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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1902

Page

2

The Constitutional Convention Opinion in The Mirror

A Virginian editorial decries the Constitutional Convention as a hackneyed farce. It argues the press electorate could end it and urges procedural limits on debate, referencing historical figures Madison Monroe and John to illustrate a stronger convention.

Free Lance Virginia Conventio Home of Representate Reed Gch Seis Wio Madison Monroe John

Powerful canal bill shifts to canal control and funding

The debate centers on a presidentially directed canal project linking the Caribbean near Grey Town Nicaragua to the Pacific near Brito via Lake Nicaragua. The measure authorizes surveys, construction, harbors, and defense, with a $10,000,000 appropriation and potential further needs. It also empowers cost sharing with Costa Rica and Nicaragua and extends wartime procurement powers.

Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Weight Balance And Digestion

Advert says Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil helps those too fat or too thin by balancing work and digestion. It claims overwork or underdigestion cause thinness, urges rest and nutrition, notes a genuine label with a picture, offers free sample, and lists 409 Pearl Street New York as the address.

Tak Scott Makre Scott Scott & Bowne Chemists Pearl Street New York

Leesburg Mirror Finishes The Bridge Conclusion

A fragmentary note requests a finished Leesburg Mirror article covering conclusions about Rosa and a bridge. The prompt seeks a complete newspaper piece, implying a local report on events or debates surrounding the bridge project and related individuals.

Rosa Leesburg Mirror

Primary plan costs should not bar the common voter

The Democratic Executive Committee opposes placing the primary costs on candidates. It argues such a policy would privilege wealthy men and restrict representation, noting in England MPs are paid yet elections are costly. It concludes that brains and character matter more than a large bank balance for public service.

England Lynchburg News

Protest Grows Over State Constitutional Convention in Winchester

The article notes rising distrust among state residents toward the constitutional convention with mass meetings planned. A Winchester gathering on Saturday featured the first public protest against the new organic law after recent voters adopted a resolution.

Winchester

A 1902 World Almanac and Encyclopedia advertised

A short promotional notice touts the 1902 World Almanac and Encyclopedias as a comprehensive reference work. It highlights extensive topics from wealth and trusts to labor, treaties, census data, and global statistics, available from news dealers or by mail order with a small postage fee.

United States Nicaragua Canal Great Britain Europe

Perry Davis Painkiller Enduring Remedy Promoted

An advertisement defends Perry Davis Painkiller as a sixty year tested remedy trusted by users not promoters. It asserts the product’s enduring popularity stems from results rather than claims and proclaims there is but one Painkiller.

Perry Davis Bageats Vody Perry Davia

Painkiller Perry Davis Prompts Debate in Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR mentions Painkiller and Perry Davis with unclear surrounding context. No coherent event, date, or location to confirm a full news item.

Appointment of Frank Lyon as Clerk in Attorney General Office

Attorney General Anderson Fiday announced the appointment of Frank Lyon of Alexandria county to the position of clerk in his office. Lyon, formerly a committee clerk in the constitutional convention, had tendered his resignation days earlier as reported by The Inchmone News.

Anderson Fiday Frank Lyon Alexandria County Lyon Inchmone News

Deaf Woman Donates to Nicholson Institute for Ear Drums

A wealthy benefactor funded Dr Nicho n's Institute with $10,100 to aid deaf people. Fifty recipients unable to obtain the artificial ear drums will receive them for free. Address 1241 Nicholson Institute 780 Eight Avenue New York.

Nichoon Nicholson Institute Eight Avenue New York

Red Chimney romance in January issue by Mrs Stephen Crane

Short romance tale featured in the January number of 10 Story Book titled the Red Chimney and attributed to Mrs Stephen Crane. The ad suggests the story centers on intense passion and temptation, priced at 10 cents, with Chicago contact details. Also promotes Aunt Rachel's Bitters and Mother Uray's Sweet Powders as health aids with testimonials and drugstore availability.

Stephen Crane Price Dourbon St Chicago Ill Rachel

Enormous Sum to Perfect the Lines

A Chicago dated report states the Baltimore and Ohio system will spend about 50 million dollars in 1902 to improve its lines. A large portion is to be used on the stretch from Harrisburg to Chicago, with adjustments aimed at speeding service and reliability.

Chicago Baltimore Ohio United States Thorn Balthaore, Md

Leyburn Dismissed to Durham Church as Pastor

At a special meeting of the Winchester Presbytery the pastoral relations of Fey F B Leyburn were dissolved he was dismissed to the Presbytery of Orange to take charge of the First Presbyterian church of Durham N C at a salary of 1500 including a manse Leyburn is a Virginian but for seven years has been pastor of two churches near Martinsburg W Va

Winches ‘Ec. Treetytery Fey F. B. Leyburn Presbytery of Orange First Presbyterian Church of Durham Leyburn Martinsburg

Unclear shoe lot prices and buyer turnout

Fragmentary OCR notes list shoe prices such as 1.25 1.50 and 2.50 with totals 1217 and 200, mentioning an 8000 tag and a prior disappointed lot selling out. No clear event or entities beyond generic shoe sale references appear.

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