This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
6
A health note warns that yellow skin signals liver illness with bile spilling into the blood causing poor appetite and stomach pain. It advises a liver tonic rather than salts or pills to relieve symptoms and restore digestion.
This old advertisement promotes Thedford's Black-Draught as a gentle liver remedy. It claims to purify blood renew appetite feed nerves clear brain cure constipation and regulate all digestive functions. Sold at dealers in 25 cent packages.
Rev. Dr. Hunter Corbett, aged 70, longtime Presbyterian missionary, intends to resume work in China after 48 years in the field. His headquarters are at Che-Foo as he prepares for renewed service.
New census figures show Nice expanding rapidly on the Queen of the Riviera with 149 448 inhabitants and 7 987 houses on March 4. The record notes one centenarian among the residents.
A comrade from Elgin Illinois nearly died from cholera morbus but was saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and DiarrhoeRemedy, praised by J Houghland of Midon Iowa who carries it on immigration trips. The ad notes Burdock Blood Bitters claim to improve blood richness and health, sold by J F Crow Drug Co.
A Roman journal lists the world’s nine great churches with space estimates allowing four persons per square yard. Milan cathedral leads with about 47,000, followed by St Peter’s 33,000, St Paul’s 25,600, and San Petronio Florence and Antwerp around 24,000 each. St Sophia and St John Lateran near 22,900, Notre Dame about 71,000.
Fifteen year old Mile Ernesta Carston De Laisi of Belgium has patented an invention claimed to revolutionize transportation. A turntable mounted on any vehicle lets it reverse powered by any source. Belgian engineers study the design for possible purchase of rights.
In a New York lecture an American traveler spoke of a sacred tooth in India held for 2,400 years as an object of worship. He noted it would not be bought for $250,000 and claimed many other shrines worship human teeth, valued as marks of good ancestry and bodily care.
Mercedes Lopes of Mexico is said to have the world’s longest hair. Standing five feet tall, her hair trails four feet eight inches and often hides her body. It grows rapidly and she cuts it frequently to sell long tresses to hair dealers each month.
Charles Brown of Lexington Massachusetts recently celebrated his ninetieth birthday in the house he was born in He is the son of James Brown also Lexington born and his grandfather Francia Brown who fought at Lexington and was wounded on April 19 1775 in the famous battle
Southwest Africa, long war torn, is the sole German colony deemed suitable for European settlement. The region, with scarce water, requires 6 000 to 10 000 acres per shepherd to sustain herds and ranching.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York writes that after taking less than two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure four years ago all brick dust pain and kidney symptoms disappeared and have not returned. He endorses the remedy for kidney and bladder trouble through J F Crow Drug Co.
The article portrays King Edward as largely his own physician, living an ascetic lifestyle with exercise and self denial. It cites his quote that he feels best when he eats least and notes his habit of smoking cigars, mentioning Sir William Harcourt and Mr. Chamberlain in praise of tobacco.
The German empress relies on swan quills during Mediterranean travels with a Potsdam Taormina courier delivering a fresh supply. A Kodol advertisement urges digestion for fragrant breath and stomach comfort, while Mt. Pleasant taxes reveal cheap jewelry usage with watches and diamonds noted as low-cost.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters are a universal remedy for stomach and liver disorders common in India and America. It features a testimonial from S. A. Brown of Ben네tsville D C praising restoration of his wife’s health from dyspepsia and torpid liver. It lists cures for chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder issues, sold with guarantee by druggists at 5.00.
Australia has 210 churches per 100000 people, higher than England with 141 and Russia with about 56. The figures highlight Australia's dense church presence relative to its population.
The sentence notes a family milestone as a boy earns his first month's wages, highlighting parental pride and the moment’s significance in a child’s transition to work. No specific names or places are provided.
The F Crow Drug Co. reports Koley's Honey and Far provides relief to asthma sufferers in severe cases and may cure when taken promptly. The Georgia socialists have nominated a full State ticket with a blind orator leading.
Bjornsten Bjornsen, a Scandi author, started as a hymn writer and was initially slated to be a farmer. He preferred outdoor digging as his pastime, a quirky early habit noted in biographical sketches.
A Arkansas note from A A Herren praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cure for coughs colds and early consumption. The ad copy claims universal satisfaction and cites J F Crow Drug Co. Also Kansas Senator Ralph Burton says he will not seek a pardon if the Supreme Court does not reverse his case.
A brief product notice touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative. The tablets are said to invigorate the liver and regulate the bowels and are for sale by all druggists.
Six hundred former Confederate soldiers were dropped from pension rolls over the past six months due to death, tallying a significant reduction in survivors.
Texas patents listed this week include inventions by Uberto D. Ezell of Kimball and Allen T Gobson of Hidges. Other patentees are Charles A Harp of King for a poultry coop and Jacob M Lee of San Antonio for a cattle guard. William L Smith of Cookville files a carriage-top stop and John J Stopple of Dallas a daling press.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire says two tours in Cuba and two in the Philippines left him prone to colds. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health. The medicine treats coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. Guaranteed at all druggists 50 cents and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Mrs H J Reid wife of a poor carpenter residing at 621 North Broadway Lexington Kentucky has fallen heir to an estate valued at 1 000 000 following the sudden death of her brother G M D Grigsby of Dallas Texas She left yesterday to claim her fortune. Kodol aids digestion and reliefs stomach distress with claims of improving digestion and stomach rest. DeWitts Little Risers pills touted as reliable and non gripping aid. British South Africa population figures cited.
In Farmville VA AM Brace recalls a twenty year battle with chronic sores cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Advertises 25c salve for ulcers cuts burns wounds at W J Sadberry. Mentions Fourth of July death toll at fifty one with 2000+ injured. Endorses DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a trusted emergency remedy from The J F Crow Drug Co.
At Canton in China the first great athletic meeting featured arithmetic races. Pupils carried plates and pencils and faced a blackboard with a sum to solve. Competitors wrong on the sum were eliminated and the three remaining finishers were declared winners.
A ruined North Sea dyke near Holland is cited as a warning of neglect while Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine narrowly survived a serious cold after doctors predicted death. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life in a testimonial promoting the cough and cold remedy at WJ Sedberry's drug store, with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
A newspaper museum at Aix-la-Chapelle founded by Oscar von Forckenbeck houses over 17 000 distinct newspaper specimens.
The 72 year old G H Finch commonly known as the father of the house of commons represents the smallest English county Rutland. He has served since 1861.
A pithy saying centers on the idea that the finest excuse remains unused. The line suggests prudence and self discipline over blaming others or external factors. It frames excuses as unnecessary when foresight prevents error.
Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters as a grand tonic that keeps the elderly feeling young and builds strength. The advertisement claims relief from dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable time. Sold by WJ Ledberry druggist at 50 cents with a guaranteed statement.
Advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures Piles including bleeding and protruding forms within 10 days with money-back guarantee. Mentions druggists authorize refunds if not effective. Also notes comfort of wood-bottomed opera house chairs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.