17 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
1
Made of fine figured lawn with seam finished braid collar and ruffled bottom. Magnified by a sale offer at $1.25 value. Items include Pulley Belt Rings and Brooches, Stick Pins, Hat Pins, and related accessories. Mothers of pearl belt rings are featured.
A young judge confronts Maudie with absurd questions about birth and manners. She peppers replies with sharp wit while the field echoes with Whittier references. He retreats on his horse, admitting the ordeal was the toughest job in the world.
Awful anxiety gripped the town as General Burnham of Machias Maine was near death from pneumonia. Mrs. H. Lincoln recounts how she pleaded for Dr Kings New Discovery which she credits with saving her life after three small doses. The ad touts the medicine as a universal cure for throat chest and lung diseases priced at 50 cents and a dollar with free bottles at W T Youngers drug store. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and ends with a moral about time and other people's affairs.
A dated prospectus promotes El Progreso Copper Mining Co. with claims of 173 percent annual profits from Mexican copper ore. It touts high ore grades, a 40 ton plant, potential $400,000 yearly returns, and a plan to sell treasury stock cheaply to raise capitalization. Dayio BS Rossini, President, lists 63 Wall Street, New York, as contact.
An advertising piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments including change of life bearing down pains and related symptoms. Personal testimonials from Mrs. W. M. Bull of New Palestine Missouri and Mrs. Lipta E. Bougurr of Ruta Pa claim life changing improvements and even life saved after childbirth fever.
A testimonial from Mrs. G. A. Winter of Glidden Iowa and Mrs. J. J. McSpappen of Rosenberg Texas praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from uterine prolapse painful menstruation backache and headaches after trying doctors with notable recovery and reduced pain.
A grateful testimonial from Mrs Morris of Welaka Florida advocates Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb troubles and recovery after childbirth. She credits eight bottles with enabling her to work and care for her infant and urges wives and mothers to use the remedy. Mrs Walker of Micoon Depot New York also reports improved health after two weeks of use and gratitude for the treatment.
10000 agents sought to sell Life and Speeches of Ryan with circulars and free outfit. Demonstrated quick sales in days. Includes credit, freight paid, and 25 cents mailing fee. Also hiring agents for Paris Exposition book sales and Life of McKinley. Also note on One Minute Cough Cure greenlight endorsement.
A long plea for relief to India declares famine end not near though rain offers hope. It highlights 10 million homeless, 90 percent of cattle dead, and urges American donors to sponsor individual orphans via the Christian Herald to feed clothe and teach children through Indian missions.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses the liver purifies the blood and strengthens digestion to cure dizziness and related symptoms. It cites patient testimonials from W A Preston and mentions accompanying products Pleasant Pellets and Favorite Prescription. Also references Hall's Catarrh Cure with a formal oath and Toledo contact.
A woman writes about lover’s attentions stressing restraint for well-bred girls, keeping late hours limited, aiming to leave her with good wishes. She urges earnest, honorable devotion, upholding love as sacred, brave, and dignified, condemning fear of ridicule. The ring inscription “Each for the other, both for God” is quoted.
A Wiscons in woman faced surgery for stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Doctors urged operation, but she used Electric Bitters, seven bottles cured her, avoiding a knife. Advertisement touts cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents. A separate note jokes about couples and portraits, and a donation for deaf ear drums.
A Louisville Kentucky advertisement pledges $42 worth of prizes including watches bicycles sewing machines and guns to attract 20 subscribers at 10 cents each plus 10 cents in stamps for full details and a long list of presents with the High Class illustrated family paper Pastime for 6 months
Mary Jennings, a Richmond woman, joined a casual talking contest at Buckroe Beach Saturday night. After an energetic attempt to outtalk others her jaw snapped out of place. Ambulance Surgeon Fisher reset it and warned her to speak normally in the future.
The remark notes how people show greater consideration to their common relatives once they have been away and achieved some measure of status or success. It highlights social etiquette shifts when kin gain distance and return with achievements.
A promotional notice extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as essential for women health and beauty. It claims cures for inflammation, menstrual issues, and general weakness, urging immediate use and promising quick, natural relief at one dollar per bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Georgia.
The passage argues happiness comes from contentment and moderation not covetous desire. It contrasts wretchedness from greed with the idea that simple pleasures, daily provisions, and patience yield as much joy as wealth. It cautions against rushing through life and implies the well balanced person is better off than the extravagant wealthy.
Will often cause a horrible Burn Scalding Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best in the world will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25c a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by W T Younger, druggist.
A brief note describes a boy accompanied by two girls strolling on a sidewalk with ample space to pass, highlighting ordinary urban pedestrian movement without incident.
The campaign plans a front line of young speakers with Chairman Ellyson arranging stump duties for four or more gubernatorial candidates. The aim is to place candidates with the people, highlighting direct voter contact during the fight.
An advertisement touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers cancers skin eruptions and rheumatic complaints with promises of permanent cures after removing poisons from the blood. It offers trial bottles free and lists price 1 per bottle and 5 for six bottles plus the Mitchell Street Atlanta address. The surrounding text includes a nonsensical sports dialogue about tossing for it and a remark on grip strength and riding in a smoker.
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