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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
4
The ad asserts the approaching seasonal change in a woman’s life and promises relief from physical and mental discomforts. It touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as meeting needs during this period, calming nerves, improving appetite, and aiding sleep.
A questionable advertisement promises $500 to anyone whose case of female ailments remains uncured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It cites long trial use in a Coffee County Poorhouse, claims high success across disorders like leucorrhea and prolapse, and offers refunds if dissatisfied.
An antiquated sketch portrays dueling in Queen Anne’s era with Lord Moloun as a central figure. It recounts the sword duel in Hyde Park over Mrs. Pricegirlite’s honor, detailing deaths, wounds, and the era’s brutal codes of honor.
The Mayon volcano, famed as one of the world’s finest, stands at about 1,800 feet and is visible for miles. Since 1766 eruptions have been recorded, with lava flows devastating plantations and villages, costing around 1,200 lives in an ISDA event and widespread property loss. The Tan volcano lies near Mayon, notable for its Anak region and eruptive history, while both have triggered powerful earthquakes.
The fragment surveys ancient surgical practice and instruments, noting early trepanning and diverse tools used by surgeons such as the Pindew physician Suseuta. It traces progress through other cultures including Egyptians and Romans, highlighting evolving methods and texts on medical procedure.
A bizarre excerpt explains how certain birds when roosting cause a strangest death grip on the leg due to knee bending. The mechanism supposedly binds tendons, producing a strong grip that won’t let go until the bird stands. A remembered fluster emerges from placing a chicken foot on a wrist to imitate the effect.
In Creville, a cheerful misfit named Jasper seizes a stray gobbler to mollify Marion Carl ton whose father visits soon. A neighbor’s theft saga unfolds as the bird is found, misidentified, and returned, prompting Jasper to offer the turkey to Marion’s family while seeking forgiveness. The scene ends with renewed promise of reconciliation at Thanksgiving.
A jumble of comic and literary snippets from Chicago Record-Herald and others features a Turkey dialogue about “no Hereafter” and “Drumstrokes Onbed” amid odd Shakespearean and poem fragments. The piece blends fantastical lines with mentions of Adam, Philadelphia rituals, and a Newed scene with Mrs Newed.
The Rock Island and Alton railroads lead in banning intoxicants and tobacco among employees, a policy expanding to all staff. Other companies including New York lines and Edison follow, citing public safety and reduced endolyopia risk. monarchs Wilhelmina and Selim emulate temperance, while France reports rising drunkenness and related social ills.
The tenth anniversary event at Colombe Ohio featured speakers Dr Joel Stone from Okie Con trys Dr Thoward TF Mussel league superintendent and State Leven Attorney Wayne T Wheeler.
Mothers rely on Paine Celery Compound to ease childhood ailments and restore vigor. The piece urges careful care in youth to prevent illness, noting symptoms like pallor, headaches, and digestive distress, and touts Celery Compound as a tested home remedy praised by many parents.
A fragmented account weaves cultural caricatures and theatrical phrases through a string of odd lines and references. It mentions Turkey, tone poems, and a parade of eccentric names, ending with a note about St. Louis Moguls and a curious sense of satirical commentary.
A scrambled 19th century style dialogue predicts a turkeyless feast with jokey weather notes. The overheard clerk and druggist debate tomorrow and Saturday plans suggesting soup and other meals while hinting at light mischief in a bygone daily page.
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