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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
2
The Times-Register comments on voter interest and scratching lottery tickets, notes Roosevelt’s forty fifth anniversary, discusses Hearst’s potential presidential boost, praises Bowman and Coleman for the next Legislature, condemns independent bids, and highlights Governor McAdoo’s highway and education advocacies. It ends with King Alfonso seeking a European wife, contrasted with American prospects.
In Washington she asserts common sense and justice require honoring Mr Washington’s genius and argues prejudice against blacks is widespread. She suggests intermarriage with educated Black leaders could occur, while critics in Richmond Times Dispatch mock the notion and call Cruger’s stance misaligned with South values.
A collage of sharp quips and satirical lines from various papers. Jests target Canada politeness steer fashion law and post office scandals. References include Chicago Inter Ocean Denver animal dressing gag Milwaukee Sentinel and Savannah News with regional witticisms about Pittsburgh Kentucky and Allegheny county murders.
Miss Elsie Winkler, sixteen, of 209 Each One Hundred and Sixth street, reports relief from semi daily epileptic attacks after two months of X ray treatment at the Post Graduate Hospital clinics. Dr J H Branth of West Eighty Seventh Street presents the record for criticism, noting cautious praise and the need for rigid verification as he plans to share twenty similar cases with colleagues. If proven permanent, this could add epilepsy to diseases already aided by X ray therapy.
Chicago reports warn labor leaders fear a wage crisis rivaling the 1803 panic as unified labor foresees widespread retrenchment. By year end about 1,000,000 workers may lose jobs across railroads, mines, machine shops and steel related plants with rail repair and construction nearing standstill.
A Baltimore barber woke to a cow licking a sleeping customer in his Light Street shop. The cow caused chaos knocking over a stove, chairs, and a mirror costing $42. The barber found the cow’s owner and avoided a $125 damage bill.
On Tuesday October 27 at high noon a quiet marriage was held at Rev L H Greene's parsonage in Washington DC. Ollie Mac Dogan, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Dogan, married contractor W T Hudson of Baltimore. They will reside in Washington DC and were showered with good wishes by friends.
A Fincastle letter notes Judge Henry E. Mair of Salem will finish his last term for Botetourt County. Bedford moves to Judge Blair's circuit. Botetourt joins the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit with Judge George K. Anderson of Clifton Forge presiding. Locals regret leaving Judge Blair's circuit.
Johnston Day and Smith Ferguson owners request borrowers return their STEP-LADDERS at once, please.
The Pate Salem Steam Laundry, new and fully equipped, will open for business on Monday November 22 on Waterstreet. First class work and satisfaction guaranteed.
Mr J W l age long time Salem shoemaker now Roanoke resident died suddenly in the Roanoke fair grounds grand stand last Friday afternoon during races. He toppled beside his east side. his wife fell into tears as Dr Le few nearby attempted resuscitation but he died. The body was taken to the secretary's office and his widow was cared for at home.
The Roanoke Fair Association reports net proceeds over $2,000 from the recent fair. Future upgrades are planned including doubling the grand stand capacity, building a large amphitheatre for horse shows and political meetings, and construction of a women’s building.
Local theatre advertises Miss Annie May Abbott known as The Little Georgia Magnet appearing Monday night. The 103 pound performer claims feats in lifting ten men and a ten year old child, with admission 15 25 and 35 cents and reserved seats at Dillard's Drug Store.
Lockjaw or tetanus is caused by a germ found in street dirt. It is inactive in air but when hidden under skin from cap burns or rusted nails and air is excluded the germ activates and poisons the body. Destroy the germs by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm freely after injury. Pain Balm is antiseptic and promotes faster healing. It is sold by W T Younger, druggist. The preacher who has a good conceit of himself with us produces strong conviction of sin in others.
A court ordered sale under The Washington Club Land Company v Thos Christian Trustee Roanoke County will auction clearable lots at Washington Heights on Wednesday November 4 1903 at 1 o clock. The property lies along the Salem Roanoke trolley line about two miles west of Roanoke. The list details hundreds of numbered lots across multiple sections with cash on costs of suit and a one fourth bid, balance due in twelve and eighteen months, buyer to give security and homestead waiver. Bond executed. clerk Chas D Denit.
At the Roanoke fair Friday the ladies riding match drew strong praise for grace. Nine contestants from Roanoke, Botetourt, Cave Spring and surrounding areas competed for prizes including cash and horse gear with Louise Price winning first on J A Marsteller’s horse, Mionie Phelps second, and Mrs Cosby third.
After harvest toil and autumn strain, farmers and families face rheumatism biliousness dyspepsia and fatigue. Paine's Celery Compound is claimed to restore strength purify blood feed nerves and banish neuralgic pains, offering vigor to withstand winter challenges.
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