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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
The Leader welcomes corrections to any erroneous reflection on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation in its columns. Reported issues will be addressed promptly by the publisher.
A list of county officers and precinct officials includes candidates for District Attorney District Clerk County Clerk County Judge County Attorney Superintendent of Public Schools County Tax Assessor Sheriff Tax Collector and County Commissioners across precincts one two and four plus peace constable and public weigher positions. Several names appear with spelling variants and OCR errors.
An appeal seeks ten thousand young men and boys ages fifteen to thirty to become skilled farmers. It urges learning soil conservation, crop cultivation, and farm management at Texas A&M or UT courses to farm on a business basis and raise productive, prosperous households.
The piece portrays a town editor as a tireless public servant who chronicles marriages births and deaths, aids churches and festivals, invites outsiders, and educates. It honors his philanthropy and patience amid criticism, acknowledging the day may come when the desk is empty and the final edition is printed.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as cure for weakness and illness among executives. It claims health returns quickly, citing Chats B. Allen of Sylvania, Georgia, who says four bottles helped more than any other medicine. Rheumatism liver stomach disorders and kidney issues are mentioned as conditions improved. price is 50 cents at druggists.
Notice from Graham Texas promoting the new 6 stand Murray outs and Steel Frame Gins. The firm claims top quality equipment, quick service, and cheerful customer experience with skinning and ginning services advertised.
Sherman The North Texas Female College opens with about 600 pupils. New instructors include Prof Sr Guillli from Rome who will lead musical and concert courses and Sita De Oyasabel of Madrid who will teach Spanish and French.
Ellis Drug Store reports that a single dose of simple buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients in Adlerika, a German remedy for appendicitis, stops constipation or gas instantly. Many Loving residents are being helped.
S per cent money. No expense. K C. Stovall.
A well preserved mummy was found on the Upper Gila by Paul P. Pitchlynn of the forest service. Sent to Smithsonian after a brief public display in Silver City, the remains suggest a tiny prehistoric people with high brains and skillful crafts.
A promotional note from McPhail and Lasé Agt touts loans with no fees when borrowing over 31500 dollars and claims favorable terms for customers seeking affordable financing.
Over 150 cars of peaches were shipped from the area this season led by the Early Wheeler variety with more than 46 cars. Prices were low, but the high volume yielded good profits for growers.
In August the Dallas post office reported total receipts of 63000.12 dollars, up from 56571.25 dollars in August last year, an increase of 6628.87 dollars.
Greenville promoter A. R. Nicholson reports finalizing a contract for ties timber and trestle work on the Blue Ridge interurban line. The twelve mile Anna to Blue Ridge segment is slated for completion by October 15 with grading to Greenville to follow.
By September 1 this year Waco had received 4,505 bales of cotton, more than double the 1,786 bales recorded on the same date last year.
Retail guidance urges sellers to brand products with a distinct mark and instructs customers to seek the emblem as a sign of quality and authenticity. The message emphasizes consistent labeling and consumer awareness.
A playful adage contrasts mixing oil and water with clever marketing by noting how some pairings fail. The line highlights incompatible combinations from consumer goods to ideas, implying prudence in where effort and product align.
The author urges authentic self presentation in advertising and daily conduct. Emphasizing genuineness over forced personas, the guidance promotes natural behavior and sincerity as the distinguishing trait in public messaging.
Mrs. S. R. Crawford thanks The Ino EB Morrison Co R. F. Short Co and 8S. B. Street & Co for generous donations of remnants to support Buckner's Orphans Home. Goods will be sent in the near future.
Advertises wood cutting and sawing services with contact numbers Ind 107-2,3 and W 113 ring 11. D. L. Higgings listed as provider.
Burl Martin offers a combined course in Draughon's Practical Business College for sale or trade at a low price. The notice is brief and lacks additional details or contact information.
A Cleburne Enterprise meditation on hope sustaining courage amid life’s burdens and mortality. An Ex change piece muses that wealth and bonds fail to comfort at death while solace comes from memories, peace, and fellow humans as one sails toward unknown seas.
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for throat and lung diseases. Claims quick relief from coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottle offered and guarantee by druggists.
The article emphasizes that southwest industry hinges on today’s youth and asks what training is provided to prepare boys and girls for their future roles as adults and citizens in a growing economy. It underscores the nation's future depends on educated and skilled young people.
The public trusts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from repeated cures of colic diarrhoea and dysentery. For sale by Sloan Drug Company. Also touted is Chamberlain's Liniment for lame back sore muscles sprains and rheumatic pain, sold locally.
Concrete block house with seven rooms pantry bath two porches and electric lights. Soft water from a wind mill and 1900 gallon iron tank with plumbing to garden and cow lot. One and a half lots in best residence area of Graham with barn stable and shed in good repair. Priced at 2500 dollars with one third cash and balance in four or five years. Also three well fenced residence lots for sale. contact Pp A Martin Graham Texas.
Abstracts of Title. Byexry land owner owes it to himself to have a complete abstract of title to his land. J. W. Akin, with twenty years experience can furnish you with a correct abstract on short notice.
The Farmers Union gins at Graham and Loving are ready to gin your cotton. Bring your cotton and they will handle the rest. Also offer corn grinding. Past favors appreciated. A. H. Jones, Manager.
The Graham Gin Co announces readiness to operate the gin and invites patronage from the community. The notice states the facility is available for ginning services and emphasizes ongoing operation.
An OCR blurb advertises Herbine as a medicine that cures biliousness malaria and fever. It notes the first dose may bring relief and additional doses complete the cure with a price of 650. Claims made by a druggist are stated without corroboration.
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