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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
1
Peruna Promotes Cure for Winter Catarrh and Related Ills
An advertisement urges readers that winter weakens the delicate nasal lining leading to pneumonia grip and colds. It promotes Pe-ru-Na as the sole cure addressing the underlying catarrh and claims other remedies fail to reach the disease’s root. The copy insists never to treat the illness as another disease and stresses Peruna as the true remedy.
Lovers Faithful Forever In Welsh Mine Mystery
A Welsh romance unfolds after miners uncover a long dead lover in a sealed mine. An elderly woman, kept faithful for sixty years, weeps over the sleep-like body and deserts her life to mourn beside him. Time freezes for the pair as villagers witness a touching reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Arnica Salve Heals Painful Corns and Ailments
Says he suffered from corns and pain, Hillsboro's H. Robinson writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured them and works magic on sprains, cuts, burns, wounds, ulcers. guaranteed by W. T. Younger. Also touts Pyny-Halearn as a cold remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Bucklen
W. T. Younger
Danger Signals Prompt Health Rebuild With Dr Pierce’s Discovery
An 1830s style warning urges avoiding danger signals of stomach and digestion failure. It touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach disorders and nutrition issues, claiming to purify blood and restore weight. A testimonial from Josie Clark endorses six bottles and praises improved health, recommending Dr Pierce's Pills for constipation and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golklen
Josie
Clark
Dr Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Excess of ceremony shows want of breeding in civility
A reflection on social manners arguing that true civility lies in practical Courtesy rather than empty ceremony and formal display. It emphasizes restraint, modesty, and genuine character over flashy rituals or ostentation.
Quote about a teacher hurting himself and dismissing school
A humorous exchange where Fritz says he was cuffed by the teacher who then sprained his wrist and had to dismiss the school. The line ends with Unsere Gesellschaft indicating a social or humorous note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesellschaft
Coughs to Worms Remedies Promoted in 25 Cent Claims
An old newspaper fragment promotes Mexican Syrup for coughs and intestinal worms, Mexican Root Pills, Good's Quick Relief, Gooch's Sarsparilla, and Pile cures, each priced at 25 cents. The copy urges timely use and includes testimonials and health promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
Aniacher
Salt and Cancer Theory Foretells Salt as Cause
An English physician in The Lancet argues salt excess and local irritation from heat or tobacco may drive cancer, noting old age and indoor life raise risk. He links meat-heavy diets, fresh meat use, and vegetarian trends to shifting cancer rates, while acknowledging no conclusive proof.
New Discovery Saved Her Life from Consumption
Elgin Tenn resident L C Overstreet recalls his wife’s coughs and a near fatal battle with consumption. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery which restored her health after doctors deemed it hopeless. Sold by W T Younger's with 50c and 1.00 prices and trial bottles free. A Michigan professor memorized Pope's Essay on Man while plowing, but may have failed to find the shortest distance between two points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
W. T. Younger’s
Michigan College
Pope
Ann Evangelist's Story Promotes One Minute Cough Cure
Rev James Kirkman of Belle River Tl endorses One Minute Cough Cure after years of bronchial lung trouble. He claims immediate relief for coughs colds and lung issues and says it is safe pleasant and effective for children. W B Dillard Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkman
Belle River
W. B. Dillard Drug Co
Actress Sarah Bernhardt on avoiding street traffic
Mme Sarah Bernhardt notes she rides in an automobile to avoid being run over by one, a wry comment reflecting urban bustle and the dangers of large cities. Her remark highlights the era’s focus on mobility and public safety amid growing traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Lame Dixie Neve and Bone Liniment Claims Cure
Advertises a liniment for sprains strains swellings enlarged joints and various ailments. Promises to be the best all round liniment known with claims of comprehensive healing. Read the following.
Cigars for sale at RD Hart's advertised with steak mention
An advertisement promoting Havana filter cigars to buy at RD Hart's store. The copy urges customers to smoke one while their steak is being cut, tying the product to dining. The fragment reflects period ad language and retail copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J-M
RD. Hart's
Becoming Serious. By Barry Pain.
A faded social intrigue unfolds as Elsa, a self-claiming frivolous woman, debates aging and romance with a cousin. Aynscote plans a ruse to pressure her into tempering expectations, while the narrator observes the shifting mood and a hint of impending drama in London society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aynscote
Poltroon
Water discomfort relief device for sleepers introduced
A fragment describes a product by Dillard & Persinger, a druggist, promising relief from bedding inconvenience due to water during sleep and suggesting a value over $100 for households with a child affected by the issue and calling attention to the old and pung nature of the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Wishes for a Better World Poem Reflection
Poem expressing longing for virtue and harmony across society. The speaker hopes for lasting truth among friends, pure motives, faithful marriages, and preached as lived practice. Ends with a benediction of divine blessing and hopeful happiness for all.
One Woman's Save By Electric Bitters Trial
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach and jaundice case from gall stones. After vain cures and worsening health she used Electric Bitters and wholly recovered. The ad touts Stomach Liver Kidney benefits, cures dyspepsia and loss of appetite at 50 cents with a local seller. A brief London joke follows about pawn shops crowded with war medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
W.T. Younger
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Liver and Bowel Health
A historical ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe pill that stimulates the liver and promotes regular bowel action to remove poisons causing pimples and eruptions. The text emphasizes no griping or distress and credits W. B. Dillard Drug Co. for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
DeWitt's
W. B. Dillard Drug
Truthful young man seeks match for heiress in bold bid
A poor suitor declares his view that the heiress lacks a peer, while the millionaire father dismisses him and asserts he will secure a match immediately. The exchange ends with the father telling the man to leave.
A New Year’s Resolution from William De Witt Iylde
A quotation outlines a personal vow to live in the active voice and indicative mood. The speaker, William De Witt Iylde, urges focus on what one can do, immediate duty, self-conscience, and personal responsibility, rather than external pressures or self-criticism of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William de Witt Ilyde
Boston
Man drinks kerosine and tries suicide in Buffalo
In Buffalo on December 25 Meo Nowaczyk aged twenty six drank nearly a quart of kerosine oil then attempted suicide by lighting a match in his mouth. He is very ill from the oil but likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Nowaczyk
The Fat Problem and a Cure from Cod Liver Oil
Dr Hughes Bennett asserts that butter prices and pastry wealth affect fat intake, harming both the poor and the rich. The piece promotes Scott’s emulsified cod liver oil as a digestible, pleasant fat form that purifies blood and supports fat absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Bennett
London
Scott & Bowne
Road commissioner proposal for county road systems
The Buchanan Banner urges establishing a single responsible head for county roads and bridges, possibly uniting with the county surveyor. A practical engineer could efficiently manage road work. similar reform in Botetourt and across the state aims to restore public confidence. The Free Lance supports convict labor on roads and prison reform, opposing large funding without proven need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Botetourt
Tork
Free Lance
Botanic Blood Balm claims cures for blood poison
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for syphilitic poisoning and related symptoms including sores ulcers skin eruptions and bone pains. It promises a rebuilt constitution and a healthy skin glow with trial treatments offered free and complete directions included. It also notes numerous testimonials and decades of promotion plus a separate note about Dr Nicholson ear drums and a donation to his institute for free devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanic Blood Bains
Botanic
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Government finds gold mine on Montana government site
A new gold vein is reported on government land in Montana. The treasury notes the gold belongs to the government and signals readiness to initiate mining if authorized. No private claims are acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Montana
Sam
Genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic Demand Prompt
Warning to consumers to insist on genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C.C.C. Do not buy in bulk or accept substitutes, imitations, or counterfeits from druggists or retailers claiming bulk sales.
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C.C.C
Mrs Boss and Smythers Exchange Harsh Demand
Ally Sloper quotes a quarrel between Mrs Boss and Smythers and Mr Boss. The dialogue reveals long standing tensions with Mrs Boss demanding accountability and Mr Boss recalling twenty eight years of ill treatment. The vignette captures a satirical domestic dispute tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smythers
Mr. Boss
Jane
Sloper
Jones and Johnson Exchange Delayed Plans Over Call Promises
Boston Transcript notes a tense exchange where Jones demands a definite visit time from Johnson who cites heavy busyness, while Jones promotes future piano lessons for his daughter and presses for a firm tonight call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Johnson
Boston Transcript
New Life Pills Promised To Expel Poisons
An ad text touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a gentle effective remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache fevers and liver kidney bowel troubles. The copy claims the pills cleanse clogged bowels and cites W T Youngers drug store as the sale point with a warning about churchyard intentions from Philip Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W.T. Younger
Salem Graded and High School Honor Roll for Week Ended Dec 18 1901
The Salem Graded and High School lists pupils who earned a place on the honor roll for best department attendance and punctuality for the week ending December 18, 1901. Names reflect top performers in the week. Students recognized for consistent attendance and timely behavior in the Salem school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Graded and High School
Grammar and Primary Grade Roll Call List Compilation
A long OCR list of class and grade names with a host of student, teacher, and location names. The fragmented text includes 1st and 2nd class, grammar grades, and several spelling variants of surnames such as Thomason, Brown, Oakey, Dillard, and Finke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Finke
Jemima Hurt
Lacey Leftwich
Lucy Thomason
Minnie Thomason
Berta McFadden
Berta Reynolds
Maggie Frantz
Kate Garrett
Lizzie Kizer
Mary Whatescaryer
Lucy Hardy
Clifford Oakey
Eliza Logan
Oaesie Bowles
Carrie Brown
Alice Brown
Eria Brown
Roxie Dillard
Nettie Deaton
Annie McConkey
Sadie Oliver
Norma Price
James Armstrong
David Barnett
Blanche Adams
Rosa Bowe
Katie Dillard
Ella Brown
Pattie Duncan
Mary Duncan
Clara Hypes
Eleanor Jamison
Breddie McCauley
Pearl Mann
Nora Morgan
Eva Graham
Mary Oskey
Lida Shank
Link Robertson
Laura Whitescarver
Laura Kessler
Rebecca Bradfield
Octavia Doran
Evelyn Cockrell
Mamie Hews
Nannie
Florence Caldwell
Lewis Lynch
Normn Thomason
Victor Vance
Frank Wertz
Julian Preston
Willie Bowles
Robert Oliver
Maith Camden
Fern Wertz
Guy Denit
Eleanor Budwell
Mary Baskerville
Mary Deyerle
Beulah Faster
Anna Foutz
Nannie Gwynne
Gretchen Kime
Mary Musser
Pauline Strickler
Hattie Strickler
Fred Parrish
Harold Brown
Hugh Campbell
Charlie Foster
William Garnett
Harnest Gearhart
Clarence Hartless
Frank Holloway
Templeton Norris
Paul Oakey
Henry Stump
Herbert Stover
Bernice Agnew
Derta Anderson
Esther Sowles
Nellie Compton
Blanche Compton
Stella Garnett
Virginia Dame
Georgie Deyerle
Ejla Pott
Irene Goodwin
Mabel Goodwin
Mary Goodwin
Velvey Pott
Luella Pott
Ethel Nichols
Ethel Puckett
Osha Richardson
Katharine Shanks
Lila Boenasey
Hallie Stover
Ethel Whitescaryer
Miriam Whitescaryer
Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment Ad Claim
Pain relief claim targets rheumatism sciatica contracted muscles and limbs. Vigorous rubbing with Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment promoted by W T Younger in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
W.T. Younger
Salem
French Engineer Predicts Coal Mines Unprofitable Soon
A distinguished French engineer forecasts mines will not pay within ten years as a shift toward liquid fuels grows with petroleum as a core ingredient. Scientists and inventors are giving the trend close attention.
Half Million Idle Men in Germany Prompt Emigration Impact
A report notes that about 500000 men are idle in Germany, predicting a rise in emigration as economic strain and unemployment grow. The situation could affect labor markets abroad and influence migration patterns this year.
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Germany
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