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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
6
J R Spence reports a tree in Deese, India yielding cotton claimed superior to American cotton. In Liverpool fabric is called aupertine and priced at 14 to 16 cents per pound. Spence grows ten thousand trees with 400 to 800 pounds per acre after six months. Claimant says it could revolutionize the cotton industry.
While returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City a comrade from Elgin Illinois was stricken with cholera morbus and in a critical condition MrJ HE Houghland of Eldon Iowa says it saved his life. He has spent ten years in immigration work and says he always carries this remedy and has used it successfully on many occasions. Sold by all druggists.
A brief reflection on restraint urges readers to apply temperate counsel to their own choices, noting that disciplined advice to others benefits from personal quiet and measured action. The piece underscores self discipline as a path to clearer guidance.
An Arkansas writer from Fineh argues for Foley's Honey and Tar as the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cures consumption in early stages. J F Crow Drug Co endorses the product.
Col Horace Welch tutored remarks at the Jefferson Texas Colored Normal School on July 4 1906 recounting the July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence. The speech traces the creation of the document by Jefferson Adams Franklin and others, notes the signing dates and figures, and honors the birth of the United States with a call to display the flag and celebrate national freedom.
A reflective piece recalls the newborn United States surviving peril and growth to become a leading nation. The author attributes the founding doctrines to God and suggests Thomas Jefferson was inspired, urging careful, formal reading of the day. To be continued.
In Wills Point Chronicle style, a vivid scene of corn, melons, hay, oats, and peaches thriving under July sun. The article highlights abundant local harvests and farm activity as summer proceeds.
An Old World view claims serpent bites are as common as stomach and liver disorders in India. Electric Bitters are praised as a universal restorative by A. Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina whose wife recovered from chronic dyspepsia and torpid liver. The ad says the medicine cures chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder issues. Sold by druggists with a guarantee at 50 cents.
A Pennsylvania man received a two year prison term after admitting to buying another's vote for two dollars. The case drew sympathy in Pennsylvania as residents discuss the price and its repercussions in local politics.
An old clipping recalls Willis Morgan recounting two Cuba and two Philippines tours and crediting Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption for his health. It promotes the medicine’s use for coughs and lung diseases, with trial bottle offered. Also mentions DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as dependable pills.
A narrative note shows Mrs Simperton praising her maid Jane after flattery sways her decision. Jane defends herself by claiming music distracts her from work, and the mistress yields, allowing Jane to stay. The exchange highlights social dynamics and the persuasive power of praise.
Gi B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies after four years that Foley's Kidney Cure cured a severe kidney trouble. He claims brick dust sediment and symptoms disappeared and never returned, endorsing the product to others with kidney or bladder issues.
A quote from Justice John Marshall Harlan of the United States Supreme Court highlights the value of knowing one’s own business and staying within it. He emphasizes drawing the line between war concerns and personal matters as a safeguard against evils of civic life.
Chas. Oswald of Ensselaersville New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a nasty neck sore. The antiseptic healing remedy is advertised to treat cuts wounds burns and sores at 25 cents in all drug stores.
A famed belle, sought after by many, was seen at a social gathering with another elite woman. She paused while lifting her handkerchief, discovering a knot that she claimed reminded her of something, and the hostess quipped that it likely signified marriage.
A M Bruce of Farmville Va declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his chronic piles and malignant sores after a twenty year battle. The product is advertised as best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and costs 25 cents at W J Sedberry's.
An editor sent a reporter to interview 30 successful businessmen and found all were boys who were strictly governed and whipped. He also spoke with 80 reporters about upbringing showing 27 were mamma's darlings and 3 were raised by grandmothers. The moral urged fathers to thrash their children to curb charity and tilt toward harsh discipline.
A minister at an editorial convention offered a biting toast praising editors while joking that to save an editor from starvation one should pay for the paper promptly and advertise liberally. He quipped that sending all possible news helps the editor, writing clearly on one side prevents profanity, and burying him would prevent mistakes.
A neglected watchman’s leak caused a North Sea dyke disaster and a nation suffered a ruinous break. Kenneth Melger of Vanceboro Maine escaped a fatal lung inflammation after doctors gave up, saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. WJ Ledberry’s drug store offers guaranteed cough and cold relief with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
A philosophical remark notes that a dollar owned by a man is less valued by the community than a man owned by a dollar, suggesting social critique of ownership and value.
An advertisement touts Kodoi as aiding digestion after meals to improve general feeling and relieve symptoms like flatulence sour stomach and belching while restoring stomach function. It notes sales by The J F Crow Drugs and mentions Texas Six Elk Lodges organizing 400 members in the past year.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain cure for coughs and consumption. Claims the "white plague" is preventable with this remedy and warns against unknown preparations. Promotes the yellow package and the J. F. Crow Drug Co. brand.
An editorial argues that honest voting is the cure for corruption and dysfunction in politics, urging citizens to choose integrity over influence and deceit in elections.
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