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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Light dated Tuesday June 9 printed in violet ink and produced entirely by the Elks, presenting a very pretty and interesting issue.
M J Denman, 64, Frio County resident, has announced as a candidate for Perus Saniant Garner. Denman opposes Bailey, believes current Texas anti pass law will not be repealed but can be improved by amendment. Higher courts have not ruled on the law in full.
The governor with the State Rangers behind him could not enforce the Sunday law in San Antonio due to local sentiment. Arrests are possible, but juries will not convict.
Report notes a potential nomination of Hon. C. A. Culber son of Texas for vice president on a ticket with William Jennings Bryan. It highlights the senior Texas senator as a steady, popular figure among the people.
The Confederate Veterans Association at Birmingham reelected Gen. Cabell as lieutenant general and commander of the trans- Mississippi department. The report argues he should have been elected to the supreme command.
The negro Dee Williams who killed a white chicken peddler Tom Turner near Lavernia several weeks ago will be hanged in July. The evidence is described as circumstantial yet very convincing, and officials note that the law sometimes moves swiftly.
Opinion notes that candidates face a difficult moment as prohibition issues rise. It suggests those seeking office may falter by taking a fence-sitting position and warns they could be overwhelmed by anti prohibition demands. The piece ends with a jab that happiness comes from avoiding office.
Party leaders struggle to find a suitable vice presidential candidate and may draft a man as they did with Roosevelt. He initially refused the post but later accepted, becoming a defining figure of his era.
The Express Friday morning reported on John Garner of Uvalde serving as a congressman from the Fifteenth district. The brief item notes his identity and rural Texas district, reflecting the era’s political assignments and regional representation.
The district arrived in San Antonio from Seguin after debating M. J. Denman yesterday afternoon at 2. Both speakers spoke about thirty minutes. Garner asked Democrats supporting him to raise hands and every Democrat did so. He then asked who would back Denman, and not a single hand rose.
A recent buggy drive through the Northwest reveals rapid growth in San Antonio with busy mechanics and many new, expensive houses. Many new residents hail from other states as the city expands. The I. and G. N. depot on the west side is a handsome new structure.
Testimony from the A. and M. College investigation portrays Harrington as haughty austere and domineering. Young men at the college say the authorities should have tired him long ago and suggest a president with wisdom like Solomon and fewer faults would be a failure if devoid of facts and alternative employment.
One hundred dollar reward offer for a catarrh cure, with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with wholesale and retail availability in Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announces active operations from its Washington headquarters. It plans a campaign handbook by July 1 and seeks voter cooperation, local information, and financial contributions to spread materials and aid the campaign for a Democratic Congress. James T Loyd, Chairman, urges remittances to Washington, D. C.
Born in Iowa the Ennais Brothers report long use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made at Des Moines. They credit the remedy with saving a life in El Paso Texas and say it is now sold in Narcoossee Florida by J. H. Biia and expanding in local merchantry.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy that cleanses the blood and supports all organs. It urges readers with sickness to try the product, notes availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, offers a free sample and pamphlet, and provides the Binghamton New York address for mail requests.
June 9 letter notes farmers rejoicing over dry spell after heavy rain nearly drowning cotton. Local residents T L Gilley family attended church in Marcelona. Mrs James Risley visited Floresville. Felix Cox and wife, John Gilley, Alven Stevens, and others visited nearby. Sunday School closed for unknown reason. Several families attended Floresville picnic. Multiple snippets of social visits and neighborly news from Kesee and surrounding towns.
Farmers report favorable prospects for crops as a German Amusement Club barbecue draws a large crowd. The Waldheim band played, the Leap Year ball raised funds, and local residents visited from nearby towns. Notable items include a business sale, medical visits, a birth, an injury update, and social visits from Rutersville and New Braunfels.
Mr. Frank Conian of New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. The remedy is said to regulate digestion purify the blood and restore vigor for both sexes sold with guarantee at Palace drug store.
Denison Texas endured a fierce Wednesday morning storm with torrential rain and strong winds causing extensive crop damage and widespread disruption reported from the area.
Notice invites inquiries for onion seed planters for fall planting with a deadline of July 1 to ensure filling orders. Mentions references to merchants or banks in town. Also references Senator Allison and a tariff revision debate tied to presidential election and possible special congressional session.
In Tyler Texas the Employment Department offers trained stenographers and bookkeepers from the largest business college in America. Services are free to you to secure suitable staff. A trial is urged to benefit your office and a younger person. Dr Shoop Night Care and Dr Shoop book for women are advertised with free mail offer.
O H Belmont, a prominent New York financier and millionaire, died this week following a prolonged illness. His death closes a lengthy career in business and philanthropy.
In my pasture is a pale red yearling identified by owner. Owner can recover by calling and paying expenses. T J Rees.
L T Cooper promotes a stomach theory claiming his medicine cures many illnesses. Chicago and St Louis reports highlighted enthusiastic testimonials, including August V Wittmer of Chicago who credits his fourteen year illness with relief after using Cooper’s remedies, with Central Drug Store offering explanations to callers.
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