Legal Advertisements Rates and Posting Note
The Gazette announces postal service handling for Lexington Kentucky with second class listing. It states legal advertisement fees of $100 for first insertion and 50 cents for each outline thereafter.
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
2
Civic virtue and intelligence define good citizenship rights
The author argues that only educated virtuous citizens should vote, urging disqualification for criminals and proposing an educational qualification as a prerequisite. The piece rails at bribery and calls for broader disqualification of the ignorant and vicious to improve government and reduce corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Cme
Warning on State Tax Delinquency to Prevent Land Grabs
The Richand Dispatch notes that delinquent taxpayers for 1897 will face land-grab risk. The amended law imposes notices, but many remain unaware or delay action. If you are not delinquent, warn friends who might be and help them act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richand Dispatch
President's Message Criticized as Constitutional Evasion
The President's message is long and reveals nothing new on Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. It claims executive authority to uphold U S sovereignty in the absence of congressional contrary expression, seen as a thinly veiled absolution and an evasion of the constitutional need for congressional war sanction. The piece argues the president uses recent election support as backing for aggressive policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
United States
Pain Killer Perry Davis Offers Instant Burn and Pain Relief
The advertisement promotes Pain Killer Perry Davis as the universal remedy for burns, scalds, bruises, and stomach pains. It urges households to keep it on hand, warns against substitutes, and lists prices at 250 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Trice
The Baby Starves Without Fat and Otions of Help
A plea describes a thin sick baby whose dimples have faded as she starves for fat. The mother suspects food issues and urges Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a fat supplement to save the child. The ad promises a free sample and lists price points for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Pearl St
N.Y
Beatt County Ballot Fraud Sparks Democratic Outcry in Virginia
The Democratic paper denounces a Beatt County ballot printout as designed to mislead voters with no captions or clear indications of candidates for President and Vice President. It condemns the electoral board and county judge for printing and stamping the flawed ballot and warns against such official corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral Board
Scott County
Resister
Beatt
Virginia
Commonwealth
Christmas Shopping spirit guides cheerful season shoppers
The piece urges Christmas shoppers to resist commercialism, favor gifts for children, and consider kindness to others. It notes shoppers should plan purchases, avoid needless delays, and be courteous to clerks. It encourages using Tur Gazette advertising columns for guidance and to act with thoughtful generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Tragic Torture of Negro Boy by Miners Near Currysville Indiana
A black boy was tortured by drunken miners near Currysville Sullivan County Indiana. He was branded with a red hot poker and nearly burned alive before sober men stopped the mob and Sheriff Dudley recovered him. The report notes attempted further abuse and removal from the town. The rest of the piece promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial with medical claims and faux health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Currystile
Dudley
Terre Haute
Shelburn
Currysville
Shonegro
Dental Surgeons for Army Provided Amendment Passed
In the House, Rep Otey of Virginia offered a plan to appoint thirty dental surgeons for the army. His humorous speech drew laughter from the House and galleries as he pictured the toothless old soldier. The amendment was approved amid debate. An additional 150 assistant surgeons were authorized for the Philippines, with Rep Hay steering the measure as a leading Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otey
Virginia
Hull
Hay
Philippines
Army reorganization bill passes House by narrow vote
In Washington the House approved the army reorganization bill 166 to 133 after a long session. Three Democrats Hall Pennsylvania Underhill New York and Grayton New York joined Republicans for the bill while McCall Massachusetts aligned with Democrats. The vote on extending the temporary army to July 1 1903 drew mixed opposition and many Democrats opposed both the motion and the restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Messrs. Hall
Pennsylvania
Underhill and Grayton
New York
Mr. McCall
Massachusetts
McCall
Mann
Ilinois
August Flower the Cure for Indigestion and Biliousness
The advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the premier medicine for indigestion and biliousness in the civilized world. It claims the remedy cleanses the system, stops fermentation of undigested food, regulates the liver, and boosts nervous and organic action with just a few doses. Sample bottles are offered at Gorrell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggis
Green
Gorrell’s Drug Store
McKinley Spurns Fortified Canal Bill and Warily Ties Ratification
President McKinley told Senators he will not sign canal legislation that includes fortifications for defense. He also stated the Hay-Pauncefote treaty must be ratified before any canal bill is completed. Obituary notes William Wirt Henry, descendant of Patrick Henry, died in Richmond. Prof Simon Catgon Wells of Roanoke College died in Salem at age 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
William Wirt Henry
Patrick Henry
Richmond
Simon Catgon Wells
Roanoke College
Salem
Those Days in Old Virginia Serial by Porter
Laura Spencer Porter completes a Virginia life novelette set before the Civil War tracing gentry fetes courtships and marriages. The serial, titled Those Days in Old Virginia, has been secured by The Ladies' Home Journal for early publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Spencer Porter
Old Dominion
Virginia
James
Ladies’ Home Journal
Old Virginia
Drummond Lightning RemedY Offer Adverts
The notice proclaims guarantees for Drummond's Lightning Remedies for rheumatism with bold claims. It states one bottle will cure most cases and offers mail order delivery from Drummond Medicine Co. New York, with price and agent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Express
Drummond Medicine Co
New York
Wartar
Exceptional Copper Venture Targets 173 Percent Annual Profit
An ambitious prospectus touts El Progreso copper mine in Mexico as capable of 173 percent annual returns. It cites rich ore grades, a modern 46 ton plant, and high profits from copper silver and quicksilver, with planned stock sales to fund development and rapid expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Progreso
Great Lake Superior
Calumet
Hecla
Wolverine
Boston
Montana
United Verde
Calanet
Heels
Clark
Mexico
Progreso
Joo Oco
Treasury
Vintage Clothing Bargains Highlight 19th Century Prices
An old catalog style notice lists low prices for garments and fabrics including Nive Hooda in colors, vests at 15 25 50 cents, union suits 25 and 50 cents, outhngs by yard, men's gloves 25 50 and 81 cents, comfort items 75 cents to 1 25, and blankets 75 cents to 7 dollars. It promotes Rock wudreseed kid gloves and 40 cent per yard carpets with emphasis on warmth and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafchen
Canton Flannery
Commissioner’s Notice in Chancery at Rockbridge County
Public notices in Rockbridge County require the master to account for real estate titled to John H Swisher and to identify liens and debts against his estate. A sale and division of proceeds may benefit infant defendants. fixed date December 15, 1900, at the Lexington office for the query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Swisher
Mary C Swisher
Ala
D.fendants
Unidersigie Omimmissioner
Chan
Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Eald Court
John HH. Swisher
Doorstagr
Lexington
Adam M. Brown
Eas
T A. Sterrett
R. C
Notice of Tax Delinquent Land Sale in Rockbridge County
Lot No 10 in block 4 on the Waverly Company subdivision plat in Natural Bridge District Rockbridge County Virginia was sold December 7 1896 for delinquent taxes and costs to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Purchase application filed. interested party to act within four months to protect interests. Dated 23rd day of A. T. Shields Clerk Rockbridge County Court Virginia notes 41.
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Moore
Waverly Company
Rockbridge County
Virginia
Natural Bridge District
Said County
Commonwealth of
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