Tribute to Francis Marion in May Rebecca Motte Meeting
A tribute recounts Francis Marion’s life from his 1792 birth near Georgetown to his exploits in the American Revolution. It details his sea migration, battles at Sullivan’s Island and Charleston, Marion’s leadership, the Fort Motte siege, captures, and his death in 1795, highlighting his enduring legacy in South Carolina history.
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Misa Rouse
Rebecca Motte
Madame Regent
Tuellow
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Francia
Marion
Winyah Bay
Georgetown
D. C
West Indies
Winyah
Caroliua
Isaac
Etcioce
St. John's
Berkeley
William Moultrie
Peter Horry
Patrick Henry
Charleston
Great Britain
James Island
Johnson
Wqaddrell’s Point
Charleston Bar
Charles Lee
Long Island
Sullivan's Island
Fort Sullivan
Bar
Palmetto
Moultrie
2D Regiment
Mariyn
Pee-Dee
Savannah
Verner
Ile
Elliott
Jasper Square
Lnd
London
Len. Howe
Fort Moultrie
Pond Bluff
South Carolina
Georgia
Congress
Gates
Lee
Camden
Snow's Island
Ka Lentior
Swamp Fox
Tures
Greene
Iorgetown
Tarleton
Barfield
Dorsey
Gainey
McArthur
Cofin
Weniyas
McPherson
Fireene
Sumter
Rawson
Europe
Anetael
Senate
Mary Videau
Belle Isle
Francis Marion
B. J. Tillmah
William A. Courtenay
Charles Vedder
Is it Right for an Editor to Recomme Patent Medicines
In Sylvan Valley News Brevard North Carolina the editor questions whether it is proper to publicly endorse Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer shares twenty years of family use and urges keeping a bottle on hand to ease early attacks and possibly avoid physician visits. Sold by Hillfire Drug Co.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
N.C
Chamberlan
Hill-fire Drag Co
Dean
Lack
Army Alcohol Use in Philippines Raises Concerns
The Northern Christian Advocate reports U G T U department concerns that military drink supply in the Philippines fosters alcohol addiction among troops. It notes insanity, disability, and rising intoxication after Manila’s capture, with blame placed on climate and vine wine. The canteen is seen as failing to curb outside drinking.
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Philippine Islands
United States
San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Doctor Silenced on Alcohol and Strength Debate
A medical man argues alcohol aids physical development while a clergyman cites Samson to critique abstinence. An exchange cites New York dailies on women's drinking, noting prominent women and social leaders praising or condemning cocktails and absinthe at Delmonico and Waldorf-Astoria, highlighting alarming trends and social views.
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Samson
Sameon
New York
Oscar
Waldorf-Astoria
Delmonico A
Fifth Avenue
National
Ver miform appendix sparks grim medical joke
In a quip about the human appendix a speaker jokes that it prevents doctors from starving, highlighting the tongue in cheek view of anatomy and medical practice. The exchange contrasts brevity with a practical punchline.
Melting Humors Cure Ad Promotes B B B Blood Balm
An old advertisement touts B B B Blood Balm as a cure for skin eruptions and blood impurities. Claims include healing sores and preventing itching while promising clear skin and fresh breath. Offers trial bottles and directs readers to Hill-Orr Pray Co. and White & Wilbite in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart
Frey
Secon
Intelligencer
Hill-Orr Pray Co
Ilhite & Wilbite
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Remarkable clock piece in Leeds Arcade displays empire figures
A clock erected in the Island Arcade Leeds hourly presents a moving British empire scene. Made by Mesie William Botts & Sons Leeds it features knights, a grenadier, a Highlander Irishman Canadian boatman and a Hindu figure. The gilt copper dial and gun metal parts showcase novel horology with automatic doors and a crowing cock.
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Island Arcade
Leeds
Measie
William Botts & Sons
Leeds Arcade
Strasburg
Berne
Lord Grimthorpee
Good Things to Learn and Laugh Your Way Through Ills
A compact admonition urging optimism and social tact. It counsels telling stories, hiding troubles behind a smile, and minding one’s own business to avoid burdening others while noting the benefits of a cheerful demeanor. An advertisement for One Minute Cough Care by Evans Pharmacy accompanies the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Pharmacy
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W.G. T. U. Department
W. T
Anderson
Sillicus
Cysicus
Piasptos
B.D. B
Parker Rye
Peoples Bank of Anderson
Pelzer
Tacsay
Osinde Mivers
Greevilie
Anderson V
Pickena
MAR
Od Ir Saruel
Erpad Te
Bears
Castoria
Lon
Dean & Ratliffe
Ligon & Ledbetter
Ligon & Ledbetter Wholesale Grocers Pe
Tennessee
Orr Cotton Mill
Cox M'f'g.Co
Portland
Rosendle
Anderson & Bro
Whippoor
Sunangc Gu
New Ark
N. J
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