25 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
1
Lead Aving reports from the East markets showing a large stock of Charlies Hemristine Brillian tines Mohairs Bills Satins Velvete Saroons and White Goods newly available. The note promises a vast array of new goods in imaginable shades and emphasizes the breadth of stock.
A fragment lists Acrepleia goods and Hes embroideries including Persian and silver work. It mentions hand embroidery, various braids, felt and braid trims, plus new arnitures and decorative items in multiple shades and styles.
A brief note touts a handsomely presented batch of Buttons described as tasty and elegant. The message invites inspection and emphasizes prior effort to introduce refined soft finish DEESS LININGS while assuring personal attention to the line.
In this shop an enhanced ready to wear line features hats in black and white and a range of accessories including handkerchiefs gloves and parasols. Lacon and Mull Embroideries present diverse descriptions while bold claims of exceptional buying repeat. The ad promises low prices and expert knowledge of French and New York fashions to attract old and new customers.
The column critiques local teachers especially colored applicants at a recent exam, urging higher standards and ongoing study. It warns that teaching is an art needing training and practice, and stresses the teacher's powerful influence on youth and the moral development of the community.
A visiting party from Anderson and Greenville, led by Prof Morrison, praises Greenville’s graded public schools as a model of unified, tuition‑free education for white and black pupils. They note a systematized instruction, all‑Indy teachers, and a driving civic support with about 40,000 dollars voluntary funding for sites and buildings.
A two year old girl narrowly escaped a fatal collision as a passenger train swerved to avoid her on a rural track. The engineer and fireman acted quickly, applying brakes and signaling, saving the child who revived with cold water and cries. Nearby, Cartersville's growth fever is described with booster talk about new industries, land deals, and a river of investment from Florence to Cleveland, highlighting a southern boom sentiment and local real estate activity.
A lone cowboy rode into Grover Colorado and robbed the Commercial Bank of over 700 dollars. He forced cashier O C Smith to hand over 500 in gold and notes, demanded the Winchester rifle, and fled at high speed on horseback. A posse of twelve pursued the bandit as he disappeared from town.
A colonial era style health and beauty column promotes simple skin care using vaseline and cold cream at night, plain soap in the morning, and mild cosmetics like bay rum. It also suggests chalk powders, home remedies for freckles, and cautions about weather and dress. A New York seller notes a Baltimore sugar refinery project with $1,000,000 capital.
An 1886 testimonial row from Mrs J T Love of Georgia claims Swift's Specific cured malignant blood poison after mercury and potash failed. It recounts a man blinded for eleven days who recovered, and a Atlanta woman’s twenty six years of treatment ending in a clear skin and robust health. The ad touts Swift's Specific as a vegetarian cure for scrofula blood humors cancer and contagious blood poison with free books from Swift Specific Co. Drawer 3 Atlanta Ga.
In Newang New Jersey on April 14, two misled brothers, John and Henry Stanton of Stockholm, caused a rash of romance. Henry impersonated John to wed Miss Jansen in Caldwell. A telegram from Philadelphia exposed the ploy. Mrs Stanton seeks divorce as the truth unfolds at Bloomfield.
A fragment from a period tale shows Maud agreeing to act as a sister to George while he asks for devotion and care. The plot advances when Maud receives a package containing clothing items and a note revealing Gronse’s plan for a sister to mend his clothes.
A minister from Plator Edgefisid Church praises Cauisaya Tonic as the best blood medicine to fight malaria and asks for three or four bottles to be sent to his address. The note cites testimonials and urges purchase of Calisaya Tonic from a drugshop. The piece also mentions the inventor of the "Pigs in Claver" puzzle reportedly earning $100 daily royalties.
A long feature lists diverse items and quips from a 19th century curiosities column. It mentions Samuel Jordan a Kansas City barber amassing wealth, Barnum considering retirement, odd proverbs about sewing, and assorted notes on inventions foods crimes and dares. The items range from nuts and nails to geese struck by lightning and a new spring gong for umbrellas.
A terse health advert notes renewed ease and comfort after using Sump of Digs to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. Sold in 4s4d packages and $1 bottles by all rendering druggists.
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