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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
2
The fragment references Flores and mail matter at the Post Office with charges listed: 5 cents per line for locals, 10 cents per inch for display ads, and obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks at 3 cents per line.
On a Wednesday morning the northern winds did major damage to cotton in Southwest Texas and crops across North Texas. The attorney-general returned to Galveston from Washington and was greeted at the depot by a crowd of over a hundred prominent citizens including the mayor. The people of Galveston delight to honor him.
The Aldrich currency bill, long debated and amended by Texas figures, has been killed by the Republican majority in the House. A newer proposal is now favored.
The Congressional committee investigating the wood pulp tariff and its effect on news print paper reports progress and hopes for positive results. Printing paper prices, once high, have recently fallen substantially.
The Houston Post editorials stay in good humor as staff wish to attend every anti Bailey funeral in the state. George Bailey and Jud Lewis keep the page lively daily except Sunday, making the Post worthwhile all week.
The Galveston papers claim Clarence Ousley is a Republican, and charge Geo A Carden of the state Democratic executive committee was once a Republican. Carden denies the charge while Ousley remains silent, being occupied with Bailey.
Reports clash over attendance as The Statesman cites 20000, The Post 18000, and The News 5000 people, including men women and children, filling the Dallas fairgrounds where attendees challenged the junior senator with pointed questions portraying the purest man in politics as heated.
A Dallas dispatch dated April 28 reports 21,000 people gathered at the Fairgrounds to hear Senator Bailey, with attendees alleging anti Bailey hoodlums broke up the meeting. The report challenges the claim, arguing Dallas opposed Bailey and that the writer had not witnessed such a crowd.
C F Lehmann president of the Halletsville Herald company visited Floresville on Wednesday and spoke at the printing office. He travels for American Type Founders and reports strong local business. He says Lavaca County will give Bailey a majority.
Floresville marked Decoration Day with a procession from the Methodist and Baptist churches to the cemetery attended by 250 to 800 people. Rev. J. W. Israel spoke, Rev. A. L. Scarborough led a prayer, and graves were covered with flowers, honoring Confederate soldiers and beloved ancestors.
A brisk sales note from J. H. Bain promises to fill any doctor’s prescription promptly. The shop invites medical clients to bring in their work for rapid service and reliable fulfillment.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's ointment as a cure for rheumatism and claims it provides relief enabling rest and sleep. It notes temporary to permanent relief for many, especially the elderly, with dampness or weather changes, while offering 25 and 50 cent sizes via J. H. Baia.
The ad urges farmers to insure corn and cotton against hail damage and promises protection to secure business, naming Wiseman and Houston as contacts for coverage and guidance during storm season.
An honored citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as advised by a friend. The druggist M. J. Leach of Wolcott Vermont states the remedy cured him after he obtained it locally and promptly treated the patient. For sale by J. H. Bain.
A long experienced registered pharmacist leads the prescription department promising careful filling of prescriptions. The statement urges customers to rely on Ban Pharmacy for accurate dispensing and safety.
Mrs. A Goss of Durand Michigan endorses Chard berain as an effective remedy for whooping cough after the February death of her daughter. Mr Lane of Hartland recommended it and claimed customers found best satisfaction. For sale by J H Bain.
A concise ad from J. H. Bain declares a specialty in prescription work with an emphasis on supplying the best and purest drugs, no substitutions, and adherence to doctor orders.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports lasting relief from biliousness and constipation after trying Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the tablets relieve the ill feeling at once and strengthen digestion, purifying the stomach liver and blood. Sold by J H Bain.
Floresville agents Wiseeman and Houston promote hail insurance for corn and cotton crops with cheap rates and prompt settlements. Stable company backing and reliable service highlighted in advert.
Advertisement promoting Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disease and related ailments. Claims high prevalence of kidney trouble, urges use, notes sample bottle and free booklet offer, lists prices, and provides mailing address in Binghamton New York.
W A Teas departs Sunday for Kenedy to take a general manager role at the Alamo Lumber Co. yard there, with J J Sutton of Stockdale serving as interim manager locally. The Smiley Reflector notes common spring fatigue is eased by Dr Shoop s Restorative, praised as a tonic for nerves and digestion.
Mrs Antonio Rodriguez of the Texas House treated the writer to superb enchiladas and a loaf of fine bread Wednesday evening. Boarders at the Texas House enjoy the best of everything. Mr Rodriguez and wife are longtime friends of the editor and never forget him.
An advertisement argues that stomach issues cause chest pains and urges readers to take Kodol to cure discomfort after meals or nausea. It claims relief will come in weeks and cites J H Bain as the speaker.
J. H. Brown bought the Joe Harding property from former owner C. A. Knowlton and has moved in. Rev. W. Israelis assists Brown with household duties as they settle in.
Mrs Sarah Wertman returns home from San Antonio after two weeks visiting her son family. Louis Howard at his mother’s home near Fairview. Tom Swift travels to Sas panco to work on watermelon patch. Mrs Frances of San Antonio visits Mrs Sarah Wertman. Preaching at Baptist church last Sunday. Picnic and baseball at Loire drew Fairview attendees. Concert at Borego featured Gus Coughran wife Tib Henson and family Katie Lizzie Von Dohlen Ed Reese and three sisters Lloyd Rawls. Easter rain welcomed. Mrs Frank Henry visited her son Austin Henry and family. F W Extence seeks petition to continue local post office. Blue Eyes.
A 30 days trial of Pineules is advertised with a $1.00 offer. The ad promises relief from back pain and rheumatic aches and claims benefits for kidneys and bladder. It states suitability for all ages and offers satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Palace Drug Store backs the claim.
The State of Texas Wilson County sheriff sale notices list the alias execution from Justice Precinct No. 1 Dallas County in the Portuondo Cigar Company versus F P Dolan case. On May 5 1908 at the Wilson County courthouse in Floresville the sheriff will sell multiple lots in Sutherland Springs including Lots 1 2 7 8 Block 51 and Lots 7 8 Block 51 together with North East half of Lot 1 and South East half of Lot 1 in Block 51 and related parcels to satisfy a judgment of $16 plus interest for the Portuondo Cigar Company. W L Waier Sheriff.
A Massachusetts retiree, BE H Lambert of Everett, praises Cooper medicines after claiming his stomach and kidney health improved within hours. He recounts his five year Bright's disease diagnosis and notes his wife also benefited, urging readers to learn more at Central Drug Store.
Placed under a 1908 order in M L Hill versus J T Sims et al, the Wilson County sheriff announces a public sale of three tracts of land totaling 184 acres on the first Tuesday in May 1908. The property, described from the San Antonio river to various bounds, is levied to satisfy a $90.77 judgment plus interest and costs, with a stated credit. Sale at the courthouse door. Wilson County, Texas.
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