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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
3
An old newspaper ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast, inexpensive relief for severe colds. It claims the remedy eases nasal blockage, headaches, fever, and sneezing, noting it contains no quinine and costs only a few cents. The other item is a short humorous anecdote about a boy visiting his aunt and fearing a new room.
Physicians and druggists urge daily purification to guard against influenza. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water to cut a cold overnight, then the next day feel restored. Calotabs cost thirty five cents. druggists refund if not satisfied.
A judge questions a driver about a 40 mph speed claim as the driver explains his chauffeur rushed to catch a 6:45 train. The judge quips about choosing a different route while the man laments his limited hour in town.
An old advertisement urges readers to keep handy Vacher Balm as a faster relief for croup catarrh colds and sore throat. It claims nothing beats the balm offered in jars or tubes at 80 cents and invites readers to write for samples and agent’s prices, warning against imitations.
A mother observes her son Gordon sitting alone at a children's party and wonders if requesting a second dish of ice cream would still make him a gentleman. The boy recalls his mother's instruction to be a gentleman and ponders the rule about not taking two dishes.
Washington publicized note renews demand for immediate release of William O. Jenkins the American consular agent held in Puebla Mexico. It accuses Carranza of indifference and frames Mexico as diverting attention from bandit unrest in Puebla while offering no ultimatum or timeline.
Austin Texas report shows November receipts into the treasury from land sales and leases totaling 522,246 with 409,943 to available funds and 112,303 to permanent funds. Distributions include Public School funds 57,046 first payments, Open Accounts 375,738 available and 37,818 permanent. University open accounts 14,952 available and 15,027 permanent. Deaf and Dumb School 1,458 available and 778 permanent. Lunatic Asylum 2,380 available. Blind School 44 available and 587 permanent. Orphan Asylum 344 available and 468 permanent. General Revenue 1,880 available. Land Office Fees 262 available.
El Paso reports that 1 000 soldiers under Francisco Villa attacked the 18th Regiment of the federal army at Rancho Espejo near Santa Rosalia Chihuahua. The engagement occurred Thursday morning at 6 o clock, exactly 24 hours after Chapultepec officer was executed in Chihuahua City. Almost all of the 678 federal troops were killed.
Washington imposes stricter than wartime coal curbs to avert a fuel famine as stocks dwindle and distress rises in many areas. The government seeks compromise with sinking miners whose walkout worsens the emergency while urging national resolve to endure privation until mining resumes on its terms.
Washington reports the second session of the sixty sixth congress opened with few customary ceremonies. After brief sessions the annual appropriation estimates totaling 4 865 000 000 were presented and both chambers adjourned for the day.
The Spanish ministry resigned on Monday amid political shifts in Madrid. The move marks a major cabinet change as officials address ongoing policy tensions and government stability.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a small bottle treatment that instantly transforms dull hair into soft glossy fuller tresses. It claims dust and dirt removal, dandruff control, and scalp refreshment while promoting longer thicker stronger hair.
Cecil Tuifan, a Hoosier boy scout, spots his former teacher in a cleaning company window wearing a velvet dress. Over a week he repeatedly glances at the dress until it appears again in the warm morning, and he remarks that the garment is the cleaning company's advertisement.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion and stomach distress caused by acidity. It claims the tablets, inexpensive at drug stores, restore order to upset stomachs after eating. The piece also notes industrial training aids by government to improve skilled labor in garment manufacturing.
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed promise clear complexion scalp cleanliness and soft hands. The package also touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the fragrance and beauty set.
Dialogue portrays a father and son debating the value of Ughtninog bugs known for eating detritus. The son quips about his own usefulness while the father confirms the bugs’ utility, highlighting a humorous exchange on utility and purpose.
General Felipe Angeles, a leader of the Villista movement, was shot by a Carranza court martial at Chihuahua City after a rebellion charge. He was captured near Parral on November 15 with two companions, one of whom, a 17 year old, was also tried. The execution followed appeals for a habeas corpus stay.
Fifty Schneider 155-millimeter howitzers, claimed to be the largest guns yet brought to the border, join millions in ordnance at Fort Bliss Texas. Each gun is valued at 945000 dollars.
Pembroke Ontario notes the sudden death of Benjamin Hollinger a prominent Canadian prospector and mining man who discovered the famous Hollinger mines at Copper Canyon and Cobalt and helped shape Canadian mining history.
Kentucky voters approved a constitutional measure ending prohibition with a 30 716 vote lead. Official tallies announced Tuesday show the state shifting away from liquor restrictions following the November election.
An advertisement urges strong healthy bodies through Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims the product detoxifies the system and supports liver and bowel function, with a price of 25 cents at druggists and promises positive results when tried tonight.
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