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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
2
The Cimes Register proclaims itself the oldest Salem newspaper with a historically large circulation for its era. This Friday issue from December 8, 1807 highlights the paper’s standing and reach among readers and communities.
The piece argues for broader notice to delinquent lands, tighter tax assessment, and impartial collections. It calls for Commissioner aided valuations, prosecution of evasive wealth, and county accountability to curb excessive taxes while criticizing contemporaries for inconsistencies and political maneuvering. It notes leadership changes and potential appointees in state offices.
A Senate bill by Claytor seeks immediate repeal of the delinquent lands act known as the land grabbers act. It was referred to a special committee for report today amid strong debate. The Fredericksburg Star editor W Seymour White died after a long illness. he served as mayor and Virginia Press Association president. The legislature opens, with a hopeful note on retrenchment and reform to produce substantial results.
Mrs. G. N. Hosea of Suwanee, Georgia, reports four years of feeble health and two years of climate-related illness. After starting Hood’s Sarsaparilla on June 61, 1896, and four bottles plus Hood’s Pills, she regained energy and can work again, noting full recovery from tiredness and nervousness. Sold by all druggists.
Notices show Meghan of Roanoke County seeks to purchase delinquent state land sold for unpaid taxes from 1501, 1807, and 1809. The properties include a Lake Spring Land Company lot in Salem and other parcels. amounts cited range from twenty nine cents to over one dollar, with accrued interest and fees, all to be acquired under Virginia law.
A fragmented verse reflecting on a 1893 scene where a world wonder is linked to a prize for Ayer's Pills, noting a Chicago-like record show that began years earlier and shadows nations with polychrome imagery.
The text notes the enduring public success of Ayer’s Cathartic Pills since their preparation. It highlights that the pills fulfill their promises and contrasts this with others that fail. The 1893 World’s Fair medal is cited as recognition of their worldwide popularity and solid record.
In the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Oke on November 16 1897 J R Terry for River View Land and Manufacturing Company files an action to purchase a parcel of land in Noanoke County described as 2 acres and 2 poles on the Noanoke River. The property was sold for delinquent taxes and levies on November 11 1800 and recorded as purchased by the Auditor of Public Accounts Ferdinand Rover. The applicant seeks to acquire the parcel for $10.27 plus interest and costs under 1895 1806 Virginia acts.
Fragmentary OCR shows a warehouse style listing for explosives and blasting supplies. Mentions powders keg dynamite caps per box and pricing notes with various per pound and per item figures.
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