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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
3
A medical writer criticizes pretentious diction while advertising Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and its liquid form. The notice touts the 50-cent trial, the 50-cent spray tube, and mail order options, promising cleansing relief and lasting use. It also quotes a humorous farmer praising investment stocks as gilt edged.
An advertisement touts Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as an excellent cough medicine with antiperiodics to hasten relief from coughs colds and la grippe with a no cure no pay offer. Sold by J F Crow Drug Co. A grand St Patrick's Day celebration is planned in Houston on March 17.
Chicago Alderman John Shenick credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for easing throat inflammation during a campaign. He says two doses calmed his throat, allowing him to continue speaking and win his seat. The remedy was sold by W. J. Sedberry.
A man aboard a stranded vessel offers a cannibalized cooking tip and brand mustard sample, claiming it preserves meat and resists mold as he gestures with a mustered sample in his coat pocket.
A London curate heard a parishioner describe fluctuating health with whimsical phrases. The man spoke of feeling “anyhow,” “nohow,” and “stiff as a himmiege,” eliciting astonishment after the inquiry. The gag reflects Smith's Weekly style.
A historical note asserts steamers still outnumber sail ships with 80,561 steamers to 65,934 sailing vessels and mentions a controversial opinion on treating mental disability along with a local seller advertisement for Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mrs. M J Johnson born in Alabama moved through Mississippi to Texas and joined Jeffer son Presbyterian Church. She died February 24 1905 at her sister in laws home in Jefferson and was buried in Oak Wood Cemetery after services conducted by Revs J H Bellott and Jno W Holt.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stallcup born October 1822 in Henry County Tennessee died February 22 1905. She married William Stallcup March 19 1846 near Jefferson Texas four children survive three sons and a daughter. Funeral held at the family residence fifteen miles from Jefferson with many present including a large number of colored friends. Burial in family grounds near her home. Joan H. Bewor
Chas Drake a Chapinv il le Conn mail carrier praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the champion liniment for rheumatism recounting relief after one application. The ad notes the remedy is available for a small sum from W J Sedberry and claims a permanent cure with continued use. Also reports optimism over Denison cotton mill sale to capitalists with a $500000 cost and good machinery.
Advertisement extols dangers of houseflies spreading disease and credits J W McKinnon Talladega Springs Ala with success using King’s New Discovery for pneumonia. Claims relief after first dose and a full bottle cure. Mentions sore throat bronchitis coughs colds and a free trial bottle. Also notes Cassie Chadwick credited with amassing funds by a strenuous finance method.
The City Council of Jefferson Texas orders an election on April 4 1905 to elect a Mayor City Secretary City Marshal and one Alderman from each ward. Ward 1 voting at the courthouse manager G M Jones Ward 2 at Jacksons stable manager Col G W L Dawson Ward 3 at the Council room manager J O Preston Ward 4 at Segalla store near the T P depot manager R F B Woods. Clerks chosen by presiding officers. stationery by City Secretary D M Smith. Signed J H Ro wn Sr Mayor.
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