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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
Secretary Taft easily secured the presidential nomination on the first ballot. A San Antonio man named Précious sues his wife for divorce as a witty aside. Hood's Texas Brigade Association plans its annual reunion in Jacksonville on June 25. The old soldiers note dwindling numbers as the final reunions loom.
Attorney General Davidson launched his bid for another term with a lengthy Waxahachie speech outlining the department’s history and actions since taking charge.
The narrative mentions Harry Thaw still jailed with hope of release soon, money unlocking doors, and the Floresville Ghautauqua company collapsing due to lack of patrons after a seven day Chautauqua. It reflects local sentiments on performance, fame, and regional disappointment.
W Blanton loaned the Nordheim View to Settle of Ston We announced the change Blanton has gone to Sander to run a paper We hope for his recovery and that Settle will not regret his venture Earl Huffer of Devine handles the mechanical work in the office
The strong prohibition faction in San Antonio endorses Deputy U S Marshal Fred Lancaster for sheriff. Lancaster pledged to enforce the liquor law if elected. Other sheriff candidates have not stated their plans.
A committee invitation from J A Weatherly of the News and M L Ston, former editor of the cum Times, invites the writer to Nixon on Thursday, June 25 for a barbecue honoring Nixon's second anniversary. The committee aims to attend and notes the host establishment.
The passage notes how leaders like Roosevelt and Bryan shaped party directions. It cites Roosevelt having the national platform drafted by a chosen ally and mentions his influence over ticket naming. It compares Bryan’s impact on democracy to Roosevelt’s party control, highlighting the strong sway leaders exert over associates and nominees.
The passage notes he is not dictatorial unlike T. R. Bryan and casts doubt on his own nomination. It states he has not forced the issue and even suggested party leaders thoroughly canvass the situation before any nomination is given to him.
The State Supreme Court declares the law authorizing school tax levies over 20 cents per $100 valuation unconstitutional. Bonds issued to fund school houses and pay teachers, totaling over 3.5 million dollars, are rendered of no value. State and private holders, including those in the Public School Fund, are affected nationwide.
Pale red yearling heifer found in pasture is placed as estray. Owner may claim by contacting T J Rees and paying expenses.
Advertisement states deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Claims nine of ten cases due to catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Mentions circulars, Toledo company, and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Walter Holcomb reported his young son fell from a horse around nine o clock Friday morning. The injury was revealed as a broken collar bone after the doctor diagnosed the boy.
The Iowa born family, raised there, praises Chamberlain's Cole Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines, recounting its life saving use in El Peso Texas and noting successful introduction into Narcoossee Florida where business is expanding. sold locally by J H Baio.
G B Myers, who has been sick at home for several weeks, is believed by his daughters to be improving.
Geo A. Carden, chairman, calls the Democratic State Convention to meet in San Antonio on the second Tuesday in July the 11th to canvass votes for state office candidates and adopt a party platform following the primary on July 25.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims relief from frequent urination and pain while promising a free sample bottle and book by mail. The copy urges readers to mention the newspaper.
GOOD TIME. LEAGUES, Prosperity Leagues are being organized in all of our larger cities. Investigations show that business is rapidly becoming normal, and that the majority of factories, railroad shops, general offices, wholesale houses, etc., are working their full quota of men full time. Within three months this country will find a greater demand than ever for bookkeepers, stenographers, and operators, owing to the business that has been allowed to accumulate that must be moved and the new business coming on caused by the siting of factories, the marketing of crops, progressive moves in all industrial lines. The demand upon the Employment Bureau of the Tyler Commercial College of Tyler, Texas, for bookkeepers, stenographers, and operators has increased over 500 percent during the past week: many excellent positions were offered their graduates: "This is especially encouraging toy young people who have been contemplating entering school but have hesitated, fearing that they would not secure a position when their courses were finished. If I were a young man or woman, I would not wait another day. I would enter school at once, even if I had to borrow money or give the school a note for part of my tuition. It is the young man or woman who gets up and does something that gets somewhere and amounts to something this day and time.
A Brethren of Flores ville Lodge No 515 A F and A M report resolutions mourning the death of J C Russell in San Antonio Texas on April 17 1908 They praise his selfless life as a minister of the Gospel and Mason and urge sympathy for his family The lodge secretary will copy resolutions into minutes and send a memorial expression of condolence to the family Joresville Tex June 10 1908 Also an advertisement for Cascaweet a baby remedy notes ingredients and warns of hot weather illnesses sold by J H Buin
A New York man endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. The tonic purports to improve digestion purify blood and restore vigor for both sexes. Palace Drug Store sells and guarantees the remedy. A local note mentions Mokray & Co plan a furniture store this summer. J M Sammons and wife visited from Calaveras and patronized merchants. D M Conley returns from visiting his mother in Luling.
A Chicago visit by L. T. Cooper highlights his digestive health medicine as a universal cure. He cites widespread use, including Mrs. Hilda Pflueger who reports six years of stomach trouble relieved by the remedy. Central Drug Store markets the preparations as highly celebrated in the United States.
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