Masonic and Allied Lodges Meet Weekly at Local Halls
Lexington Lodge No 66 Knights of Pythias meets Tuesday evenings at Odd Fellows Hall. Liberty Lodge No 2 Daughters of Abekall meets Monday evenings at Fellows Hall. Mountain City Lodge No 67 Ancient York Masons meets first and third Mondays at Masonic Hall. Natural Bridge Council No 1920 Royal Arcanum meets first and third Wednesdays at Odd Fellows Hall. Lex Council No 170 Junior Order United American Mechanics meets Friday nights at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Lexington Lodge
K. of P
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Liberty Lodge
Abekall
Fellows’ Hall
Mountain City Lodge
Ancient York Masons
Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows Hall
Lex. Council
United American Mechanics
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Virginia Man
J O Irvine of Lexington Virginia testifies to backache and kidney distress relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports years of back pain and rheumatic limb pain improved by the remedy, purchased at Gorrell's drug store, and urges others to use Doan's. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the pills for 50 cents.
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Dean
J. OV Irvine
Main St. Lecington
Tex
Gorrell'’s
Doan
Tom
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Remember, I Remember. A Fragment in Verse
Fragmented verses recall childhood rooms and sunlit windows, with images of violets, lilac, laburnum, and a fir tree. The speaker contrasts remembered innocence with present distance from heaven, noting a shift from radiant mornings to a heavy, feverish sense as an adult.
Trick of a Thief and Burma Marriage Views
A thief recounts a guilt ridden act after returning money and a letter that softened him, revealing a letter used by a hardened felon to trap pity. The piece notes Burma has no marriage ceremony and easy divorce, with marriage as a business partnership and divorce from village elders, tempered by public opinion and practical good sense.
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Stra
Indiana
Washington Post
Burma
Oyster Bay
Cleveland
San Jacinto National Forest
Cleveland National Forest
Henry Dorrick
Yarisle
Slemp
Congress
Virginia
Norton
Sharp
Republican National Committee
Taft
Hitchcock
Sheldon
Blood Balm and Potent Remedies Dominate Local Ads
A collage of health claims and legal notices: Botanic Blood Balm promises cures for skin and blood diseases with $1 large bottles from Atlanta. Dr Shoop remedies tout fast pain relief and nerve restoration at Gorrel’s Drug Store. Legal notes cover injunctions in West Virginia and bankruptcy filings including Sophia Kiuber. Also featured are Holland trade clubs, Jena plans for a Haeckel museum, Foley’s Kidney Remedy, and Dr Faberney teething syrup with free samples.
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Express
Atlanta
Tin mines of Cornwall and Banca traced to Phoenician era
The article notes Cornwall and Banca as key tin districts along with parts of Australia. It states Cornwall mines have operated since ancient times, likely opened by Phoenicians between 800 and 1000 BCE, with continuous work through history.
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Cornwall
Banca
Mexico
Australia
Christ
New York
A Naval Hero Captain John Manly and His Escapes
A portrait of Captain John Manly detailing his Revolutionary War exploits. He commanded the Cumberland and the Jason, faced mutinies, captured prizes Hazard and Adventurer, and escaped British capture after cunningly bribing a jailer. He later led the Hague and seized a prize before naval actions paused by peace.
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Rover
John Manly
Edgard. Maclay
Manly
Cumberland
Barbados
Unson
United States
Jason
Hazard
Boston
New England
England
Mill Prison
The
Hague
Martinique
Derivation of ambidextrous explained to class
A teacher defines ambidextrous from ambo and dexter and notes it means two right hands. Two boys raise hands, giving examples of family members who use both hands for typing and spanking, illustrating the term in everyday life.
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Ambo
Tommy Jones
Bobb Smith
Tactful host and guest discuss a changing yard
Mr Brown and his old school friend Mr Ray converse on the piazza while awaiting a carriage for the twenty four hours guest. The host hopes trees and shrubs will grow by the guest's next visit showing a change in the place.
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Mr. Brown
Mr. Ray
Innocent Girl Novel Fragment of Engagement Confusion
Dora reveals engagement to Mr Fic kel after he proposed last night. The couple's ring was returned for repair, as the jeweler accidentally inscribed George to Genevieve instead of George to Dora, prompting humorous commentary from Miss Wise.
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George
My Conception of the Presidency by William Jennings Bryan
Bryan argues that presidential power is limited by checks and balances and shared responsibilities. He stresses the need for public sympathy, moral courage, capable counselors, and open inquiry to govern justly and effectively in a republic. A War Department panel seeks a $1,000,000 balloon coast defense appropriation.
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William Jennings Bryan
Collier
Bryan
Senate
House
Roanoke to House Acme Match Factory with 100000 Capital
Intercot items note Roanoke will host a new Acme Match Factory with capital of 100000. Other briefs cover Lynchburg Hosiery Co contract for 300000 cotton half hose for US Army, ongoing political tours, and regional industry updates.
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Roanoke
Acme
Lynchburg Hosiery Co
United States
PAZO OINTMENT Endorsed for Piles Cures in Days
Druggists offer refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding protracted piles within 6 to 14 days. The ad promises relief and a money back guarantee, highlighting the topical remedy's effectiveness and safety.
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Hockbridge Lodge
Reenlee D. Letcher
Atrorney At Law
Lexington, VA
Macu M. Penice
Atrorney At
Likainetos
Vincinia
Preston Moors
Frank Moone
Court Notary Public Core & Moore
Arrorneys
Frank T
Huew A. Waite
Atrorners-At-Law
Lexington
W. P. Houston
R. R. Witt & CO. Fire Insurance
Old Line Companies
M. J. Hess
Agner’s
Baltimre & Ohio R. RE
Lexington Ail
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Charlestown
Harper’s Ferry
Chicago
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Hagerstown & Frederick
A. B. Beckwith
A. B. Beckwith & CO. Opp
Bank Rockbridge
R. S. Anderson
Foley Shoney“Lar
Gures Gola
First National Bank
Coe
Billy
Ceseeere
Bickford & Hoffman
Syracuse
Lexington, Virginia
L. G. Jahnke and Company
Hamilton-Brown
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
James E. Heck
OPP
Baptist Church
White Mountain
Jailbird
Pine Beach Park
White City
Norfolk & Portsmouth Traction Company
Traction Company
McLemore
Jossues
Shoop
Gorrell
Coal & Coke Railway
West Virginia
Circuit
Conley
Avis
Sophia Kiuber
Trenton N. d
Dr. Shoop
Holland
Jena Ia
Haeckel
Foley
B. U. Gorreil
Dragnet
City
Mr. Bryan
Board of Ordinances of
War Department
Minor Morris
White House
Missouri State Hospital
Wilson
Roosevelt
Alton B.parker
Wm. J. Bryan
Botetourt
John W. Kern
Kern
London
Germany
William Osler
Lynchburg
Thiaig
Confederate Veterans of
Caroline County
Bowling Green
Virginia Fruit Growers’ Association of
Basic City
Augusta County
W.A. McComb
Staunton
Aheed
Kentucky
Davia
Starey
Milwood
Clark County
Pilea
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