Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Lexington Resident
Lexington citizen John P. Rhodes of 8 Main St reports lasting relief from backache and frequent kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He first spoke in 1903 and, as of November 26, 1907, confirms continued satisfaction with the remedy distributed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lexington
John P. Rhodes
Main St
Gorrell
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
Blood Purifier and Health Remedies Chronicle
A jumble ad-like listing promotes Botanic Blood Balm for blood and skin diseases, Foley’s products for urinary, cough and laxative needs, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, and poultry advice. It outlines claims, prices, and sample offers, with mentions of Atlantis Georgia and various sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantis
Women of Valais Dress Like Men in Field Labor
The article portrays Valais women in Switzerland who wear trousers for work and even on Sundays, while men lounge. Despite masculine dress and habits, they remain clearly female, riding sideways and sliding over fences, with upper bodices colorful and traditional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valais
Switzerland
Miss van der Veer
Wide World
Valkis
Shrovetide Games and Pygmalion Allusions in Classic Tales
The piece recalls old Shrovetide games like thrashing the hen with bells and aproned maids, notes Mrs Kendal’s Galatea role in Dublin, and recalls Pygmalion’s jealous wife. It then cites evidence that medicine flourished in ancient Egypt around 1500 B.C. and that a medical corps existed in Borsippa, Babylon, prior to that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilman
London Chronicle
Greece
Egypt
Borsippa
Babylon
Unsympathetic Brute in Strange Exchange
In a terse exchange Mrs. Malaprop and Miss Interest discuss a man’s rude behavior. Mrs. Malaprop recalls a past insult and notes she will not speak to him until an apology is offered. The dialogue hints at social missteps and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaprop
Sharp
Virginia and national notes from 1908 era
A roundup of diverse items: divorce rates in Los Angeles. Taft urging black Americans to win Southern trust. Selden Lloyd elected Virginia coadjutor bishop. cotton protection urged by manufacturers in Richmond. Roosevelt criticized by Dr Long. Virginia rail damage from a cloudburst near Blacksburg. Lynchburg moves to curb hard cider sale. Byrd law enforcement and local option politics in Virginia. Augusta County road macadamization plans. Roanoke bonds for streets and city services. a mysterious Confederate burial off Sevalle Point. Virginia Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias set Bristol as next meeting site with officer re elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selden A. Lloyd
New York
Virginia
Leesburg
Congress
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Richmond
Long
Roanoke
Merrimac
Blacksburg
Lynchburg
Spring Hill
Petersburg
Harry St. George
Tucker
Judge Mann
Tidewater
Jamestown
Norfolk
Mann
Bristol
Virginia Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Newport News
John Hallowell
H. M. Lewie
Staunton
L. EK. Scott
John V. Boone
Franklin
BH. M. Darnall
B. A. Ruffin
Grand Inner Guard
C. O. Saville
Grand Outer Guard
W. C. Carrington
Supreme Representave
D. C. Richiardson
Col
George Cabell
Bleeding Piles Treatment Advertised by Druggists
An old local ad claims PazO UNITMENT cures hemorrhoids in six to ten days and offers a money refund if not successful. The language is promotional and uses medical terminology with a focus on a quick relief claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
B. H. Gorrell
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Caerds
Greenlee D. Letcher
Law
Rotary Public
Pace M. Penick
Arrorxgy At Law
Leximerox
J. Preston Moors
Frank Moone
Court Notery Public Core & Moore
Arrosxzye At Law
Lexmoren
Frank T. Glascowana & White
Huan A
Artorneus-At
Lexington, Va
P. Houston
Lexington, Virginia
Louis K. Walz
North Main Street
Lexington,va
Ours
Post
R. R.witt & CO. General
Fire Insurance
Old Line Companies
J. W. McClung
J. Preston Moore
Frank Moore
Actua Fire Insurance Co
Hartford
M. J. Hess
Presbyterian
Main Street
Warner, Polo & Co
Leslie L. Weaver
Foleyshioney
June Farm Journal
H Gorrell
de Hones
Tar
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tvs
Bright
Ivory
Adies
Skirsworth
Black and Tan Stockings Inc
Mennen
Colgate Taloom
Mattings, China
Japan
Call and the
Opp. P. C
En’s and Boys
Weinbergs
Ain St
P. O
Women OF
Ancient Medical College
Los Angeles County
Cal
Howard University
Taft
Hampton Roads
Sevalle Point
Seattle
Wash
Old Point Comfort
W. H. Fitzgerald
United States Artillery
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