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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
Taft holds 551 pledged votes at the National Republican convention, 60 more than the threshold needed for the presidential nomination. The tally underscores strong support for Taft as the party’s nominee.
After suffering chronic indigestion for 15 years and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Aysone of Ingleside North Carolina reports Dr King s New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold They are sold under guarantee at Palace drug store priced at 25 cents.
Miss Bessie Martin of Dallas, in San Antonio briefly, took a poison dose by mistake and died on June 9. An advertorial note pitches Dr Shoop's Pink Pain tablets as a cure for pain and congestion with cash prices of 20 tablets for 25 cents, urging readers to buy from dealers.
The speaker jokes about the pursuit of a perfect collar button and notes the paradox of those loudest demanding a clean towel at home often being the biggest users of the towel at the free lunch counter.
In spring or early summer many feel dull and spiritless due to winter habits and tired nerves. Dr Shoop's Restorative is advertised to rapidly boost energy within 48 hours, improving appetite digestion and overall vitality, with druggists recommending it as a prompt general tonic.
Floresville Methodist church teams with Rev. Verduzco to start a Sunday school and worship space for Mexicans. Bishop Johnson allows use of a former Episcopalian chapel, rent free, with repairs underway. Protracted meeting to begin on the 38rd Sunday, marking a new phase in outreach.
Announcement yesterday described a new San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway schedule to Corpus Christi Rockport and Brownsville. Effective June 28 trains will offer morning and night service, sleeping cars added, through car to Brownsville sought, and No 2 adjusted to 9 am departure from San Antonio with through sleeper. Night coast run now through to Corpus Christi and Rockport arriving next morning.
An old advertisement asserts rheumatism pain can be relieved and often cured by Chamberlain's Liniment. It promises better sleep and rest, even in chronic cases, urging trial before discouragement and notes J. H. Bain as the seller.
For sale an improved 125 acre farm one mile east of Union on Union and Rancho route four miles from Pandora railroad station. 100 acres in cultivation with a splendid dwelling and a good tenant house two wells and an underground cistern red sandy loam soil suited to corn cotton and fruit. Written by Edwin Creech Scott Pandora FM. Wheut. The 16 month old son of Mr and Mrs J B Scott died last Friday night after a short illness. The paper offers heartfelt sympathy to the parents.
Testimonials claim Dr Miles Nervine cured St Vitus dance and rheumatic spasms after many doctors failed, with a money back guarantee. The ad also promotes Hill's Business Colleges in Waco Texas and Memphis Tennessee, detailing limited time scholarships in bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting and telegraphy with promised high job prospects.
A reflective line about how the sight of a stranger in the street triggers protective instincts. The speaker notes a natural impulse to secure valuables and fortify doors when danger seems near. The mood explores urban vigilance and parental anxiety without naming specific events or places.
Mothers report relief from sore nipples after applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off before the next feeding and many trained nurses recommend it. Sold by J. H. Bain.
Madam Anna will wed a well described 50 year old French prince after her family's approval. Count Boni threatens a major disturbance but needs money, making it likely he will be hired to silence the affair.
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He calls it a reliable throat and lung cure and a preventive for pneumonia. Sold with guarantee at Palace drug store and trial bottles offered.
Tunica Miss an attorney named Lowe was shot and fatally wounded by Una May Weinstein in Tunica. Lowe, described as a prominent lawyer, died from the injuries while the shooter’s father was present. The incident occurred in Tunica with local authorities beginning investigation.
A sprained ankle may take a month or more to heal but Cham berlain s Liniment claims a cure in less than a week with proper directions. It promises prompt relief for sprains bruises and muscular rheumatism and is sold by J H Bain.
Sheriff Wright and Constable Donaho arrested a man and his two sons at Sutherland Springs on concealing stolen property charges. One man faces four charges. A home search yielded about $500 in goods. All bonded after waiving examination.
Mr Alfred Vanderbilt states his annual income is not near a million dollars and if philosophical, he might take consolation that most of his countrymen face the same financial situation.
Mrs Cassius K Breneman aged 73 wife of a well known attorney died in San Antonio this week. Her passing leaves a notable local family and the legal community in mourning. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the Breneman home.
An advertisement offers Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment as a quick pile remedy. It invites readers to receive a trial box by mailing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin, claiming the cream treats swollen painful bleeding or itching piles both external and internal and sells for 50 cents.
A provocative remark contrasts men who boast of sacrifice with those who stay home from elections, arguing their inaction harms the nation and its future.
Stomach troubles rise in summer and readers are advised to guard diet to avoid indigestion. The advertisement promotes Kodol as the best known remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Sold locally by Ja. Bain.
A double blaze in New Orleans on the morning of the 10th destroyed forty five houses. Firefighters battled the flames as residents rushed to save belongings amid smoke and embers. Local authorities investigated the cause while crews worked to prevent further spread.
Palace Drug Store lists items for sale while a new company is organized and chartered for Uvalde street car service. Washington specialists say Senator Gore of Oklahoma has no chance of recovery or seeing again.
A Doan's Kidney Pills testimonial from Wiliam Buss of Victoria Texas claims the product cured his wife's backache and kidney pains after using the pills as directed. The advertisement notes a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents, urging readers to remember the name Doan's.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a bad sore on his instep healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He used less than half of a 25 cent box and achieved a perfect cure. Palace drug store sells the product under guarantee.
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