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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement compares catarrh to fire in a house and extols Peruna as the universal remedy. It claims catarrh affects many body parts and presents Peruna as a long trusted medicine that cures catarrh in all forms by restoring the mucous membrane to normal. The piece asserts it is the only true catarrh cure known to medical science.
The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association gains control of a Confederate relic tied to General Jackson. Purchased by J Calon Boulware and later given through the Chanler family, the artifact will be placed in the Chanier house after property transfer. The association initially intended sale funds for a memorial, but the project proceeded without it. The piece arrives in Richmond via Dr. Wounter McGuire. The March McCrere magazine features Dr. Watson’s Life of the Master and Linson’s illustrations.
The piece argues that a Republican era has produced high tariffs, greenbacks, Treasury notes, rising debt, costly wars, entangling alliances, a pro British stance in South Africa, and foreign canal bailouts, all fueling wealth for plutocrats. It urges intelligent citizens to shift control to the Democrats.
Washington correspondent notes Virginians from across the state return to the silver issue after four years out. They acknowledge errors, realign with Republican governance, and prepare to join the “common enemy” in defense of righteous government. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by D B Mearkle of Mattie Delord county Pa as effective, with local druggist B H Gorrell selling it.
Mr. Phelps Whitmarsh, special commissioner in the Philippines, describes his stirring experiences with Colonel Bell in Luzon against insurgent forces and the forced marches that dispersed them. The article includes photographs and appears in The Outlook March Magazine issue. Also notes a pain remedy advertisement by B. H. Gorrell.
Ex Speaker Reed and his associates view McKinley as harming the party by backing the gold standard and Tariff policies. He critiques the English treaty and Boer conflict stance, notes dual Kentucky governments and rising state salaries, and argues tariffs support paper prices and trusts fueling Republican campaigns.
The piece accuses Republicans of reading public sentiment to suit money interests, labeling demagogy as policy. It claims McKinley allies sought protectionist votes and manipulated Porto Rico issues to push constitutional tax provisions while denying its laws apply there.
An ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims the product treats Bright's Disease and other renal ailments, with samples and literature offered by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton, New York.
An 1890s advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a universal cure for blood diseases including scrofula. It features a Milledgeville Georgia patient testimony claiming cure after failed medical treatment, and urges reliance on the vegetable remedy over other tonics, offering free books from Swift's Special Company in Atlanta.
A former rural Pennsylvania teacher narrates how corporal punishment shaped a bright but unruly pupil Joe Milroy. Years later, during courtship with a wealthy woman, memories of Joe resurface, revealing a haunting reckoning with past cruelty and its consequences.
A man recalls a failed romance with Josie Milroy, recalling his violent past, her icy rejection, and a hope she may repent. He reflects on oil wealth, separation, and the gravity of his former actions as he waits for what may come.
A Rockbridge County youth writes from Texo P I dated January 12 1900 about army life. He describes voyage timing from Frisco to Manila to Iolo, heat of 105 degrees, guard duty and parades for the Chinese, lack of women, upcoming pay of 30.95 dollars, and reports on Manila fighting with limited supplies and rice rations.
The piece recalls Aguinaldo relatives captured earlier and his escape from a stronghold. It notes talk of the Twenty third Infantry returning home soon. It reports President McKinley’s proclamation of Vice President Garret Hobart’s death and a thirty day mourning period with flags at half mast and fifty gun salutes. Co. E 23rd Infantry is cited.
A reflection from an 18th century Alexandria Gazette note on shifting seasons in the South. The writer laments changes in manners morals food and living, claiming the former generation would not recognize today’s South.
A dairyman in Albany New York sought a doctor for his child with croup. While waiting he bought Champlain's Cough Remedy and later reported the child much better. The family then recommended the remedy to neighbors, creating steady local demand.
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