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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
The piece warns that self neglect and nervous debility from poor digestion lead to breakdowns. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related debility, with a testimonial from Chas F Dixon of Arbuckle praising improved health after using multiple bottles. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also mentioned for biliousness and sick headache.
The June 10 1905 Jefferson Texas issue notes the paper’s mailing to subscribers and availability by single copies. It comments on the China boycott issue and patronage, Secretary Shaw’s dinners, presidential aspirants, Empress Eugenie in Paris, a dog tombstone Wrinkles Pug, and a Maryland couple’s 46 year courtship ending in marriage at ages 76 and 65 with implied future years.
Telegraph style timetable lists east and west bound trains with numbers and times. Local agents R T Hazann and M P O Casson of Jefferson Texas appear in the schedule. A clipped political commentary follows mentioning Russia naval names and Roosevelt preparedness.
A man from Pennsylvania acts bravely to halt a runaway and rescue a pretty girl. He quotes Byron praising the beauty of her eyes and hair and asks only for a single kiss as his reward. The tale portrays a sentimental Don Juan moment despite the danger.
The remark asks why Wellington faces unequal treatment on the bench while other ex Senators reportedly do not. The line implies perceived bias against the former lawmaker and invites scrutiny of decisions affecting his post Senate status.
Jefferson readers praise Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from long standing kidney and back pain after pneumonia. Mrs. M A Adams of 204 Lafayette street Marshall Texas reports rapid improvement after three boxes bought from Fry-Hodge Drug Co. and warns against other remedies. Sold nationwide by Foaster Milburn Co and The J F Crow Drug Co offers local access.
A historical reflection warns labor leaders to weigh costs before strikes. Citing the 19 garment cutters in Chicago and a broader teamsters action, it argues job losses, debt, and violence cast lasting harm, noting 600 injuries and $7,000,000 in lost labor.
Texas inventors receive a batch of weekly patents reported by CG. A. Snow & Co., patent attorneys in Washington, D C. Names include Bosier L. Fikes Rouse City cotton chopper Phillip Jacobs Bonham combined whip socket and rein holder Daniel M. Jones Dallas fishing float Charles W. Rowell Sherman car coupling Henry W. Toler Longview combined grubbing subsailing and turning plow. A request for copies asks ten cents in postage stamps with date of publication to Snow & Co Washington.
The United States Consul at Sheffield reports a private firm supplying gas to consumers at 28 and 32 cents per 1000 feet. The 32 cent gas serves ordinary use while 28 cent gas is for gas engines, yet New York, Philadelphia and many U S cities cannot match prices below $1 per 1000 feet.
John D. Rockefeller denies plans to donate ten million dollars to create a fund for impoverished clergymen. He may have been convinced by Dr Washington Gladden that ministers would rather starve than accept tainted money.
An unreliable 19th century ad promotes Silence as a constitutional disease cure and Hull's Catarch Cure by F. Cheney and Co. It claims internal dosing fixes for multiple ailments, guarantees one hundred dollars for failure, and includes testimonials and unrelated tea intoxication remarks.
Three common ailments sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder receive emphasis as conditions eased by Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad asserts timely application saves time money and suffering and notes sale by W. J. Sedberry. The Dallas State Fair committee plans to spend 88000 on next fall's exhibit.
A brief Exchange lament urges reverting to traditional spellings like Mary and Julie over modern forms such as Alyce Mae Edyth Myrtal Pyrl. It notes reader fatigue with current naming trends and playful admonition to keep sensible cognomens.
Mr J Tr Barber of Irwinville Georgia says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is one of the best medicines he has used and keeps a bottle in his room for sudden attacks. He reports previous bouts of colic and diarrhea were quickly relieved. The note appears in a local advertisement.
For over sixty years Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has aided mothers by calming teething children. It soothes gums, lessens pain, and is claimed to cure wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Also notes a Texas prediction by Governor Hogg regarding future wealth and population.
An old tonic ad proclaims its 24 year test with iron and quinine in tasteless form. It hawks no cure and no pay for 50 cents. Meanwhile a breach of promise suit in New York features 284 letters to be read to the jury.
It is estimated that the leading cotton weights of Tyler report farmers in Smith county holding about 1500 bales of cotton from last year to obtain better prices this fall. Only one remedy in the world that will at once stop itchiness of the skin in any part of the body: Dean's Ointment. At The J Crow Drug Co., 60 cents.
The coat front fits the form and maintains shape over time. Linings are guaranteed to provide satisfactory service or refinished free of charge. Every garment, from the cheapest to the best, is warranted, and pure wool leather is used in all.
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