Lex Vounell Meets Fridays at Ord Fellows Hall
Lex Vounell No 179 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics holds weekly Friday meetings at Ord Fellows Hall.
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Rockbridge Lodge
F. Teeta
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lexington Lodge
Liberty Lodge
Grat Rebekah
Fellows’ Hall
Mountain City Lodge
Ancient York Masons
Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge
Wounell
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Odd Fellows Hall
Lex. Vounell
United American Mechanics
Ord Fellows Hall
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed For Back Pain Relief
A Lexington resident, J Loyall of Houston St Lexington VA, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills eased dull aching and rheumatic stiffness in arms and back after using them per directions. He recommends the remedy as reliable with "greatest faith" and notes price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Dean
J. ©. Loyall
Houston St
Lexington
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Mixed Health Ads and Notices Highlight Early 20th Century Remedies
An eclectic page features Botanic Blood Balm promotion for skin and blood diseases, Dr Shoop tonics and nerve restoratives, Berlin school reforms and tree plantings, Foley Kidney Remedy testimonials, Boston waiters union debates, and various general health and consumer notices, all styled as public notices and ads from a historical newspaper.
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Expresa
Atlanta
Eleo Falls
Silas Brown and the Firework Night in Slumbertown
Silas Brown, known as Snoozy Silas of Slumbertown, napped through a prank by Sleepy Griggsby at the general store. Griggsby lit a stash of fireworks, causing a loud wake that drew hundreds to the shop on the Fourth of July. Silas responds with a quip about stock rising wherever advertised. T. SAPP, JR.
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Silas Brown
Slumbertown
Griggsby's
Jos
Tabby
Fido
Griggsby
Baki
Bilas Brown
Si Brown
Flo
Griggaby
T. Sapp, JR
The Age of Chivalry in Modern Times
A Washington Post editorial argues the modern era surpasses medieval chivalry. It notes widespread aid to the weak, protection of women and children, and pervasive acts of quiet courage during disasters, storms, and industry.
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Chaucer
Washington Post
Weight and stature of famous thinkers debated in Strand Magazine
The piece cites Luther Calvin Renan and Spurgeon to argue against sarcasm about fatness. It quotes Spurgeon denying being fat, claiming to be bone and flesh with ample limbs. The text emphasizes genius and obesity as unrelated.
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Martin Luther
Calvin
Ernest Renan
C. H. Spurgeon
Spurgeon
Strand Magazine
Subtle Letter Shows Mother's Sympathy for Dreaming Son
A Boston merchant recalls his son who urged him to finance a move west to pursue journalism rather than law. The boy writes a warm, humorous letter detailing modest means, early fame on a paper, and meals but vows to “shift for myself.” The mother wires $50, prompting the father to reconsider supporting the son’s path.
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Boston
San Francisco
Furmer
The Theater Chorus Dancer Reflects on Hard Training
A theatergoer explains to her escort that mastering fancy dances is harder than the steps. She notes the challenge lies in coordinating hands and movements with music, admitting tears over imperfect timing and praising chorus girls for their skill.
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New York Press
Bride’s plan to block wedding gifts shocks jeweler
A Cleveland jeweler explains a bride hatched a scheme to stop guests from buying cut glass. She asked him to discreetly tell customers she disliked cut glass after visiting two other stores and arranging the setup. The note reflects a crafty ruse to derail typical wedding presents.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Insurance clerk’s quip highlights haste in house policy
A London Family Herald jest notes a female house owner urged the insurer to let a policy stand and deduct it when the house burns down, amid a remark on women’s business notions. The anecdote cites a German woman and a clerk quoting three pounds five shillings for the premium.
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Cerk
London Family Herald
Irish MP Plays It Cool in Letitia Proposal
A popular bachelor Irish member of Parliament visits a house where the mother hints at marriage to Letitia. He is pressed for a definitive reply and, in a quiet moment, suggests answering that she refused him.
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Letitia
Nency Cawood Slemp
Campbell Slemp
Ou, Bascomb Slemp
J. H. Edmonds
Stonega
Big Stone Gap
Lee's Last Speech at Birmingham Confederate Reunion
The read speech of Gen. Stephen D. Lee praises Alabama as the cradle of the Confederacy and lauds Confederate soldiers for courage, loyalty, and honor. He argues leadership training by slavery, the bondman’s influence on masters, and calls for a future generation to serve with fidelity and free men in a republic.
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Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Birmingham
Alabama
Natron
Lee
Virginia
Hampton
South Carolina
Elijah
Southern
Wen
Knights of the Holy Grail
Bucy
Baltimore
Waddill
United States District Court
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Grant
Nimisi Bonum
Taft
Generel Grant
Hartford City
Ind
Henry Goddard
James Parker
Tampico
Mexico
Henry Watterson
Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
New York City
London
New York
Richmond College president resigns as Ellyson elected
News items report Rev. Dr. W. E. Hatcher resigning as president of Richmond College and J. Taylor Ellyson elected to succeed him. Also noted are price actions in steel and iron markets, and various political and social notes from across the country.
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New York City
Philadelphia
White House
Washington
Chicago
W. E. Hatcher
Richmond College
J. Taylor Ellyson
Samuel J Smith reports cow yields in April
Mr Samuel J Smith of Myereville notes a cow produced 813 pounds of milk in 27 days during April. From this milk 444 pounds of butter were made, averaging about 1 pound daily and 11 per week. The animal receives the greatest care and attention.
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Fredrck News
Samuel J. Smith
Myereville
Duckattle Exiles 75 Dayton Women in Church Bonnet Dispute
In Des Moines the executive committee of the Duckattle national organization expelled 75 women from Dayton Ohio for refusing to wear church bonnets and seeking to wear Merry Widows.
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Duckattle’ National Organization
Des Moines
Iowa
Dayton
Ohio
Itching Blind Are Subprised Rotating Piles
Druggists offer money if PAZO ointment funds relief for piles. The ad claims relief soon and promotes a standard treatment for hemorrhoids with a money-back promise.
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Pazo NT
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Court Core & Moore
Arrorseys At Law
Lexbrox
Frank T
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W. P. Houston
Virgenia
R. R.witt & CO
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Agiuor
Bohepule
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Harrisonburg
Winchester
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Pittsburg
Hagerstown
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Bank Rockbridge
R. S. Anderson
Hancock Bros. & Cos
Gured
Hancock Bros & Cos
Hancock Bros. & CO
Lynchburg, Va
Leudors
Lexington, Virginia
W. Harry Agnor
Landreth’s
Dunkirk
Fem
Presbyterian
Hamilton Brown
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
James E. Heck
Opp. Baptist Church
White Mountain
Henry 3. Miller
Yokohama
Dai Nippon Heer Brewery Company
Korea
Dr. Shoop
Gorrell
Berlin
Shoop
Racine
Wis
L. Bowen
Fort Wayne
W. Va
Foley
Silas
Obesity
Boston Advertiser
U. Co. V
Capitol
Aley
Alexandria
National Committee
Gilbert
Meem
Seattle
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