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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
A promotional letter extols Peruna as a panacea for women’s monthly irregularities, pregnancy, nursing, and menopause, claiming catarrh affects all body organs and that the remedy helped a Cambridge Neb. woman bear a healthy ten pound baby. The ad invites readers to request a free catarh book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
The Harrisonburg News notes a strong wheat crop outlook across Rockingham county with corn promising an early, favorable start. Farmers faced low prices but the year may offset losses, and apple crops are expected to flood markets, driving down already high fruit prices.
London physician Dr. Tabi Bennett argues consumption stems from lack or excess of fat. He advocates affordable fat for the poor and easily digested fat for the rich, praising Scott's Emulsion for its digestibility and blood-purifying qualities.
Advertising can create a sale but lasting demand requires solid worth. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is promoted as unrivaled for female illness, backed by Mrs Pinkham’s claimed twenty years of global experience helping women. The piece asserts the product’s world leading sales and trustworthy claims.
Nurse for changing life reports relief from falling uterus backache and bearing down pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Women from New Palestine Missouri Etna Pennsylvania Glidden Indiana Rosenberg Texas share relief and life saving recoveries citing improved health and renewed ability to work.
Mrs L A Morris of Welaka Florida reports relief after eight bottles restoring strength and ability to care for her baby and household. She names falling of the womb and distressing symptoms, notes poor results from a physician, but praises the remedy. Mrs A Walker of Lacon Depot Illinois says she suffered weakness and fatigue until using the compound, then could help at home and felt much improved.
A modern home in Salem with extensive appointments sits on a large lot with established fruit and shrubbery. Offered for sale at a bargain. Apply at the County Clerk's office for particulars.
Veterans parade despite order to cancel crowds line streets. Over one thousand Virginians register at Virginia headquarters and A. P Hill Camp from Petersburg marches with drum corps. General Gordon reelected Commander in Chief as old officers acclaimed amid rain and commemorations including memorial services and Cave Hill graves decorating.
Advertisement promotes B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for eczema pimples boils ulcers and blood poison with claims of permanent cure after thirty years testing. It advertises $1 per bottle six bottles for fall treatment and offers a free bottle prepaid to test the remedy from Brooks Balm Co Mitchell Street Atlanta Ga.
Atlanta reports the peach season starting in South Georgia with large crops expected. Tifton and Sylvester sent first and second shipments to New York on June 1 and 2. Orchardists note trees bear abundant fruit, though heavy loads may slow development. Georgia anticipates 2,7 carloads to market this year.
A promotional note proclaims the Electropoise as a wonderful discovery that cures and keeps well. Col A P Nunally of the Inter Ocean Chicago vouches for nearly three years of experience and urges others to obtain the book with letters of cures, from the Electropoise Co at 513 Fourth Avenue Louisville Ky.
Advertising copy proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures ivy poisoning accidental injuries and skin diseases and is a remedy for piles. It warns to take no other and lists Dillard & as the source or seller.
The nation reacts to alleged four hundred thousand dollars in Cuban postal frauds. The Lynchburg News argues the criminals, trusted presidential supporters, may escape punishment due to jurisdiction limits. Debate centers on U S sovereignty over Cuba and need to uphold government honor.
An early 20th century Japan Times excerpt reports a divorce dispute in Tochigi prefecture. Sokichi Yamamoto accuses Tsune of flirtation and transfers his wife to Kamekichi Fujikawa after failed apologies. Both men are from Azuma village in Ashikaga district.
A feature notes Dr Kings New Discovery has given away over ten million trial bottles and claims cures for asthma bronchitis and throat lung diseases. Also recounted is a Pennsylvania minister who prayed for lightning to strike a local brewery and the ensuing potential lawsuit over damages.
A Louisville Kentucky notice promotes the weekly Pastime paper offering Watches Bicycles Sewing Machines Guns and more as prizes for securing 20 subscribers at 10 cents each plus 10 cents for stamps to receive six months of the illustrated family paper with 16 to 32 pages of stories travel and art.
A young druggist dozed through a Bethany Presbyterian service in Trenton New Jersey. While asleep he removed his coat and waistcoat and began unbuttoning his collar and cravat. Two women nearby fled to the corner. He started to undress further but was awakened by their screams and fled with his clothing.
In a terse exchange Mrs Gabbie and Mr Makum discuss a prosperous but troubled business. Mr Gabbie confirms a corkscrew manufacturer by trade, while Mrs Gabbie and Mrs Moorey exchange brief commentary about the situation.
Idaville resident J W Gardner praises Electric Bitters saying the tonic revived his strength and appetite after illness. The ad claims the product, sold for 50 cents at W T Younger’s drug store, guarantees satisfaction. The passage also includes a stray creditor remark about a man who owes thirteen dollars.
A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo druggists. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces. Bottle price is 75 cents, with testimonials free.
Reports indicate ceronaline saved about fifteen hundred lives across multiple cases. Most benefits occurred in treating croup asthma whooping cough and related respiratory conditions. Dillard and Persinger are cited as sources of the data.
Rev Sam P Jones described the total solar eclipse as inspiring noting the dark atmosphere and the “wan little star” near the sun. He recalled astronomers and mathematicians predicting the moment sixty years ago and said the heavens declare the glory of God and its handiwork.
Remarkable old notice claims G B Steadman of Newark Michigan suffered ulcers from a Civil War ball wound for twenty years. Bucklen’s Amica Salve allegedly cured him and is advertised to heal cuts bruises burns boils felons corns and skin eruptions. 25 cents a box. Sold by W T Younger, druggist.
Ladies can save money on hats caps and children’s headwear. The shop offers trim styles at lower prices than competitors. A new line of White Sailors is sold cheaply, with additional affordable ties belts buckles and beauty pins fans.
A playful exchange about sensational papers and hair frizzes. The woman jokes that the frizzes she uses come out at night, poking fun at daring headlines and beauty routines.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Cady's Condition Enders as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge not to be used as an enema. It claims relief for indigestion stomach troubles and promises quick nourishment while worn organs rebuild. Dillard Persinger advertise the remedy and price per package.
Dialogue reveals a social joke as Jose notes a woman’s shift in interest after a man’s fortunes fall. Jess counters with a quip on a woman’s attraction to reduced prices, highlighting gendered stereotypes in in a casual exchange.
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