23 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1891
Page
1
The Young County Farmers Alliance plans a regular session with Huffstadle Alliance on Thursday October 1 1891. Full attendance is requested as the State Alliance recently passed constitutional amendments requiring county action. W A Worrexeene President W I Armmeart Secretary.
Help wanted as cotton pickers for 70 acres on Richards farm in Gooseneck Bend. Cash paid for cord wood delivered to the mill. J. Brooks, manager, notes a new residence and local moves. Wind mills advertised by J. B. Norris Hardware Co with steel wind mill and tower priced at 75 dollars.
The item advertises the Bell House in Graham with cheap fares and location on East side Public Square. It notes Miss Jennie Holmes becoming a Graham school teacher and advertises Megrimene headaches cure sold by D R K Axur Co. It mentions many strangers seeking homes in Young County and broom corn trading by C W Townsend on Fish Creek.
Work on the shafts by Col. Graham goes on with growing interest. A St Louis mining representative tested specimens at a drug store and claimed gold but refused details. Assayer reports may soon be public, and two more shafts will be sunk if ore strata align. Hopeful townsmen foresee real estate demand and a local boom if paying quantities are found.
The library will be open every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6 for members and friends to secure and exchange books. Located in the southeast corner of the third floor courthouse, nonmembers may borrow one book per week for five cents. Signed Muss Bette L. Grauam, President.
Teachers urged to attend October Board of Examiners, with date set for the first Thursday and Friday after the first Monday. Mining progress near Twin Mountain praised. Baptists announce a Sunday School mass meeting at the Baptist Church. Local merchants advertise remedies, tonics, and egg and poultry buying, plus visits from relatives and residents.
Buck Blarnershire reports a quiet Graham town trip for snuff and alcohol, noting temperance zeal, a trashed shack with crowds, a church member accused of drunkenness, and local gossip. He signs as Cotton Pickers Wanted, with contact at G. H. Letmann in Graham Texas and mentions Mr. Ed. Thomas visiting from Shreveport Louisiana.
A public notice announces cheap school books at cost with cash upfront by a dealer, plus a brief social item: Mrs Annie Cantrell and W C Hampton wed at the county courthouse last Thursday, widow bride with one child, a crowd applauded, and Prof Holman’s writing school closed with students progressing well.
An advertisement from A. Andrews, Agent in Graham Texas promotes a steam heating and power pur device claiming fifty percent fuel savings and non explosive safety from 1 to 1000 horsepower. Includes an address for further inquiries and a separate tonic product called gay WINE OF CARDUS for women.
West's largest stock of clothing offered by Morrison Street & Co. School boys and girls invite buyers to visit D. R. Akin & Co for school stationery. Cheatham’s Tusteleesaster Oil advertised as mild and reliable for children, price 25 cents, sold by D. R. Akin.
800 graded goats or fewer if cash proves scarce. Trade for stock or cash at reasonable figures. Most of herd high grade. Contact R. C. Camment Crystal Springs Texas. Mrs G O Wood ill for days. A woman wore suspenders to hold up corset after chills last summer. Cheathams Taste Jess Chill Tonic praised. Suspenders sold cheap. Coleman prospecting for all. Finest Jersey bull in county offered by L J Bower. Shumaker Son Carpets. Mecuisine claimed permanent headache cure. D R Axis Co Graham Texas sells. Elder Sharpless of Burlington Race will preach at Christian church tonight Sept 25. All invited.
A terse ad proclaims a liniment highly regarded with only minimal testimonials, inviting a trial to prove its value. It notes sales by R. G. Graham & Co and urges debtors to settle promptly as the firm needs money, mentioning J. Porter & Son.
An 19th century advertisement touts Aromatic Cough Syrup as a quick and safe remedy for bronchial complaints promising relief for coughs and chest symptoms sold by Abraham & Co.
R Jerrery offers cash for cotton seed delivered to his Salt Creek ranch. No other details provided.
A historical advertisement from R.G. Graham & Co promoting fresh tasteless Castorene oil for children with small quantities to prevent rancidity. It also markets Aromatic Cough Syrup for consumption and claims guaranteed relief. The ad mentions She and She bottles and highlights prepared and sold products.
Multiple medical remedies offered by R.G. Graham & Co including Royal Colic Cure Sarsaprila Compound and Big 4 line of products. Claims promise cures for colic diarrhea cholera morbus and related ailments with prices from 26 to 1.00 dollars. Also promotes Ring Worm Salve Electric P te Ointment and a horse power wood sawing machine trade option. Confederate soldiers in Young county urged to register at The Leaver office.
An early 19th century ad notes Royal Tonic Bottlers offering a tonic to strengthen and invigorate, boost appetite, and tone nerves, with G. Graham & Co. selling B. B. Ginger Cordial as a Diarrhea remedy. It also advertises cheap books, slates, paper, pens, ink, pencils, school bags, Gargerty Pints, and tablets sold in large quantities by R. G. Graham & Co.
A mix of local ads and notices includes tonic guarantees from D K Akin & Co and Morrison Street Co, a traffic accident south of Graham injuring a boy, Dr King s New Discovery claims, a move by Frank Herron to a river farm, a Weatherford visit by Jim Burke, mining news from Tennessee, and debt settlement requests to RK G Graham Co and Epwaks Bros in Young County.
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