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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
3
The notice outlines obituary length limits of ten lines, tributes of respect, and payment terms for cards and banks. It mentions a long distance metallic connection to town and county lines and lists a telephone number for the office.
Letter from Barron Gazette dated February 8 1908 argues William Jennings Bryan’s Chicago 1896 platform guided national policy, cites farmer concerns about tariffs and money, discusses Aldrich and Fowler bills, and notes praise from Virginia figures and Dr Vance while denying opposition in Missouri voters.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging swift enactment of reforms addressing predatory wealth and capital labor relations. The address praises boldness, draws sharp lines against corrupt wealth, and outlines measures to curb abuses by banks, firms, and political bosses while supporting veterans and teachers with proposed tax and pension provisions.
Regicides marked Saturday as King Carlos of Portugal and the Crown Prince Louis Philippe were shot and killed in Lisbon, with Prince Manuel wounded. The assassination is described as among history’s boldest acts, spreading gloom through royal palaces worldwide.
The Philadelphia Press story notes General Robert E Lee was born over a year after his mother Mrs Lee was believed dead and buried in Virginia. A vault rescue led to her recovery and the birth of Lee, then discusses Thaw verdict and commitment for murder of Stanford White as a separate court case.
Weekly list records deed transfers in Rockbridge County ending February 4 2008 including Senenbaugh to Rowe 23 acres on Walker's Creek and others with prices noted. the column also reports local news from the area health status of residents and brief advertisements for products and remedies.
Advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a sensational remedy for stubborn coughs and colds, claiming it stops coughs and heals lungs. The copy asserts the product contains no harmful ingredients and credits B H Gorell.
Comanche Texas January 28 1908 letter from Eprron Gagerve recalling first impressions of Comanche County and Brownwood Texas. He notes friendly locals many Virginians and West Virginians, a growing community with churches colleges and orchards, a pastor neighbor and a salary of 1200 dollars. He praises the climate scenery and prospects while hinting at regional political support for Bryan.
Lopez of Manilla says Buckley’s Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. He praises it as the best healing salve he has found for burns sores ulcers fevers eczema and piles. Garrett’s drug store carries it at 25 cents.
An old advertisement promises that Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate the stomach liver and bowels so effectively that users feel “wood” when these pills are taken. Sold at B A Gorrell’s drug store.
Ten cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute were expelled last Saturday after a formal faculty review found hazing. President Barringer vowed to abolish hazing with full cooperation of faculty and families, and the cadets left for home that night.
An advertisement page touts Kidney Ready and Pineules for kidney and bladder disorders with testimonials from Mia. Joe King of Woodstock Texas. druggists Gorrell and H. Correll sell remedies including Fahrney Teething Syrup. The text notes German trade in South America and cites a 14 percent Germany-South American trade rise.
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