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Newspaper

Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

4

Hill's Business College ad touts high salaries

Hill's Business Colleges claim thousands of graduates hold top positions across the south and east with higher starting salaries. They advertise updated instruction, a fast shorthand system, and various scholarship and course options including mail and summer discounts. Address options include Waco Texas and Memphis Tennessee.

Hill Business South East United States Amerea Hill’s Business College Waco Texas Memphis Tenn Fort Worth Main St San Antonio Alamo Plaza

Two Singe House Paints Spotted In Floresville Case

Dear Sir, from Floresville Texas letters discuss two Jerge D Fairchild houses in Lukin and Floresville painted by J M Torrance. One used 163 gallons of Devoe, the other 25 gallons of a similar paint, the latter weaker and with 15 percent whiting, hence more gallons were needed. Faust & Martin Furniture Co. sell our paint.

Lukin Texas Jerge D. Fairchild J. M Torrance F. W. Dever & Co P. S. Faust & Martin Furniture Co

Cascasweet al ion for babies and children

Tired mothers, worn out by the pee ish, cross baby have found Cascasweet al ion to help common ills. The bottle lists ingredients and confirms no potent drugs. Sold by all druggists.

al Draggists

Miles Heart Cure Offered In Medical Letter

A fragment from a medical advertisement discusses Dr Miles' Heart Cure promising early relief. It mentions a patient in Kansas and a testimonial claim of eleven doses aiding recovery. The notice includes a sales guarantee and lists Giles Medical Co as distributor in Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Giles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Don't You Written Childrens Day at the Fair

San Antonio children race to the fair as carnival sights tempt with candy iron brew and ice cream. The verse nostalgically asks if grownups can share the fun, noting tents, monkeys, kangaroos, fortune tellers, and a longing to be a kid again. Daisy Marquid Briggs appears as the author.

San Antonio Daisy Marquid Briggs

Doctor Shoop Restorative Promises Fast Stomach Help

Stomach troubles may fade faster by treating root causes rather than symptoms says Dr Shoop. He describes a nervous influence to stomach heart and kidneys and claims his Restorative restores failing nerves with results within 48 hours, sold by Will Seeger.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Will Seeger

Melancholy Days Theme Echoes Through Seasonal Pieces

A brief line notes that melancholy days have arrived, shaping mood and reflection for readers. The remark frames a seasonal atmosphere, suggesting contemplation and quiet, subdued tones.

Pink Pain Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Various Aches

A box of Dr. Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets bears instructions urging acknowledgment of a doctor or druggist for a complete formula. It claims instant relief for head pains, womanly pains, and pains anywhere, attributed to Will Reeger as a presenter.

Snap Shots in Rubbled Text of Birds and Jokes

Odd phrasing about birds and humorous lines appears in a fragmented column. The piece references a man in bed with chickens and a te lark, with jagged notes suggesting a jokey rebuttal to town life and straight jackets.

Brewster County Official Shot and Killed

M A Ernst a Brewster County justice of the peace postmaster and commissioner was waylaid and shot several days ago and has since died. The killer is unknown.

M. A. Ernst Brewster Co

Rheumatic Remedy Promoted by Wisconsin Doctor Shoop

A Wisconsin physician Dr. Shoop promotes his Rheumatic Remedy claiming it tackles the constitutional nature of rheumatism beyond skin depots. The drug’s popularity grows by word of mouth as grateful patients spread its reported benefits, with Will See ger as a local seller.

Wisconsin Shoop Ruben Will Seeger

Dallas business district fire leaves one dead

A large blaze struck Dallas's business district on September 29 harming three firefighters and killing an unfortunate man. The fire response crews battled flames overnight as authorities investigated the scene for causes and damages.

Dallas

Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Ad From Historic Page

An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy as a safe lung healing aid made from green shrub leaves and tender stems. It claims quick relief for tickling and dry bronchial coughs and asserts mothers can give it to babies. It emphasizes no harsh ingredients and urges demand for the product sold by Will Seeger.

Indiana Governor Hanly Cleared of Misconduct

The legislative committee investigating the conduct of Governor Hanly of Indiana has completely exonerated him. No formal charges or findings of wrongdoing remain.

the. Lesislaive Hanly

More Than Enough Diet Advice for Wombat Reader

A fragmented health ad suggests mature wombat avoid excess food to prevent stomach troubles and kidney disorders. It touts Cha yibei lati stomach and liver tablets as a remedy and claims the product can restore health, with sales by M. M. Hughes.

Wombat M. M. Hughes

Independence club leader under fire in New York rally

Fragmentary OCR recalls Willie Holst and Kern at a New York gathering. Report notes dissension as attendees urge action to counter rival bands and maintain momentum this year. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.

Willie Holst Independence New York Kern Atittoe

Hamlet's ill mood tied to inactive liver, remedy sold

The note claims Hamlet's melancholy stems from a lazy liver and offers Bailard's Herbive as the ideal liver regulator. It urges readers blue or out of sorts to buy a pottle at Palace Drug Store as a cure for bilious headaches, constipation, chills and fever, and all liver complaints.

Bailard Palace Drag ‘Store

Golden Medical Discovery claimed cures for stomach and liver ailments

An advertisement asserts Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets relieve headaches bitter taste morning heartburn belching acid reflux and stomach discomfort. It lists native American roots and doctors endorsing the formula and offers free booklets by mail.

Golden Medical Discovery R. Barthalow M. L Jefferson Med. College Phila H.C Wood Univ.of Edwin M. Hale Hahnemann Med. College Chicago John Is Jno M. Sendder Laurence Johnson Med Dept Unity Fintey Ellingwood Anthox Materia Medica Bennett Medical College R.V. Pierce Bofalo N. Y Cal Dr. Pierce

We Don’t Remember Ever Meeting a Mile Too Big

A fragmentary quote recalls a moment of perception where a person’s shoes seemed inflated beyond reach. The line hints at metaphorical distance and self-doubt, aligned with a reflective or literary tone from the source. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are present in the readable text.

Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Adverts

An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for fatigue and weakness. It claims the product revives vitality and health for those described as fragile or delicate, urging readers to use Foley's at the Central Diag Store.

Foley's Foley’s Diag

Republican Campaign Pace Echoes Slow Philadelphia Car

A clipped, fragmentary note suggests the general impression of the Republican presidential campaign is unusually slow, likened to the pace of a Philadelphia street car. The remark hints at sluggish momentum and public hesitation without detailing events, dates, or speakers.

Philadelphia

Klager the Jeweler Recalls Kidney Remedy Help

A Indianapolis jeweler writes of Foley's Kidney Remedy helping his weak kidney condition. He cites improved complexion, cured backache, and vanished irregularities after four bottles, crediting the drugstore and urging others to try it after other doctors failed.

C. B Klager Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley Central Drug Store

Tolstoi dares government over birthday ban

Count Tolstoi confronts the Russian government challenging a move to strip him of his birthday. The outspoken figure vows to resist any action that would erase the annual commemoration of his birth.

Count Tolstoi

Ditch Protagonist Faces Isolation in Local Mystery

Fragmentary remark hints at a figure called the oxin who cannot be understood as neighbors dash his isolation grows. The line suggests a stubborn social division around the ditch and a desire to remove its presence from communal life.

Kedel advertised as digestion aid for all foods

An advert claims Kedel combines natural digestive juices to digest any food, functioning like a stomach that cannot fail. It promises the product keeps organs in order and guarantees satisfaction, sold by all druggists.

All Drugg Zista

Ta' girl loves him until he marries her heart

A girl remains devoted to Ta until he marries another, ending the betrothal of affection. The piece centers on love and loyalty within a troubled romance. Her certainty clashes with his decision to wed, changing their future dynamics.

Taft notes Maine result hints at Democratic win

Mr. Taft expresses concern that a large Vermont majority could fuel overconfidence. He suggests the Maine outcome appears to signal a definite Democratic victory.

Mr. Taft Vermont Maine

New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Levels

Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr King s New Life Pills improve stomach liver and bowels. If unsatisfied a refund is offered at Palace Drug Store. Price 25 cents.

Dr. King Jacob Springer West Franklin Maine Palace Drug Store

Teddy Roosevelt Jr Reaches Majority Votes for Bryan Mention

A historical note states Teddy Roosevelt Jr has reached voting age and will cast his first ballot in November. It hints he might publicize support for William Jennings Bryan, suggesting a political intent amid a broader discussion of notoriety and influence.

Teddy Roosevelt, Jr Bryan Ker

It Does The Business. Clinton Maine Ad

An old time medicinal claim notes a product used at Clinton Maine to heal a sore with no scarring. Mentions Palace Drug Store and a vendor named Backlei or Backlei’s amica salve. The fragment hints at a treatment claim and local shop naming.

Ae EE Chenberlain Clinton Maine Backlei’s Amica

Taft and Teddy Compete for Platform in Kansas

In Kansas, Taft and Roosevelt battle over the party platform as both push for influence. The excerpt notes their efforts to secure their positions and shape the political course within the campaign.

Kansas Taft Teddy

A Cure for Misery and Electric Bitters Sold Locally

An 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters by RM James of Louellin claiming cures for malaria chills jaundice and digestive and kidney complaints. The tonic is sold in 50 cent bottles at Paige Drug Store and praised as a quick relief medicine.

RM. James Louellin Paige

Whiskey quality warned against improper aging claims

A warning stressed that whiskey must carry age and natural aging indicators to avoid being misrepresented as potato juice. The notice cautions producers to ensure labeling accuracy and prevent consumer deception.

Woman Interrupts Political Speaker at Debate

A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by coughing repeatedly. The ad suggests Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure and promotes it as non opiate in a yellow package sold by Central Drug Store with a nod to prominent figures Graves and Temple in the context of joint debates and the presidential race.

Foley Central Drug Store

New Discovery Promises Fast Cure for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement from Empire, Ga, touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds sore throats and lung troubles. It claims children prone to croup are quickly cured and offers small and large bottle prices with a free trial bottle. Palace Drug Store advertises the product with a guarantee and world renowned status as a throat and lung remedy.

Palace Drug

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Relief for Dyspepsia

An advertisement claims Kodol digests all foods to relieve severe indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It urges readers to visit druggists for the remedy, highlighting relief and health benefits. The ad uses a dated, promotional tone typical of period medical ads.

Seapd

Saved His Boy's Life With Laxative Claim

A Collmer Wisconsin man says his three year old son was severely constipated with high fever and dire condition. After giving two doses of Foley's Orine Laxative the next morning the fever vanished and the child recovered fully.

Foley

Mowing Gives Way to Chopping Wood Promptly

The fragment notes a quick shift from mowing in Iowa to chopping wood, suggesting a rural routine change or seasonal task sequence. The text hints at urgency or immediacy in chores without providing names, dates, or places beyond Iowa.

Foey's Honey and Tar Elites Cough Remedy Ad

An old style ad promotes Foey's Honey and Tar as a quick cough reliever that strengthens lungs and expels colds. The sale claims the genuine product comes in a yellow package at Central Drag Store.

Foey’s Central Drag Store

Roosevelt sails into a campaign Avanias Club tale

A fragmented clipping notes Roosevelt entering a campaign mood with a local Avanias Club reference. The text is unclear but suggests political organizing and a club meeting as part of campaign activity. No decisive dates, locations, or outcomes are readable.

T. “Roosevelt Avanias Club

Imitation Whiskey Dream Turns Into Fake Jag Joke

A fragment notes a joke about imitation whiskey failing to produce an imitation jag, reflecting a humorous take on counterfeit spirits and their effects. The line plays on words about “hat it doesn’t produce an imitation jag” as a quip.

Duty Makes Harder Tasks Than Any Hard Road

A concise reflection on the paradox that true duty adds weight to efforts, suggesting that obligation itself intensifies the challenge by imposing responsibility and standards that complicate simple action.

Married man in trouble cited for nabob of narcotics

A married man faces trouble after admitting to allowing family members to take Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung issues. The product is touted as non opiate and sold at Central Drug Store in a yellow package.

Foley Central Drug Store

Deadly India Flood Follows Dam Break Disaster

In India a severe flood results from a dam breach, drowning thousands and washing away portions of villages. The catastrophe triggers emergency evacuations and rescue efforts as authorities assess the extent of destruction and loss.

India

Kodol Digests What You Eat Patent Medicine Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Kodol Digests What You Eat as a cure for stomach troubles. It claims relief from sour stomach, indigestion, and catarrh with cleansing and strengthening effects on stomach mucous membranes. Includes testimonial from S Ball of Ravenswood West Virginia and notes bottle sizes and price.

Oures

Sunday Talk Show Becomes Harder for Bryan Than Taft Fishing

The remark notes it will be tougher for Mr. Bryan to stop talking on Sunday than for Mr. Taft to abstain from fishing for a day. It frames a comparative political quip about the two figures and their public personas.

Mr. Bryan Mr. Taft

Remedy Restores Health for Chronic Diarrhoea Soldier

George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania recalls severe chronic diarrhoea during 1863 army service and says Chamberlain's Colic Oborola and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after one bottle. Sold by M M Hughes.

George M. Felton South Gibson A. W. Miles Chamberlain M. M. Hughes

Georgia Recalls Breath and Burning Trees Up North

Georgia comments on northern wildfires and smoke, saying they understand the fear and urgency of the scene. The remark underscores the emotional impact of distant fires and the shared concern for communities facing such threats.

Georgia

Why Colds are Dangerous and How to Treat Them

The passage warns that colds can lead to pneumonia and other infections, noting risks from chronic catarrh and susceptibility to diseases like diphtheria and measles when ill. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedies as the quickest cure and claims widespread use worldwide, with sale by AL Hughes.

Chamberlain Maby AL AL Hughe

We Are Able to Deal With What Lies Ahead

A compact note reflects cautious preparation as officials say the community is ready for upcoming challenges. Analysts emphasize steady planning, public cooperation, and clear guidance from leaders to ensure continued progress and safety.

Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted by Floresville Testimony

Floresville reader Fr. Sanders reports relief from persistent back pain and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Palace Cruz Store. Ad copy urges universal cure for kidney ailments to prevent diabetes or Bright's disease with price and sale agents listed, ending with a political note on Diaz.

Giabetes Bright Dean Floresville Fr. Sanders Texas Palace Cruz Doan Pepster- Milborn Co S - Buffalo New York Tie United States Dean’s

Ballard's Snow Liniment Weather Ad

Weather note warns of rheumatism pains and colder air with a sales pitch for Ballard's Snow Liniment. Promotes relief for rheumatism chilblains frostbite gore and stiff joints and muscles with bottle sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Palace Drug Store.

Ballard Palace Drug Store

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