21 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
1
The article urges raking under trees to burn refuse and spreading lime to combat fungi, praises Bordeaux mixture, and cautions against moldy feed. It covers cow udder care, appetite in animals, winter feeding shifts, and the profitability of dairying versus meat, plus fowl feeding, coops, and composting methods.
Virginia senator says Congress unlikely to reduce Southern representation. Lynchburg businessman Captain H. Z. Adane dies at 61. Manassas professor Beahm convicted for betrayal, five years. UVa defeats VPI 17 to 6. Hutch case not guilty verdict. Botha seeks surrender terms to Lord Roberts. South Clifton Forge woman Mary Barnes dies in fire. Beef prices unlikely to drop per Secretary Wilson. Virginia Republicans forecast two House contests. United Daughters of the Confederacy meet in Montgomery with 400 delegates. Travers Harman dies from head injury in Georgia. Roanoke College fire destroys campus. 150 students escape. Move to fund white schools via separate taxes discussed in Southside Virginia. National Salt Company raises common salt price. Controls 95 percent of U.S. output.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of back and kidney pain in men and women with immediate relief of water retention. Endorsed by B H Gorrell, druggist, Lexington Virginia.
The passage argues that profit alone does not define the best farmer. It stresses seizing crop price opportunities, orderly homes, weed control, high quality breeding stock, productive plant varieties, and maintaining soil fertility. Dr Alfred Kennedy cites manure heap management as a key indicator of a farmer’s knowledge and capacity.
Advertises B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin troubles including eczema pimples boils rheumatism and scrofula. Claims thirty years of testing and thousands cured after doctors failed. Offers free trial bottle and home delivery to prove efficacy.
A short notice lists the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 166 William Street in New York City. No further details on operations or dates are provided.
Governor Tyler aims to call an extra session around January 23 or 24 to push a constitutional convention and related elections. Estimated costs include 50 000 for the session 15 000 for elections and about 200 000 for a prolonged convention. Reports say the convention would switch to annual legislative meetings, a move critics say could curb delays but anger advocates of stability. Governor also issues Thanksgiving message praising civil government and religious liberty alongside notes on national cabinet advisers and church canons on marriage and divorce.
Advertisement asserts Green's August Flower as the leading medicine worldwide for indigestion biliousness and general malaise. It touts historical use for liver regulation nervous strain and headaches and promotes sample bottles at Gorrell's Drug Store.
The Hagerstown Globe notes the first snow of the season on the 10th did not cover ground. It cites an old saying predicting 21 more snow events this winter based on days remaining in the month and compares timing to last season’s flat snow, six weeks and four days earlier.
An advertisement claims a master remedy from South American Nervins clinic ends stomach weakness and indigestion. It praises guaranteed relief, begins with a dose, and assures safety and widespread cure, sold by B. H. Gorrell in Lexington, Virginia.
A vintage ad claims Dr King's New Life Pills improve appetite digestion and liver function for those with stomach disorders. It touts relief for dyspepsia and promises a regular healthy habit through the remedy.
A Rome dispatch says McKinley’s reelection is viewed as favoring imperialistic aims, viewed as more beneficial to Europe than a direct threat, shaping European balance of power perspectives.
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