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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
6
A mother recalls her measles and bronchitis ordeal with her infant. After trying eight stores and two doctors, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved the baby's life and restored health. Sold by all druggists. A separate note promotes Kool and Kodol digestion aids as safe remedies under national law.
At the National Child Labor Committee gathering in Cincinnati, Arthur T. Vance of Women's Home Companion argues publicity drives reform as surely as advertising drives products. He cites printers ink's role in Louisiana Lottery downfall, Standard Oil probes, Panama issues, and pure food regulation as proof that publicity is a powerful public good.
H M Adams and wife Henrietta of Pa state that their child, once plagued by eczema for six years and deemed incurable, was dramatically healed after using Electric Bitters. They claim seven bottles cured him completely. The remedy is billed as a blood medicine and tonic, sold for 50 cents and 1.00 at W J Sedberry's drug store.
A. G. M. Williams of Savosstu Texas reports snow liniment cured his rheumetism and sprained ankle and keeps it in the house. W. J. Sedberry sells the product. The ad ends noting Christmas shopping being a bore signals trivial gifts.
Due to cold weather and a small Ice sale, ice wagons will no longer make rounds. Customers must place orders at the Ice house, open 7 to 10 a.m. daily. Phone 139. Jerxenson Ice & Bortirse Co, Jefferson, Texas, Oct. 18, 706.
The Moser Barber College in Texas provides a fast route to learning barbering with low expense and many job opportunities. Its illustrated catalogue explains the program in full and invites inquiries from interested men.
The Sherman Register notes plans for a cotton crop next year and mentions a drive of turkeys in the field amid efforts against boll weevil pests, with selling going well.
W L Bill, once 90 pounds, now over 180 after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs. He credits the remedy for his dramatic weight gain and claimed cure after twelve bottles. The ad notes it as a sure cough and cold cure and ties it to a vacation season.
Jacob Riis recalls a summer day when President Roosevelt, along with several politicians, promised to join Archie and his brothers in the barn to play with nine boys. The president joked he could manage nine visitors and later romped with the youngsters, proving he enjoyed a good time with children.
A light exchange between Hicks and Wicks notes that last year’s Christmas presents were paid for, while this year none have been bought yet. The Catholic Standard and Times quotes the humorous remark about prepayment and holiday shopping.
A column mixes political rhetoric with advertisements for Kodol and Kennedy’s Laxative, praising Kadol from DeWitt & Co of Chicago and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, while noting Foley’s Honey and Tar and Kennedy’s Laxative as cures. Also mentions J. F. Grow Drug Co and Eugene Meyer’s new chinaware line.
A advertisement promises a full refund from W. J. Ledberry if Dr. Carlstedt’s German Liver Powder fails to cure nervousness and sick headaches. The claim emphasizes a positive guarantee and money return.
S agrees to refund money paid for Dr Carlstedt's German Liver Powder on return of empty bottles. Purchaser says it failed to relieve or cure any diseases. Guarantee covers a $1 bottle, four 25c bottles, or two months' treatment.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Carlstedt’s German Liver Powder, used by a leading German physician, cures a wide range of liver and kidney symptoms. It asserts dramatic benefits, warns that untreated liver issues lead to death, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Ledbetter coal mines now employ about 445 workers, mostly experienced miners, as operations are pushed to increase output to satisfy demand.
A proverb warns that reliance on personal strength is fragile like a slender reed. It contrasts self sufficiency with the vulnerability of those who overestimate their own power, urging prudence and humility.
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