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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
5
The Abbeville Press and Banner lists credit notices for Ku Rutherford heirs, mowers for sale, lumber ads, tonic remedies, and an ice cream festival at Bethia Juvenile Society. It notes Dr Haverlt J Mn Abbeville welcome and political chatter about Bryan Taft. Local tips warn against mosquito breeding.
A clipped political column questions if Mr J Grace, a young lawyer, is a safe leader for farmers and estate villagers. It notes his past actions against the Ixbor contragl and urges readers in the States to vote for or against him, reflecting local campaign rhetoric and public opinion.
A garbled Greenville news item lists a veterans gathering with names and units and notes a county campaign tour itinerary in August. It mentions speeches to farmers at multiple towns and a county campaign kickoff, inviting attendees and pledges by a deadline. It also contains an ad for Foley Kidney Remedies targeting elderly readers.
A quirky dialogue recounts Well Buckets, Chaing, Rope and Pulleys at Glenn's while Maude and Vivian discuss progressive comodidim with wordplay. The excerpt blends humor about yarn, letters, and everyday observations with moral quips on money, work, and social manners.
An OCR filled montage lists residents and visitors in Due West and surrounding towns. Names include Lawrence Brownley, Ming Maris McAdams, Newton McAdams, Mieke Agnew, Mike Adams, Mrs. Salle Addison, Willie Addiam, Alf Brownlee, Mina Liens, Megan, W. Lithynin, Mide Jennite Fleming, Mr Boner, Mrs Varalon, Mrs Cautlen, Mes Zula Brook Sterne, Rev K L Patrick, Vigipla Galloway, Alice and Barilla Brooke, Prof E B Reid, Lillie Teabel, Willam, Edith, Dr Moffatt, and many others as they travel, visit relatives, attend dances, meetings, and church dedications in Troy, Anderson, Clinton, Winnsboro, Charlotte, and nearby towns.
A promotional piece argues advertising functions like insurance for business. It asserts ad spend protects against loss of trade, offsets competition, and yields profits beyond a simple expense. Read as practical business proof that goodwill and demand are tangible assets.
Mr Edd Buskin and family visit Lincoln County with relatives and plan to return next summer. Attended Methodist meeting led by Rev Commun, with many locals in attendance. Various residents travel to Augusta Estonton and Ninety Six for visits and church events.
East End report describes a Friday gathering along Route 3 with speakers including Governor Arnold and local candidates such as Caughman and Summersett. Attendees heard pledges, humor, and calls to vote for the best qualified, followed by a transition to Anderson for the next day.
A peculiar collage of phrases and misprints offers fragmentary lines about shop items and social observations. The prose glances at consumer goods like flower pots and jars alongside remarks on behavior, ambition, and gender, all presented in a newspaper-voiced but garbled style.
Abbeville jewelry ad features Jules G Huguelet of Waterville and Jeweler offering repair services and wholesale prices on diamonds watches and wedding silver. Located on 2d floor of Realty Company building with a repair department.
Banke L. Caughman declares candidacy for reelection to the South Carolina Railroad Commission. He touts his record in improving roads and stations, expanding traveler convenience, and maintaining fair rates and service, hoping for continued public support and faithful service.
A local ad lists fruit stock and kitchen items plus coal and coke orders for summer and fall. It promotes hard coal, wood and stone, grates, and a patent compound with a money back guarantee. The message signs as Amon B. Moree and McMurray's.
All kinds of tin and enamel ware including galvanized tubs offered at Glenns shop. Local catalog item highlights durable metal goods for household use.
An Abbeville company advertises civil and electrical engineering services including farm surveys plats land surveying and establishment of lines terracing and private telephone lines. The text references Milford's store and a cigarette promotion but details are unclear.
A reader recalls suffering last year from a distressing illness that disrupted daily life. After trying various medicines with little relief, Foley's Honey Tar allegedly cured the ailment and restored health, a claim attributed to C. Ford & Co.
Probate Court in Abbeville County to appoint J. F. Miller as judge of probate grants Letters of Administration with will annexed for Oliver Nance. Citations announce a hearing on August day in 1908 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Local notices include train schedules and advertisements for teething remedies and medicines with testimonials.
G M Beasley attorney at law based in Abbeville offers loans negotiated on well improved real estate. Office located over Philson Henry Co's store.
For sale one farm near Due West seven-room dwelling with barn, orchard, fine water well, and caravan facilities. Property fronts S20 fields road and is offered to buyers in parts or as a whole. Contact JOR FLEE in Due West for details.
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