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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
4
Mrs M recounts remarks from a luncheon about Mongolian and Japanese people in the Far East. She notes insults toward Japanese, mentions a Chinese valet mistaken for a Chinaman, and contrasts qualities of honesty accuracy and loyalty seen in Chinese in business roles, urging restraint amid anger at “yellow devils.”
Advertises B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for ulcers cancers eczema boils rheumatism scrofula and other skin and blood conditions. Claims 30 years of testing thousands cured after other medicines failed. Offers a free trial bottle and sells full bottles by Bicop Baum Co Atlanta Georgia with mail order prepaid.
A London authority links consumption to fat intake, noting butter and pastry as causes. The piece argues for affordable fat for the poor and easy digestion for the rich, praising Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as digestible, blood-purifying, and fat-forming.
An organized company of business men touts Electropoise as a cure that also preserves health and is endorsed by thousands of clergymen and notable individuals. Col A P Nunally of the Inter Ocean Chicago attests to nearly three years of experience and urges others to obtain the cure. Send your address for a booklet with letters from cured users to Electropoise Co. 515 Fourth Avenue Louisville Ky.
Proverb from J Heywood urging timely action under favorable conditions. The brief notes a rustic maxim about seizing clear weather to harvest or complete tasks. No additional facts or context provided.
Dr Cady's Condition Fenders described as tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses in bad condition. Marketed as medicine, not food, claimed to bring horses to prime condition. Sold for 25 cents per package by W. T. Younger.
Local Salem items report many residents visiting Elliston and Roanoke areas, with church events, lectures, and school activities noted. Preachers Rev D W Hunt and Rev A J Smith are highlighted along with announcements of baptist gatherings, district conferences, and a Calgary Church cornerstone ceremony.
Former Roanoke Steam Laundry contact announces acceptance of the Idea Steam Laundry agency in Salem. Patrons are asked to leave work at Sizer's store, 10s Main street, for prompt attention, with Bell Phone 55. Co. & PRESTO. Moore signs off with a personal note about happiness and tears.
The article highlights high returns from copper stock at Amalgamated Copper Company and tales of workers turning surplus wages into vast holdings. It cites 500 shares near $100,000 and old employees amassing 10 000 to 50 000. It recalls Solon Allis missing Cop per Queen Mine’s riches and cites John W Mackay on mining investments. It ends by advertising El Progreso Copper Mines as an opportunity.
Seashore trips advertised via Norfolk and Western and Pennsylvania railways route through Hagerstown and Harrisburg to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood and Holly Beach N J Tickets go on sale July 3 and August 7 16 with seventeen day validity Stopovers up to ten days in Philadelphia allowed if tickets left with Broad Street Station agent on arrival Through Pullman Sleeper from Knoxville Roanoke to Philadelphia and New York Daylight Shenandoah Valley ride Rates and info from local agents or W B Beving Roanoke Va Also a Cork neighborhood gentleman tells a moral tale about a man seeking a son in law for his mother.
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