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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Meadt Copper and a Mexican topic with dates and page codes. details are unclear but indicate a historical report or column fragment. Readable terms include names or codes like de Vount and 26pe with 965, suggesting archival indexing. The snippet lacks a coherent event or outcome.
The article discusses shredding corn stalks for cattle feed and bedding, improving manure preservation. It also notes efficient equipment to prepare vegetables, the value of stock accounting to determine profitability, orchard protection against blight and yellows, and the importance of fertile, finely pulverized soil for crop growth.
Reports say Turkish Cabinet members threaten war on the United States while a Hoboken police letter warns of an alleged plot against President McKinley. Other items note political shifts in New York politics, oyster disputes in Maryland, and military bills in Congress. France backs no lead in South Africa, Chinese settlement talks move toward direct government talks, and British troops are urged to reinforce Cape Colony as De Wet and Steyn gather. Twins born in Syracuse mark a family milestone.
An advisory notes that imitation baking powders almost always contain alum and that alum makes food unwholesome. It cites Oval Baking Powder Co in New York at 100 William Street.
A collection of observations on money, alimony, virtue, temptation, excellence, experience, law, fashion, and character. The quotes lampoon social pretensions and human foibles, contrasting appearances with inner worth.
Promotes B B B Blood Balm as a free offer of 10 000 treatments to cure ulcers scrofula rheumatism skin diseases and various sores. Claims rapid healing and free medical advice, urging readers to describe trouble for cure and prepaid postage.
Advertised tonic claims permanent relief from stomach weakness and indigestion. Its promise of rapid cure and universal applicability is touted by the Lexington druggist B. H. Gorrell as a health giving remedy for invalids and long sufferers.
Reader recalls August Flower as the largest selling medicine in the world for indigestion and biliousness. It was used to clean the system, stop fermentation, regulate the liver, and stimulate the nervous system. Green's August Flower liquid claims to reassure buyers that nothing serious is wrong. Sample bottles offered at Gorrell's Drug Store.
A strong infusion of six tea spoonfuls of Ceylon tea is mixed with a quart of water, strained, then two cupfuls of sugar boiled with one cupful of water. Add the juice and rind of four lemons and two oranges, strain, bottle, seal, and refrigerate. To serve, pour a little into each glass and fill with ice water or ice-cold apollinaris.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a remedy claimed to be prompt for pain in the bladder kidneys and back. It relieves water retention almost immediately and is offered for quick relief and a pure cure. Sold by B H Gorrell in Lexington Virginia.
A man provides grain seed with the intent to return later and borrow a lawn mower. The note implies a repayable favor and a planned future request.
Observations on ambition, skill, and governance. The text argues cleverness supports action, learning marks trade ability, and belief in great men reflects humility. It notes the deepening of bonds through expression and warns against exhaustive speech in public life.
Readable fragment notes everyday ailments drive seek for doctor care at home with ongoing attention to comfort and relief.
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