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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
3
The Gazette acknowledges obituaries and tributes at Leuxoron Virginia dated February 26 1908. Public notices request payment for cards of thanks and memorial tributes beyond ten dues.
Debate on establishing free mail delivery in Lexington grows with public support cited by residents remote from the post office. Town Council pledges action if a clear desire is shown while opposition remains silent. A letter from Representative Flood pushes the council to seek free delivery and a related federal building appropriation.
The piece argues current gambling law fails to convict small wagers and that many gamble under £20 or $20 stakes. It blames the General Assembly for inaction, notes misuse by society figures, and urges liberal interpretation to curb disorderly houses and the moral impact of prominent card parties.
The clipping discusses Southern Democrats' wavering support for Bryan, with professor Latane urging anti nomination efforts at Denver. It notes Southern leaders' opposition to Bryan's government ownership stance and suggests alternatives like Johnson or Harman. also includes a reader's view on free city mail delivery and municipal progress.
The famed Prof Hemstreet captivates Macon audiences with hypnotic stage comedy. He performs again at Henry Street opera house in Lexington on Friday March 6 with admission 15 or 25 cents and two for one before 8 15 PM.
The Lexington school board moves toward a modern high school on the former Anne Smith Academy site. Trustees approve a bill to empower transfer of academy property to the town for local educational use and seek funding to build a 15 000 dollar facility. The academy dates back about a century and is noted for an honorable history.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Kidney Remedy as a cure for irregularities and various kidney and bladder disorders. It claims prevention of Bright’s disease and diabetes and urges immediate use.
The Palmer High School community publishes a remembrance and resolutions for Herbert and Ruth Saville who were lost. The message expresses acceptance of God’s will, gratitude for their brief presence, sympathy for families, and notes letters from younger students offering condolences.
Governor Swanson welcomed Senate approval of a House bill to spend 250000 annually on good roads funded by county revenue shares. The plan aims to build about 250 miles of new roads each year, reaching 2500 miles in ten years as counties manage allocations and contracts.
E. 8. Loper of New York credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing severe cuts and saving him suffering and money. The salve treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and is sold for 25 cents at B. H. Gorrell's drug store.
The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as regulating the stomach liver and bowels so readers feel good. It notes availability at B. H. Gorrell’s drug store and claims broad welcome when health improves. It also mentions the First National Convention for President and Vice President meeting in Baltimore in 1831.
The March Scribners issue opens with Arthur Ruhl detailing a winter crossing of the Andes from Chile toward Argentine foothills with graphic, humorous hazard notes. Charles M Pepper surveys how modern invention reshapes travel in the East including road and rail plans. Lucy readers also receive local notices, ads, and health tips including Pineules for kidney and bladder relief and Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for fevers coughs and colds and promotes Dr Shoop's remedies including Restorative Health Coffee and Catarrh Remedy. It claims targeting weak nerves rather than organs and urges readers to request a free trial box by mail from A Gorrell druggist Racine Wisconsin.
Auction preview of farm and household goods including horses buggies carriages furniture beds stoves and tools. Payment terms offer cash for items 10 or under and four month credit with endorsed notes for larger buys.
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