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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement extols Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, diabetes, rheumatism, and more with mail order options from Dr. K W Hall. It also notes local track work near Fort Worth Cleburne and mentions testimonials and local druggists Allen Urquhart and others.
The Naples Monitor blames easy money temptations for the industrious youth and praises steady work. It cites an old fable of sowing and plowing to claim one’s gains come from personal labor and diligence. It urges readers to emulate the ant and reject indolence as deadly.
The sea post offices aboard steamers handle foreign mail destined for inland points, saving days in delivery. In New York, over 500 errors are corrected annually, with a system of two mail boats and 125 divisions to sort mail for Cuba, Canada, the Orient, and the United States, at a yearly cost under $3 million.
A collage of quips from jokes to humorous exchanges and brief notices. The page includes barbed witticisms about marriage and money, short anecdotes, architectural curiosities, a Boston and New York humor highlight, London light verse, and multiple small ads for medicines and land sales.
A Texas writer argues for massive capital to convert cotton, timber, livestock, minerals, and rail networks into factories. He cites federal manufacturing data and contends Texas must invest about ten billion dollars this century to develop its resources and ports for global commerce.
In compiling data on old Jefferson residents from before or during the Civil War the names Jeremiah Hendrick John Carrington J M C Griffin H M Derberry Simeon Rogers Joseph Cole BY Patterson Geo W Morris Francis Russwormh Jasser T Potter Mary S Echols Henry Venderzee and Francis Ryley are sought for possible descendants Persons with information may contact J Overton West Commerce St San Antonio Texas.
Public notices request farmers to supply potato slips and cuttings by June 1st or 15th for flooded districts with prices. Advertisements mention Davis Bigas as special agent and various offers including loans and nursing training. Scribbled items reference road rights, health tonics, and a note on women’s franchise expansion.
A jumble of health ads and notices highlights Bucklen’s Arnica as a quick burn and wound remedy while Foley’s Honey and Tar is praised for coughs. Blood purifiers, teething elixirs, and tonics tout strength and health. Electric lighting for Copenhagen, road bonds in Austin County, and Marseilles production figures appear amid the mixed content.
A reflective column argues real success is not wealth or fame but doing good work with love. It urges three actions: perform work well, treat it as prayer, and use your vote to help society. It stresses loving family and humanity as true life measures.
An advertorial tone claims Electric Bitters improve nerves, sleep, and complexion for women while relieving digestive and pain ailments. It promotes the product as a favorite remedy and links it to a general health ideal, with a separate note on Vegetable Candy for girls in The Youth's Companion.
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce plans elaborate May opening events for the Sabine Neches Canal with formal dedication as the Battleship Texas enters the new port. Exact date to be announced to a street crowd by a police officer.
Fragmentary notices report kidney pills claim, interurban track work estimates, Ballard’s Snow Liniment, government bridge funding, and railway bid requests. Ads tout remedies for eyes and bowels, land sales and development plans, with scattered prices and vendor names such as Allen Urquhart and W Sedberry in Bay City and Giddings.
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