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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
2
Publication office in Jefferson Texas calls for arrears payments and subscriptions. Appeals readers to settle accounts, notes inexact statements about works and marriage books, and mentions the upcoming Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909.
A Nov 3 1864 note by B F Boydston of Rockwall enclosed fifty dollars in Confederate money to pay six months of subscriptions for himself and neighbor C T Rose. Boydston, longtime Jefferson resident, likely paid the highest price for any paper.
The dispute argues Texas should bear the lowest rate on cotton shipments to seaboard markets given Texas produces over a third of the crop and volume-based rates would place her at a bargaining edge. The commission is asked to rule on the pricing fairness.
An ovation from both parties greeted Senator Culbergen and his Texas friends, signaling broad support. The veteran lawmaker is seen as a future leader who could guide the honest public to the White House with strong bipartisan backing.
The senator argues childhood must end to save the future, claiming the child of today becomes tomorrow's man. The piece hints at shifting views on gender and mentions the President's comment regarding cane muck rekels and a broader generational fate.
A column criticizes self centered living and lauds Sam Jones and Gen. Robert E. Lee as models of public virtue. It contrasts drone-like indifference with tales of self made effort, leadership, and charity, referencing Hetty Green, Rockefeller, and a presidential message. Includes ad copy for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and a list of recent subscribers.
An old ad urges avoidance of unknown remedies and touts Foley’s Honey and Tar coughs and colds for relief and pneumonia prevention. It notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package and warns against substitutes. J. F. Crow Drug Co. distributes.
Thanksgiving featured dinners for Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers and families plus Mr. and Mrs. D C Dodd hosting an evening supper. Reports mention Marshall trips by Mr. and Mrs. C C Jones, downed saw mill and planer due to car shortages, frequent fishing remains, and a string of local incidents. W J Stahlman tops this week’s fishing list, Dr Carroll remains noted, and Mr Hyna earns praise for horse and buggy use in Marshall. You Know Woo Plaid Silk Shirt Waist new jiu hsdow plaid effect Secan & Erambert.
A 1900 county order remits interest and penalties on delinquent taxes for those who pay by January 1, 1907. The County Attorney is instructed to file suits to collect remaining delinquent taxes after that date. The author, M W Reavis, urges timely payment to avoid extra court costs and affirms duty to act.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to improve digestion and build strength and weight with samples free and druggist sales. It also notes post offices at Kellyville and Woodlawn will close after January 1, with mail routed elsewhere, marking the loss of longstanding local landmarks.
There in mo are actual misery and less real danger in case of itching skin disease then any other ailment. Huoot's cure is manufactured especially for these rases. It relieves instantly and cares promptly. Absolutely guaranteed He alone is happy who has learned to extrac happiness not from ideal econditions but from the actual ones about him.
Burgeoning notices mix medical ad for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root praising kidney liver and bladder cures with a Texas patents list and local shop advertising fall and winter clothing. Also quotes on perseverance and health products appear amid community notices and classifieds.
A tribute dated November 25, 1906, for Mrs. E. J. Slaughter born January 20, 1826 in Madison county Alabama. It notes three marriages, children W. W. Slaughter Eva Slaughter and J. B. Whitfield, and her long faithfulness to religion and service to others. She died after praying for a peaceful end with no prolonged illness, at her daughter’s home in Jefferson Texas, surrounded by family and friends.
For sale a small well improved farm just outside Jefferson on the Kellyville road. It features wire fencing hog wire large vineyard and orchard ample grass and living water a four room house and two barns, sale price cheap if sold at once. Also an eight room house in Jefferson. For information contact G A Daugherty Jefferson Texas. Estate No 835 of In County Court Leora A Jones Marion Co Texas deceased November Term 1906. Notice all persons with claims against the estate of Laura A Jones deceased to present within legal time. This November 29 1906 W F Jones Administrator. He who steals a watch should not be surprised if he has to do time later.
The rolls are open for city tax and those failing to pay by December 15 will incur a penalty thereafter. D. M. Sure serves as City Tax Collector. Also notes on idleness and poverty as a proverb. Various ads promote goods and remedies with prices and supplier names.
Toe MoE Church in Tyler announced district appointments listing R A Burrough G Cameron C E Stewart J E Jones D F Pully T B Vinson W A Sammy J M Brice J B Bell G V Ridley J L Morgan W H Vance J S Ogle J N McClain M B Garrett E W Solor mon M F Daniels C A Thompson A A Wagnon K H Hamblen J T Kirkpatrick I O Dent Rev T B Anderson moves to Garrison also notes Herbine tonic ad involving constipation and liver relief with customer testimonial and local turkey breeder Chas F Moseley reporting bronze turkey stock and market sales.
Advert explains Simmon’s Cough Syrup relieves throat and lung inflammation and helps you sleep peacefully by stopping a persistent cough.
A reader recalls historical oddities including a dried pond yielding a potato crop and 15 year buried German carp finds. He also cites Revolutionary War troops losing sweet potatoes in a river bottom, later found sound after forty years, in a tale from Stroxeway No. 2.
When tired out go home and when you want consolation go home. When you want to reform show others at home. When you feel like being liberal practice at home with wife and children first. Also recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. W. C. Hill thanks for rare flowers from his greenhouse.
A decades old claim promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It promises immediate relief to the child and instructs buyers to seek the product from druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
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