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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
2
The Cimes-Register proclaims itself the oldest newspaper in Salem with the largest circulation ever and notes DENIT and WERESER as publishers with phone contact listed.
The May birthday marks the TimES-REGISTER's thirty sixth volume and gratitude toward loyal readers. The State Republican committee will meet in Washington on the 28th to decide on a state convention and candidate slate, with Col J Hampton Hoge likely as Governor if a ticket is fielded. A Boydton debate between Montague and Swanson prompts claims of mutual sparring that may affect their gubernatorial prospects.
In a public note, Mr Swanson asks Mr Montague to join joint debates until the State Democratic convention elects all delegates. The letter asserts the action is improper and mocks Swansons supporters in Swansons strongholds for hasty delegate selection while asking Montague to provide audiences for his speeches. It ends with a direct plea for Montague to refuse.
A surrounding tribute recalls the life and character of the late Dr C L Cocke with reflections by Hon J Allen Watts. The piece visits Hollins Cemetery and Roanoke Valley scenes, recounts Cocke’s educational work and influence, and compares him with Prof John B Minor and Dr Arnold of Rugby.
Heavy prolonged rains caused record floods along streams, submerging Dry Branch and Roanoke River banks. Crops and market gardens near W. G. Hurt, Terrill Reynolds, Joseph Stoutamire, E. H. James, and A. Huffman were ruined as the forebay at Martin's mill dam washed out and Mason's Creek bridge failed. N and W Railway tracks and trestles were damaged delaying trains.
A massive freshet, rivaling 1877, devastated Radford and Watauga regions. By day three, river levels soared 28 feet above normal, flooding mills, tannery, homes, and 75 Elizabeth ton residences. Losses include mills, logs, and crops. several deaths feared or reported along the Watauga and Wallace areas.
Union veterans reunion planned in Memphis May 28 to 30 1901 with Norfolk and Western Railway selling excursion tickets May 25 26 and 27. Also Salem Graded and High School announces weekly honor roll with numerous pupils listed across high school grammar and primary grades for May 17 1901.
An editorial rebuttal cites state auditor figures to argue that Virginia’s purely administrative government costs for the year are not higher than North Carolina’s after excluding public debt and criminal expenses. It compares six major outlays including the General Assembly, education, hospitals, and penitentiary charges, noting Virginia’s balance favors efficiency.
We feature lawns at 5e and 124¢, India Linens up to 271¢, a 15¢ India Linen, Persian Lawn from 15¢ to 25¢, a Prench Mall at 56¢ per yard, and lace effects for shirts and dresses. Also plain and checked Nainsook, English Long Cloth, Corduroys, Dotted Swiss, all over laces and embroideries for yokes and bolero jackets.
A new large line of ladies ready to wear includes corset covers skirts night robes and pants in various prices. A special run on a ladies vest at 10 cents is offered to surprise and delight shoppers.
We have them in P. K's Ducks Linen Crash and Denims from 26¢ up You can get some good values in this lot Wool Skirts from $1.00 to $5.
The catalog advertises fans priced from one cent to one dollar with a few to be given away as the weather grows hot, targeting every resident of Salem.
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