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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
2
FB H Barclay states in a districtwide announcement his bid for the Democratic nomination for congressman from the Tenth Congressional District. He asks voters and party members in district and precinct meetings to support his candidacy.
The article compares the fall of the Boer Republic to the Confederate defeat and critiques Republican control in Congress. It notes large wartime appropriations, public discontent over taxes and Nicaragua Canal delays, and calls for a national memorial arch to celebrate soldiers from both sides. It reflects on McKinley era policy and unity ideals.
The New York Democratic State Convention exudes confidence for victory while critiquing the Philippine campaign and Otis. Publishers back Wisconsin mills against the paper trust amid broader political postures and recalls economic strains from Cuba. The civil commission proposal is dismissed as Republican rhetoric.
An 19th century style medical ad touts Bucklea's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for pain and quick healing. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a 25 cent box sold by McCrum Drug Co.
Washington correspondent for the Alexandria Gazette reports Virginia secretary of the State Democratic Committee Mr Button says the party is in good condition and many ex supporters who left four years ago are returning or plan to return, driven by opposition to trusts war tax imperialism and anti Boer sentiment.
An advertisement promises Dr King s New Life Pills cure headaches and nervous sickness by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. The copy emphasizes easy intake and a 25 cent price, with a money back offer not implied, and notes sales at McCram Drug Co.
A man sprained his left hip last fall while lifting boxes. His initial claim of a slight strain gave way to rheumatism, hampering work. After using Chamberlain’s Pan Balm, half of a 50 cent bottle cured him. he now urges friends to try it. Sold by B H Gorrell, druggist.
An ad suggests sweet young widows seeking romance drink Rocky Mountain Tea Great Medicine to win affection, advising readers to ask their druggist for the product.
The Chicago Chronicle notes a chance to buy the Natural Bridge of Virginia at auction by broker Henry W. Rogers of Baltimore. The sale is without reserve to the highest bidder. The rock formation 215 feet high spans a deep chasm and attracts thousands yearly.
Rabbi David Klein of 626 E Main Street Columbus Ohio testifies to Po-ro-na as a well tried remedy for catarrh of the stomach. He states Po-ro-na is a specific that cannot be excelled and will do all that is claimed for it.
A Burgettstown liveryman praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a severe stomach attack. He reports relief after one dose and vows to keep the medicine at home, noting he would pay fifty times its price to avoid the pain again. Sold by B. H. Gorrell, Druggist.
A vintage ad line touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a timeless pleasure not tied to seasons or years, inviting readers to ask their druggist about the product's appeal.
In Lawrenceville Brunswick county the preacher Riddick was given a three year sentence after a deadlocked trial for Dr Temple's murder. The jury had debated insanity with six for acquittal and six for eight years, prompting public dissatisfaction and plans for a pardon transfer to an asylum.
An old couple celebrated a golden wedding and recalled drinking Rocky Mountain Tea in their youth quoting a price of 35c. The note ends with a prompt to ask a druggist about the product.
Reported sensational shift in the war shows the Boers under De Wet retaking Bloemfontein and 13,000 burghers marching toward Johannesburg. British forces are said to have been defeated near Bandsfontin just outside Johannesburg.
Belle Boyd famed Confederate spy died suddenly from heart disease in Kilbourne Wisconsin where she had come to lecture. She was 55 and widely known across the nation.
Dispatches from Pekin warn of growing danger as crowds demand a new emperor. Foreign guards are burned, and the American mission house at Tong Chow is destroyed. A health advert then touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for stomach trouble, sold by druggists at 10 cents to 1 dollar.
KIR RENT A dwelling of six rooms in good condition adjoining my residence on Main street. For terms, etc apply to K. H. Barclay Lexington Va May 2 Stf.
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