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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
4
In Jefferson Texas Senator Tillman visits Dallas Fair and W J Bryan letters are praised for life-like insight. The paper argues for offering free gas to factories as a development tool, claiming gas discovery boosts property values and spurs investment. Concerns about biblical inspiration and revisions are noted.
The piece reflects on William J. Bryan and his stance on government ownership of railroads and state control of lines. It argues the public resists centralized power, favors river and stream utilization by the national government, and notes Bryan’s shifts may affect his presidential prospects. It also mentions Paul O. Stensland, former Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president, arrested in Tangier, Morocco.
The text notes no one has taken hold of the proposed 10,000 Club concept floated by Jimpiecrm. It records the lack of adoption or action on the suggestion.
A storm on Monday to Wednesday brought heavy rain and a strong evening windstorm that swept sides of Little Cypress and Big Cypress, causing significant damage at Old Smithland on the Ed Todd place. Friday September 11th a children’s singing event is encouraged to attend for well being.
Letters from Fair Women in Ohio New Jersey and New York praise Peruna claiming relief from cough catarrh and rheumatic pains. They credit Peruna with curing a persistent cough indoor confinement in damp weather and lasting improvement after extended use.
Mean temperature 79.3 degrees. Highest 92 on the 15th, lowest 54 on the 29th. Rainfall 2.65 inches with 1.7 inches in 44 hours on the 15th and 16th. 9 clear, 15 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy days. Sunshine low at about 45 percent. Prevailing winds south and west. 6 light thunderstorms. no severe storms. Signed John M. Smith, Jefferson Texas, September 1, 1906.
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange releases the 1906 1908 crop estimate at 11,845,088 bales, down 3 819597 from 1904 1906. Texas including Indian Territory shows a drop of 658,000 bales while other gulf states fall 1 431 000 and Atlantic states decline 231 000 bales.
After a brief absence I will return. Joe Aikens was ill last week but improving. Cam Cope recovering from a sore foot. Mrs. and Mrs. Ben Smith of Lodwick visit their parents. Hargraves and son visit J Dugan. Rena Hale and Lade Jackson stay with sister Mrs Benefield in Noel. Annie Woods visits sister Mrs Langenstein. B H York of Marehall visits Comet. Mary Kirkland stays with Stella Woods. J D Aikens visits parents in Lockett. Will Spelling visits mother.
Local store advertises mens, boy's, and youth clothing with greatly reduced prices. Highlights emphasize seasonal weights, available sizes, and substantial savings for shoppers. Call and see P Eipripge.
W T Nelson and family have moved to Atlanta where he accepted a position with the Atlanta Lumber Co. He leaves Torrans Mfg Co after several years, a young man of fine business qualifications, who resigned on the lot to take the new job. Best wishes accompany them.
Amsterdam New York resident Mrs J A Baker of 880 Locust Avenue reports Peruna restored her voice after seven weeks of whispering. She began taking it in hourly teaspoonfuls and, within two days, could talk. She endorses the remedy and mentions free medical advice from Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
A local post office list of names calling for advertised letters at Marion county Texas shows Mra Milby Burnett Joe Griffin J H Hode Lola Jackson Porter Smith Allen Smith Ida Smith Fitza Smith Mre Mary Roberts Mra Teele Miss Rutha Williams. Hall Sinelleton P M warns urgency for buyer. Rosenverp Co pushes a sale.
The document lists UT Austin programs across Arts Education Engineering Law Medicine Pharmacy and Nursing with session start dates September 26 1906 and October 1 1906. It notes tuition and fees annual expenses library and lab facilities dormitories and clinical advantages at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston with registrar Wilson Williams and dean W B Carter.
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