Local Jefferson Paper Notes Campaign Heat and Roads
The Jefferson Texas paper from June 16 1906 urges voters amid campaigns notes and lids on politics. It comments on bucket shops and lotteries and discusses the Baton Rouge fire and Culberson offer. It highlights road conditions and praise for The Texas Woman mining editor Aunt Lucendy and the Breakers Bath House Co ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Woman
Shuraian
Mary Wion Bmoots
Lucendy
Texas
Southern congressmen urged to uphold strict constitutionalism
The article argues the South has held high political influence and now faces the task of preserving a pure constitutional government. It asserts southern representatives in both houses are equal to or surpass past members and will act to defend constitutional rights amid growing corporate influence and broad constitutional constructions.
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Council of the Nation
Congress
South
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Call for a strict youth smoking ban in the next legislature
The author urges passing a heavy fine and imprisonment for anyone under twenty one caught smoking. The piece argues a strict law is essential to save future generations from ruin and advocates rigid enforcement. It also critiques political graft, cotton leak bills, and railroad practices driving coal prices higher.
For Sale Two First Class Milch Cows
Two young and easy milking cows for sale at G A Dovenspry near the Catholic Church. Call for details.
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G.A Dovenspry
Peruna Advertisement Highlights Catarrh Cure
A letter from Mrs. Rhoda Stufficbeam of Bunch Iowa credits Peruna with curing her long battle with catarrh and bronchial trouble after a spring cold settled on her lungs. The ad promotes Peruna as non narcotic harmless medicine usable long term and urges readers to follow bottle directions and trust Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
County to Use Convicts for Road Work
Commission court plans to employ county convicts on road projects to cut costs and rehabilitate offenders. Previously inmates stayed in jail with meals. now back fines will be collected and roads improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Draughon's Advertising Promises Jefferson Picnic Revival
A Draughons Practical Business Colleges notice urges readers to ignore rumors of a canceled Jefferson picnic on the 28th. Committees report strong support and donations from various quarters and are preparing for one of the largest picnics in Jefferson, with large bills promoting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon
Practical Business Colleges
Jefferson
P. Evprlogoes Offers Stylish Menswear and Fur Nishings
Local shop promotes durable clothing and fashionable patterns at reasonable values. County attorney M W Reavis organized a special fund to hire teams and send convicts to road work, with more details promised next issue. Col BH W Taylor Supreme President U B A Fu Worth visited the city Thursday. residents urged sidewalk weed removal.
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M. W. Reavis
W. Taylor
Worth
Great Poultry Raisers
The Chinese are among the most successful poultry raisers globally as flocks are moved to forage their own food. The method keeps birds in motion similar to grazing sheep but results in poorer overall quality.
Sure Enough. Mrs De Flirte Interacts with Stranded Man
In the family journal a scene shows Mrs De Flirte remarking to her husband that a man in a box has stared at her for a half hour. De Flirte questions how he would know, prompting a brief domestic moment referenced in the family column.
Goose Drowning Question Central in English Case
In a current English court case the crucial issue is whether a goose can drown. One expert opposed the claim while testifying that a goose he owned always roosted on a pond.
Notable Indictment and Habeas Hearing Highlight Local News
Jeff Saunders indicted for the killing of Eugene Bennett and J. R. Bennett. Saunders granted habeas corpus hearing Friday morning. Bond set at 2500 and 5000 in each case. J Bo Metts reported large beers for season. Hynson Springs Townsite Co offers investments. Criminal docket shifts to district court next week. Dave Taylor reports second open cotton bloom. B H Mims of Avinger visits. Oliver Typewriter ad appears in issue.
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Jeff Saunders
Eugene Bennett
Sanders
Hynsons Springs ‘Townsite Co
Ice Sale Notice and Church Entertainment Report
Ice Notice invites cash sales after April 1 1906 with ice coupon books available at the Ice House on Dallas Street contact phone 139 Jefferson Ice and Bottling Co The Ladies of the Methodist Church hosted an entertainment last Tuesday and expressed thanks for cake and cream treats.
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Dallas Street
The
Methodist Church
For Sale Engines and Boiler at Norwood Texas
One 9 by 12 engine and one 44 by 16 inch boiler are for sale and can be seen at Norwood Texas. The recent rains did not fill the river at that place and the river is getting quite low.
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Norwood
Texas
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