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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
4
Advertising claims for a tonic aiding nervousness in women. It describes symptoms, praises Dr. Pierce’s remedies, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Hatthe Borradaile of Nashville about improved health and regained mobility after using the medicines. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for biliousness.
A mob in West Virginia hanged a man by mistake and plans to hang the correct man once he is caught, promising amends for the wrongful execution.
A promotional piece claims Dr King's New Discovery cures throat and lung diseases including consumption by reducing phlegm and enriching the blood. It promises quick relief from hard colds and coughs with guaranteed bottles and free trials at a Lexington drug store. A separate note recounts an Indiana man burning money before death by self-harm.
Champ Clark credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after overwork and stress in a campaign. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure-all sold by B. H. Gorrell in Lexington Virginia. It also notes Chicago’s name origin from an Indian word meaning wild onions.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica salve as a cure for eczema itching scaldhead and various skin ailments. It claims rapid healing for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises and notes a 25 cent price at B H Gorrell’s drugstore. It also references a New York Herald story, The Prettiest Girl in Vienna.
A vintage ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills improve digestion, regulate organs, expel poisons, enrich blood and boost appetite. It cites a 25c price at B I Gorrell's Drug Store in Lexington Virginia. Spain resumes vigorous trade with the United States after a period of restriction.
An 1890s advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve swollen hot feet and ingrown nails with a 25 cent price and trial offer. It also touts Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and lung troubles, claiming global acceptance and relief, with distribution through Green's and Gorrell's in Lexington, Va.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announces low rate excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City in New Jersey Ocean City Maryland and Rehoboth Reach Delaware on Thursdays June 19 July 17 and 31 August 14 and 28 and September 4 1902 Tickets are valid sixteen days including sale date For full information on tickets layovers train times sleeping cars and fare call or visit the nearest ticket agent B & O R R for details
Rural New Yorker correspondent details California fruit harvesting methods. Picking pails haul about twenty pounds, hang from ladders or branches, then transfer to forty-pound boxes with ventilation cleats. Apples sorted into sound, wormy, and bruised categories. boxes stacked in shade, loaded onto low trucks, and sent to driers or warehouses for storage.
An early advertisement touts Cure-all products including Coricona Soap and Ointment, Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, Cuticura Solvent Pills, and Resouvent, claiming benefits for skin cleansing, soothing irritations, bath use, and various humours cures. It lists manufacturers in London and Boston and targets women and mothers.
A 19th century piece extols the hairpin as a versatile medical and practical tool. It claims surgeons can do almost any task with it, from probing wounds to scraping material and even opening locks. The author asserts women could revolutionize surgery using this instrument.
A friend of George Dot discusses George Eliot's appearance noting a long face gray blue eyes and brown hair in braids. The observer recalls Lewes remarks on her changing countenance and compares her to Dante and Savonarola while Eliot denies any resemblance to Savonarola.
The article discusses dairy farming tips including preferred forages Clover over timothy, regular feeding and milking, and ensuring uniform cream ripening. It notes that rich milk requires a rich cow and diet, warns on excess cottonseed meal, and advises proper milking technique and milk temperature control.
A column excerpt riffs on why papers reveal ages in accidents and deaths, contrasting with elder privacy. It cites a New York Times quip about Bell’s telephone patent offer to Logan, noting Logan’s skepticism and a later valuation of a tenth interest.
A doctor describes an elderly man, over eighty, kept alive for thirty years by oxygen. The professor asks how old he appears and notes the man’s oxygenarian condition, illustrating a rare medical anecdote from the Chicago Tribune.
Train 59 connects with Southern Railroad at Strasburg Junction for Harrisonburg and points on the Valley Railroad. Passengers are advised of the transfer and routing via No. 59 and No. 17.
The article recalls lofty Victorian era views on fashion at European courts. Marie des Mediers wore a velvet gown encrusted with 82 000 pearls and 3 000 diamonds costing about 4700 dollars, inspiring courtiers to spend beyond their means. Mme de Montespan at Louis XIV's court reportedly wore a gown of gold on gold with gold frieze, praised in Sevigne’s panegyrics.
The reminiscence recalls old presidents enjoying simple routines in Washington, a White House reception crowded with guests, and a six hundred pound cheese set in the East Room. It also contemplates the vast distances to Neptune and the mind’s struggle to grasp cosmic scale, noting the sun appearing small from the outer planets.
A brief exchange shows a young man seeking success in business and a sage advising that business rarely meets with easy results. The Philadelphia Press quotes the exchange highlighting the tension between aspiration and reality.
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press item notes a quote about disturbing peace of mind and a remark on a facial treatment claimed to prevent snow blindness. The passage also mentions an effec tun preventive for snow blindness and references a “Tow” but lacks full context or names.
A local notice states trains arriving at Lexington from Lynchu arg will run two and a half hours later on Sundays. Cineimatic and Lonleville stops are mentioned with unspecified service changes.
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