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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A brief notice lists Salem Simes-Register and Sentinel with durations of one year nine months and six months and a contact phone number ending in 26.
The Roanoke convention adjourned after a wild session with 300 instructed delegates backing Bryan. Senator Daniel urged dissent but was outvoted as the majority maintained the convention's Bryan loyalty. The Norfolk Landmark defended delegates as representative and faithful to voters.
A Roanoke figure nicknamed our Bob Angell led opposition to a Chicago convention bid to lessen Southern representation. The piece critiques Northern Republicans for coldness toward Southern citizens and accuses Crumpacker and allies of seeking to curb Southern congressional representation, arguing Southern Republicans faced the same pressure in their own party.
Postmaster W Griffin reports a Fourth Assistant Postmaster General warning that rural delivery will be withdrawn from neglected roads unless repairs are completed this season. County officials are urged to unite, as Roanoke hosts the Democratic convention, earning praise for handling a major gathering and showing Roanoke can support large events.
Over twenty years country papers have advanced to rival metropolitan outlets in moral tone and editorial power. Editors are now seen as men of character and enterprise, using influence and service for communities while delivering quality at low cost.
A thoughtful editorial urges graduates to pursue steady work with realistic goals. It warns against rosy fantasies, champions law, journalism as a stepping stone, and professions like engineering and architecture, while criticizing parental indulgence and wealth as burdens. The piece uses birds and economic imagery to stress self reliance and disciplined effort.
Harvey J. Mallery of East Kearsl ey street has been named assistant treasurer of the Weston Mott company, filling the vacancy from Gerald Dalton’s death by drowning in the Flint river. The move follows his praised service as cashier for months, welcomed by friends locally and beyond.
Reports from his family and friends say Mr 8 M Martin is improving under special treatment at a Maryland sanitarium for a months long illness. Latest advices indicate he is expected to return soon fully restored in health.
The firm of Aliff and Co has been dissolved by mutual consent. All debtors should settle accounts promptly and creditors with claims should present them for settlement to T. W. Aliff. Dated June 18, 1842.
Virginia farmers study beet sugar viability as Norfolk and Western Railway promotes trials. The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station reports beets profitable only as stock feed in Tidewater and parts of Piedmont, with potential in the Valley and Southwest. Bucksburg yields reach 13 tons per acre at 12 percent sugar, but further seasons needed to judge practicality.
A satirical sketch on sweet girl graduates roaming the country, praised for charm yet warned they risk becoming useless if overeducated. It lampoons women pursuing philosophy and science, urging restraint and traditional domestic roles as remedies. It riffs on courting and social mores with period tone.
A Salem Virginia reader writes criticizing paint price variation and counterfeit products. The author promotes Devoe as the honest option and notes Oakey Hardware Co. sells their paint, urging readers to choose genuine Devoe for value and quality.
A column extols watches as navigational tools and notes how Stanley learned a watch can point true south by aligning the hour hand with the sun. It claims no one must get lost if they carry a watch, then praises insurance blotters and calendars as practical office aids, urging local businessmen to obtain them.
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