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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
The piece contrasts folklore with the real Santa Claus the payroll maker. It argues industry supports happiness and urges Jefferson and Marion County to align on a Trade Day proposal to boost local prosperity as the year ends with predicted colder weather.
The Jimplecute extends wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year to its readers and patrons, sharing seasonal greetings and good will for the holiday period.
A broad winter system brings snow across North Texas, the Panhandle, and Oklahoma while East and central Texas endure heavy cold rain and soaking showers.
The article urges those who can to forego some pleasures this Christmas to bring happiness to a needy child, emphasizing generous acts during the season. It frames charity as a duty and highlights the joy of giving to youngsters in need.
The Jimplecute records Vol 1 No 1 of the Newsom Argus Newsom Camp County Texas dated December 20 1912. It describes a neat five column quarto four page home print with J M Scott as publisher and expresses wishes for the paper's success.
The Jimplecute urges Jefferson to adopt a Trade Day to unite county residents. Interviews with planters and citizens show broad support for a day to trade exchange or sell surplus stock. A date is suggested for the first Trade Day on the first or second Saturday in February 1913, with calls for public input.
G W Grubbs a leading Marion County farmer won first prize at Pittsburg Texas for best one acre of corn yielding 88 1 2 bushels per acre He also took second premium on one gallon ribbon cane syrup The letter notes total premiums of 15 50 less 20 percent results in 12 40 and includes a check from the Northeast Texas Fair J W Hill secretary manager
Clark Grubbs, grandson of G W Grubbs, won one first prize in Dallas for an acre of corn yielding 88 1 2 bushels. The entry also garnered a $25 prize in Class B after his earlier entry by G W Grubbs at the North and South Texas Fair.
Dallas Texas December 22 The Four States Fruit and Truck Exchange launches to organize Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana and Texas growers and cooperatives for market distribution supply purchases and educational work It plans a credit reporting system crop reporting service and cooperation with transport lines headed by W A Nabors of Winnsboro Texas with officers Bert Johnson SJ Verhalen Gerald Fitzgerald T J Thornhill J W Ogburn and Charles W Holman.
Albert Watson condemned for the murder of C. Bailey in Shreveport and sentenced to hanging on January 17, 1913.
City taxes are due and payable now with a warning to pay early to avoid a penalty. A. E. Walker signs as secretary and collector. Notices mention December 4, 1912, and a correction in cotton receipts at Farmers' Union Warehouse from 2262 to 2622.
The Presbyterian church will hold preaching next Sunday since the pastor is away in Atlanta. Sunday School gathers at 10 a.m. Tuesday opened bright after several days of disagreeable weather, promising a beautiful Christmas day.
An old time tonic touts pine tar honey cough medicine with a bell emblem on the bottle promising guaranteed satisfaction and wide sale.
The Gulf Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met in Port Arthur and adjourned. Rev WH Germany transfers to Southern Louisiana at Hammond. The Texas District lists district superintendent J W Hervey and numerous circuits and charges with several names and towns such as Alvin, Angelena, Arcadia, Pearland, San Leon, Houston Heights, Kirbyville, La Porte, Lyford, Marshall, Overton, San Antonio, Texas City, Winnsboro, Woodville and more to be supplied or assigned.
A notice from A W Herrin of Lassater Texas warns trespassers away from his 212 mile south property. He states 150 acres fenced and 60 unfenced and promises prosecution to the full extent of the law dated December 11 1912. Roads deteriorated by heavy rain earlier with sewerage issues and repairs ongoing under Capt Deware and contractor Campbell.
A 30 acre farm with a good house barn and water well offers rental options either standing rent or crop share. Located near Clayton Ford twelve miles west of Jefferson Texas. Contact Glen Lumber Co. Glen Miller at Jefferson or Mr E Cloninger and Miss Maud Stewart with Cass county teachers group visiting the Domestic Science Hall en route to the Atlanta Institute.
Rumors say citizens explore an interurban link from Vivian to Times with possible extension to Jefferson. The note urges local backing to boost town prospects and asks for public input as Producers' Oil Co plans 6 inch casing and deeper drilling near Vivian.
The article lists upcoming holidays and observances including New Year on Wednes day Lent begin Ash Wednesday February 5 and Lincoln and Washington birthdays. It also notes Dr Wm Sadler on colds and Foley Honey and Tar as a remedy available from Allen Urquhart Austin. It reports Miss Martha E Russell of Essany Film Company planning a moving picture plant near Austin.
The advertisement touts Simmons' Liver Purifier as the mildest yet most thorough liver medicine. It is sold in yellow tin boxes for 25 cents with a claim of first use leading to ongoing use.
Lady Show You a white Plymouth Rock hen that won the National egg-laying contest at the State poultry station Mountain Grove Missouri was sold in Springfield Missouri for 800 dollars. The hen laid 241 full-weight eggs this year.
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas reports relief from a liver complaint after using a 25 cent box of Chamberlain's Tablets He says he is completely cured and recommends them to everyone The product is for sale by all dealers
In 1912 United States railroad and industrial corporations issued 1 779 022 900 dollars in new securities an increase of 250 000 000 over 1911.
An advertised salve promises relief for skin troubles with a pleasant cream feel and a satisfaction guarantee. Sold in boxes priced at 25 cents each.
In one year the famed vine in Hampton Court grounds produced 2272 grape bunches weighing 18 hundredweight. An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for skin itching including piles and eczema, priced at 50 cents at drug stores.
The 85 year old Pastor Peter Miller from Rio W Va travels twenty five miles each Sunday to hold preaching services.
A French firm will provide a wireless station for Liberia covering a 2500 mile radius. The deal aims to extend communications across the region. In other notes, shortages hinder steel shipments as trains wait for cars in Pittsburg. Plus a health tip recommends Prickly Ash Bitters for digestive issues.
The piece warns that fear of sickness haunts workers and health is vital. It promotes Kidney Pulls as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming they revive strength. The genuine product comes in yellow packages and is sold by Allen Uriahart.
In South Africa the demand for alligator hides is met by incubating eggs and rearing young reptiles.
A claim promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the best cough medicine. An unrelated statistic notes a new business corporation forms every 40 minutes in New York.
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