11 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
1
An 19th century style blood balm advert claims Botanic Blood Balm heals persistent pimples swellings and sores preventing cancer. It touts safety and stomach benefits, offers free samples and personalized treatment, and lists Petersburg Virginia and seller W A Keeling as contacts with express delivery.
A 1904 letter condemns Secretary Hay and the Roosevelt administration for meddling in Far Eastern affairs amid Russia Japan conflict. It argues the United States risks war and a drift toward monarchy, urging restraint and criticizing imperial displays and Taft’s looming rise. It notes Cabinet tours and public fear of royal pomp.
The piece questions U S policy in the Philippines citing Roosevelt on benefit, contrasts with Cuban rule, and critiques Congress actions including an $250000 mileage grant and a failed act print. It remarks on San Domingo sailor Johnson, Panama conspiracy rumors, Democratic Gorman’s budget stance, and church ushers in a reform tone with a White House alarm idea.
The Tazewell Republican denounces the Democratic party for shifting support between doctrines and leaders. It condemns its appetite for praise of bold single-idea advocates and sudden denunciation of others, contrasting with Jefferson and Jackson’s founding ideals.
South Boston News notes that the county court system may fade from action as traditional politicians face a harder path. The piece suggests conditions have changed and the prominent factor driving political decisions may disappear from the scene, making sustained movement harder for those in office.
Norfolk Landmark notes a House of Delegates member proposes fining circuses not delivering advertised features and suggests a State Senate bill to make circus parades late by more than fifteen minutes a crime. The editorial muses on a path to broader accountability with cautious optimism.
A historical notice cautions against mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces and warns buyers to ensure genuineness from reputable physicians and stores.
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