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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
5
Farmers are urged to study balanced fertilizers to harvest quality and quantity. The German Kali Works promises free books detailing fertilization, noting vegetables need at least 8 percent potash for large yields. They offer literature from 63 Nassau Street, New York.
John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, a friend recommended Electric Bitters and three weeks of use restored his health claiming the bottles saved his life and robbed the grave of another victim at McCram Drug Co store at 50 cents guaranteed.
In Wilmington North Carolina Rev O S Blackwell preached on the value of newspapers and books from the text The making of many books there is no end He called the printing office a school and university for bright minds and said a newspaper office serves the community selflessly though often for little pay He argued the city would be dark without daily free work of papers and newsrooms
Annie D. Springer of Philadelphia reports Dr. Kinz's New Discovery cured her hacking cough after years of suffering. The Royal Cure banished chest pain and restored sleep, with promises to help others with throat chest or lung troubles. Price 50c and 1.00, free trial bottles at McCrum Drug Co., bottles guaranteed.
The New York Tribune notes that an infant robin needs about 14 inches of worm daily and a four robin family requires 56 inches each day. It highlights the difficulties and dangers of worm gathering and the courage of the mother robin.
The Christian Herald argues Britain and America overfund war while India starves. It claims small donations could save lives daily and criticizes the Philippine War and a global standing army as evidence that civilization is a farce. It contrasts cost of conquest with relief for starving subjects.
An overlong categorized list outlines common fowl illnesses and their causes. Roup from neglected cold, Cholera from overcrowding, Diarrhoea from dirty houses and bad feeding, Diphtheria from draughty roosts, Ulcerated Throat and Consumption from cold, Apoplexy and Vertigo from overfeeding, Sore Eyes from dampness, Constipation from improper food, Sand or Swell in Crop from overfeeding, Pip from damp quarters, Bronchitis from dampness, Black Rat from indigestion, Soft Eggs from overfeeding, Leg Weakness from inbreeding and overfeeding, Bumble Foot from high perches, Scaly Legs from filthy damp quarters.
A matron consoles a tearful three month bride who fears being unloved after her husband returned home without kissing her. The matron recalls her own similar experience and reassures the bride that affection can change.
An offer for Botanic Blood Balm B B B claims to drain poisons from blood and body to cure eczema pimples boils scrofula rheumatism and related skin conditions. It says thirty years of testing and thousands healed after doctors failed. Trial bottle offered free by mail from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
Practical tips cover fencing, salt allowances for dairy cows, punctual feeding, corn and silo use, horse care, drought crops with turkeys, breeding goals, hog health, and the impact of stress on milk production.
Historic timetable notes Lynchburg and Richmond connections with a daily pattern from early morning through night. Mentions North and South routes, Emore Ry, Clift and Bt. Lor, and Ex. Sun 5.00 pm 7 R0 pm 05 pm 9 50 pm 7 55 am. Ticket agents cited include Jac. 1 Potts and Niuorod.
Train schedules show connections at Strasburg Junction for Harrisonburg and Valley Railroad. Stops include Washington Philadelphia Baltimore and Staunton with daily service to Lexington and Winchester. Rates tickets baggage may be obtained from B&O offices or Dudrow Harper's Ferry agent. Underwood Schriver Martin monitor passenger service.
The notice announces tickets on a Pullman service to New Orleans Washington and other points with convenient schedules for Lexington and other routes. Information furnished by agents H Moffett Vista Va W B Devil La P A Roanoe Va Bragg T P A.
Swept by mountain breezes 2800 feet above sea level the Deer Park resort promises modern comfort on the main Baltimore and Ohio line. Hotel and cottages with baths electric service Turkish baths two swimming pools golf tennis bowling and ample drives with full livery. Furnished housekeeping cottages available. Occupancy June 1 and hotel from June 23 to September 30. Rates and information via W E Burwell manager Baltimore or Deer Park Garrett County Maryland.
Advertising is essential for all merchants from small stores to large establishments. It increases business and prestige, and merchants who advertise attract customers while non-advertisers lose potential sales.
A Des Moines reader expresses lasting gratitude to Chamberlin's Cough Remedy for curing coughs and whooping coughs in the family. The note praises the product and thanks the makers for its trusted relief across multiple cases.
At its annual meeting on the 80th day of next June the ILE Board of Visitors will appoint State Cadets to 14 district vacancies across the 2d 5th 7th 10th 16th 18th 24th 27th 20th 82d 85th 86th and 87th senatorial districts and four at large. Appointments include free board and tuition. Applications must be sent to the undersigned by June 10 on request forms. May 1 1000. Scott Suivp Superintendent.
Owing to age I will sell privately my Home Place near Lexington Virginia a brick four room house with a four room ell dry cellars stock barn granary smoke house poultry houses wood shed and 18 acres with creek bottom adjoining 18 more acres with a good lease excellent garden orchard two springs a branch of running water two springs and two branches on last month if not sold privately. Public sale offered Tuesday May 15 1900 with reasonable terms at apt 11 St William A Ruff postponement.
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