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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
A lighthearted tale features Mr Slowcoach and his sweetheart Mary as they discuss names and a proposed sweeter one. The exchange ends with the maid revealing she would rather become a wife. An ad notes Dr Nicholson's Ear Drums aided by a wealthy donor, offering free devices through the Nicholson Institute in New York.
An advertisement asserts Botanic Blood Balm cures advanced cancer, ulcers, eczema, pimples, rheumatism, and other skin and blood diseases. It claims cures across all ages in every state, offers a free trial, and sells bottles for $1 with directions. The Blood Balm Co. invites written trouble reports and free medical advice, boasting 3,000 testimonials and 30 years of testing.
Mrs. Caroline Johnson, aged mother of Rufus Mayze, dies in her 82nd year and is buried in East Hill cemetery. Examinations for colored teachers set in Roanoke High School on May 30 and 31 at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Scruggs and daughter visit Lexington then return home. First Baptist church rally draws many and donations. Rev. Walker Smith preaches at Green Ridge Baptist Church near Hollins. Elwood Price of the 24th Infantry's remains arrive in Salem and interred at East Hill. Rev. J O R Wimbush, formerly of Salem, thriving in Des Moines. Ida Smith, Kittrel College alumna, to Teertee evo Ueeaay to read a paper on 1901 days. G F O of TR pays Mary Eady the death benefit for William Eady at Calvary Baptist. Deputy Chief Brown counts 100 as a token of thanks. Prof. Stearnes visits Graded School A. reappointed Roanoke County Superintendent. Rev. Watson preaches at Christian Valley chapel. Mrs. Dr. Smith ill at South Broad parsonage. Invitations issued for Miss Nannie Barnette and Pleasant Clarke’s marriage at Cave Spring AME church May 29 with Rev. A I Williams officiating. Miss Rebecca Rayford to Buffalo, N Y, to reside indefinitely.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana credits his wife’s long illness to a cure by Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills, sold at W T Younger's drug store for 25 cents, are promoted as a medical wonder.
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