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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
The August 1 crop report lists corn at 70.7, spring wheat at 77.1, and winter wheat output estimated at 410 million bushels. The figures reflect condition ratings and yield expectations for the current season.
James J. Jeffries defeated James J. Corbett in the tenth round in San Francisco to defend the heavyweight title. Jeffries dominated the former champion who never posed a threat, preserving Jeffries' claim to the crown.
City engineer J. N. Ambler details increase and improvement plans for the town water system. A nearby note discusses education officials, a Romney era topic, and broader regional concerns including mutual insurance groups and railroad mergers involving Norfolk and Western lines and associated railroads.
In today’s column cards County Treasurer Geo M Muse and Sheriff G W Zir kle announce their candidacies for re election. Both have long, favorable records and strong support among constituents, with little apparent opposition ahead.
Knoxvill e Tenn August by a provision in the will of Mrs Martha Graves recently deceased in Washington D C Congressman Henry R Gibson of the Second Tennessee district becomes heir to between 50 000 and 100 000 Mrs Graves son president of a Seattle bank was a college mate of Gibson and it is said she aided his education and later contributed 1000 to his campaign fund after each election Gibson has excepted the bequest and plans an endowment to help worthy young men through college as Mrs Graves is said to have influenced him
Charles Englewood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, came to St Paul to be a street railway conductor hoping to find a girl he met for ten minutes during a lunch stop in Council Bluffs while en route to the Philippines. He knows she lived in St Paul and was visiting Council Bluffs, and he will recognize her face anywhere.
Danville officials voted a license tax of 10 per member on social clubs serving liquor, aiming to curb dry law violations. The measure faces court challenge arguing it licenses liquor sales in Danville against state law. Supreme Court ruling awaited. A closing pitch promotes Victor Remedies through druggists and merchants.
In St. Petersburg two rich Moscow merchants played cards. After one lost his fortune in hours, he offered his wife as stake against $75,000. The winner took the wife, and the loser shot himself in another room.
The Norfolk and Western Railway runs a final low rate excursion on September 8 1999 to Norfolk and Richmond. Salem departure 11 45 A M arrival Norfolk 7 0 A M arrival Richmond 6 40 A M. Fares Kate to Norfolk 3 50 Richmond 5 00. Tickets only on the special train, both ways. Inquiries to Norfolk and Western Railway Agents MO Pack Excursion Agent or W B Bevill G P A Roanoke Va.
Describes choice meats like curterhouse sirloin and round steaks and mutton chhopa with a focus on delicious flavor. Claims knowledge of selecting the best cuts and preparing them scientifically for the table.
A long list of residents and visitors includes Elliston locals like Mr. J. H. Northcross and Misses Mary Greer Pattie Farmer Carrie Wade visiting relatives in the region. Several residents purchase property and move, with notes on travel jobs, hospital stays, and a fatal illness. A legal case awards $500 to John Williams against Norfolk and Western Railway. An excursion from Buena Vista draws large crowds, while alcohol-related incidents and arrests are reported. Mon sieur Antony LeBron, a French immigrant and mason, dies after a long illness. burial held near Elliston with Odd Fellows involvement.
A Norfolk Pilot op ed critiques men who give to church or charity only as “brother in law” to a cause. It argues real uprightness comes from being wedded to principles, not proxy acts like signed checks or public protest without conviction. It warns against hypocrisy and urges true commitment to uplift humanity.
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for hopeless cases. It claims the medicine builds up strength restores health and provides new life to the tired and discouraged. It is pitched as an ideal medicine for every home.
Now at Mes A C Payne's old stand Hos offers a full line of millinery and notions from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York markets. Prices are low for ladies and children with ready to wear hats, lace gloves and mitts, parasols and corsets. The owner promises careful service and quality work, with goods made to order.
Local hardware store advertises garden tools and farm implements paints oils glass bicycles and repairs cook stoves ranges and oil stoves. It invites customers to call before buying to secure best prices and a fair deal.
A Washington report claims Postmaster General Payne will issue an order making every railroad train in the United States a mail train under federal protection. The aim is to prevent strikes and protect traffic with federal troops if needed. It also notes rumored friction between President Roosevelt and Secretary Root over General Miles’ retirement.
On Main Street beside the Presbyterian church in Salem Virginia this well equipped stand with counters and shelving is offered for rent. Apply to Chas D Denit Salem Virginia.
Dollar wheat reappeared on the Minneapolis grain exchange for the first time since the Leiter corner of 1898. Cash wheat sold at the dollar figure, with later offers at 1.01 bid but no additional sales. The September option reached 45 cents, the highest in fourteen years.
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