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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
2
Editor announces moderate advertising rates and how to obtain them at the office in Lexiveron Virginia. It lists pricing: 10 cents per line for local notices and 2 cents for subsequent insertions, with special rates for lengthy tributes and bank cards.
A local temperance appeal urges Buena Vista voters to keep the city DRY at the December 23 election. Business leaders from the Dickinson Fire Brick Co to the Buena Vista Silk Co argue dry policy has spurred growth, increased wages, and new infrastructure while predicting liquor would harm the town’s prosperity and workers.
The piece urges thoughtful Christmas giving that avoids clutter or excessive expense. It suggests practical gifts suited to recipients, proposes family sharing of gifts, and emphasizes making every member of the household, including pets, happy and comfortable to capture the true spirit of the season.
The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy and names Hexamethyleretetramine as a key ingredient. It claims the chemical is a urine solvent and antiseptic and urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid a serious condition.
Mr. Ericson’s home stands out with vivid color after using L. M. Paint. He bought 12 gallons of LD and 9 of Linseed oil to mix for 21 gallons, costing $1.20 per gallon. Sold locally by Mo Crum Drug Company and H. Gilkeson in Buena Vista.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as relief for stomach trouble, dyspepsia, and indigestion, claiming improved appetite, nerves, and liver and kidney function. Also promotes Foley’s Urine Laxative for women and children and Dows Electric home remedy for pain, from a Pennsylvanian seller.
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