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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

4

Cure for Eczema Reported After Cuticura Use

A reader from Selma, Alabama, recalls chronic face eczema lasting years. After doctors failed, a husband’s advertisement for Cuticura products led to complete remission with no symptoms since.

Skin Humors Cure Promoted by Cuticura Remedies

An advertisement touts Cuticura for eczema rashes itching and irritations with claims of curing skin scalp and related ailments. It advises warm baths with Cuticura soap gentle application with cement and mild Cuticura Pills noting relief after other methods fail.

Dawson Maas

Persevering Traveler Wins Interview and Customer

A persistent commercial traveler keeps trying after being refused by Mr. B. He adapts his approach, finally gains access, and secures a customer. The tale is linked with notes on handedness, blue laws, and African teeth.

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Ad

Ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble claiming all blood passes kidneys every few minutes. Warns of uric acid causing pain and heart symptoms and urges doctoring kidneys first. Offers free pamphlet and mentions Binghamton New York and Kilmer address.

Beamp Root Kilmer Binghamton N. Y Sgt Kanara Shoop Tina

Delinquent Land Tax Sale Notice

Delinquent lands will be sold at public auction in Rockbridge County in front of the Court House between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to satisfy taxes, levies, interest and charges. The sale continues daily until all delinquent amounts, with interest and costs, are paid. Samuel R. Moore, Treasurer of Rockbridge County.

Samuel R. Moore Rockbridge County

Lexington District Houston Real Estate List Details

Property records list many parcels with owners and values including Brushy Hill near Williams and Ran dolph streets, Buffalo Creek lot, Free man’s Hill sites, and N River French Tract. Notable buyers include J Ranson E M Kirk Mary Phare and Hre Nash with acres ranging from 0.6 to 31.25 across multiple streets and hills.

Houston Edith McC Jas Ranson Brushy Hill Williams J. R E. R Woods Cr Jones Chas. A Jas Ranson Buffalo Cr Randolph St U Bealler Charlotte H Freedman's Hill Anderson Randol Givens R Wash Nnton St Cemetery Lewis Fountain Graham St Mier Isaac Lewis St Thomas Main St SaWie C. B. Wood Henrietta Moyes Natural Bridge Bys Henry Balcony Falls Nash James B. Rees Turner Andy J. H. Paxton Rajlor Ralph Sal

Christmas and Samuel lessons on kingship and faith

The article links the Christmas story with Old Testament prophecy, urging teachers to present Jesus as King of the Jews and future ruler of Israel. It cites Gabriel's prophecy, wise men, and Gentile gifts, then shifts to Samuel stressing repentance, removal of foreign gods, and Israel’s call to seek the Lord. It notes Herod's threat, divine fulfillment, and Israel's trust in God amid Philistine oppression.

American Wrest Association Gaiiling Samuel Lare Israel Bethlehem Gabriel Mary David Jacob Zion Jesus of Nazareth Isa Sheba Zech Jerusalem Herod Jesus Joseph Alim Fle Elm Bethshemesh Joshua Bethahemesh Mizpeh God

Property listings scattered along Colliers Creek and nearby areas

A dense OCR style list records land parcels and partial ownership notes along Colliers Creek and surrounding creeks. Names include Armstrong, Cummings, Carter, Wilson, Fuller, Greever, Moore, Peine, Ramsey, Taylor, Anthony, and others with parcel sizes ranging from fractions of an acre to 80 acres and values from under a dollar to several dollars. The entries show in possession or in poss and mention nearby creeks like Whistle Creek Kerrs Creek and Black Creek.

Fuller Jacob D. L. Hopkins Pose Neres L. D. McCorkle Greever W. F J. W. Ford Posa Wm. F. Greever Moore Geo P. Smith J. L. Moore Peine Mary J Jas M. Slough E. Goodar Ramsey Henry Jno A. Beay Whistle Henry Rowsey Taylor Jag T. Alphin

Flour Tests and Purity Checks for Bread Quality

The article explains simple home tests to detect alum and whiting in flour. It describes mixing bread in water and milk to reveal alum, and using olive oil and flour to feel for a sticky pasty texture indicating whiting.

Preacher Denounces Drams as Fake Whisky in Town

A preacher in a wiping town denounces dramshop beverages as vile, claiming they are alcohol mixed with water and colored with chemicals. A burly supporter demands the recipe, shouting he would rather have it than a gold mine, triggering cheers before the preacher withdraws.

Weise Buffalo News

To Aim Straight Its Human

Anthropologists note taking aim is uniquely human. Apes throw objects but lack accurate aim and directional judgment. baboons show limited skill yet would not pass as marksmen. This distinguishes humans as a token of intellectual superiority.

St. Louis Republi

Fear in Battle and Firstborns Agree

A compilation notes famous leaders who faced fear before battles, from Frederick the Great and Grant to Washington and Lee, and a humorous aside on the English entail favoring the eldest child. The piece blends historical anecdotes with a quip about logic in inheritance.

Frederick the Great Molwicz Frederick Grant Hig Hgg Ele Harry Lee Washington Lee Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dangerous Combination in Curious Comic Exchange

In a humorous exchange from Lustrated Bits and the Philadelphia Record, Weary Walker and Tired Tatters debate a sign meaning cleaning and dyeing. The dialogue plays on misreadings and the idea that remorse or second thoughts can follow love at first sight.

Weary Walker Philadelpha Record

Chicken Hearted Men Admitted to Averting Injuries

A group shares odd phobias about injuries including wrist pain eye disease paralysis shocks and surgery. One man fears blood and another fears appendicitis operations while others admit fainting and nausea at descriptions of harm. The scene ends with a quip about hotel elevators.

Tie Ian Rome New York Tribune

A Wedding Confounds Dance Plans in Modest Exchange

A light, humorous exchange shows a hostess inviting Mr Young to a West Wednesday dance while he explains he must attend his own wedding, prompting playful disbelief about whether he will still attend. The banter highlights social gentility and wedding news in a small setting.

Mr. Young Tostens

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