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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
4
A Philadelphia man describes years of itching from 1900 onward, trying salves and a surgeon before using Cu ticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After six bottles and two daily baths, he reports cure and praises the treatment, dated August 2, 1905, with promotional product details included.
The article surveys Roman epicures who savored costly delicacies such as peacock with diamond dust and parrots tongues, plus rare birds like pheneceptrix. It contrasts luxury dining with describes cigar box terms and ends with advice on sleep for health and a bayman’s storm-reading observation.
The essay by Ana Irishman defines the human head as a bulbous excrescence used as a peg for hats and wigs, a target for helmet shooting, a snuffbox or chatterbox, a machine for halters or guillotines, and a receptacle for fancies and passions, excluding brains.
A devotional study on Jesus crucifixion drawing from Luke and Acts texts. It reflects on forgiveness mercy and the cross, noting Jesus surrender of life, the penitent thief, and the final sayings from the cross, culminating in Jesus addressing God as Father and returning to the Father.
A concise reflection on life and health insurance, stating that insuring one’s health is wise for both the individual and family. Emphasizes the value of health coverage as part of prudent financial planning.
Edwin Markham praises Carlyle's Sartor Resartus passage as a supreme prose moment, placing it among a panorama of celebrated writers and passages. He cites its sweeping vision of history as a fiery, mysterious procession from darkness to mystery, noting the force of its language and existential reach.
A writer muses on sinister as a charged term since Rome, linking it to dreams and danger beyond waking trouble. He notes humans seek a word for terrors, likening it to left hand, and ends by reflecting Emerson on language evolving from fossil to living poetry.
A piece argues beef tea is a stimulant and not nourishing, observing it can lift spirits but deplete food intake. It includes a humorous anecdote about a woman finally meeting a theater manager after ten months of effort and being offered a chair. The manager’s humor leads to her being hired.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt notes a Chinese cabinet member with a grueling daily schedule from 2 AM to 6 PM, plus duties as privy council member, war department president, board of punishment attendee, and foreign office minister. The piece also includes a comic exchange between Miss Sharply and Mr. Boresome.
The first Western Australian place of worship, built at Port by soldiers in 1820, used bulrushes for most of its structure. It served as a Sunday chapel and occasionally as an amateur theater, while also functioning as a barracks.
Eight passengers travel with armed men and disguises as the sheriff and deputies. A cunning “Gentleman John” plans a robbery, but the sheriff and hidden deputies ride in the same coach. Rose-laden suspense ends with all but the thief unconscious and the robbers escaping, the coach left with empty pockets and a farewell card reading Gentleman John.
Florida uses convict labor to construct public roads, citing low costs and health benefits for prisoners. Crews work along coastal routes with cochina rock and oyster shells as material, guarded by keepers and dogs, in a system praised for minimal free-market impact.
J. C. Golgate, a New York banker, completed a four and a half mile road up Mount Anthony in Bennington. Built with 50 to 60 workers over 14 months at a cost of $125,000, the project climbs half a mile in direct line with an average grade of 4 percent. An iron observatory rising 100 feet will crown the summit, enhancing the distant view of the surrounding country.
A speech by Congressman Lee of Virginia argues road improvement is crucial for farmers and national progress. He notes all civilized governments build roads and cites the secretary of agriculture estimating over 600 million dollars annual burden from bad roads.
J. Mayo of Kentucky recalls his role in eastern county development and coal lands. He urges better rural roads, saying wet weather makes the country roads almost impassable and hinders farmers from hauling with empty wagons. He calls road construction a top national issue for prosperity.
A Missouri good roads speaker argues poor roads waste farmers time and value. He cites a two horse team and wagon moving $30 of goods as better than a ten dollar load on bad roads, noting farmers gain two days and more use of their teams with good highways.
McCall Patterns reigns in the United States due to style, accuracy and simplicity. Yall's Magazine proclaims richer content than other Ladies’ Magazines. Subscriptions include a Metall Meter Free and premiums on commissions. Lady agents wanted for the McCall Company in New York.
A dialogue quips that one rose color and counterfeit copper differ in value. Jack notes one is good scent while the other isn’t. Bohemian Magazine carries the line. The piece muses on nature and thrift, stating matter never vanishes, only changes while essence remains.
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