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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
7
A Reichstag reference to German New Guinea states 466 Europeans with 174 missionaries and a ratio of one German officer for every two farmers. The claim notes each farmer costs Germany $5,500 yearly and suggests it would be cheaper to return farmers home with pensions.
The article notes 1,840,280 more men than women in the United States and a similar pattern in most countries. Paraguay stands out with more than twice as many women due to past upheaval and war where many men were killed.
Ira W. Kelly of Mansfield Pennsylvania says he suffered years of kidney and bladder trouble and spent much money on doctors before using Foley's Kidney Cure, which he credits with restoring his health and urges others to try it. Sold by J F Crow Drug Co.
A group parodies a formal toast night. Binks is chosen to discuss a heavy civic principle, provoking humor as attendees note his partial grasp. The mood shifts between amusement and critique of idealism.
Cleveland defeated Detroit 5 to 0 at Cleve land as rain turned the field to mud in the sixth inning Umpire Evans kept play going amid protests. Other scores include Washington 5 Boston 0 Chicago 6 St Louis 2 Chicago 8 St Louis 0, plus Philadelphia 4 Boston 3 in eleven innings. Texas League Fort Worth 11 Cleburne 5, Dallas 10 Waco 1. South Texas Beaumont 6 Austin 2 Houston 7 Galveston 2. Southern League Shreveport 5 Little Rock 1.
The Democratic state convention at Greensboro met with about 300 delegates. Frank MacNeill was nominated for corporation commission chairman on the first ballot. W. J. Bryan was endorsed for president and former Governor Aycock for vice president amid sharp discussion and a decisive roll call.
A child named Dewey Lilghman, six, lost both eyes in an Arkansas firecracker explosion. He held a lit firecracker to his face when it exploded, injuring him severely. He is the son of R. M. Lilghman, a prominent local businessman.
Edward Guthrie died instantly in Memphis on July 4 when a toy cannon built from galvanized pipe exploded. A fragment pierced his heart, ending the youth's life.
London July 4 William Jennings Bryan and Mrs Bryan arrived from Norway and spoke at length with reporters and officials. Bryan proposed that reception in New York be simple and viewed as an endorsement, yet he warned it would not bind state conventions or the party. He urged openness for any candidate including Hearst Bailey Folk and stressed he would not declare before the 1906 convention. He plans to travel to Italy and France after returning to America and attend an inter parliamentary conference in July.
An advertisement promotes imported toothbrushes from 25 cents up with a guarantee of a free replacement if defective. The copy urges shoppers not to settle for inferior brushes and emphasizes quality in the line.
A Texas House Joint Resolution submits to voters a constitutional amendment changing Section 24 Article 3 to set legislator pay terms and mileage limits, banning free passes or transportation benefits and outlining penalties for violations. The measure locates payment timing, mileage rules, and enforcement by the Comptroller.
A playful dialogue features Old Milliiouse pleading for a marriage to Miss Youngthing. She teases whether he would die instantly, hinting at money and romance as the comic core of the scene.
A soldier stationed in Constantine Algeria stole three belts from fellow soldiers and, to avoid punishment, leaped from a 200 foot cliff. The act ends his escape as he falls to his death.
A provocative remark from N. .Press questions moral conduct and urges vigilance against deceit. The comment circulated in editorials as a call to self awareness and accountability.
Advertising copy for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup by J. F. Crow Drug Co. promises bowel cleansing and stimulation without irritation.
The text notes a one million dollar Texas school fund and a proposal to seek Legislature approval to loan it out on railroad bonds.
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