pittsburg Lyon Harpwake Co Lyon Hardware Co

Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News Offer

The Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News markets itself as the best semi weekly publication with world and Southwest news, a Farmers' Forum page, Little Men and Women, Woman's Century, market reports, and a combined subscription with the Leader for 1.75 cash.

Great Southwest Farmers’ Forum Woman’s Century

News as it is Thrice-a-Week World offer

The Thrice-a-Week World claims impartial reporting and prompt coverage. It advertises a yearly price of 1.00 for 156 issues and pairs with The Graham Leader for 1.65 per year, offering a cheaper daily-like option for readers.

New York World Graham Leader

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