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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
2
The column mocks Roosevelt era policy and campaigns, notes local and national figures like Platt, Tyler, Swanson, Dowie, and Parker, and laments race and political tensions. It cites Roanoke fair dates, taxes, post office doodling scandals, and Maryland politics with a mix of satirical and critical tones.
The Norfolk Landmark attacks sensational pulpits and headlines that propose extreme ideas such as a three hour workday or chloroforming criminals. It argues best ministers stay with Bible religion and the holy calling, avoiding scare tactics that erode trust. The Wilson heater is linked to heat efficiency claims by Patem Heating Co.
An analysis of the University of Virginia in Virginia's educational landscape. The piece argues geographic factors shape attendance, notes rival colleges, and discusses curriculum limits and degree trends including the A M degree levels and recent declines in academic rigor.
The General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norristown Pa passes resolutions after discussing divorce declaring the dissolution of marriage bonds a crime against God that cannot be mitigated by civil laws or state licenses. It urges uniform legislation across states to align marriage prescriptions nationwide.
Jeremiah Johns of Hanover Pa shipped several carloads Monday night bought on Bent Mountain. The cattle weighed about 1100 to 1200 pounds each and were described as the finest lot shipped from Roanoke. The note mentions Bent Mountain as a region known for fine cattle and good people.
Mrs Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says her child had severe croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave prompt relief. Many local mothers agree and prefer this remedy for their children. For sale by W T Younger druggist.
Yesterday morning the annual Institute of Roanoke County teachers convened in the High School building with Superintendent KC Brexines as acting chairman. Teachers show strong interest in topics including Examinations, High Schools in Counties, Discipline, Fractions, and Reading, with lists of participants named for each session.
Mr Jas D Yate of Chilbowie and Mr Frank Harman of Salem Virginia attended a Lynchburg show. They lost 35 and 25 dollars respectively, then both had wallets and car tickets stolen. Police investigated a Southwest Virginia prominent man but no arrest followed.
The state will have no sole registrar after January 1 1904 as the new constitution limits current boards. Term limits for electoral board members extend to March 1 1904 but lose authority to name registrars after January 1 1904. The new board takes office March 1 and will name all election judges and clerks. The legislature may gain registrar duties during the interim, though constitutional power is uncertain.
In Flovida Georgia John Laster his wife Elia and John King rode a mule cart home when Elia twisted the mule’s tail to make it go. The mule bolted through streets and hurled them from the buggy. Elia struck by an iron spike died instantly while her husband suffered a fatal neck fracture.
Commissioners invite written bids by Sept 21 1908 for construction of a 30 foot wide road from Starkey's Station along Back Creek to Bent Mountain turnpike near Poage's Mill. Two sections with separate bids. completion by April 13 1904. Roads to include drains bridges and culverts per survey and specs.
Commissioner in the suit The Washington Club Land Company vs Thos D Christian Trustee will publicly auction a large Washington Heights property block in Roanoke County on Wednesday November 4 1903 at 11 o clock. Sale includes numerous lots with detailed section references and a deferred payment plan with bonds and a homestead waiver.
OCR fragments list lots and sections with scattered numbers and phrases. Multiple entries repeat form like lot and see figures, but no complete sentence or clear event emerges from the damaged text.
Disjointed OCR text shows scattered parcel references and numbers including section and lot markers. The readable items mention lots in sections 13 and 28 with vague references to deeds or ownership terms, but specifics are illegible.
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