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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
4
The issue marks the Jimplecrd entering its thirty-ninth volume with a Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. A Holiness camp meeting is slated for Scottsville from July 27 to Aug 5. Local politics, railroad passes, and county road improvements are discussed, alongside commentary on agriculture and river raft removal impacts.
The text argues for immediate election of US senators by the people to curb corporate grip. It warns that Congress remains under trustees influence, with a prominent note on reform via an eight year term limit for all offices. It questions effectiveness and notes corporate leaders are highly influential in legislatures.
The Marion County Republican Executive Committee announces a delegated convention at Skating Rink Hall Jefferson on August 4 1906 at 1 PM to elect delegates to state and district conventions and conduct related business. Precinct 1–6 representation is detailed and only fully compliant participants may vote. Paul Maturtis is County Chairman Hall Sinleton is Secretary.
George Smith died June 22 after a long illness and was buried June 23. He leaves his wife Mattie Smith and four children, was a Woodmen of the World member, and was loved by many. The family and friends offer deepest condolences as they mourn his loss and remember his Christian faith.
The notice promotes The Great Magic Stock and Poultry Food as a diges tion aiding product that builds up the system and boosts appetite for horses and cattle. It also mentions a milk feed claim for cows and lists D. M. Smith and W. L. Munden as sellers.
Readers from New Jersey to New York share years of tiredness and pain eased by Peruna. Letters praise restored strength, appetite, and vitality after following Dr. Hartman’s guidance and using the remedy.
A prominent British peer, Earl Fitzwilliam, owner of about 115000 acres in England and Ireland, has disposed of some Wicklow property under a recent land purchase measure. His Irish estate once reached 92000 acres with annual value around $260000, while English lands totaled about 24900 acres worth about $440000 annually.
A dining dispute reports a waiter addressing a diner as lady and the diner's protest over social etiquette. In Manila on June 27 leaders Quintien and Advan surrendered to Governor Osmenea and the constabulary, then reappeared as Americans on Cebu. The band’s communications rules also surrendered.
Two log wagons are offered for sale at Norwood Texas near Brown Lumber Company's saw mill. G W Brown Henry Fort, Dallas resident, plans to attend the weeklong picnic and visit his parents A A Fort. Col G W Keene and nieces visit Sulphur Springs and Dallas. A G Carter of Marshall visits Whitfield and attends the picnic. Minnie Lane Monkhouse of Gonzales visits Dr W J Sedberry and wife.
Washington on June 27 Senate votes not to accept the conference report on the railroad rate bill. Senators Tillman Elkins and Cullom are named to lead further conference negotiations.
A large land deal closed by J. H. Moore involves 443 acres near Kemp Kaufman County and 2 411 acres in Grayson County at a total consideration of 44140. The sale took place in Van Alstyne Texas on June 27.
Waco reports the first heat death of the summer. Douglas Standefer, a Black farmer, collapsed Monday as temperatures soared before a rain and died Tuesday.
President signed the postoffice appropriation bill. Katy shops will work ten hours after July 1. Brownwood Texas to get a sixty room hotel. Cudahy will not close his Louisville packing house. Noted deaths and accidents include B W Tyler in Dallas, Lee Kauffman killed by a train in Merkel, Thomas Jahann killed by lightning near Roosevelt Okla, Joseph Haase suicide, Rev J W Brewer with broken ribs from a horse kick, a fire at Enid Oklahoma causing 5000 dollars damage with several officials hurt. Colonel W A Shaw named alderman for Ninth Ward Oak Cliff. Indian Territory to be divided into five districts for election of 55 delegates to constitutional convention.
After April 1 1906 ice will be sold for cash only Ice coupon books are sold at the Ice house on Dallas street Call 139 Subscribers listed include Herbert Hengst G W Smith PA Turner N A King Ed Colgin Wm Mackey 8 W Williams Col G W Keene appreciation for payments shown.
The notice advertises men’s and boys' clothing and fur furnishings at P BlpripGe’s offering stylish durable patterns and reasonable values.
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