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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
4
Descriptive notes report a severe eczema case in a baby with crusted mouth area and extensive body involvement. Skin sores bled and doctors struggled to provide relief as healing efforts failed to stop scratching.
An account from 1905 describes a child with widespread sores nearly covering the face and body. After failing with other care, a family credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid improvement and full recovery within ten weeks. The testimonial cites F Hobrath of South Bethlehem Pa and promotes Cuticura products and a free skin book.
A police inspector champions a stout rawhide whip as an effective crowd breaker, rivaling a fire hose. The piece argues the crack of the lash can deter mobs, with comparisons to Russia, discipline, and historical anecdotes of fear and hair standing on end.
A fragment reflecting on happiness from Ruskin and a stark statistic notes that around 70 million animals are killed yearly for their fur. The piece juxtaposes human joys with the harsh reality of animal exploitation in the fur industry.
Health warning explains kidneys filter impurities from blood and folk remedies warn of damage from overwork. It notes that when kidneys fail, waste removal stops, causing pains and rheumatism from excess uric acid due to neglect.
The lesson highlights God’s remedy for fear, the pillar of cloud and fire guiding Israel, and Moses’ call to trust as the Red Sea parting demonstrates divine power. It urges readers to imitate faith, recall morning deliverances, and believe without sight in God’s ongoing salvation.
In a Midwestern town, a drummer warns merchants that mail order shopping drains local trade. A farmer recalls buying matches and tobacco via catalogs from Chicago, while the drummer exposes hidden costs and urges readers to consider how distant retailers hurt local stores and land values.
New Jersey highway supervisor warns that roads crumble without constant maintenance. Regular attention to drainage culverts gutters and ditch clears prevents costly repairs and extends road life.
An 19th century report notes road surfaces wear from traffic and weather. It describes removing worn material from the furrow and washing surfaces to preserve salt stone balance. It warns against excessive weight causing breaks and costly full rebedding.
Horatio and Earle urge Michigan to adopt tar and mud road treatments as a cheaper first coat then tar and oil finishes. They argue wood roads ruin towns, while good roads spur thrift and prosperity. A speaker quips about paying a man ten dollars years ago and never repaying.
A Baltimore traveler, quoted by the Baltimore Sun, says chop suey stands out amid global dishes. He notes rice, sprouts, celery and chicken blood in a nourishing, easily digested soup and praises its appetite appeal over hot tamale and goulash.
A Windsor Magazine quote notes that Siamese dislike walking and prefer riding any chance, contrasting with a Venetian gondolier and a Hollander who may walk or ride. The line suggests a cultural humor about mobility and convenience. It mentions Bangkok and a family boat as favored options for movement.
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