29 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
1
A lengthy tract debates the role of the A R P Church and the Synod in funding Mexican missions. It questions missionary spending, calls for fiscal transparency, and warns against political manipulation by board members, urging accountability and reduced external aid.
Report of a marriage of John Brown from Georgia to Miss Jessie Ivana in Lowndesville with Maj. J. G. Huckabee presiding and the couple leaving for Georgia. Local events include residents traveling to Spartanburg and Wofford College, visits by Rev. Barber and others, weather notes, and a funeral for Mrs. Margaret Huckabee of Atlanta.
A noisy crowd laughs at a touring circus featuring a mock Roosevelt figure and a parade of clowns. The writer notes the show’s playful absurdity, its fake animals, and slapstick routines that aim to relieve tension amid the city’s entertainment lineup.
Charitable institutions benefit from a day of work appreciation as readers donate the equivalent of one day’s work to support orphans. The drive highlights Decatur homes serving three thousand children and notes past growth and ongoing needs.
Augusta authorities push an ordinance ordering dairy cows tested or vaccinated to halt tuberculosis spread. Dr E E Murphey, noted public health leader, advocates measures to curb the disease and reduce buberculous risk in the dairy industry.
A vintage advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for poor health, claiming they strengthen the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, purify and enrich the blood, and invigorate the whole system. It urges worn or sickly individuals to try the tonic, guaranteed by P. B. Speed.
Local notes report Auguste shopping, Miss Rosella Talbert’s move to Greenville as art instructor, Annie Law joining as pupil, and Sallie Toland relocating to Lettie. Belton-bound Mollie Tittles and Buffalo’s Lou Talbert take new posts. families visit and travel between towns. Rev. Blakely to take two week vacation. 10 services planned at ABP Church next Sabbath. Cotton price wobble, local trade steady, and McCormick eyes county survey work.
A damaged ad-like fragment promotes Foley's Kidney Pills and related potions. It lists remedies tied to backache inflammation and urinary symptoms, mentioning multiple names and a drug store reference while portraying a sensational cure claim.
A vivid account of John Robingon s great show in Wheaverly featuring sensational acts including The ridling Jenga timblinge and arvial, with The strongest man in the world and Sinalleto performing death defying feats as thousands cheer in a Tennessee arena setting.
Greenville News reports cocaine as a deadly and highly addictive drug endangering youths in Philadelphia and beyond. Authorities say peddlers target children, with schools seeing theft and crime fueled by cocaine use. The piece calls for federal regulation to curb use among youngsters.
A fragmentary historical note describes hunting ethics and conduct for tenants on local lands. It emphasizes permission to hunt, respect for landowners, minimal harm to wildlife, and courteous behavior toward farmers and neighbors, all framed as common politeness in the community.
A transient report notes Tillman discussing the Farrom case while en route between trains. He comments on public reaction and mentions recent developments, including Sen. Biwolts and congressional actions on farming policy.
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