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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
4
A vintage ad touts Bagot Power as keeping children healthy and strong. The playful plea describes parents and kids rushing to the druggist to buy the product for daily vigor and frolic.
The text notes Secretary of State Hay is critically ill at Newburg New Hampshire. It reflects on a wet June and the upcoming Fourth of July. It mentions Bulletin No 260 by Congressman Sheppard and praises Graham Paver Company’s fiftieth anniversary announcements. Gov. Frank R. Lubbock dies in Austin and is buried in the State cemetery.
The first bale of new cotton arrived in Galveston on June 26 from Roma in Starr County. It weighed 404 pounds and sold to Inman Nelins & Co for 80 cents per pound. This bale arrived eleven days after last year’s first bale.
C F Gilbert announces intention to run for the democratic nomination for Commissioner. He currently serves by gubernatorial appointment as Superintendent of Public Building and Grounds, and his background as an old newspaper man is noted with anticipated strong press support.
The Jimpie cure begins its thirty eighth volume continuing a royal town spirit. It travels to Jeffersonians from Maine to California as a letter from home. It stays on duty, serving its people and seeking continued patronage.
The Greenville South Carolina article highlights rapid industrial growth over thirty years turning a country town into a leading cotton manufacturing center. It cites 605164 cotton spindle within twenty miles, 24000 spindles in city limits, mills representing 9 million dollars in investment, 11505 operatives supporting 27658 people, and a 192 percent rise in bank deposits. It extols broader Piedmont industrial progress and urges Jefferson to advertise advantages for cotton mills to attract location and investment. It also notes a family reunion in Jefferson with a large gathering, dinner, and a church visit concluding the day.
The Omaha Breeze notes widespread potato overcrop causing material and financial hardship across East Texas and beyond. It urges continued diversification and planting recoveries or substitutes at home to mitigate losses in multiple business lines.
A compact historical note traces flag symbolism and design from the Grand Union flag to the thirteen star circle arrangement. It notes Washington inaugurating the flag in Cambridge in January 1776 and Congress adopting it on June 14, 1777, with later changes after 1818 adding stars for new states.
The Grand Jury of the June term 1905 reports 114 bills found after examining the county jail and officers books. It warns tax collectors of unpaid occupation taxes and licenses and instructs prosecutions by information if not compliant. It thanks the court and officials and commends the judge's charge to all citizens.
The Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas advertises a 150 word shorthand course for ordinary students with a three month completion goal. It offers a scholarship to anyone who can show another school using a rival system can teach the same and guarantees a full tuition refund if not satisfied.
Well established saloon with good city location offered for 75 dollars in stock value. Seller cites bad health and crippling condition as reasons for sale. Bargain for the right party. Address K. Davis Jefferson Texas.
A Monday noon wind blast with cy clonish tendency toppled structures and disrupted areas including Haggard and Eberstadt as a shower followed. Authorities investigate damage along the affected route and assess safe conditions for residents.
Local supplier offers letter heads note heads bill heads envelopes and cards for businesses and individuals. Wide range includes statement forms and state ments printed to customer specifications with quick turnaround and bulk discounts.
Miss Celle Harrington of 303 Second Avenue Detroit reports long months of weakness and nervous irritability due to a lingering ceid and catarrh. She credits Peruna with enriching health and full system vigor, noting no pains and ongoing well being. Dr Hartman offers free literature from The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
The ninth annual Hughes Spring Holiness camp meeting will start July 14 1905 at Hughes Spring Texas and run ten days. Workers include John R Copeland Morris Bennie Copeland James H H McCain and W C Mann. Everyone invited to help make this a standout event.
Housekeepers urged to consider affordable mattings and rugs from Rosenrenp Co. A complete line includes lace curtains and portiers to satisfy furnishing needs at practical prices.
Texas Patents notes multiple inventors and filings including Ned E. Barnes Willis sand band Isom J. Clark Mahomet cotton pickers sack and support Andrew J. Joyce Temple cultivator attachment Thomas M Mille and T J McKinnon San Antonio nut lock Bruno O Wagner El Paso reciprocating electric engine. Send ten cents postage to 2 Al Snow & Co Washington for copies of patents.
Notice to patrons to discuss a summer music program taught by Miss Lula D Todd starting immediately. The studio is at her Polk Street home and reachable by telephone at 127.
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