26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
Ore M. Elliott, a deaf mute, has bought and will publish and edit the leading Republican newspaper at Lexington Missouri. He is regarded as one of the best printers in his section of the state.
An old advertisement notes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Hones and Dr Thomas Electric Oil as household remedies for cuts sprains burns and bruises with prices 5c and 50c. It also mentions a motor driven dredge reclaiming two miles of shoreline for East St. Louis and Philadelphia seeking a large navy drydock.
A pasted receipt lists alcohol ace organitm oil wintergreen oil sasafras turpentine camibor chloroform iron tincture and a dosing plan of a teaspoonful in water three times daily plus topical rub, noted as a found recipe on Kellyville road and to contact Jimp office for the original copy.
A description of a hardworking woman tormented by kidney and back trouble, fatigue, poor sleep, nerves, and loss of appetite. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as the cure for kidney and bladder disorders and to restore strength. Sold by siren Urquhart. A French inventor claims a fabric from spruce wood pulp can bleach and dye like cotton.
One bad cough kept the family awake at night. Phil Disernean Schatler Mich says he could not sleep due to a strong cough and felt weak. He used Foleys Honey and Tar Compound and soon slept soundly through the night. Allen Urquhart sells the remedy.
Prof B Marnix speaks at Marion County Teachers Institute on penmanship as a practical skill. He praises business colleges for teaching writing and spelling, urges early muscular writing training, and notes the growth of commercial departments in high schools and universities. He argues education should produce useful citizens and urges teachers to work hard and rest well.
In Idria Austria a local fire brigade forms a feminine unit with members wearing uniforms and helmets. The group represents a small town effort toward organized firefighting and public service.
The Caddo Levee Board votes to urge the State Board of Engineers to prevent Red River bank caving by mattressing and other approved methods. Localities listed include Upper and Lower Missionary, Scott Slough, Rattling Slough, Elmer, Havana, and Campo Bello among others.
A dated testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective with time proving their value. W R Kennon of Jefferson Texas confirms prior praise after relief from kidney trouble and notes purchase from The Citizens Drug Co. Doan's is sold nationwide at 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sole name to trust.
Major A B Blevins arrives in Shreveport after eastern talks seeking 1 million dollars to build the Shreveport to Longview interurban line. financier W A Strong from Chicago tours the city and Marshall, with plans to visit Mansfield Jefferson and Longview. Strong shows optimism as Blevins awaits finalized arrangements and construction start.
Frank J. Cheney declares a sworn oath offering one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. The notice promotes internal use and testimonials from Toledo and mentions Halls Family Pills for constipation. A Lisbon report recounts famished wolves in Beira province devouring four people, prompting a large hunt that killed many wolves.
An odd, clipped notice promotes Sutherland's Hagia Eye Salve as an eye remedy with a wary guarantee. It also states that over 90 percent of meat consumed in London is chilled or frozen, prompting reader judgment on quality and storage.
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