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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
At a recent meeting a chemistry lecturer asked ladies using face powder containing bismuth to leave the room for a future experiment. He warned the powders would turn purple, prompting the audience to rush out except three sisters remaining in haste.
Readers learn a claim that Hal's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional issue with internal use. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney Co in Toledo. Also mentions other remedies Hall's Family Pills and DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
testimonial from Mrs Hamilton and a patient praising Pe runa for relieving life changing pelvic catarrh and other ailments during menopause. ad encourages sending for a free health book by Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
Rev S Jones urged unity among denominations during a Tuesday sermon at Brantly Baptist in Baltimore. He mocked sectarian divisions and joked about Presbyterians sharing salvation, noting anti monopoly laws and calling for a bold, inclusive gospel approach to ignite faith in the city.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for eczema pimples boils ulcers and cancers claiming it cleanses poisons from blood and body. It offers a free trial viral bottle and urges purchase of full 6 bottle treatment at 1 per bottle and 4 Mitchell Street Atlanta Ga.
Visitor remarks the newborn resembles the father and behaves similarly, while the proud mother notes the infant keeps her awake nearly every night. The exchange highlights the close likeness and shared parenting challenges.
A Manchester Michigan resident recounts his wife’s five year paralysis turned to mobility after two bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad touts this remedy for female ills anxiety sleeplessness and headaches with a 50 cent bottle guarantee. Also endorses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for ulcers piles and skin disease from Dillard Persnger.
In a heated exchange Colonel Bourbon contends a bottle of Ngour-full found in the deceased's overcoat pocket suggests accidental death. The coroner questions the assertion and presses for clarity on the true cause.
London physician Dr Hughes Bennett argues fat intake drives consumption problems. He links high butter prices and pastry riches to underfed poor and rich digestion issues from excess fat. He favors Scott's Emulsion as easy to digest fat and blood purifier.
Salem seller W T Younger markets Eat Cumming's Blood Cure as the best blood medicine. Advertisers claim it builds up weak constitutions, strengthens run-down health, and saves doctor's bills. urged for spring use.
A period piece urges women to trust Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over newer remedies. It cites testimonials and claims many women have recovered using the product, arguing against untested drugs and urging confidence in this long standing remedy.
Sufferer testimonials from Miss Jom Sau of Dover Michigan and Miss Hosa Helpen of Canton Ohio claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures monthly suffering. They report relief from headaches backache bearing down pains dizziness and leucorrhea after using the medicine and recommending it to other women.
Mary A. Stau of Watsontown Pennsylvania reports severe monthly discharge and multiple tumors resolved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the treatment with expelling tumors and restoring strength, avoiding surgery. B Dayins of Binghamton New York also says leucorrhea cured by Pinkham remedies and recommends them.
A Kentucky reader, Mrs. Many Aughn of Trimble Pulaski County, reports severe postnatal illness including womb trouble and back pain. After eight months bedridden she followed advice and used Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, Liver Pills and washes, and now performs housework. She credits the remedy with saving her life and hopes others benefit.
One of the nicest homes in Salem near the Boulevard on a large flat lot with shrubbery is offered for sale at a bargain. Apply at County Clerk's office for particulars.
A veteran recounts a summer day near Richmond when Baltimore Grays join Stonewall Jackson's brigade. New reinforcements include eighty seven young Baltimore volunteers who cheer their arrival. In battle at Hapidan's shore the left flank collapses and many Grays fall, including the girlish faced captain. only one survives. General Stonewall Jackson mourns the fallen and honors their sacrifice.
Opie Read recounts Governor Sam Houston and his wife, a Tennessee sister of Judge Allen, noting her unhappy marriage and his dramatic resignation. He portrays Houston as fearless, loyal to Andrew Jackson, and opposed to secession, arguing the fame of great men outlives them.
A Victorian era claim promotes Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and chronic diseases. The author argues marriage changes physiology and urges preparation and care for women s health. Mrs Allen A Dobson of Philadelphia testifies to renewed strength after use.
A New Jersey case alleges a boy was struck by a trolley car causing cross eye damage. Defense counsel present a father and sister both cross eyed claiming strong heredity versus trolley blame. Jury could not agree on a verdict.
U A Berry offers wallpaper floor powdering wax stains varnishes and mixed paint from 1103 Campbell Ave Roanoke VA and corner of Henry St and Kirk Ave 8 W Painter of the city guarantees satisfaction and provides estimates.
Albany Tenn resident W R Wilkinson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with relief from a twenty year stomach trouble. The ad calls it a savior that digests what you eat and quotes positive testimony. Nearby notes discuss Manila fashion and evening social life along the Luneta.
Mrs Geo Long of New Straitaville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending a long sleepless period and saving two lives after pneumonia attacked Mr Long. The tonic remedy is touted as effective for throat chest and lung troubles with trial bottles free at the drug store W T Younger sells the remedy priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Also advertised Dr Cady s Condition Wonders a tonic and vermifuge horse feed sold by W T Younger.
The article argues that Virginia should adopt an efficient, economical constitution akin to North Carolina. It contrasts costs of state and county governments, cites census and infrastructure data, and blames carpetbagger rule for Virginia’s higher expenses. It urges Democrats to vote May 1 for a convention and elect firm, pro‑people delegates.
A health advert promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming to boost brain and body power. It quotes a price of 25 and a seller W T Youngers. The piece also notes a quip from Sam Parrish about laziness and mentions doctors recommending morning exercise and skipping ropes for indigestion.
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