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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
2
Campbell received 142683 votes and Williams 90382 in the late primary. Williams spent just over 500 dollars with friends raising funds to reimburse him. Campbell reports spending 1983.68 dollars in the recent campaign, a light total compared to his first bid of 16000 dollars.
Yellow fever is prevailing in many cities and towns in Mexico. A rigid quarantine has been established by Dr Brumby, state health officer in Texas.
Iowa Senator Allison dies from heart disease on Tuesday ending a 33 year Senate career. A scramble for his seat began almost immediately as news spread and colleagues reacted to the sudden vacancy.
A quip contrasts Bryan and Taft letters, noting Bryan’s acceptance letter was shortened to about 5000 words after multiple boilings down, while Taft’s lengthy message was so extensive that no one could read it in one sitting.
A man confined in Dallas jail accidentally shot himself seriously on Thursday. The incident avoided injuring the sheriff or jailer, sparking questions about potential arrest for carrying a pistol in jail. Billy Knox of the San Antonio police died Wednesday from heart disease. he was well known and the son of former Bexar County sheriff W. B. Knox.
George P. Finlay, defeated for Galveston county representative, announces plans to contest the nomination of opponent Jens Moller citing irregularities in the primary. Finlay files a challenge alleging improper procedures and seeks to overturn the result through the party or legal channels.
A German count who spent years and thousands on a monster airship saw his hopes collapse in minutes on Wednesday. The speaker dismisses airships and balloons as unappealing and assigns them to cranks like Dr. Fielding.
The State democratic convention in San Antonio next week is expected to draw a large crowd and several verbal clashes among the hosts. It is anticipated that the debates on submission will spark the most heated exchanges.
An advertising notice touts De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original with unique quality. It claims cleansing cooling and soothing properties and urges customers to insist on DeWitt's, bolded as available from all druggists.
Poetic flow describes St. Peter at heaven’s gate with a lyre as souls arrive to a region offering space for millions. The kicker is urged to turn left, rejecting those who boast of town growth or musical pride, while enduring sorrow, war, and wearied tunes.
A printed advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds strength and offers a $100 reward for any code it cannot cure with testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
I W Irvin chair of the Wilson County Democratic Executive Committee certifies results from the July 25 1908 Democratic primary in Wilson County Texas. The document lists vote totals for county and precinct offices including District Clerk J E Wiseman 1484, County Judge H Gouger 825, County Clerk J McDaniel 1478, Sheriff W L Wright 1493, Treasurer W A Scott 1460, Tax Collector T C McDaniel 1474, Tax Assessor C B Stevenson 1481, Supt of Public Instruction J E Swift 1499, County Surveyor W T Sutherland 1500, and precinct officers with their vote totals. Signature W Irvin Chairman and S D Seale Secretary.
Fort Worth August 1. The Taxation Committee of the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association met July 29 and urged the Thirty-first Legislature to create a temporary non political tax commission to study and revise the tax system. The panel would be uncompensated and independent of office seekers, aiming to shift taxation toward simpler, business oriented reforms. Related notes discuss Oregon tax reform efforts and broad calls for non political study of tax law. Summer ailments link to stomach health with a Coca-Cola style remedy promotion for Kodol, sold by druggists.
Advertisement claims kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men, detailing symptoms and promising relief from Swamp-Root. Mentions sample bottle by mail and provides Dr Kilmer and Co contact in Binghamton New York.
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Ky says he suffered twenty years with granulated sore eyes. In February 1903 a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Salve. He used two thirds of a box and has had no trouble since. The salve is for sale by M M Hughes. Rumor claims President Roosevelt was delighted by Judge Landis relief of a $29 240 000 fine, but not confirmed by Loeb.
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