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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
1
A Baltimore child recalls Santa Claus joining a trust that has halted gifts. The family laments job losses and factory shutdowns as poverty grows and Christmas toys vanish. The speaker vows to seek revenge on the man who formed the trust once grown.
A narrator recalls a transformation sparked by Christmas spirit. An old neighbor, once mean, encounters forgiveness and vows to mend past wrongs after embracing the holiday’s message. The tale highlights the enduring power of repentance in a rural setting.
An untitled verse excerpt calling the spirit of a gift the true riches beyond material wealth. It references the Wise Ones and compares gold and myrrh to the intangible meaning of giving, attributed to Edmund Vance Cooke in The Chatau quan.
Beatrice Clayton urges mothers to keep belief in Kris Kringle for children and preserve childhood credulity as a source of joy. The piece laments losing faith in fairy tales and argues for maintaining mystery to foster a merry Christmas.
Philadelphia man John Oliver tells how weak, pale and pained he grew as three doctors gave up. A friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks later he was well, claiming the remedy saved his life and robbed the grave. Only 50c guaranteed at drug stores.
A collection of social maxims and humorous aphorisms on friendship self reliance Christmas presence of mind and temperance. The quips contrast prudence with vanity and poke fun at policemen and marriage attitudes.
Patent remedy advertises a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief and permanent results from a single dose, promising safety and universal effectiveness. Sold by B. H. Gorrell in Lexington Virginia.
A Philadelphia bachelor tells his young niece to avoid whiskey cocktails and cigarettes as fashion among women grows. He warns that appearances tempt men but true appeal comes from restraint and staying level headed.
Advertisement proclaims Bo tanic Blood Balm as a universal blood purifier claiming to heal ulcers scrofula rheumatism skin diseases and even cancer. It offers 10 000 free treatments from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with free medical advice and prepaid mail order. Also notes Norfolk and Western Railway holiday excursion tickets from December 22 1900 to January 1 1901 via W B Bevill General Passenger Agent.
An ad claims Reverum Six Hours relieves distressing kidney and bladder diseases in six hours. It promises prompt pain relief in back and kidneys for male and female users, with immediate relief of water retention. Sold by B H Gorrell, druggist, Lexington, Va.
The State cannot sue to collect taxes but must use distress of personality or sale of land. The decision aligns with Tabb ya Tabb, limiting liability of life tenants and ending suits against life tenants for unpaid taxes. Tax recovery now hinges on sale or distraint. if the life tenant dies, taxes on the land cannot be collected.
Witty exchanges from Uncle Eben and others unfold a series of humorous lines about defalcations mispronunciations and wedding plans. A prison visitor scene contrasts with a festive Christmas wish about a gen in law as characters riff on social quirks.
An ad describes Agri Divierte by Dr E Devenon promising to help children who soil bedding from nighttime wetness. It claims swift relief for both old and young and notes a sale price of $1, offered by B H Gorrell, a local druggist.
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.