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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
The scholastic census for Marion county is complete showing 3772 pupils. Reported by County Superintendent R A Loomis the figures reflect the latest count and distribution.
Louis Jays, marketing sweet potatoes, reports earning 20 per bushel Wednesday selling at 50 cents per peck or 10 cents per piece. He says boll weevil not on his place and not harming his potatoes peas corn or cane. He does not plant cotton and fears of the pest are minimal.
Advertising copy touts Great Magic Stock and Poultry Food as aiding digestion building up systems and increasing appetite for horses and cattle. It mentions dyes and clothing items from Rosenfeld & Co with deep reductions including ladies skirts waists and shirt waist suits.
Atlanta returns show Hoke Smith winning a large majority across about 110 of 145 counties with 294 votes in the state convention and Clark Howell carrying six counties. Other candidates J H Estelle R B Russell James M Smith win a few counties as counts still await sixteen.
Washington reports that the Twenty-fifth Infantry will move from Texas to Fort Kane Oklahoma and Fort Brown will be abandoned. General Bell orders a full investigation into the Brownsville disturbance, with punishment for any guilty soldiers as Major Blacksome continues the inquiry.
Pierce Guton aged sixty seven killed himself by drinking poison at his home in Houston after telling his wife he was leaving town. She gave him water from a small bottle which he emptied and drank. he died within an hour. He had been married before as had she and her children from the first marriage were with her.
News from Salome Botello reports seven laborers killed at a big rock quarry run by the National Railroad of Mexico. Foreman Antonio Perez was blasting when an extra heavy powder charge exploded. The blast buried the men under large stones.
The Oakland freight blockade has ended and Southern Pacific officials lifted embargoes on five to six bulky freight classes. Shipments to San Francisco and other state points resume freely as jobbers report excellent trade with interior customers. The Southern Pacific and Santa Fe jointly move about 300 cars daily from the city.
Aug 22 Valparaiso records near 3000 deaths and about 100 million dollars in property damage. The initial quake toppled walls and buildings while a subsequent fierce storm snapped weakened structures and cut trolley wires. Fires broke out within minutes and engulfed the town, lighting it at once.
Tama breeder of Scotch Collie Dogs seeks orders for future delivery of registered stock. Contact J. D. Vinson, Dr. A. J. Hayes in Alexandria or T. H. Marbury of 328 Maple and 825 Shreveport, Louisiana. Also noted: Buren Howland injured at Gainesville by meat hook accident. Printing services offered.
Mrs. O. D. Robinson of Brooklyn reports Peruna improved her life after two years of physician care. She cites relief from swollen feet and bloating and says she can work again under Dr. Hartman’s treatment. The note also mentions upcoming republishing from 20 years ago and a Houston visitor.
President David F Houston outlines tuition 30 dollars payable in three installments and annual expenses of 150 dollars for UT. Catalogs via Registrar Wilson Williams. sessions open September 26 1906. Departments include Arts Education Engineering Law Medicine Pharmacy Nursing with John Sealy Hospital clinicals and Galveston facilities.
Elsewhere in this issue a special Draughon’s offer from the chain of 27 colleges. The notice mentions likely interest to readers and invites them to read the full details.
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