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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
4
A catalog style listing advertises an at cost clearing sale with prices for John Deere plows from 9 to 12 inches, X-Ray Sulkys, Schutler wagons, rim materials in Bois d arc and oak, Eagle surkeys, buggies, hacks wagons and other items with varied price points. Reads like a historical merchant inventory noting multiple items and price ranges.
The drought continues with no rain in sight while farmers gather cotton and stock water fails in many pastures. Yields are expected to be modest, with the season shorter than hoped. B P Gann sells his prairie farm and plans to move toward Gunsight in Stephens county for picking, then on further. The community regrets losing the Gann family but wishes them well. Health remains good locally, viewed as a blessing.
R C Lynn owner of the American Machine and Iron Foundry Works in this city is rapidly setting engines lathes drills and presses for the plant and hopes to be ready for business by early next week He invites the public to visit the foundry for a better idea of the plant's many possibilities.
An old advertisement touts Pink Pain Tablets from Dr Shoop claiming headache and womanly pain relief in 20 minutes. It mentions a 25 cent box and urges asking a doctor about the formula at Graham Drug Co.
Mrs Tatum s father and sister returned to their home at Aubrey Wednesday after a few weeks visit here. Rev Roach of Olney will preach here Sunday at 11 o clock. Misses Allie Keen and Lena Peters of Farmer visited Mrs Gray Thursday night. Born to Mr and Mrs George Nicewarner on the 25th a 10 lb girl. Walter Duglas spent Saturday night and Sunday in Graham. Foley s Kidney Remedy ad ends the row.
All kinds of furniture and tin and stove repair work. Painting varnishing and paper hanging. All work guaranteed. Work called for and delivered.
Editor reports a rapid sequence of weddings over September with ceremonies by various ministers including Rev J A Burks Rev Harmonson and Rev S I Caughran. Couples listed include John Shearer with May Sanders George Courtney with an unnamed bride Carrol Brazelton with Annie Ross Tom McAmis with Love Ray. Community health and cotton harvesting mentioned. Ida Huber visiting daughter N Gegg.
Oswego man praises Dr Kings New Discovery for a long standing cough that troubled him at night and claims it cured him completely. The ad extols its relief of stubborn colds sore lungs lagrippe asthma hemorrhage croup hay fever with a trial bottle free and a 50c to 1.00 price.
A detailed report from Dallas 1910 describes the Price Campbell cotton picker demonstration near Dallas on Sept 18 1910. It showcases the machine’s ability to harvest cotton at one acre per hour without injuring unopened bolls and blooms. Local business leaders and farmers praise the device as a labor saver and revolutionary for the South with many attendees watching in disbelief turn to belief as the picker operates. The unit travels 3 to 4 mph, uses gasoline power, and can be adapted for plowing disc harrowing or stalk cutting.
The Graham Commercial Club advertises resources to world capital and talent. It invites residents seeking to develop enterprises to present their plans to the Secretary or President for aid or cooperative review, while not probing private business and continuing to seek outside investment.
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