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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
The article notes British overmatch against the Boer republic, with 250,000 troops poised to crush resistance. It highlights blockades, port restrictions on flour and arms, and the Boer demoralization as invasion reaches home. It praises Boer resilience and the world’s applause for their effort.
An advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills remedy stomach and liver issues and restore appetite, digestion, and energy. Priced at two cents at any drug store.
Residents of Rogertown in West Point vicinity report a midnight piano performance in Andrew Kuhn's parlors. An unseen musician played ghostly sonatas as the old Academic tower clock struck midnight, frightening Kuhn’s household and leaving the room empty with a closed piano lid.
An advertisement from A. B. Berry promotes a Roanoke Virginia wallpaper shop at 1105 Campbell Avenue offering wallpaper, floor waxing, stains, varnishes, and related services with estimates and guarantee of satisfaction. It notes a shop corner on Henry Street and Kirk Avenue and mentions out of town service. A Swedish city Orea nursery profits cited to fund municipal free schools and a public telephone system.
Community urged to save while single, build property, and maintain homes. Local church活动s, a grand Pink Tea, and a Red Cross era sermon are announced. Honor roll lists show students from old Grammar to 2d Primary with names like Maggie Braxton and Willie Myers.
Eighteen months ago Ensley Alabama with a 5000 population saw rapid growth due to new steel mill rod mill and other industries. A splendid family driving horse a road saddle horse and two work horses are sought by W A Sarria.
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