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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
In Henrico county a family living in a single room faced extreme poverty and degradation after mining work ended. The piece argues unions oppose such poverty's effects, lauding their aims while condemning demagoguery and noting labor vs capital dynamics. It cites poverty's moral toll and urges laborers to persevere in the struggle.
A rustic tale blends domestic peace with a visit from a preacher who observes harmony then notes past quarrels. The scene shifts to a college board and faculty changes, reporting on leadership, retirements, new hires, and a sound financial outlook. Also mentions curious local signs in Arkansas City and a humorous street vendor motto.
Ruth asks grandma for help with a pudding task and raisins. She struggles to fill the cup until grandma explains that whistling helps, and Ruth sings about Jack Horner. The cup fills quickly once she sings.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga writes that a sore on his instep healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims less than half of a 25 cent box cured it and notes it is sold under guarantee at W T Younger's drug store.
An item notes that the Count's engagement to an heiress remains secret, known only to his intimate creditors. The piece quotes July Young's Magazine on the hidden engagement and hints at social intrigue surrounding the couple. Doan's Ointment is advertised as a remedy for piles, priced at 50 cents.
A Philadelphia Press brief recalls a doctor named Wise who once treated a patient who failed to pay his bill. The exchange shows Ascum asking about the patient and Wise confirming nonpayment as the issue.
After seven years of illness a Pancannla Indiana Territory woman writes of relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy for female troubles including displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities menstrual pains backache and nervous prostration and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham for free confidential advice from Lynn Mass.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a comic quip where Madge speaks without the mirror showing reflection and the mirror reflects without speaking. The piece pivots to a western joke about Wild Bill, Touch Tompkins, a snake bite and a gunshot, captioned by Judge Liberty in a breezy, colonial voice.
The column notes more marriages of blondes than brunettes with a wry aside from Uncle Singleton. It quotes government coal expert Edward W Parker predicting coal consumption will exhaust anthracite in 75 years and that coal price will not drop below current levels, joking that it will last 75 years so 1983 buyers need not worry.
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