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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
4
Health claim about kidneys weakening from overwork and blood impurity prompts readers to try Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co. The ad touts mild immediate effects, availability in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes, sample bottles by mail, and a reminder to mention the paper. It warns buyers to avoid counterfeit Swamp-Root products.
Mrs. Mary F. Crigler of Henry Street Lexington Virginia reports a lasting cure after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises backache and kidney relief from two boxes and urges others to buy from FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents, at 50 cents.
A sermon on Acts chapters fifteen to sixteen reviews Paul and Barnabas’s journey toward Macedonia guided by the Spirit. It highlights the four missionaries sent despite quarrels over John Mark, Timothy’s inclusion, Luke joining the party, and their entry into Philippi after a vision at Troas. It emphasizes reliance on divine guidance over human plans.
A 19th century style guide discusses choosing seasonally balanced plantings for suburban home grounds, noting conifers and ornamental shrubs for winter color. It explains street tree die off from insufficient watering and soil aeration, plus feeding practices. It also includes a sales pitch on pricing strategies and a brief note on the origin of the English breakfast.
The piece notes ambergris chief component is valle ambrein obtained by balling with bergha in alcohol. It includes a humorous exchange about after dinner speech and a quip on a sixteen year old son telling his father what the old man won’t believe.
Farmers learn to test kernel vitality to improve stand. A simple germination box using a shallow tray, blotting paper and sand reveals which ears yield strong seedlings. By selecting kernels from vigorous ears and discarding weak ones, farmers can avoid extra planting and thinning losses.
The article argues the exclamation banzai predates modern Japan, tracing its use to at least 485 A D and noting the Chronicle of Japan records emperors and officials shouting it during feasts. It challenges the claim that Toyama originated the word and asserts its ancient roots.
A Success Magazine writer argues that declaring strong ambition makes you a model and protects time from waste. Taking a firm stand inspires peers, earns respect, and helps avoid distractions. The piece links personal grit to standing out from mediocrity and achieving notable goals. It also discusses the origin of omnibus as a democratic transport term from Paris and London.
The piece notes that the widow's cap is a remnant of an ancient Roman custom requiring ten months of mourning and head shaving. To conceal the bald head in public, dainty caps were devised, and the cap remains as a tradition even though its original need has faded.
A historical anecdote shows Henry IV asking a cleric three fast questions. The cleric answers from Bourges to Paris that he seeks a living. The king grants the request with the exclamation You shall have it.
Train times list departure from Buena Vista at 2 20 p m for Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman sleepers to Knoxville and Roanoke connections to St Louis Express. Roanoke to Columbus Bluefield Cincinnati. 7 28 a m service to Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Norton Winston Salem Charlotte Welch and intermediate stations with Pullman sleeper to Gary. 4 00 p m dining car and Pullman Buffet sleepers via Hagerstown Philadelphia New York. 9 31 p m to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York with Parlor Cars to Philadelphia and New York. Rates and info from N W agent in Roanoke Va.
The Baltimore and Ohio timetable lists daily trains from Lexington starting 4.00 am with multiple departures and arrivals for Harrisonburg Winchester Charlestown Harper's Ferry and connecting routes to Chicago Pittsburgh Washington and Baltimore Hagerstown and Frederick. Trains depart at 4.00 am 12.00 noon and 1.30 pm, with final arrivals around 6.00 pm.
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