10 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
1
Condensed figures show surplus fund 65000, undivided profits 4013.51, circulation 50000, bills payable 20000, deposits 333106.19 with 21904.85 due to banks totaling 355050.54. The bank issues demand certificates from 25 dollars upward at 3 percent interest after 60 days.
A Lexington Virginia user, Mrs. Emma Leech, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of dull back pain and dizziness. She bought them at Gorrell's drug store and reports improved health since using the remedy. Sold nationwide for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for diseases such as eczema blood poisons cancer sores and rheumatism. It urges readers to order large bottles by mail from Augusta Georgia and notes the product is best for chronic cases. A November date is mentioned in the ad.
Local ads tout Foley products for coughs kidney trouble and digestion with claims of refunds and no opiates. Warns against pests, dirt and old age worries while promoting Rocky Mountain Tea and HolLieter’s remedy for blood and strength. Also notes car washing tips and road concerns from B H Gorrell and associates.
Mars observatory narrates a July fourth view of Earth erupting in red white and blue geysers. Zelua records the scene with a note of triumph and a line about a dated periodical manifestation tied to seventeen seventy-sll.
The article outlines five temperaments lymphatic phlegmatic nervous gouty sanguine bilious and strumpus as permanent physical types. It notes mixed traits in most individuals and discusses how treatment varies by temperament, stressing the physician’s need to recognize these categories.
An epic hour long fight ends with Bilhorn's bull defeated by a newcomer in the Allagash bog. The victor drives the wounded foe back and lifts the carcass over his back before retreating, the king of the Allagash fallen in ferocious combat.
The quotation reflects on Ruskin's view that true peace must be built on earth rather than sought in heaven. It laments human desires for votes liberty amusement and money, arguing few recognize the effort required to create lasting peace by constructing nests amid trouble rather than resorting to arms.
Uncle John visits Johnson's Landing to learn about a boy's acre of corn that yielded 104 bushels. The lad explains costs and profits, notes better soil and seed, and reveals plans to sell select seed, while dreaming of wealth from farming success and other crops waiting to be found on the farm.
The annual game between West Point and Annapolis postponed due to cadet Eugene Byrne's death from Harvard injuries. Officials cite mourning and ensure safety for future contests.
A cryptic notice warns sufferers of piles may seek refund if a medical cure fails within six to fourteen days. It mentions a Drujgygist arena and VA allocation, suggesting a formal policy or claim process. The text is unclear but centers on a potential compensation scenario for failed treatment.
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