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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
6
A land department discussion states no lands at inflated prices and pledges to secure best prices while assisting buyers in finding suitable options. Officials urge fair market rates and prompt action to match buyers with sellers.
A Young County loan company advertises quick land loans with in-house inspections and flexible terms. They offer loans from 300 up to 5000, with extended payments to ease heavy yearly dues, and claim to help in cases of short crops or the need to sell Vendor's Lien Notes.
A long advertisement describes numerous parcels near Graham including D Bird place 160 acres with 100 cultivated and 145 tillable, two houses, water sources, orchard, and church nearby priced at 830 per acre with flexible terms. Other tracts: Junkins 106 34 acres at 16 per acre with quarter cash. McBee 80 acres near Loving at 2400 dollars. Berry 250 acres at 23 75 per acre. multiple tracts from 96 to 160 acres with cultivation varying, many with water tanks, cisterns, outbuildings and improved homes. Financing through 5 year notes at 8 or 9 percent, first payments fall 1910. Also land near Proffitt, Stinnett, Gooseneck Bend, Rayalton and Copeland pasture offers, some with school access and creeks, all marketed by local agents urging quick purchase.
The Teachers Institute for Young county will open in the new Graham school building on Friday December 17 1959 and close the following Wednesday. Sessions begin at 9 oclock a m. Committee appointed to prepare the program includes Edgar McLendon Ernest Keeling C W Rasure Hearn and Hendrix Rider with a meeting set for October 9 in the County Superintendent’s office.
A Sprained Ankle remedy is advertised promising faster relief. Chamberlain's Liniment is cited as effective for sprains bruises and chronic rheumatism with directions on each bottle. Sloan Drug Co. is named as seller and the ad urges buying from reputable home dealers to keep profits and capital in the community.
A speaker urges residents to build thriving communities by supporting local merchants, schools, and residents. The call stresses that prosperity comes from choosing to spend money at home to attract and retain better businesses, education, and people.
An advertisement urges readers to treat coughs and chest colds with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. A 25 cent bottle is advertised to cure ordinary coughs heal lungs and act as a tonic, with sales through all druggists.
J T Crim of Arlington, brother of W E Crim, lost an arm last Thursday when his arm was severed by a gunsaw. He suffered severe pain and, fearing the limb, urged friends to exhume the arm from the cemetery and straighten its fingers. After the arm was reburied with fingers straightened, he calmed and slept.
Mrs Norman and daughter Miss Lura of Graham visit Mrs M V Kellar this week. O D Higgins and children from Shamrock visit Grandma and Willie Fickling. Pink Gann and Cedar Creek kin visit relatives. Rev Stewart preaches. Mrs Braddock and Pauline of Copeland visit relatives in the Bend. Roscoe Baldwin on Bend business. Emily Rogers of Pleasant Hill visits. Singing at J Rogers home. Mr Patterson loses a mule returning from Graham. Cold breath but residents plan for a promising 1910 crop. gratitude for modest gains. Say ANN. Girls cheerfully tease bold boys as they grow up.
A persuasive pitch argues that failing inner nerves cause stomach heart and kidney ailments and that Dr Shoop’s Restorative can reach the root cause. It claims rapid relief within 48 hours and notes availability from B S Doty & Company.
The town of Graham shows ongoing steady growth with no idle craftsmen and visible progress across multiple sectors. Local observers note construction activity and expanding enterprise reflecting a resilient economy.
Advocate for liver health urges care to prevent varied troubles. Simmon's Liver Purifier is promoted as the remedy to restore and maintain liver function.
The service begins Sunday October 3 with a Bible study at 9 45 a m followed by the breaking of bread and a sermon on The Standard Uplifted by the pastor The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m and at 8 p m Judge E W Fry speaks on The Dignity of the Law This address should interest every man in Graham and is presented as an important topic by Judge Fry
Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy is advertised as harmless and effective for tickling or dry coughs. It claims to calm coughs and heal bronchial membranes using mountain shrub compounds with no opium or chloroform. Sold by B. S. Doty & Company.
Notice by J L Williamson says the old Court House building on the West side of the square, repurposed as a pool hall, is for sale to interested buyers.
Local brief column notes Sorghum Molasses at Hallam's and visits by J. B. Terrell from Newcastle Olney and Fort Worth. Travel reports mention R. G. Hallam, Prof. Lindsey, and Jacksboro. Rental ad for furnished room, Miss Eula Lindsey ill, Gra ham Tailor Shop promotions. Job change for Miss Lulie Fields. dye services offered. Wanted and for sale ads by R. G. Hallam. Farm reports: W L Shearer notes cotton yields and corn. Newcastle miners fight ends with fines. Sheriff brings one prisoner. booze cited.
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