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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
2
Local page reports the Zimplecnic, Taylor and partners. Ginners report shows 2,044,426 bales ginned up to Sept 25, 1906, versus 2,355,715 last year. Handbills mention Hearst nomination in New York and upcoming Bailey Crane Senate discussion in Houston with colorful rhetoric.
The article reports Senator Bailey's Monday defense in Greenville over the Barrett Gibbs land deal. It urges full disclosure of the land transfer details and the identity and conditions of the friend who supplied 80 000 for 20 000 acres in Pecos County. The piece notes the Texas State Fair begins in Dallas with Press Day on October 13.
The Democratic State ticket of Georgia headed by Hue Smith won the election with a light voter turnout.
Local advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises hundred dollar rewards for cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Report from C A Snow and Co patent attorneys Washington DC lists patents granted to Texas inventors this week. Names include Les Anderson Paria for a bottle and George W Davis and J A Hicks Denton for a car step. Edward Murphy Royse is credited with a switch operating mechanism. Send ten cents for copies with the paper date to C A Snow and Co Washington DC.
In November 1901 Mrs L Cousins Otterburn Mich caught cold and had quincy. She reports Chamberlains Pain Balm gave relief quickly and she was well in two days. The liniment is praised for sprains swellings and skin itching. Sold by J B Crow Drug Co.
Officials report enrollment growth with more than 100 new students this month and anticipate over 1200 students this year. They highlight the college as the most patronized and widely known business college in the South and one of the largest in the United States.
In San Antonio Gazette a Sept 27 report notes the county bar association elected Sam C. Eldridge as county judge pro tem during Judge Green's October campaigning absence. Eldridge won 64 votes to 61 for Nelson Lytle. the assembly cheered a motion to make the election unanimous.
The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system with a mild laxative effect. It warns to insist on the genuine yellow packaged product and notes price is no higher than unknown preparations. J F Crow Drug Co. holds over several items to next issue.
Jefferson Texas residents report relief from back pain using Doan's Kidney Pills. W K Singleton Sr retired Federal court clerk says the remedy helped his lame back and recommends it to the public. J F Crow Drug Co sells the product for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents.
Residents travel and assignments noted as Mr Dod spends time in Marshall and Shreveport while Mr Thomas relocates his family to Glen. Local officials Mr Steel and Mr Regen report depot thefts at Pine Ridge involving ore and stamps worth about $30.00. A coal wagon recovery follows a track incident. Social news mentions roller skating night and fishing party anecdotes. Dr Carroll’s party and Dallas Fair plans appear with several locals visiting or stopping in Jefferson and Piedmont.
An advertisement extols Hunt's Cure as a universal remedy for itch and related ailments. A local camp gathering at Texkre kana drew members including Herman Max Joe Duchkar Geo Liverman J F Kindred Chas Proctor Wes Jaynea Will Restella Jim Jordan Edgar Peterson and Jim Sullivan.
The item extolls Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup at 50 cents claiming it cures constipation sick headache and stomach trouble for every family member. A brief note mentions the Treasury report stating the foreign trade of the United States in August crossed three billion dollars.
Everything new in millinery dress goods ready to wear mattings rugs and lace curtains can be seen at Rosenfeld and Co s opening on Wednesday Oct 10. A big crowd attended Federal court on Monday and Tuesday.
A report notes bullets failing to penetrate three inches of paste-board but able to pierce a five inch plank, illustrating a basic material test outcome.
A collage of testimonial style notes promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and general weakness, claims to restore youth, and praises Ballard’s Snow Liniment for rheumatism and aches. Several products are named with prices and guaranties by W J Sedberry and others.
The text discusses thinness diseases in adults described as scrofula and consumption. It emphasizes that both conditions worsen with lean bodies and require more fat. It advocates cod liver oil as the best source of healthy fat to overcome these diseases.
In memoriam notices from Comet Texas dated Sept 25 1905 reflect on loss and faith. The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion a cod liver oil product by Scott Bowne offering samples and stressing health gains. Obituaries honor a community member with church ties and memorial rites.
Mr W C Botts of Star City extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after ten years of use with his children. He notes rapid relief from severest croup attacks and safety for his family at night. The ad claims the product is unequaled for croup and whooping cough and lists druggists as sellers. A soldier in the Philippines was reportedly cured of stuttering after being shot through the throat by a Mauger bullet.
An advert blends claims for Hunt's Lightning Oil to ease pain with tonics for coughs and colds. It cites Mrs. Gec Walls praising relief from coughs, hay fever, and weak lungs, promoting 50¢ and $1.00 bottles with a trial offer. A London officer jailed for milk theft and a tiny English church are noted in passing.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a natural juice based remedy for indigestion sour stomach and related debilities. It claims the product cleanses purifies and strengthens stomach mucosa and cites a Ravenswood West Virginia testimony. Bottles cost 1.00 and trial size 50 cents, prepared by E O DeWitt & Co of Chicago and sold by J F Crow Drug Co.
Mean maximum 87.1 in September with 6 clear, 14 partly cloudy and 10 cloudy days. The month was unusually cloudy with only 25 percent sunshine. Winds were easterly. there were light thunderstorms on 5 days. No major storms. overall favorable for occupations. Report from Jefferson, Texas, October 1, 1906.
About a dozen leading towns in Oklahoma are to be connected by trolley lines spanning 160 miles, linking major centers and boosting regional transport.
An inquiry into speedy cold cures notes pneumonia risk if untreated. Waverly Virginia resident B W L Hall cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold medicine and recommends it to friends. Available from all druggists. Possum tates and simmon time are nearly hear.
Department of State records show Texas has 232 organized counties and 12 unordered counties. The breakdown highlights the distribution between organized and unordered counties within the state.
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