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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1906
Page
6
A Clarkaville Times report notes a large group of orphans moving from New York City slums via New Orleans toward Texas, where they are to be placed in Christian homes. The piece comments on Texas residents accepting them as better than leaving the city to deal with the problem.
Mr J Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa quotes severe winter grippe with joint pains nasal congestion and fever. He credits Champlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for rapid recovery. A San Antonio man claims a new round bale cotton compress can produce denser bales directly from gin saws.
A collection of historic medical ads promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure and Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil sold by J F Crow Drug Co. including claims of curing kidney and bladder trouble and easing ordinary accidents with instant relief. Quotes from Maxime Du Camp and David Starr Jordan accompany the notices.
An advertisement for Paso Ointment promises relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles within 6 to 8 days with a 50 cent price. Druggists authorize refunds if the product fails to cure. The copy ends with a motivational line about being a light or candle.
W H Taylor a longtime North Texas figure and former Greenville city official died at his North Greenville home this morning after a lingering illness from old age. Born Nov 14 1824 in Chesterfield NC he moved to Texas in 1840 and later lived in Daingerfield Jefferson and Greenville. He was a respected Christian and Mason, funeral at 530 pm with burial in Daingerfield.
An advertisement urges students in public, college, or literary programs to enroll in Tyler Commercial College of Tyler, Texas. It promises practical business training for immediate entry into bookkeeping, stenography, or office work, with potential for higher salaries and financial success through a free catalogue with full details.
A miscellany of brief items: claims about moon atmosphere and life, bitter tonic for ailments sold by druggists, Grand Saline lignite mine plans in East Texas, Salt City nickname for Grand Saline, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough remedy praised, and a U.S. Senate bill on witness fees in western states.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may be fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. J. F. Crow Drug Co.
The article argues for further cotton acreage cuts, warning that planting 27 million acres could strain price support. It questions relying on a six cent cotton price and notes corn as a needed antidote, citing South crop conditions and Texas as context in Farm and Ranch.
Mr Wm Thos Lanorgan a Chapleau Ontario constable says he cured a severe cold after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad extols its quick relief for coughs and colds and notes sale by druggists. The Postmaster General report urges 100 rural patrons on a 24 mile route for delivery with good roads and fordable streams.
The San Antonio Express estimates Texas has a million voters but fewer than 500000 qualified due to poll taxes. The Brenham Banner notes half the approached voters are unqualified at the booth though they may accept cigars or drinks, highlighting an odd election scene. A Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar ad promotes relief for coughs and colds, sold by J F Crow Drug Co.
A philosophical reflection on how people publicly reject flattery yet privately seek approval. The author argues that dislike of praise is contradicted by actions, revealing a human tendency to seek affirmation and validation in everyday life.
The piece extols choosing the choicest beef with confidence and jokes about never writing failure over the door. It promotes a sure-fire approach to meat buying and implies a reliable source for prime rib.
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