14 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1890
Page
1
The essay, read by Miss Ligzia Brock at the Teachers Institute, extols education as a lifelong, shaping force. It links perseverance to success, urges teachers to inspire pupils, and argues that true wealth lies in wisdom and cultivated minds beyond material gain.
Dr Burton warns ministers to keep still during trouble slander and hurt feelings noting calmness steadies judgment. He recalls letters written in anger later burned to avoid misjudged words. The piece extols silence as power and praises Dr Westmarelants Culleara Tonie as a wartime era tonic for spirits nerves and health, sold by druggists.
The writer details a rail journey from Anderson through Greenville and Spartanburg to Asheville and Bryson City, praising mountain scenery, towns, and local life. He notes steep grades on Saluda Mountain, unique mountain vistas, and describes Bryson City, Swain County, and Yellow Hill Indian Nation, highlighting local rivers, talc and iron mines, mills, and government schools for Native children, plus springs and hospitality.
A baby with a bright face travels in a railway car as onlookers from all ages react with amusement. Passengers, from old ladies to clerks, share smiles and playful moments as the child eyes, touches, and even pulls the father’s moustache. The journey ends with affectionate farewells and a lingering sense of sunshine for all aboard.
Georgia farmers discuss shifting from jute to cotton bagging to boost cotton demand and prices. Leaders condemn excessive legal and political meddling, urging practical farming over red tape as the Alliance Exchange ships large quantities of cotton bagging statewide.
The article extols aluminum as a world changing metal, detailing its abundant deposits, reduced production costs, and vast potential across ships, housing, bridges, vehicles, tools, and electronics. It notes early production history, advocates cheaper methods, and predicts a future where aluminum could surpass iron and steel in many uses. It highlights key figures like Samuel W. Goode and J. Hopkins and mentions Corbin Lok Company’s involvement.
A New York Weekly excerpt portrays a lively boy's appetite and mischief at home and in school. Descriptions of messy habits, vocal wants, and family scenes capture a bustling, affectionate portrait of childhood.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cheney & Co props Toledo. We the undersigned have known J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest in all business. Hall's Cure is taken internally, acting upon blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials sent free. Price five dollars per bottle. Sold by druggists.
Sensible Colored eu. PHU ADELMIA August 5 The Matthew Stanley nay Club of this city composed entirely of colored men held a largely attended meeting this afternoon. Gilbert Dall a prominent local politician served as president and the club passed unanimously resolutions opposing the federal election bill recently passed by the House of Representatives. They contend the bill will not help colored people in the South and will likely sustain race prejudice, and the club states that it will not become law.
A collage of miscellaneous notes including social jests on marriage and happiness, drought plights in the Southwest, new Krupp cannon capability, pecan cultivation near Brownwood, and a variety of short curiosities. Notable items reference health, weather, transportation schedules, and a strange anecdote about a college prankster.
A fragment describes a health tonic based on syrup of figs promising cleansing of the system and harmony with nature. It notes availability for sale in bottles through major druggists but text is garbled.
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