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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1905
Page
3
The Banner objects to lawmakers earning five dollars per day for days not in session and argues pay should reflect actual attendance. It condemns graft and maintains that laborers deserve wages only for days worked, urging quorum to be ensured.
The advertisement touts Try's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh or head cold, claiming it cleanses and heals irritated membranes without pain. A trial size costs 10 cents, the 50 cent bottle is sold by Ely Brothers of Warren Street, NY.
President Schurman of Cornell criticizes recent disclosures on high finance methods as a test of public spirit in his annual address. The piece notes the adage about the road to success being paved with grit and sand and markets a tonic with iron and quinine.
S H Morgan ex chaplain Huntville State Penitentiary cites figures: 39 prohibition counties have 23 convicts, while San Jacinto and Montgomery counties with saloons show 66 convicts. Open saloons linked to higher crime.
The Texas and Pacific railway will sell one way second class colonist tickets to California from September 15 to October Slat at 2500 from all stations west of Mineola Texas and proportionally lower from East Texas and Louisiana points. Tourist sleeping car privileges may be added for less than half regular Pullman rates. For details contact a ticket agent or B P Turner Dallas.
The Japanese plan a large lighthouse on Okino Island to commemorate Admiral Togo. It will emit a light eight miles distant and serve as a constant reminder of the admiral’s valor and aid navigation.
Duffield Virginia resident Jas Walters reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed a years long lip camper that seemed incurable. Ad promises guaranteed cure at two cents a four, available at all druggists. Also notes Belton Journal-Reporter riddle about Panama Canal progress and Waxahachie mill declares 10 percent dividend.
The article traces native knowledge of medicinal roots like Black Cohosh and Squaw root, notes their place in modern cures, cites Prof. King and Dr. Pierce, and describes glyceric extract prescriptions blending Golden Seal Lady's Slipper and Unicorn roots. It discusses alcohol use in preparations.
State Fair management uses a 30 day postponement from September to October 28 to secure many attractions from northern resorts and grand circuit race horses. They say the postponement yields at least a third more exhibits and better displays, creating the biggest Fair Exposition and race meeting yet. Dallas owns and operates the Fair with low railroad rates, opening October 28 and closing November 12. C A Kratina president and Sydney Samira secretary.
Mrs Ora Buzzard of Brubaker Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her daughter’s pneumonia era cough and helped her gain weight. Meanwhile American capitalists propose irrigating 100000 semi arid acres in Cameron and Hidalgo counties with the nation’s largest pumping plant.
William Wd. Qurtis credits the Portland exposition as a genuine success with flawless external arrangements. Careful management saved a large sum for subscribers and supporters.
A coal block weighing 8000 pounds was removed from Bridgeport mines and seized for the geological department of the State Fair. The incident involves preparation for the fair exhibit and has drawn investigation by local authorities.
A country editor appeals to his readers to settle debts owed to the office. He urges those who know they are indebted to call and pay, those who owe but are unaware to inquire, and even those who refuse to call are asked to stay in one place long enough for the editor to catch them.
Dont Borrow Trouble warns against debt and ill health and promotes Electric Bitters as relief. The ad notes Dowie, the Zionist prophet, paid $70,000 for Gonzales ranch for a new Mexico colony, with a $1,200,000 purchase price.
Frustration from sudden breakdowns due to dyspepsia or constipation prompts use of Dr King s New Life Pills advertised to cleanse energies and improve health. Cuore headaches and dizziness noted. Available at druggists for 2c with guarantee. Tobacco crop in Crockett Texas supervised for export harvest praised as high quality.
A print advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad notes the seller KH W. Grove and claims endorsements on each box. It also mentions state revenue from sugar farms and mills totaling 288000 dollars last year.
The grain movement through Galveston during September has reached 520000 bushels. Also an advertisement claims Dean's Ointment cures skin fishings in any body part and is sold at J F Crow Drug Co for 50 cents.
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