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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
2
The Gazette of Lexanoron Virginia lists subscription prices in advance: one year 81.00, three months 2.50, six months 5 0 cents for a single copy. It notes obituary and tribute charges and offers advertising rates on application with business local notices at ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for subsequent insertions.
Citizens organize a Board of Trade in Lexington to promote the town as a residence center. Leaders plan to highlight the area’s climate scenery and educational institutions while encouraging settlement of desirable residents and summer visitors to boost local trade and development.
Representative Ferris of Oklahoma has introduced a bill in Congress requesting 100000 to erect a monument in Washington to General Robert E. Lee. The resolution argues Lee’s statue would foster better sentiment between Civil War descendants and notes decades of a shared national goal to erase past state differences.
Reverend James E. Armstrong a longtime Methodist Episcopal Church South leader died in Roanoke after a week with pneumonia aged 77. He served the Baltimore Conference for 51 years as secretary and assistant secretary. Survived by wife Margaret Hickman of Woodstock and five children. Funeral at Greene Memorial Methodist Roanoke with interment in Salem. Armstrong directed church affairs early at Fincastle and served Salem and Roanoke district as presiding elder twice.
Dr William N Mebane has returned to lead his pastoral duties in Collierstown after months in Florida with his family. Interim preaching was provided by H H Leach of Washington and Lee. Weather harmed fruit with frost damaging cherries and peaches while pears and apples survived. Local notices mention property moves, saw mill relocation, and several residents visiting or returning home.
I try Jell O the dainty appetizing economical desert. Can be prepared by simply adding boiling water and serving when cool. Flavored sweetened just right, perfect in every way. A 10 cent package makes enough dessert for a large family. All grocers sell it. Jell O complies with all Pure Food Laws. 7 flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach.
Postmaster General orders end to postmarking of cards at address offices due to widespread defacement complaints. Card fad anticipated to delight collectors, with millions affected. Foley’s Orino Laxative marketed as mild and palatable relief for women and children. B H Orrell Manzan Pile remedy and Curos constipation advertised by B J Gorrell's Drug Store.
A letter from 8 W Sterrett defends House bill 73 passed by the Legislature. He argues the law taxes timber rights sold to speculators, not the farmer’s timber, and cites prior statutes separating mineral rights. He urges readers to read the bill and notes timber and surface rights have long been taxed separately in similar cases.
Col John S Mosbys history outlines Stuarts cavalry role in the Gettysburg campaign. It includes Chancellorsville sketch, Jackson replacement, and the decisive cavalry clash with Pleasanton. The work reexamines movements and resolves lingering questions, offering new insight into the Civil War campaign. Portraits and a map accompany the volume.
An assortment of 19th century patent medicine ads tout objective cures for piles, jaundice, and nasal issues. Products include Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Dr Kim's New Life Pills, Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets, Ely's Dream Balm, Dr Shoop's Night Cure, and Rings Little Liver Pills. Local druggists sell these remedies with testimonies and pricing.
Deeds entered in Rockbridge County Clerk’s Office for two weeks ending April 7 1008 show Walter Harris transferring 304 acres near Goshell to A J Graham with a $250 value. J B Crist to Mrs Evoma T Birmingham for 1 acre. H Davidson to Robert Gissgows 10 ft of land on the north side of a residence lot on Jefferson Street Lexington running 145 ft for $65. Robt Parrich Jr as substitute trustee to W R Johnson 49 acres on Short Hill Natural Bridge district for $250. J and Copper to B F Copper 17 acres at Donaldsburg near 0 S Strole for $2000. Thus Thomas S White to E T Robinson parcel on Wood’s Creek near B and RY station Lexington 375. William I McCormick to J W Lotta 2387-100 unwres od. J W McFaddin Walker’s Creek district for $125. GW Hoffman to O J Hoffman 1 acre near Raphine adj Valley Railroad Survey for $500.
An ad compares L and M Paints with white lead elasticity noting 15 year outside durability and $1.20 per gallon. It also promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee a coffee substitute from roasted grains with malt and nuts sold by J McD Adair, claiming quick preparation and expert-grade taste.
A partial OCR read shows numbers and currency formats with unclear punctuation. It mentions circulating notes and figures like 24 28 90 812 08 and 50 000 00 and 100 000 00, but lacks readable context or entities.
Our stock includes nearly two hundred rolls of China and Japan matting. The China matting is superior and the Japanese prettier. Avoid inferior grades as it is wasteful. Prices start at 20c, quality at 25c. Matting rugs 9 by 12 priced at 5.00. Small rugs from 35c and 7½c. Heavy fibre hall rugs 9 or 12 feet long from 25.00 to 10.00. New and excellent.
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