This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
4
A text notes how 100 bushels of potatoes deplete soil Potash and that 1000 pounds of 8 percent potash fertilizer supply the needed amount. It warns deficiency reduces crop yield and offers free books on fertilizer composition and use from German Kali Works at 9a Nassau St. New York.
Practical notes for fattening geese in two weeks with oats and darkened pens. Guidance on feeding fowls grain before slaughter, keeping turkeys dry and warm, and using hard boiled eggs with dandelion for young birds. Describes egg packing in salt for short keeping and claims premium performance.
The Philadelphia Record notes manure derives from all plant and animal waste, with clover hay feeding boosting milk and soil fertility. It advises nitrate of soda for rapid action, dried blood or tankage for slower release, and red pepper dust to deter cabbage worms. Ensilage is praised as drought resistant, and proper soil loosening prevents crab grass. It also compares Brahma and Leghorn chickens for confinement and winter laying.
Funds for the Confederate Memorial Hall in Richmond are growing as plans progress for a museum and memorial in honor of the Confederate soldiers. Construction is expected to start soon and contributions from South supporters are anticipated to increase, despite earlier hesitation over location. The hall aims to preserve Civil War mementoes and educate future generations about Southern independence, inviting loyal residents to contribute substantially.
Advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for indigestion with claims of stopping fermentation and turning remaining food into nourishment. It promises stomach strengthening for next meals and cites a price range from 10 cents to 1 dollar. The text then notes the Epps' Jim Crow car bill takes effect July 1, with railroads preparing separate accommodations for whites and blacks.
Last fall I sprained my left hip lifting boxes. Initially labeled a slight strain, it worsened to rheumatism and hindered work. A druggist suggested Chamberlains Pain Balm. half of a 50 cent bottle cured me entirely. I now recommend it to friends. F A Babcock Mine Pa. For sale by B H Gorrell druggist.
The Weather Bureau is asked whether this year will bring reliable rain predictions. Officials provide no definitive guarantee, noting variability in patterns and regional differences while stressing ongoing analysis and monitoring.
A reflective column critiques law as a sieve and notes gendered speech in love. It wryly observes miscreants labeled as nice fellows, and questions self worry amid world notice. It parodies social roles from mothers to preachers with biting humor.
A reflective column offers maxims on fate virtue and self control, urging perseverance and positive thought. It notes the value of cheerful companionship and prudent effort and includes a card of thanks for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Mrs. S Doty of Des Moines and an Iowa pharmacist notice.
A mother advises teaching children about physiology and illness, stressing honesty in explanations. She emphasizes washing the baby's head face mouth and tongue before bathing, giving a sip of water, and cleaning fingernails with folded tissue, noting a soft yet firm point can remove dirt safely.
An advertisement promotes Blood Balm B B B as a universal blood purifier and skin remedy. It asserts deep seated humors cause eczema pimples boils and rheumatism and promises a permanent cure after thirty years of testing. Trials offered free by mail from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
A Scientific American note asserts rubber clothing and footwear insulate against lightning. It states rubber is a non conductor and standing up while wearing rubbers keeps you dry and safe indoors or outdoors.
A plea favors Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for severe throat and lung ailments. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, ease inflammation, aid expectoration, and improve sleep. Sample bottles are offered at B. H. Gorrell's in Lexington, Virginia.
A vintage medical ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts scalds and bruises. It claims quick pain relief and healing for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and other skin eruptions. The price is 25 cents a box and McOrum Drug Co sells it.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.