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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
2
The Jefferson Jefferson Jimplecute notes subscribers, arrears, and mailing practices. The item mentions fall payment expectations, a call for prompt dues, and a humorous mix of local commentary and brief notices, including references to clergy, a Pullman bandit, Secretary Shaw, and a Jacksboro Gazette edition.
Farm and Ranch Halton W Sumners Dallas county attorney appeals to Texas men to suppress gambling in cities. He reports strong support from leading citizens as he works on the effort. The Petty Enterprise resumes publication after editor Brice Collins returns from a four month rest, marking a welcomed renewal of a prominent weekly exchange.
W T Gass offers the Hop kins County Democrat at Como for sale due to failing health. He says the paper would suit a practical printer editor and will sell at a sacrifice. Interested parties should write him.
The Jimplecute seeks comments from state Senator and state Representative on the Bailey question to inform constituents. Readers are urged to consider each official’s position and plan as it relates to local interests and public policy debate.
The piece urges Texans to reconvene the Legislature in January and let counties vote again on Senator Bailey’s fate tied to the Waters-PierceOil Co dispute. It argues for a thorough, public judgment to avoid whitewashing and stresses any verdict should be final and broadly welcomed by the state.
House member Morris Suerpann writes Ward Taylor that Dallas News error misrepresented the Cypress bayou project. He states engineers oppose further expenditures Jefferson to Mooringsport and vows to push funds in Rivers and Harbors bill, or reexamine if needed.
A fragment urges readers to read All Going Weet, aimed at people considering leaving timber and water country for the prairie and its lack of water. The note emphasizes broad readership.
An advertisement touts Goodly Savings on Women’s Children’s Men’s and Boys’ shoes at a department store. It promises style and quality with goodly saving, valid until Christus night, as the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate the nationwide car shortage.
A fragment warns readers against asking for remedies for coughs and colds due to dangers of unknown preparations. It mentions Foley a Loner and Tar to aid coughing and pneumonia prevention, notes a yellow package genuine article, and references Kelase substitutes from J F Crow Drug Co. It adds Life is worth giving if the liver is worthy of life.
Waterman Ohio resident J OB Waterson says his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured after using Dr King's New Life Pills. He claims she has had no seizures for over two years and urges readers to try the advertised remedies at W J Sedberry's drug store.
A cautionary reminder notes that neglecting a warning cough could cost consumptives their lives. It cites past cases where early attention might have saved them and urges vigilance in seeking medical advice.
Local notes report a mandrill arrival and late return of residents from Jefferson. News bits cover visits, school vacation, fishing results, court records, and a church resolution mourning Mrs. FEJ Slaughter at age 85. Also mentions wedding hopes, travel to Marshall, and a local blessing from the M E Church.
The piece notes the fiftieth anniversary of President Diaz entering military service in Mexico to be celebrated December 22. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar with claims of safe, beneficial cough and lung relief and warns against non genuine products. Advertisements urge shopping for fall and winter clothing with wide stock and reasonable prices.
A report states about 190 million dollars in insurance will be paid in San Francisco once all settlements are finalized. A Jefferson Texas local rep sought to manage renewals and grow a high class magazine’s subscription base on salary plus commission. Also notes a Cornell hen laid 225 eggs in ten months and a race death lecture attended.
An ad styled notice touts Hunt's core for itching skin and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cracked hands, promising instant relief and overnight difference. It notes a graft probe halting Russian grain shipments and ends with a framing service pitch from G. T. Haggard and a drugstore listing.
Letters from Jesse J Dunn and James T Lloyd praise Morris Sheppard for his campaign work in Oklahoma and Missouri. They credit his efforts with flipping districts, enlarging majorities, and reshaping the political map. Both leaders express gratitude and readiness to assist him in the future.
A friend critiques P Eldridge for stressing quality and prices. The speaker counters that their business offers high quality goods, steady growth, lasting service, and fair honest prices. They pledge to continue promoting quality and straight pricing for customers.
It states the tablets invigorate the stomach and liver aiding digestion for strength and endurance. Benefit claims include better food relish, increased weight, and a clear head with samples free and sale by all druggists. Artemus Ward joke about railroad safety contrasts a cow catcher plan with presidents in rear cars.
Notice to all creditors to present claims against the estate of Laura A Jones deceased within legal time. November 29 1906 Wa F Jones administrator in charge of the estate in Marion County Texas.
Russian authorities confront a developing scandal over a famine relief contract as officials battle questions of procurement and oversight. Meanwhile an American mail order ad promotes agent opportunities and promotional prices.
The Henderson Times extols two great parties as essential to the nation and argues that the drive for office and the hope of winning it safeguard the republic. An advertisement promotes Herbine as a cure for constipation and liver complaints, with a Tennessee testimonial praising its relief, sold by W. J. Sedberry.
A notice offers to buy a white and dun cow with specific marks and a cream yearling heifer about two years old. The seller, W. L. Moserey, agrees to pay $500 for delivery to Jefferson, Texas.
A small blaze started last Friday around one o clock when shingles touched the stove in Crawford barber shop on Austin street. Firemen quickly controlled the flames with little damage.
Advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a positive cure for coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary diseases. Claims one bottle will convince buyers and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 with W J Sedberry as the seller. Ends with a stray line about lovers' eyes and defects.
Texas inventors receive patents including Charles W. Beese of Temple for a clothes line Alva B. Dozier of Taylor for a telephone plug George Stupp and N Robertson of Sidney for a coverer for planter Joseph W Townsend of Houston for a holster Report from C A Snow and Co patent attorneys Washington DC Send ten cents with paper date for copies of any patent TC Snow & Co Washington DC
In Bluffton Indiana the Banner quotes a moralist line urging home life as remedy and reform and promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds. A list thanks subscribers including R K M Simmons and J H Rowell Jr and others for recent payments.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has served mothers for over six decades as a trusted teething remedy. The ad claims it relieves wind colic diarrhoea and gum discomfort with swift effect and is sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. Also notes progress on the iron and steel bridge of the M E and T under heavy construction.
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