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Newspaper

Salem Times Register

Location

Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

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Shockey Files Candidacy for Justice of the Peace

The announcement states L. M. Shockey is a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Cave Spring Magistrate district at the upcoming election and promises faithful duty if elected.

L. C. Harmon Cave Spring L. M. Shockey Justice of the Peace of Roanoke County Willett Cave Spring District Caya Spring Ce L F. Brickey N. H. Brickey Srd John R. Wheeler

W Kime Seeks Re-Election as Commonwealth Attorney Roanoke

W Kime announces candidacy for re election as Commonwealth Attorney for Roanoke County subject to the Democratic primary on September 1. He notes three and a half years in office and asks voters for continued support in Roanoke.

Lhereby Eppoince House of Oly BP Roanoke City Ade Bupaibew A. B. Colem. W Roanoke County Commonwealth X. W. Kime

Muse Seeks Re-election as Roanoke County Treasurer

To Roanoke County voters GEO M Muse announces candidacy for re election as County Treasurer. He pledges to run the office on business principles in the future as in the past subject to Democratic Primary.

Roanoke County Geo. M. Muse

Seattle’s Westward Dream Lingers Through Four Weeks at Sea

A travel column recounts an extended Pacific voyage to Seattle aboard the Syren of San Francisco. The writer extols Seattle’s growth, resources, parks, Lake Washington, Elliott Bay, rail connections, and naval industry. It notes the city’s Indian heritage, the Totem Pole, art scene, University of Washington, and a mining excursion to the Wayside and Sultan mines led by Maj. John Habecker.

Seattle Wash Syren San Francisco Northwest New York Beattle Pacific Coast Grand Opera House Pacific Squadron Pittsburg Ocean Crest Labor Nation America West University of Waclington Lake Washington Olympic Mountains Cascade Mount Tacoma Meany Yoder Mre. Graham Fort Worth University Sultan River Great Northern Railroad Snoqualmie Maj John Habecker Philadelphia de Soto Blanche B Silliman

June the Pets and poets linked in lyrics of love

A fragmentary poem praising June as muse to poets from Chaucer to Milton and Keats, echoed by a gateless chorus of lovers. The text shifts to a testimonial by Rev. Jno B Cox of Wake Ark praising Electric Bitters for curing twelve years of Yellow Jaundice, followed by a closing proverb about gossip.

Jno Cox Wake Ark W. T. Younger

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Easy Digestion

Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure lets the stomach digest all wholesome foods and end indigestion without milk and toast. It asserts starvation weakens the system and promotes disease, and that the product digests what you eat making the stomach sweet, sold by W B Dillard Drug Company.

W. B. Dillard Drug Company DeWitt E. C. DeWitt W. W. Saylor Hilliard

Edgy Truths About Newspapers and Their Readers

Observations reveal that the most vocal critics are rarely subscribers or supporters while those who pay most for ads are least likely to demand favors. Persistent advertisers and loyal readers prove the paper’s credibility, whereas haters often lack firsthand engagement with the publication.

Hardeer

New Discovery Saves Child From Whooping Cough

Mrs W K Haviland of Armond New York credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. She also notes a niece with advanced Consumption recovered fully. The medicine is described as infallible for coughs and colds with 50c and 1.00 bottles and a trial bottle free.

W. K. Haviland Armond N. Y Dr. King W. T. Younger

We’ll give all we have to know as much as the average boy

A compact editorial line laments limited knowledge among seventeen year olds and urges broader schooling and exposure to information. The piece argues for practical learning, curious inquiry, and public discussion to raise informed judgment.

Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh

Newspaper ad touts Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial cure for rheumatism and catarrh. Claims the medicine purifies blood and permanently relieves aches, with testimonials of long-standing cases cured after doctors and other remedies failed. Offers free sample and medical advice from Blood Balm Co., Atlanta.

Botanic Atlanta

Permanent home cure for morphine cocaine and opium habits

An ad from Manhattan Therapeutic Ass'n Dept B of 1135 Broadway New York offers an absolute painless cure for morphine cocaine laudanum and opium habits. It promises immediate relief restored appetite and sleep and individualized treatment from a nerve specialist with free trial treatment upon request and confidential physician correspondence.

Manhattan Broadway New York City

He She Works to Back Their First Theatrical Venture

He supports her bold debut as a theatrical star while she flatters him and calls him her angel. The pair navigate public attention as their collaboration begins.

Angel

Rationale of the Dinner Endings Pineapple Cheese and Coffee

The article explains the custom of ending meals with fruit cheese and coffee as digestion aids. It praises cheese as savory and mildly nutritive while warning coffee can stimulate digestion but be injurious with excess. It highlights pineapple bromelin as a powerful aid that digests albumen, supporting a slice of pineapple as a proper dessert.

N. Y. Tribone

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cold Cure

Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents.

Women blamed for wasting time and money on cat hospital efforts

The statement assigns blame to women for spending time and funds on a cat hospital project, expressing frustration with perceived inefficiency and gendered responsibility.

Cat Hospitale

Scott's Emulsion Promises Aid For Soft Bones In Children

Advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as right food to cure rickets and strengthen bones in children. Claims daily small doses straighten bow legs tighten joints and firm soft heads with proven results in thousands of cases. Offers free sample and states price of 1.00 plus delivery from Scott & Bowne New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

On the Path of Kindness and Neighborly Help

Poem-like advice from Lizzie C. Hardy of Pittsburg Methodint Meocorner urging kindness on the street. It extols helping weary travelers, sharing money in need, and speaking out with a hopeful, friendly voice to lift others.

Ligon Main Street Salom G. T. Kern Salem Va Lizzie C. Hardy Pittsburg

Clock Kindles The Fire Victim to Early Morning Heat

A 19th century device uses an alarm clock to ignite a fuse and kindle fires in stoves or furnaces. The mechanism relies on a rotating friction disk, a fuse with fulminate, and a lever system to start a fire when the alarm releases. It could heat a home before occupants rise.

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