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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
The Lexington Virginia Che Gazette lists subscription prices in advance and advertising rates. It notes obituaries over ten lives and tributes require paid lines, with business notices at ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents for repeats.
An editorial extols William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic leader and compares his primacy to Roosevelt for Republicans and Balfour for Unionists. It warns that replacing Bryan would harm the party, urging Virginians to support Bryan and denouncing opposition as dangerous. The item then reports the death of Senator William James Bryan of Florida at Providence Hospital Washington from typhoid fever, noting his age, career, and family.
Governor Swaneen designates March 30 as Arbor Day in Virginia urging all Virginians to plant trees and shrubs to replenish timber supply and curb deforestation while noting trees’ ecological and economic importance. Rural and urban plants are urged to support nature’s balance and local economies.
Mr. Robert L. Owen sold a portion of his farm near East Lexington to Mr. Ruff Alphin. The tract covers 275 acres with the buildings, described as one of the most valuable farms in the area.
A faded ad claims a remedy named Thousanda- cures stubborn coughs and colds, prevents consumption and pneumonia, and is said to stop incipient consumption as reported by H. Gorreil in the column.
Scribner's Magazine for April features a colored cover and frontispiece. The lead article “How They Rammed the Devil” by W. J. Aylward, plus the first installment of “Vera, the Medium” by Richard Harding Davis, set in modern New York. Charles M. Pepper surveys Far East commerce via Suez and Japan. Relnicke wood engravings depict “Glimpses of Munich Life.” Louis Howland argues West versus East condescension in “Province or Nation.”
The item blends a health remedy pitch for Foley’s Honey and Tar with a county road funding note. It mentions Bedford County’s appropriation of $8 000 to build a macadam road to Lynchburg and promotes Preventics cold cure from Gorrell’s Drug Store, including claims of refunds and large odds offers. The piece references Dr Sheep and old marketing prose about pneumonia prevention.
Advert includes depictions of Boley's Hovey and Tar cures for coughs and colds promising relief from deep seated respiratory issues. Claims guaranteed relief after one application and warns against substitutes. Sold by H. Gorrell Drug Store with accompanying sample offer and directions.
Many items in the general line have decreased in price with meat and lard on sale. Sugar market remains strong making it a good time to buy a barrel while flour prices appear to be rising.
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