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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
2
Widow offers her daughters for marriage prospects while Major drums up a plan to postpone events. Julia, praised for a powerful yet silvery voice, competes with her sister for attention as the pair entertain the Major with song selections. The date is left uncertain.
A wry note from Chicago Sun cites a homegrown philosopher observing a lingering worry after Christmas. The joke centers on the installment collector as a constant caller for about 42 consecutive weeks, highlighting shopper debt and long payment cycles.
A humorous remark about starting the new year by giving a seat to the first woman seen in the streetcar, followed by a confession that the speaker could not muster the gesture. The exchange notes an old habit and a stubborn reluctance.
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes remarks calling a public figure the homeliest in public life and jokes about caricatures. A doctor warns about a carbuncle on the neck and urges vigilance. A quip compares blue blood boastfulness to color behind the scenes with mentions of King Christian and King Leopold.
An Iowa pastor recalls decades of coffee use causing nerves, insomnia, and dull thinking. He details trying Postum Food Coffee on a friend's suggestion, finding stronger health benefits, sharper brain function, and better sleep, and expresses gratitude and willingness to testify. The passage promotes Postum as a superior table drink.
Houston Texas March 5 James Stephen Hogg born March 24 1851 at J L Hoggs mountain home near Rusk Cherokee County Texas youngest of seven children educated at Rusk started as a printer publisher and lawyer early political work included Justice of the Peace Quitman County Attorney District Attorney Seventh District Attorney General Governor in 1890 and 1892 notable for railroad law reforms and a as national speaker later led Democratic campaigns. He remained a political figure admired for loyalty to enterprises and supported Childs Drexel Home for Union Printers contributing to Drexel birthday fundraising. He lived in Austin and Columbia before his death.
The Vienna bulletin notes the reconstruction of the Hungarian cabinet announced from Budapest. It cites General Nyri dissolving parliament by force on February 17 and says Baron Fejervary’s ministers indicate no plan to hold elections before April 11 as the constitution requires.
Nashville Tenn Sunday night the great quadrennial convention of Student Volunteers closed with the benediction pronounced by Dr James Robson of Edinburgh Scotland after five days in session in Nashville.
Two Shanghai based Chinese newspapers dispatched special correspondents to observe recent army maneuvers in north China marking the first appearance of a Chinese special correspondent.
An ad style fragment touts Simmons JTiver Purifier as a gentle aid for inature liver biliousness and mood, claiming quick effect from tin boxes. It includes testimonials and mentions of Hunt's Lightning Oil for cuts burns and catarrh, plus brief notes on Peru industry figures and a Leupp quote about lessons from hard blows.
A Selma Alabama woman describes four years of severe eczema and itch until Cuticura Resolvent along with Soap and Ointment cured her. She cites improvement after one bottle and mentions other ailments also cleared. The item notes Formosa’s Japanese population at 50 000 in a 3 000 000 total and a remark about hogs seeking lion’s share.
A sales note touts free juicy radish seed from Salzer’s Bargain Seed Book promising juicy, tender radishes for summer. It promotes seed offers and bargains aimed at gardeners.
A saying asserts a man cannot claim opinions on matters he knows nothing about, underscoring the value of informed judgment. The remark highlights the obligation to study facts before forming views.
A Yankee tourist asks if the Scots captain can cross a meadow after dew. The captain dryly replies that occasionally they send a man forward with a watering can to water the path. Rehoboth Sunday humor ends with a quip about love and a locksmith.
A historic ad touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain in children. It promises to soften gums reduce inflammation and ease crying while stressing safety and efficacy in a period advertising voice.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with itching bleeding and protruding piles. It claims a refund if the ointment fails to cure within six to fourteen days.
A Margaret Fuller quote declares a woman is born for love and cannot be deterred from seeking it, emphasizing relentless pursuit of affection and fulfillment.
A London report notes a strong year for asses milk sales with dairies still operating nearby the Marble Arch. Milk is distributed nationwide in sealed bottles at 6s per quart, linking illness levels to demand.
The Houston Post quotes a speaker praising Hunt's Cure as highly effective for skin itch relief. The piece also describes a fashionable lady at a ball, noting her gown fit and slender waist in a brief, period tone.
Many line claims promote Mother Grays Powder for children curing feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Available at druggists for 25 cents with free sample by mail to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York. All Used Up quote appears with dialogue from Chicago Record Herald.
State of Ohio declares F J Curney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Frank J Cheney swears formal oath in Toledo on December 6 1886. Ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and 75c price. Also touts Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
A quirky letter prompts discussion on taxation and pensions, linking bachelors, bigamists, and public duty. Citizens weigh fairness in civic policy as townsfolk debate who deserves support.
A compact, era tone notice notes furniture dealers favor shorter courtships, mentioning multiple states besides Mississippi. It frames graft as a foeman to be fought, hinting at reform and honesty in commerce.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee if it fails. Contains KE W GROVE'S signature on each box and quotes a slogan about luck.
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington publishes letters testifying how Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored health. The Solio wine letters are presented to support the column’s repeated claim of the remedy’s efficacy.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s business promotes letters from women like Mary Dimmick of Washington DC and Mrs. Dimmick of Washim who faced severe uterine illness and surgery but improved after following her guidance. Pinkham claims to have many similar letters on file and provides advice to afflicted women.
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