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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It claims the product relieves back pain, rheumatism and frequent urination, offers free sample and book, and provides the Binghamton New York address for orders.
The Rockbridge County treasurer announces tax and levy collection at multiple stores and dates from Oct 20 to Oct 24 plus Oct 21 at several locations. A November 9 to 30 open window ensures daily business hours. A 5 percent penalty applies for nonpayment before the first of December.
Public auction to settle a chancery case Eli Pollard heirs vs Eli Pollard Adm'r. On October 31, 1908 at 11 A M in Lexington, Virginia a lot with a two acre tract near Collierstown Turnpike will be sold at the courthouse door. One third cash with balance in one and two years by purchaser bonds bearing interest. title to secure deferred payments.
A devotional analysis contrasts Absalom’s rebellion with God’s rule, tracing Abrahamic and Davidic failures to uphold faith. The piece links Absalom’s usurpation and Ahithophel’s schemes to Israel as God’s son, then parallels Jesus’ rejection with future triumph, urging steadfast devotion and readiness to serve the King.
A government report notes that Frankfort’s Practical Counselor of Fruit and Garden Culture offered a prize for the best plant lice remedy. The winning recipe uses quassia wood extract and soap in water to spray on infested leaves, with peach leaves unaffected. Leaves should be treated repeatedly to remove lice.
A London Tit-Bits joke exchanges bons mots about a couple puzzled by failing crops. The husband wonders if seeds are planted upside down while the wife questions why growth won’t come. A light comedy caption in period tone.
The bachelor notes her many virtues and lack of hypocrisy praising a woman while quipping about wishing she possessed less virtue and more tet.
Maud Robinson argues in a children’s court remark that a boy raised by women often suffers and defends a stronger influence from women before voting rights. She contends maternal discipline can coddle or push youths to extremes, urging broader female empowerment prior to ballot access.
A brief note on grooming and poise describing how proper grooming enhances attractiveness. It suggests that any woman with a pleasant face may be attractive and can become beautiful by cultivating the art of being well groomed.
Western town merchants launched an aggressive local advertising campaign to attract trade homeward. Newspapers praise their effort, and residents say buying locally saves money and protects community interests from catalogue houses.
The passage lists everyday people who bolster a town’s character and vitality. It highlights a civic speaker, a well presented woman, a mother raising children, a merchant who advertises locally, a clean storefront, neighbors with tidy backyards, and a farmer selling locally and buying locally, all as town improvers.
The Los Angeles Times notes street trees split at the trunk often split into large divisions. Wire wrapping and banding are poor fixes. better is bolting with a large head and washer countersunk so bark grows over to hide the repair, a safe method.
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