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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1906
Page
6
Escanaba fireman James A. Devlin, 31, sold a patent on a turbine steam engine to North German Lloyds for 975000. He has been earning 860 monthly. The dispatch notes the surprising sum and Devlin’s age and position.
The piece notes that most appendicitis victims are habitually constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup to treat chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It also touts Grino Taxative Fruit Syrup as non nauseating and pleasant, advising against substitutes. The report mentions J. I. Crew Drug Co. and a note on Japanese vessel tonnage at Hongkong doubling since 1805.
A long essay argues church members should join the Women’s Christian Temperance Union to fight the saloon. It asserts moral duty, church complicity with drink, and the need for radical measures, women’s emancipation, and global temperance work. It calls for active church women to unite beyond denominational lines.
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas has booked 110 new amusement shows in Texas with 1000 barges entering purse and stake races totaling 50000 dollars. Extra high class musical attractions cost about 20000 dollars for twelve nights, featuring Seymour’s military band and vaudeville acts, plus world renowned musicians. Admission to these entertainments is one dollar. The edition also notes navy buildup and a sales pitch for Kodol Digestive Aid.
An advertisement touts B Hall's Coin Cure as the most economical medicine, claiming a 5 cent bottle equals one to two dollars of competing tonics and urging customers to purchase Hall's to save money.
A declamatory note praises General Robert E. Lee as the world's greatest general. Marketing lines extol Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic pains and claim household trust in its effectiveness. Local testimonials, drug ads, and a Italian marble plant note appear in brief items.
Mrs. Mary E Hammond of Moody Texas reports poor health with liver trouble for over a year. She says three bottles of Herbine cured her and she keeps it in the house. The product is sold by W J Sedberry. A humorous note contrasts a bill with a pill.
An outdated advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used by mothers for teething, plus claims for Dean's Regulats to prevent constipation and Foley's Kidney Cure. It notes shipments from New York and the cod liver oil yield, naming J B Crow Drug Co and The Norwegian oil.
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