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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
4
A New York San feature recalls a street brawl where Uncle Hiram and a passerby clash over stopping two fighting youths. The tale underscores the lingering old Adam in everyone and the danger of losing temper in public.
The Mann bill imposes heavy penalties for selling liquor on Sundays and to minors, applying statewide with no judge discretion. A wet Sunday is slated to end, and saloon operators violating the law face full penalties.
Resignations and assignments at Mt. Vernon Baptist church and Salem stations. local visits by Prof. Hunt and Prof. Lindsey. a large wedding at M E church with Miss Mary A. Stewart and Mr. Joseph R. Hayden. reception at Union street. baptisms at High Street and First church. social events at Campbell's croquet grounds. obituaries and civic notices. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles and burns.
Mrs Mary E Stocker widow living on Alabama Street recounts how Dean's Kidney Pills improved her severe kidney trouble after months of weakness and dependence. Her daughter bought the remedy at W T Younger's drug store and within days she regained health. She thanks Doan's Kidney Pills and notes use of the product restored her vitality. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Messas Owens & Minor of Richmond report the Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment as highly valuable to their business and now in exclusive use. They note a large bottle priced at 25 cents available at Younger's drug store. The date November 1 1900 is shown with location Fredericksburg Virginia.
Will B. Otwell of the Illinois Agricultural Department sent 120000 circulars about a 1904 World's Fair corn contest. Each Imola boy receives 500 grains of white corn for five cents and can compete for prizes totaling 3000 dollars. the corn has yielded as high as 95 bushels per acre. The prize corn will be shown at St Louis.
An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It says the medicine is taken internally, affects blood and mucous surfaces, and urges buyers to ensure genuineness. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and price 5 cents per bottle, with testimonials free and available through druggists.
After repeated refusals, a woman unable to rent in Bayonne secured a year lease through a real estate dealer. She tells the agent that her nine children are all in the cemetery, prompting the agent to say the house is theirs. Tomorrow the family moves in.
An advertisement claims a sleep related continence cure for children and adults. It promises immediate relief and offers the product for £1 through W. B. Dillard Drug Co. A plea suggests saving the bill with a small payment for those who care for loved ones.
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