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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
4
Ad notes Green's August Flower as a remedy for indigestion and sudden deaths linked to it. It claims the tonic supports digestion, liver function, and blood purification, promising prevention when taken before or after meals. Two sizes are advertised, 5c and 75c, available from all druggists.
The notice from the Office of Publication at Corner Austin and Valenta Jefferson Texas dated Saturday August 26 1905 indicates regular mailings to subscribers continue until a definite discontinuation order is received and all arrears paid in full.
The piece describes extreme heat delaying work and affecting crops across the area. It notes cotton prospects, a Dallas firm winning a Sherman federal building contract, political shifts abroad, a severe hailstorm in Beaver County killing livestock, and water works contractor tests pending. It also mentions ice deliverers, a Farm Bulletin on the cotton bollworm, a quote from a northern city friend, and a 4000 acre range fire in Llano County caused by a cigarette.
Several towns in this section receive their first bale of cotton with substantial premiums added beyond the price paid. Jefferson merchants are asked to contribute liberally for the inaugural bale.
A reflective editorial argues for stricter sanitary laws and personal hygiene. It notes the potential benefits of yellow fever scares in driving public health measures and urges ordinary people to adopt cleanliness to reduce sickness and dependence on medicines.
Will Levington Comfort pens The Fortress a Port Arthur love tale told by an American newspaper reporter and two American men with a Russian captain. The girl enters Port Arthur before the harbor close then her lover fights to free her as war scenes unfold. The issue also features stories poems and the Walnuts and Wine department.
Opinion calls for a full investigation into a major bond fraud in Austin. The piece argues the city must uncover the perpetrators, hold them to account, and ensure the state’s pride is vindicated without favoritism or leniency.
Wisconsin publishers publish session laws in 28 page supplements under a new statute. Each session laws copy goes to most homes as many papers accept the service for $100. Critics say the plan blinds readers to the law and weakens legal accountability.
It is time the people name the men who shall serve them and break the ring. The people pay and grow tired of it. They will soon loosen the collar as the system wears thin.
Jefferson Texas July 24 1905 court adjourned due to lack of quorum. July 25 1905 D L Wright resigns as precinct 4 commissioner Marion County J C Lindsay appointed and bond set at 3000. Delinquent tax notice and per diem payments approved. accounts for bridge work and salaries listed. Court adjourns to next regular term.
Marion County Texas court notes reflect August 14 1905 session with Judge Rowell and commissioners approving treasurer Brambert quarterly report and listing numerous county expenses from jail to smallpox cases. Tax levies set for 1905 including general county road bond and school funds. Appointments and per diem payments authorized alongside pauper placement and a county judge resignation effective October 1 1905.
The court grants T N Ferrell the as road overseer after approving a four mile route from Jefferson and Coffeville to Lasater Texas. Delinquent poll tax lists to be prepared and workers sent to public roads per precinct.
The ad asserts Peruna cures catarrh and serves as a tonic endorsed by Hon. F. Y. Fitzpatrick and other prominents. It urges early use to prevent chronic cases and promises a free testimonials book and direct advice from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
The notice reports yellow fever in New Orleans with 53 new cases and 219 total deaths by 6 p m, plus 1 556 total cases and 352 substitute foci. It also promotes a wash goods sale by P Exprimae with low prices and mentions Russia refusing an indemnity in the Portsmouth peace conference with a Saturday adjournment expected.
If you want your land sold list same with J. L. Ford and Co. Jefferson Texas. County residents can have laundry done at E. O. Bensfield's where Eugene Smith will call for it.
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