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Newspaper

Floresville Chronicle Journal

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

4

Hill's Business College promises top salaries and quick skill gains

Do You Want a Good Position announces Hill's Business Colleges in Waco Texas and Memphis Tenn offering thorough business education. It claims graduates earn $15 to $30 more monthly, cites a new shorthand system, and lists discounted scholarships and mail courses with prices.

Hill Business South East United States Amerea Hill’s Business College Waco Texas Memphis Tenn

Electric Bitters credited by Civil War veteran

David Parker of Fayette New York, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his stomach trouble and keep him strong. He calls the tonic worth more than five hundred dollars and notes he now uses it regularly. 50 cents at Palace drugstore.

David Parker Fayette, N.Y Gettysburg Palace Drugstore

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills Ad

An old Chronicle advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous small liver pills sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes quick, safe relief and broad availability through local druggists.

DeWitt

Cascasweet for Babies and Children Sold by Ali Druggists

Tired mothers seek relief from common hot weather ills with Cascasweet a baby and child remedy. The bottle lists ingredients and the product contains no harmful drugs. Available at Ali Druggists.

Ali

Strengthen Your Heart with Dr Miles Heart Cure

Neglecting a weak heart leads to chronic disease. Notice irregular heartbeat short breath or chest pain act now with Dr Miles Heart Cure praised for quick strengthening effects. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Sayec Mperentes Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Remedy for Diarrhea and Cholera Infantum Advert

A household remedy claims to cure ordinary diarrhea and severe cramp colic digera morbus and is said to save many children's lives annually. When diluted with water and sweetened it becomes pleasant to take and is marketed for family use with a priced large size at 50 cents.

Rheumatic Remedy Promises Relief From Chronic Ailment

An old advertisement-like note touts Dr Shoop and his Rheumatic Remedy as a constitutional cure for rheumatism. It claims popularity by word of mouth and urges readers to tell the sick about the treatment. Mentions Will See ger as seller and hints at nonessential financial concerns about a Southwestern Asylum.

Wisconsin Shoop Ruben Shoup Will Seeger

Had a Close Call With Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs. Ada L. Croom of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi recalls months of severe coughing and a looming consumption before using Dr King’s New Discovery. After three bottles she was completely cured. The remedy is advertised as world famous for lungs and throats and is sold at Palace drugstore with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.

Ada L. Croom Croom Hotel Vaughn, Miss Dr. King Palace Drugstore

Taft Receives Final Lessons at White House

Taft spent Sunday at the White House with Roosevelt receiving his final lessons on what to do and say between now and the election.

Taft White House Roosevelt

Would Mortgage the Farm. Arnica Salve Endorsed by Farmer

A farmer from Rural Route 2 Empire Georgia named W A Floyd praises Backlen's Arnica Salve for healing two large sores on his hand and leg. He claims it is worth more than its weight in gold and says he would mortgage the farm to obtain it. The product sells for 25 cents at Palace Drug Store.

Empire W. A. Floyd Palace Drugstore

Pink Pain Tablets advertisement by Will Seeger

A 25c box of Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets promises instant relief for head pains and womanly pains. The ad urges asking your doctor or druggist if the formula is not complete and attributes the claim to Will Seeger.

Dr. Shoop Will Seeger

Rapid Rise From The Cotton Patch to State Post

An appeal promotes Byrne Simplified Shorthand and Tyler Commercial College. It recounts a Texas student from Richland Springs rising from cotton chopping at 75c daily to a deputy superintendent role at a $1500 yearly salary within two and a half years, praising the Byrne system over Pitman and urging enrollment for bookkeeping, shorthand, and typewriting training.

Richland Springs Texas Tyler Comins College Isaac Pitman Byrne Jame Hamilton America

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement asserts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription relieves female weakness and pelvic organ displacement. It touts forty years of proven efficacy, lists ingredients on the bottle wrapper, and claims endorsements from eminent medical writers. It warns against substitutes and promotes Little Liver Pills as original and trusted.

Pierce

Moving pictur Admission 10 cen Are You Only all Alive

Ad claims are you only half alive with kidney trouble and fatigue. Foley's Kinsey Remedy is advertised to restore healthy kidneys and vitality, finishing with a call to visit Central oy Store to purchase the product.

Pictur Foley Kinsey Foley's Central Oy

England to Arm Women if Suffragettes Drill Considered

The Illustrated London News weighs the feasibility of turning women into soldiers. If Britain adopts such a policy and trains suffragettes, it could soften foreign reactions and lead to a more polite tone from other nations toward Great Britain.

the Illustrated London News England Great Britain

Slightly Colder Weather Forecast and Odd Advertisements

The notice blends a chilly forecast about snow with odd medical tips and humorous asides. It mentions rheumatic weather, a cooling gel for rheumatism, a drugstore sales pitch, and a condemnatory comment on tuberculosis. Marital young folks are urged to ignore warnings and uphold literary spirit.

Office Ad Promises Quality Job Printing Service

Local printer invites customers to rely on skilled workmen and quality materials, guaranteeing satisfaction. The office pledges versatility in job printing and encourages potential clients to try their services.

Baseball clash draws divided crowds between Cubs and Tigers

The article notes the baseball battle between the Cubs and Tigers fails to attract large crowds, suggesting limited interest despite the event. It emphasizes the matchup without detailing scores or locations.

Cubs Tigers

Jeweler’s Patient Praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy

A Indianapolis jeweler at 1060 Virginia Ave. writes how kidney trouble left him weak. After four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy his complexion cleared, backache eased, irregularities disappeared, and he can attend to business daily. Central Drug Store.

B. Kloger the Jeweler Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley Central Drug Store

Preventics Cold Cure Tablet Promoted by Seeger Adact

Cold druggists tout Preventics as a clever remedy for common colds. The ad claims Preventics helps feverish children at the sneeze stage and beads off colds. Box of 48-25e. Seeger.

Will Seeger

Cook sells Boerne Star to Groesbeck journalist

L. N. Cook sells the Boerne Star to Wr. G. Davis of Groesbeck, a seasoned newspaper man, transferring ownership to a veteran editor with deep experience in the trade.

L. N. Cook The Boerne Star Wr .G.davis of. Groesbeck

Chamberlains Salve Claim for Quick Skin Relief

An advert notes Chamberlains Salve can cure chapped skin in one night and is effective for sore nipples burns and scalds. Sold by M. M. Hughes.

Chamberlain M. M. Hughes

West Texas Conference Session to Meet in Gonzales

The West Texas Conference of the M. E. Church South will hold its annual meeting in Gonzales on October 28, with plans and proceedings to be discussed by its member churches and delegates.

West Texas The M. E. Church, South Gonzales

Digestive aid Kodol promises quick relief for indigestion

An advertisement extols Kodol for stomach relief, claiming it digests all foods and strengthens the stomach. It suggests taking it briefly for mild indigestion and longer for severe or nervous indigestion, with distribution by druggists.

Chronicle and Journal One Year Offer

The Chronicle and Journal advertise a one year subscription for $1.50 total, inviting readers to take advantage of the limited period deal.

The Chronicle and Journal

Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Adopted For Coughs

The advertisement touts a lung healing shrub extract for dry tickling coughs. It claims safety for young children and no opium or harsh substances. Sold by Will Seeger.

Shoop

Humor Columnist Jud Lewis Hospitalized for Appendicitis

Jud Mortimer Lewis, who runs the funny column in the Houston Post, is in the hospital for an appendicitis operation described as not very serious. The notice expresses hope for his early recovery.

Jud Mortimer Lewis Houston Post Hopital

Married Man in Trouble

A married man who allows any member of the family to take Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Central Drug Store.

Foley Central Drug Store Foley's Foley & Company Chisago

North Texas Insane Asylum Fire Burns Saturday

A blaze ripped through the North Texas Insane Asylum on Saturday afternoon, causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Female patients were panic stricken as staff fought to control the flames.

North Texas Insane Asylum

Woman Interrupts Political Speaker

A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker recently by continually coughing. The column urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy without opiates, sold at Central Drug Store as a genuine substitute.

Foley

Central School Building Fire at Denton Causes 40000 Loss

The Central school building at Denton burned Saturday causing an estimated loss of 40000. Seven hundred students were housed in the building at the time of the blaze.

Denton

Remedy for backache with Chamberlains Liniment

An ailment in the small of the back caused by rheumatism is claimed to be quickly cured by applying Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily and massaging the area at each application. For sale by M. M. Hughes.

Chamberlain M. M. Hughes

Change of pror at every night at the moving picture

Show in the Opera House features a change of prorat each evening with production highlights and seating details. patrons are invited to enjoy the new program as the venue showcases nightly performances and film selections.

The Moving Picture Opera House

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly

Foley's Honey and Tar claim rapid cough relief and lung strengthening while expelling colds. Sold in a yellow package at Central Drug Store as the genuine product.

Foley Central Drug Store

Restorative claim targets hidden stomach nerves

A 19th century style claim states stomach troubles vanish by treating internal nerves rather than symptoms. It notes a tiny inside nerve governs stomach strength with branches to heart and kidneys. failure supposedly causes organ faltering. The advertisement asserts Dr Shoop's Restorative fixes these nerves and that within 48 hours users feel gains.

Shoop

Remarkable Army Diarrhea Cure in 1863 Soldiers Testimony

In 1863, George M. Felton of South Gibson Pa describes chronic diarrhoea during service and credits Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After trying many remedies without relief, A W Miles of the same town persuaded him to use one bottle, which stopped the ailment at once and the product was offered for sale locally.

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

Why Colds are Dangerous

A warning on the dangers of ordinary colds. Colds can lead to pneumonia, chronic catarrh, consumption, and increase the risk of diphtheria scarlet fever whooping cough and other infections. The text endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the quickest cure and notes wide international use.

Hughes

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health in Floresville Ad

Floresville resident B F Sanders testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney disorder symptoms after brief use. The ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure ailments caused by weak kidneys, with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as U S sole agents. Situates advertisement at Palace Drug Store.

Bright Dean Floresville B. F. Sanders Pregs Texas Doan Palace Drug Store Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

There Is Little Difference Between Temperament And Temper

A brief musing notes that after marriage the distinction between temperament and temper becomes minimal. The piece reflects on enduring traits and the merging of personality with shared life. It observes how conflict and harmony shape companionship over time.

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Chronicle Southwestern Asylum Baleoe Drug Store Fife Foleys Castoria Cscastorie Signatere Dr. Shoop’s Will Sffger JR C. L. Patterson Union, Texas S. S. Ball Ravenswood W. Va E. G. Dewitt & CO Chicago Edward Rosslyn Monte Carlo Alf
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