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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
4
Cuero prominent businessman Otto Staerker dies unexpectedly on Tuesday leaving a large family. The notice promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe non addictive treatment, claims it soothes distressing coughs and bronchial membranes, and lists Will Seeger, Jr. as a seller.
Mrs. A. E. Duncan, an elderly resident of Palestine, was killed Monday when she fell from a second story window to the pavement below.
The correct time to stop a cough or cold is when it starts, preventing pneumonia or consumption. A few doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup taken early will stop the cough. If coughing has continued, treatment delays but cure remains certain. Sold by Palace Drug Store.
On Tuesday Sanderson cast a vote against prohibition on the Southern Pacific line west of San Antonio, aligning with opponents of the measure.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds may develop into pneumonia overnight. Foley's Horey vaccine claims rapid relief by soothing inflamed membranes healing the lungs and expelling the cold from the system at Central Drug Store.
Readers can subscribe to our two papers for one year at a total price of two dollars. The offer covers Chronicle Journal and The Co-operator, providing access to the latest local news and community updates. This special rate emphasizes value for dedicated readers.
Mrs. A Williams of Backy says a graveyard cough nearly ruined her lungs until Dr King s New Discovery helped her regain 58 pounds and full health. The medicine is praised as the world s healing remedy for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and is guaranteed to prevent pneumonia. Palace Drug Store sells 50c and 1 00 bottles with a free trial bottle offered.
Three papers per week for chroniccle journal and co operator total 52 weeks offered at only 2.00.
Since last report the following named couples have been licensed to Wilson county to be married: Thomas Varnon and Alice Johnson, Adolfo Rodriguez and Pulitas Tarin, John Moet and Lizzie Pearl Allen, Bird Holstein and Lillie Lender.
David Breeman of Kempt, Nova Scotia, reports a heavy dull feeling after meals improved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The tablets strengthen digestion regulate liver and bowels, are superior to pills, and available with a free sample at M. M. Hughes' drugstore.
A fragment suggests a humorous exchange about why a man speaks of love. the setup contrasts romance with the idea of explaining the difference between football and baseball. The readable text centers on a playful misinterpretation rather than a full news item.
A vintage ad urges readers not to despair over rheumatism or stiff joints and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure to relieve aches pains and stiffness, promising renewed health. Palace Drug Store stocks the product.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for nursing mothers and overworked women. It claims to sustain strength, aid lactation, and relieve various female ailments without alcohol, inviting readers to request a free booklet for more details.
An advertisement touts a new laxative that relieves griping nausea and stomach troubles by restoring natural action. It urges immediate use to end chronic constipation and hints friends may help by waiting. Delays are warned as dangerous.
This preparation offers rapid relief from rheumatic pains with benefits for lame backs sprains and bruises. Priced at 26 cents and 50 cents for large size, it is sold by M. M. Hughes.
John L. Nolen, Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the world, died in Nashville Tennessee on December 14. He was a prominent figure in fraternal circles and led the organization with influence. His passing leaves a leadership gap in the lodge.
Anadvertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure for nervous indigestion, claiming nerve energy restoration helps stomach function. A.A.S. Melton of Ashville credits relief after using multiple bottles, endorsing the medicines and promising a refund if the first bottle fails.
A terse notice instructs callers to request Piano Coupons when contacting the office. The directive emphasizes coupon requests during the call to service lines. The fragment suggests a customer outreach or promotional element tied to office communications.
A recruitment notice urging readiness for jobs with Hill's Business College in Waco Texas and Memphis Tennessee. It promises thorough preparation for positions, claims many calls go unanswered, and advertises scholarship and course prices for bookkeeping shorthand typing telegraphy and related subjects.
The ad claims Dr Shoop’s Restorative targets the root cause of stomach, heart, and kidney weakness by addressing internal nerves. It asserts that strengthening internal nerves can support failing organs and promises quick improvement, with sale through Willi Seeger Jr.
A witty remark notes that divorce leaves no insurance against repeating the same mistake, implying ongoing risk of marital breakdown without protections.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets promising instant relief from womanly pains and head pains. The box contains twenty tablets sold for 25 cents by Will Seeger Jr with a formula claims on the box and urging consultation with a doctor or druggist.
A quip about a man on the water wagon and needing a dentist excuse leads to a promotion for DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The small liver pills are praised as pleasant and effective, with druggists selling them nationwide.
A patient warns that frequent or prolonged colds lead to chronic catarrh if ignored and urges treating each cold seriously. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised by Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee for quickly relieving throat and lung distress. Sold by M. M. Hughes. A girl notes the paradox that the prettiest uniform does not guarantee victory for an athletic team.
An ad from Central Drug Store touts Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for chronic constipation and a stimulant for liver function. It claims Orino regulates the bowels so natural action returns and continuous purgatives are unnecessary.
Every case of backache and rheumatic pains is dangerous if neglected and may stem from weak kidneys. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills soothe pain quickly and are antiseptic. Insist on DeWitts for weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. Regular price 50 cents. Sold here by all druggists.
Early week Alvin Burney spent days in Floresville Lydia Alston visited Nixon friends Rev Glass preached his first service and sang at J M Spear's Grove Sikes attended Masonic Grand Lodge in Waco J R Wiley came from Floresville Will Cotter and family visited Mrs Cotter’s parents Scott Spear and wife Everett Reed and children accompanied them Mrs Dave Holstein stayed with daughter Mrs A L Walker Annie Sikes visited her parents in Smiley Georgia Spear visited Trude Freasier Smiley Harllee from Smiley also in town Patterson business trip to Nixon Friday.
A personal appeal urges readers to try Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It emphasizes the product's four decades of cures and costs no more than unknown preparations. Central Drug Store offers it.
Walter Sneed a prominent Austin businessman collapsed and died on a street on December 15. The death draw immediate attention from local officials and residents seeking answers about the sudden loss of a well known figure in the city business community.
Drugists tout Preventics as a new cold remedy with four advantages over rivals. It contains no Quinine or harsh additives and promises a pleasant taste, gentle effect, and suitability for feverish children. Sold in a large box of 48 tablets for 25 cents, endorsed by Will Seeger Jr.
A brief note frames a man’s expressed thanks for a past favor as a likely preface to seeking additional help. The tone suggests the gratitude may be strategic rather than purely heartfelt, implying a request hangs in the air.
Sixteen years after Bryan first ran, Captain F Metzger kept his vow not to drink or smoke until Bryan's election. The piece notes his steadfastness and its effect on Uncle Sam's revenue, while lamenting the Taft victory and the temptation he cannot fulfill. The Flondo herald records the conflict between duty and national finance.
Cited as a remedy for colds, the ad claims most cough and cold woes come from constipation. It promotes bowel movement to cure a cold, soothing throat inflammation. Appeals to children with a maple sugar taste and notes availability at all druggists.
A fragmented note cites Foleyshi Honey and Tar Gures Golds in a wary financial lament. The text whispers of a spendthrift, a creditor, and a wish for a settled welanchoy amid sadness and confusion.
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