02 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
The snippet lists the Petersburg Daily Progress newspaper from Petersburg Virginia with publication details and address 122 N Sycamore Street. It notes delivery by carrier within the city and mailing to any address. Proprietor E M Clements is named in the record.
Local classified rates listed for one cent per word and display inch charges. General boilerplate indicates Petersburg Virginia post office handling as second class mail matter.
A 1914 commentary argues the Mexican revolt was driven by rival British and American oil interests, with President Wilson partly unaware of their roles. It also discusses the new Common Council beginning Sept 1, urging commission government to curb private gain and improve city services while criticizing arbitration, precinct politics, and social issues of the day.
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo with no mercury and internal action. Mentions testimonials and availability from druggists plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A vintage advice note promotes mercorized wax as a nightly facial treatment to absorb and replace dull skin with a fresher layer. It warns that creams and powders show more on hot days and suggests a cheap nightly routine. It also endorses a face bath made from saxolite and witch hazel to reduce wrinkles.
Trustee sale of two parcels in Hastings Virginia: a 49 foot Washington Street lot with a new twelve room house and high quality birch doors, plus a rear Shepard Street lot with a carpenter shop and stable, to be auctioned July 8, 1914 at 5 pm. Terms require pro-rated taxes. sale notice signed by Db. Watk Hare.
Notable news features Rear Admiral Pletcher’s promotion to commander in the Atlantic Fleet and his long service including ordnance expertise and Mexico duties. Also noted are ex-convict AIS Tennives and former train robber A J Jennings as potential Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates with historical federal pardons and political hopes.
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