28 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement touts kidneys as blood purifiers and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the top kidney remedy. It claims rapid benefits for pain, gout, heart strain from kidney trouble, and offers free sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Binghamton New York.
The treasurer and deputies will collect taxes at numerous local stores from Oct 30 to Nov 2, with routes listed by town. Open hours extend from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov 6–30. penalties apply for nonpayment by Dec 1. land-name owners must collect tickets for settlements.
The excerpt recounts an 1756 Gentlemen's Magazine note of a brilliant aurora at 4 pm on January 2. by 7 pm rivers of bright fire stretched east to west, fading to the north with shocks felt by all. The tale includes a deer dispute between two hunters and a calf claim in a northern woods scene from Liverpool Mercury.
Frank Moore commissioner of chancery announces a court ordered reference to take and settle accounts of W P Sandridge trustee and liened land. The hearing will be Thursday December 6 1906 at the office in Lexington Virginia with G D Letcher as attorney and commissioner fees to be determined.
A traveling salesman reads a large hotel notice warning strangers not to pay waiters directly as service is charged on the bill. The favorite waiter assures him he is no stranger in the house, hinting at a familiar arrangement inside the hostelry.
The famed English historian Macaulay, noted for his rough shaving, visits a first class barber. He asks the price, and the barber replies whatever he typically pays the man who shaves him. Macaulay responds that he usually gives two cuts per cheek, but credits the barber as a superior craftsman and deserves proper remuneration.
A Philadelphia North American excerpt recounts a Michigan county judge who awarded the defendant the right to open the case in a tort action. The plaintiff protested, the judge insisted on proceeding, and the defendant teased that he would plead the pendency of the action. The tale ends with the plaintiff waiting for a time that never arrives.
A vicar at St. Paul's Brixton faced an unexpected interruption when a man in the aisle proclaimed I am drunk during a sermon on the prodigal son. The moment startled the congregation but the preacher pressed on saying Poor fellow, poor fellow. The intruder insisted I am speaking now and must not be interrupted.
A medical student praises a professor as an eminent surgeon. The tale recounts a crushed leg case where the professor mistakenly planned amputation but instead splinted the injured leg, saving it. The student insists the professor’s skill is wondrous despite the odd outcome.
In a terse exchange a pharmacist questions James about losing a sale. The clerk explains the store lacks the medicine the lady sought despite boasting a wide range of perfumery knickknacks and accessories.
A Johannesburg court hears a Chinese visitor describe his oath ritual with the line Alleesamee breakum killum cockee. The exchange contrasts with English Bible tradition and highlights cultural differences in oath taking.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis's posthumous letter to Judge A.M.C. Kimbrough reading at the United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Gulfport Mississippi caused an immediate stir. Mrs. N.V. Randolph prevented publication by keeping the contested remarks off the minutes, while Mississippi officials and New Orleans papers reacted cautiously.
A long list of mixed items notes Virginie’s wealth rising from 1900 to 1904 to 1.99 billion dollars. It reports other events including condemned fruit trees, a San Jose scale outbreak, and various political and legal notes from Richmond and Washington, with deaths and disinterments tied to historic figures.
Safferera from nagal catarrh report splendid results with an atomizer. Ely Brothers offer Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm identical to the familiar healing cream but in liquid form. No cocaine or dangerous drug. Soothing spray relieves at once with cure claimed. Sold by all druggists including a spraying tube, Ely Bros, 06 Warren St.
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