This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
2
Editorial from the Virginia Pilot urges ending factional fights after the state convention. It warns against anti Martin or pro Montague blocs blocking state business and calls for unity, responsibility, and cooperation across parties to implement meritorious measures. It cautions against personal blame and stresses focusing on the Commonwealth’s progress.
The present legislature to appropriate 300000 for Confederate veterans pensions for the year starting April 1902 after a Friday night executive session of the senate finance committee. The move allows payment of the full pension amount previously constrained by smaller estimates and recalls past sessions 1889 1900 1901 1902.
The article discusses Confederate veterans and pension policies, noting rising costs and calls for greater state support. It cites concerns that veterans feel neglected and urge continued assistance as economic strain grows, while stressing the state’s capacity to increase aid.
The January National Magazine at Boston will publish a series by Mark Hanna on President William McKinley. It promises a sympathetic, intimate portrait with anecdotes and judgments from Hanna, aiming to become a widely read and authoritative account of McKinley’s life and career. Subscribers may obtain the January issue for 10 cents. annual series subscriptions cost $1. Bly's Liquid Cream Balm advertises a nasal spray version priced 75 cents, with a smooth absorption and non drying formula. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St., New York.
The Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar for 1902 promises advance forecasts with monthly pages and De Voe weather signals. The 12 sheet calendar, read across a room, costs 10 cents per copy plus postage to The Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Chattanooga Tennessee.
The lecture by Dr Carrell of Wosuintov and Lee University explored the development of true art through literary expression. He argued Shakespeare and Browning endure in spirit while others fade, praising Gary Johnston as the evening’s charm and noting an attentive audience and numerous guests.
Ayer's Pills advertised as a remedy for coated tongues, dyspepsia, and liver imbalance. The pill is described as easy to take and operate, priced at 25 cents, available at all druggists.
A misfired British host and guests debate an Indian tiger tale. A Scotsman interjects with a taller fish story claiming a catch large enough to cover two acres, prompting tension and an unspoken demand for apology from the guest of honor.
The committee bans two Pauline hymnals as immoral works. Sweet Hour of Prayer and He Leadeth Me are removed from the collection amid debate on propriety and spiritual expression.
An advertisement argues a cycle of illness from poor nutrition worsens itself and promotes outside aid. It touts Scott's Emulsion as the solution, claiming it first stabilizes the stomach then enriches the blood to strengthen the body and grow new flesh, enabling self-sufficiency.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway runs electric lighted trains with compartment cars standard sleeping cars buffet library smoking cars dining and coaches between Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Minneapolis. It offers buffet observation parlor cars on day trains and travels to Des Moines Omaha and Sioux City. Tickets available through agents or Edmond Janeway Traveling Passenger Agent 428 Third Street Philadelphia.
A War collection showcases the latest elegant and popular millinery trends. It highlights new shapes, trims, and colors likely to influence upcoming fashion seasons.
An advertising pitch for Dr. LaBord and Caronia Wafers claims a new female health treatment. It touts dry wafers free of intoxicants, using Caronia berries and herbs to treat numerous feminine ailments and promises free expert advice from European offices, with US access via Noyes Fuller Company in Philadelphia.
A column of sensational patent medicine pitches Mexican Syrup as a safe cure for coughs colds and consumption priced at 26 cents per bottle. It touts miraculous results with child appeal and warns readers to demand the product from druggists while listing other remedies and health claims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.