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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
3
The October 28 1908 issue lists William R Kennedy as editor and proprietor for Lexmeron Virginia. It shows subscription pricing one year 1000 three months 250 six months 50 cents per copy five cents for single copy and local notices at ten cents per line for first insertion and fifty cents per line for each subsequent insertion.
The piece urges voters to study the Democratic and Republican platforms. It argues the Democratic platform clearly states its positions at Denver, while the Republican platform withholds opinions at Chicago. It promotes voting for what is "eternally right" and urges adherence to the Constitution.
The New York Herald previews the approaching presidential contest noting past forecasts matched results, cites Norman Mack’s landslide Bryan forecast and outlines expected states including New York New Jersey Connecticut Indiana Ohio and others. It mentions Captain Holt's death and a Baptist revival event at Henry St Opera House.
Judge Taft discussed injunctive power and penalties in labor disputes at Omaha Nebraska. He criticized broad injunctions issued without notice and proposed a jury guided framework for contempt penalties. He argued for balanced treatment of labor and capital and urged repeal of Sherman anti trust constraints to restore fair play. The piece notes The Woman’s Home Companion raising prices due to higher paper costs.
An 8 year old girl from West Franklin Maine quotes a family endorsement of Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative medicine praised for its efficacy and quiet results. The ads note availability at B Horrell’s drug store.
Deeds of bargain and sale recorded in Rockbridge County clerk's office covering two weeks ending Oct 28, 1908. Transactions list properties in Lexington and Natural Bridge district including house and lot on Main Street, 4 acres on Kerr's Creek, and multiple lots in Glasgow and Lexington Development Co. with values ranging from 40 to 8900 dollars.
New York broker E. Knott, a noted prognosticator, predicts William Jennings Bryan will win at least 267 electoral votes. He tallies states including Arkansas through Wyoming for a total of 257 with California Kansas and New York doubtful. He notes Minnesota and Wisconsin as doubtful with a Taft tendency.
Excerpt discusses rugged hunting ideals by William T. Hornaday and a November Leiber reference. It emphasizes wilderness camping, virgin soil, untouched forests, and the physical rewards of pursuit. A second note advertises Fly's Cream Balm nasal spray for nasal irritation relief.
A collection of old advertisements and legal notices describing Foley remedies for coughs and constipation, L M paints claims, and a Commissioner's notice in the Rockbridge Circuit Court regarding the late Hattie Burgess estate. Includes names C H Gorrell druggist Wolski and Hartz Harenss executrix references.
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