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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
4
The passage mocks selfishness and vanity, contrasting loud boasting with true worth. It cautions that claiming superior insight or central importance often ends in error and unsettled neighbors, suggesting a community values freedom of thought and action for all.
An old advertisement claims August Flower is the largest sale medicine worldwide for indigestion biliousness and various ailments. It asserts the tonic cleans the system, regulates the liver, and eases headaches, urging readers to try Green's August Flower with sample bottles at Gorrell's Drug Store.
The sermon speaks on true faith not by proxy but by living values. Hypocrites are urged to seek genuine belief, overcoming hindrances as ascending steps toward God. Sunshine in the soul yields fruits, and Daniel’s faith is cited for courage.
Editor T M Higgins of Seneca New York suffers chronic piles until Backlen's Arnica Salve cures him completely. An advertisement touts the salve as the surest pile cure with 26 cents price. Also promoted is Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming to stop fermentation and decay, cleanse poisons, aid nourishment, and ease indigestion. sold by druggists at 10 cents to a dollar per bottle.
Agricultural guidance discusses winter soil preparation and manure use for gardens and fruit trees. It covers top grafting, seed planting, and minimum soil disturbance. It warns on grazing, pasture, and disease in sheep and cattle, advising parasite checks and mineral supplementation. It stresses evaluating dairy cows by both milk quantity and quality for future breeding.
Richmond Locomotive Works secures orders for twelve engines for Finland and twelve for Canada. The Vir ginia North Carolina Chemical Company to run Norfolk Tampico steamships. Washington circles expect General Chaffee to succeed MacArthur as Philippines governor. The city council defeats curfew for youths under sixteen after certain hours.
Time of cooking rules list methods for eggs coffee clams oysters and 13 other foods with estimated times. It covers vegetables meats and grains from soft boiled eggs to ham, outlining ranges from five minutes to several hours. It appears as a kitchen reference for learning cooking durations.
The text argues life and health insurance benefit and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach remedy. It includes user testimonials about illness, dosage claims, and an offer to consult Dr. Pierce by letter with private correspondence and Buffalo, New York address.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with curing a long backing cough. She reports chest pain relief and better sleep and praises the remedy for throat chest or lung troubles. Bottles priced 50 cents with a dollar trial bottle free at drug stores and a guarantee.
An advertisement extols Cream as superior to butter with 22 to 25 percent butter fat and notes buttermilk in churning. It promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer as a universal remedy for burns, stomach pains, cholera morbus, and general household use, urging readers to buy from B H Orrell, the sole agent.
The tenth annual Southern Educational Association gathers December 60th, 2th and 2th in Richmond. Teachers from the South attend a program with Gov Tyler and leading educators, aiming to unite educational forces and boost school facilities and endowments. The Jefferson Hotel serves as headquarters with railroads offering one fare plus two dollars round trip.
A mixed fibers of social satire and a long investor pitch mix in this fragment. The text mocks female vanity while promoting El Progreso Copper Mining Co. with figures on copper ore values, mining locations, and stock offers. It touts potential profits and urges readers to buy shares at various prices.
Advert says the pills cure sick and nervous headaches by building up blood and nerves. Claims easy to take and only 25 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by all druggists.
Practical kitchen tips explain how hot water can lighten sponge cakes while cold water may yield a yellow crumb. Sugar adds flavor to brown gravy and a thin paper coating can prevent jelly from molding. A touch of borax or soda in dishwater can brighten tinware and outperform soap.
Fragmentary text lists New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and several towns including Charlestown Winchester Strasburg and Copon Road. Mentions Train 4 at Strasburg and Valley June tot points with unclear meaning.
An advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Base powder promises cooling relief for tight shoes and various foot pains. It claims to cure corns, bunions, swelling, burning, sweating, and sores while you walk. Over 30,000 testimonials support its effectiveness. sample free, 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores.
A wealthy donor to Dr Nicho yon's Artificial Ear Drums institute contributes funds to help deaf people unable to afford the device. The address given is 1241 Che Nicholson Institute, 780 Bight Avenue, New York.
The Steward's Office of Weston State Hospital Staunton Virginia invites sealed bids by January 14 1901 to supply 120000 pounds of beef on the hoof. Bids must specify smooth fat steers or spayed heifers over 800 pounds each and delivered in carload lots to Staunton as designated. Payment on delivery, hospital weights, right to reject any or all bids.
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