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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
8
An advertisement touts Satinoa to remove freckles pimples liver spots and discolorations in 14 to 20 days with a money back guarantee. It cites testimonials from Mia Ett Brown and others and mentions National Toilet Co Paris Tenn and W Sedberry druggists. It also notes overcrowding at the Confederate Home as older veterans age.
An old ad promotes Herbine as a malaria remedy with testimonial from J A Hopkins of Manchester Kansas and a price of 50 cents at W J Sedberry. The notice notes last legislature appropriations for felony case officer and witness fees exhausted with deficiencies totaling 61 914 47.
Public auction to sell a one fourth interest in land parcels in Marion County Texas as part of the bankruptcy of W B Sting Jr. Several deed references and property descriptions from multiple surveys are listed. The sale is to occur Tuesday in November at 1 AM or 2 PM at the courthouse, with rough assessed values and lots named in Jefferson and surrounding additions.
Items from Jefferson and nearby ports recount 1877 events including river traffic, steamer activity, and shipments. Captains O Neal Phelps and Stoll visit, markets report cotton at 10 cents, Ho sack and Estes auctioned truck, ship Kate Kinney and Lotus 4 rumors, newspaper chatter on local people and court news.
An elderly user reports quick spot relief from rheumatism after applying Bal lards Snow Liniment. OC R Smith of Smith House Tenaha Texas endorses it for aches and pains including throat and chest. Available in 25 500 and 1.00 at W J Sedberry.
A wartime reminiscence compares gun instability in storms to beer kegs rolling on a boat deck. The general warns the only safe action is to hang from the ceiling or move to an upper deck as the danger rises.
The Current Issue predicts Texas will realize not less than 150 million dollars from the cotton crop, estimating about 50 dollars per person for every man, woman, and child in the state. It adds that seed sales will substantially augment this revenue.
Eldora Iowa report shows livestock insurers found cattle slain by lightning mostly in open fields without trees. Many deaths occurred near wire fences where lightning travels along broken wires as cattle flail during storms. A remedy proposes running a ground wire every ten rods into the ground.
A traveling man notes druggists often suggest Chambellain's Cough Remedy for children as safe and effective for coughs colds and croup. The Illinois Vicksburg Battlefield Commission awarded a $192,400 contract to erect a granite Pantheon style monument and eighty markers. The State Poultry Association plans its next annual meeting in Houston on November 21.
An odd local notice claims 8 Le Quinn of Cavendish was robbed of his health by chronic consecation. It says Dr King’s New Life Pills broke into his house and cured him, claiming a 25 cent guarantee for all drug stores.
The Oklahoma Texas and Gulf railroad surveys northern Morris County and plans to reach Daingerfield by January 1906 or sooner. The project promises lower rates, boosts land values, aids truck growers, and has strong local support with farmers offering right of way and a county bonus. The line would extend south to Longview and a rival North East Texas line is desired to connect Redwater. Local leaders and business people vow to pursue the project.
The text notes deer populations surge in Western Massachusetts and nearby Vermont New Hampshire after protective laws. It recalls near extinction in Massachusetts before such laws, then rapid growth within protected zones leading to tame deer venturing toward city outskirts.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it. Pare closely without drawing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily, rubbing five minutes each session. Wear a corn plaster a few days to protect the area from the shoe. Pain Balm is recommended for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism available at Weedberry.
In a rural voice the speaker contrasts seeking trouble with the sunlit path to happiness. He notes men join the church only to fall from grace and remarks that poverty can teach faster than riches. Satan is blamed for manipulating dancers to collect money.
An advertisement urges keeping the liver in good order to attain a clear complexion free from sallowness pimples and blotches. It recommends an occasional dose of Hermne to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and improve skin, priced 50c at W J Sedberry.
An advertisement extols Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a universal liver remedy. It lists ingredients, claims lasting strength, and urges readers to ask druggists, with a free sample offer and home use assurance. It emphasizes safety, years of use, and professional preparation by a pharmacist. It invites entry for advice and notes sale by all druggists.
The text notes 80 cents and 1.00 as prices for THACHER MEDICINE CO in Chattanooga TN. It reports a postal fiscal year deficiency of 8,779,482 dollars for year ended June 30, 1904. Audited post office data show total postal expenditure 152,362,116 dollars and total revenue 143,582,624 dollars.
Mothers urged to watch for worm symptoms and use White's Cream Vermitage to keep children healthy. The ad claims it aids digestion and helps kids grow strong, priced at 25 cents at W J Sedberry.
President Francis argues the World's Fair lost one million dollars by being forced to stay closed on Sundays. Ely of Buffalo counters that Buffalo residents lost money by keeping the exposition open on Sundays.
The document lists the five biggest Texas cities with populations: San Antonio 68 016 Houston 50 700 Dallas 44 195 Galveston 33 742 Fort Worth 27 162. The text repeats earlier phrases and includes garbled branding.
G W Lathrop announces flexible order pickup for roasted meats. The market promotes its long-time customer base as its best reference and invites customers to drop in for meats including roast, steak, sausage and ham.
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