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Newspaper

Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

4

Nervine Rescue Proved By Columbus Woman

Mrs Rosh Otto of Columbus Ohio credits Dr Miles Nervine with curing her year long illness by restoring nervous energy. She says the bottle eased weakness irritability sleeplessness headaches and indigestion and led to full recovery after trying other remedies. The advertisement promises guaranteed first bottle benefit or money back from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Miles’ Nervine Miles Rosh Otto S. 3d St Columbus Ohio

Next year men to wear hats same size as this year's ladies

An old warning note on fashion says men will wear hats matching the ladies current size. A health ad promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain and kidney bladder disorders. It claims quick relief for weak back, backache, rheumatic pains and related issues, with sale and recommendation by general druggists.

DeWitt

Explosion at Santa Rosa oil wells kills manager

A terrific explosion at the oil wells near Santa Rosa New Mexico on August 19 killed manager John Lane and left three men seriously injured.

Santa, Rosa N. M John Lane

Best for Indigestion Says Drumquin Man

Mr. A. Robinson of Drumquin Ontario recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine he ever used for indigestion. He declares they ease indigestion and constipation, are easy to take and pleasant. Price 25 cents with free samples at M M Hughes' drug store.

A. Robinson Drumquin Ontario Chamberlain M. M. Hughes’ Drug Store

Local creamery sold and leased to longtime operators

The Yoakum creamery was sold to the man who has been running it, and the Castroville creamery was leased to its current operator. The note adds that a creamery benefits a community but is a poor investment for a stock company that hires all work done.

Castroville

Electric Bitters Praised By Local Resident

Mrs M M Davison of 376 Gif ford Ave San Jose declares Electric Bitters a superior general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle offers more digestive health than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at Palace Drug Store 50 cents.

M. M. Davison Gifford Ave San Jose Cal Palace Drug Store

Chicago Woman Proposes Housewives Strike Cure for Saloon Habit

A Chicago woman urges a strike by housewives as the sure cure for husbands saloon habit. The rolling pin union claims a different cure, hinting at domestic action rather than a political remedy.

Chicago Rolling Pin Union Houston Chrinicle

D C Friday Afternoon U D C Meeting at Mrs Martin Home

The D C Friday afternoon club met at Mrs Clarence Martin’s country home with Mrs W O Murray presiding in the president’s absence. An outlined program included roll call, recitations, music, sketches, readings, songs, and a September meeting with Mrs W E Myers.

U. D.C Clarence Martin W. O. Murray Rosalie Stevenson John H. McDaniel Elizabeth Mayes America

Why James Lee Got Well

Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio notes her husband James Lee owed his life to Dr King’s New Discovery. She credits the remedy with restoring his health after severe lung illness and consumption seemed likely. The advertisement touts King’s New Discovery as a throat and lung cure with relief from the first dose, sold at Palace Drug Store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.

Zanesville Mary Lee James Lee Dr. King Palace Drug Store

Campbell Sweeps State with Large Majority

The Galveston News reported after the primary that Campbell led across the state with a potential majority near 75,000 to 100,000, later noted as 87,095. The paper also indicated attorney general Davidson appeared to win the nomination by over 20,000, with a final majority of 22,536.

Galveston News Campbell Davidson

Faithful Traveller Endorses 1872 Remedy For Colic

H. 3. Nichols of Oakland Indiana Territory praises Chamberlains Colic Obolera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful friend since 1872. A long time commercial traveler says a man who has used a remedy for thirty five years knows its value. For sale by M. M. Hughes.

Chamberlain H. 3. Nichols Oakland Ind M. M. Hughes

Joel Chandler Harris Final Article Defends Faith

The last piece by Joel Chandler Harris argues for Christian faith against higher criticism. He claims no need for argumentative props and expresses confidence in belief without theological study. His son’s remark and Harris’s reply reflect mortality and faith, with Harris baptized Catholic the day before he died.

Joel Chandler Harris Uncle Remus Remus Harris Denver Times

Republicans renominate Dr. T W Moore for Congress

Seguin resident Dr. T W Moore is nominated by Republicans for Congress in the 15th district. John Garner is expected to defeat him again with ease.

T. W. Moore Seguin Congress John Garner

Kodol Digests What You Eat Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy for indigestion sour stomach and stomach debility. It claims the product combines natural digestive juices with tonic properties to cleanse purify and strengthen stomach membranes. A Ravenswood West Virginia user Testimony notes 20 years of sour stomach cure and baby’s use. Bottles only. DeWITT Chicago. For Late By Art Deaths.

S. S. Bal Ravenswood W. Va Dewitt & CO Chicago

Daniel G. Monroe Confederate veteran dies at Home at Austin

Daniel G. Monroe, a Confederate veteran residing at the Home at Austin, died suddenly on the 19th inst. The passing notes indicate a brief illness preceded by no prior warning, with local authorities preparing obituary records.

Daniel G. Monroe Austin

Diarrhoea Cured by Noted Remedy, Man Recovered

John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia writes that his father long plagued by diarrhoea found relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from the Philippi Republican advertisement One bottle cured him and he has remained well for eighteen months Though sixty years old he now works as a younger man Sold by M M Hughes.

John H. Zirkle Philippi W. Va Chamberlain Kennedy M. M. Hughes

For Sale Farm Near Union on Union and Rancho Road

For sale. A well improved 125 acre farm with 100 acres in cultivation. It features a splendid dwelling, a good tenant house, two wells and an underground cistern. Land is red sandy loam suited for corn, cotton, truck crops, and fruits. One mile east of Union, four miles from Pandora railroad station. Write me at Pandora.

Union Rancho Road Pandora

Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved by Remedy Endorsed by Express Official

An endorsement from Edward E. Henery of United States Express Co Chicago claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured his chronic diarrhoea and helped many aboard trains. He notes his long service in the 23rd Ohio Regiment with Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley and urges purchases through M. M. for sale locally.

Edward E. Henery United States Express Co Chicago Quick Rutherford B. Hayes William McKinley 23Rd Ohio Regiment M. M. Hughes

Yellow as a Charming Color in Women’s Fashion

A young artist muses on why yellow suits women less today and argues it suits brunettes and blondes in certain shades. He recalls a brunette in a yellow ensemble with brown and gold accents and notes light-haired figures can wear pale yellows, though rare.

Floresville Sets Bright 1908-09 School Term

The new Floresville term opens September 14 with nine months of free schooling. Superintendent T A Gullett leads improvements to grounds and building while pupils pay one dollar on opening day for the term. Local young women funded a campus pavilion and urge community support for the school’s advancement.

Floresville T. A. Gullett

Kodol Aids Stomach Trouble In Early Dyspepsia

The notice warns that minor stomach discomfort can become chronic dyspepsia if untreated. It advises taking Kodol early to prevent attacks and restore stomach health, urging readers to buy from druggists.

Glycerine in Dr Pierce Medicine Praised for Coughs

The article praises glycerine as a soothing demulcent and nutritive aid in Golden Medical Discovery. It claims improved extraction from native roots, supports Black Cherry bark and Stone root formulas, and notes effectiveness in chronic coughs, bronchial and throat issues, with limited help in advanced consumption. It cites Prof Finley Ellingwood on digestion and stomach ailments and promises a free booklet from Dr R V Pierce.

Finley Ellingwood Bennett Med. College Chicago Golden Medical Discovery R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y

Plumber Arrested After Beer Offer on Sun Set Train

In Houston a local plumber shared a cold beer with a fellow passenger on a Sun Set train at Richmond. The other passenger turned out to be the sheriff. The plumber was arrested and fined 20 dollars.

Houston Richmond

Doan's Kidney Pills and Hill's Business College Ad

An old advertisement highlights Hill's Business College in Waco and Memphis offering scholarships and fast training for bookkeeping and shorthand. It also markets Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney complaints with Floresville testimonials and price details, urging readers to buy locally via Palace Drug Store and Foster-Milburn Co. as US agents.

Dean Bright Floresville O. L. Ezzeil Main St Doan Palace Drug Store Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Professor Gullett and Daughter Leave for Mississippi Visit

Professor T. A. Gullett and his young daughter departed yesterday morning for a visit to Mississippi.

Prof T. A. Gullett Mississippi

Granulated Sore Eyes Cured by Salve Remarkably

Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky recounts twenty years with granulated sore eyes. In February 1903 a man urged him to try Chamberlains Salve. He bought a box, used two thirds, and has had no eye trouble since. Available for sale by M M Hughes.

Martin Boyd Henrietta Chamberlain M. M. Hughes

Floresville School Sets Tuition Rules for Term

The Floresville School Board announces a one dollar prepaid tuition for all scholastic age pupils to fund a nine month free school, with older and younger students paying regular tuition equal to last year. Superintendent T A Gullett has led campus improvements and fundraising, urging patron cooperation to establish a disciplined, prideful school opening Monday September 14.

Board of ‘School Trustees of Floresville Floresville School T. A. Gullett D. Seanez L. B. Wiseman

Mrs Chas E Smith Endorses King’s New Life Pills

Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King s New Life Pills as the family laxative because they work without fuss These pain teas purifiers are sold at the Palace Drug Store priced 25e.

Chas. E. Smith West Franklin Maine Dr. King Palace Drug Store

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