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Newspaper
Andrews News
Location
Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children with constipation. It urges mothers to use a teaspoonful for symptoms such as coated tongue, listlessness, poor appetite, or fever and to ensure the bottle is from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear directions.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls a neighbor who keeps three pigs in the yard amusing children. A four year old told her father that one pig is funny because when it itches it scratches itself with its house, a novelty in the neighborhood.
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the national remedy of Holland that rapidly restores strength for urinary, kidney, bladder, and stomach issues. Claims 200 years of use, direct relief, and money back if ineffective. Urges action before complete exhaustion and warns against substitutes.
A traveler at a railroad restaurant asks about covering sandwiches with paper. The chocolate haired waitress explains the government stopped paper covers to conserve resources. The traveler quips about Hoover and eating paper.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion. It promises quick action against undigested food, belching gas acids and sourness with no waiting.
An advertisement claims that taking one or two tablets stops indigestion and dyspepsia instantly. It describes Pape's Diapepsin as pleasant harmless and inexpensive at drug stores. The note adds a separate stat about United States cats consuming about 100 million dollars worth of food yearly.
Washington observers say the army staff plans a universal training bill for Congress as a basis for future defense. Proponents argue it complements armament reductions and public safety, shaping a disciplined, educated citizenry and a more unified national morale after World War I.
The Oregon ballot listed a short term for Senator McNary after the death of Senator Lane. Ex Senator Mulky won the short term with a pledge to resign to allow McNary to fill it, while McNary will resume the long term starting March 4. The system is judged accurate enough for political purposes.
Official 1918 park statistics show about 450000 visitors across 15 of 17 parks. Rocky Mountain leads with around 80000, while Mount Rainier and Camp Lewis influence regional figures. War conditions and higher rail fares reduced totals from 1917’s record of 487368.
The Cyclops vanished on a voyage from Barbados to New York in March with 359 aboard including passengers. The vessel showed one engine out and no distress signals while weather remained normal. The inquiry lists possible causes from cargo shift to enemy action and questions whether the ship lies afloat or was sunk.
Spartanburg Spartan chapter No. 323 United Commercial Travelers votes unanimously for the Wadsworth Memorial association plan. Resolutions pledge united efforts to secure a memorial for soldiers of the 30th and 81st divisions and others from Spartanburg county who gave their lives. An organization to promote the effort is expected soon. In Lake City a fire destroyed the stores of H Nachman and B Wallace Jones & Sons and affected Reubin Gordon with significant losses and limited insurance.
Orangeburg Shriners and hosts staged a successful Omar Temple ceremony despite heavy rain. A planned parade and river visits to the Edisto packing house and fish hatchery were canceled due to downpour, but the ceremonial still proceeded with notable turnout and community support.
Sumter residents express deep sorrow over the death in battle of William Sinkler Manning. The former captain of the local high school military company and a member of the Sumter Light Infantry had earned a major’s promotion, and the community had followed his military career with pride.
The Rev. S. T. Hallman D D pastor of Spartanburg Lutheran church celebrated a double anniversary on Sunday November 17 marking his 74th birthday and fifty years in the Lutheran ministry. The service took place at the Woman's Memorial Lutheran church which he helped establish after becoming pastor in 1902.
The War Department designated Camps Jackson Sevier and Wadsworth as demobilization centers ensuring they remain active for some time. Troops will be reparked at the port nearest them with Charleston named as the primary arrival point, though initial fumigation may occur at another port before final transfer to Charleston.
D C Rose president of the First National Bank of Gaffney resigns to organize a new bank in Gaffney opening around March 1. Rose has led the First National Bank since the death of F G Stacy and the bank now reports nearly $2,000,000 in resources. He will keep his stake in the First National Bank.
Orders announce rapid discharge for railway mail service volunteers from the war era and transfer of most Twentieth Division infantry units to camps including Camp Jackson Columbia Camp Dix and Camp Greenleaf. A Jewish Welfare Building opening at Jackson Circle coincides with Chanukah celebrations as about 1400 men depart Camp Jackson and Sevier.
The Textile Industrial Institute in Spartanburg plans a modern cotton mill costing $150,000 to $200,000. Funds are already subscribed and county mills have pledged $50,000, with $37,000 secured so far. remaining money expected soon to complete the effort.
In a Greer restaurant an altercation led proprietor Philip Zane tos to eject Boyd Westmoreland of Victor. Westmoreland attacked with a knife wounding Zane tos in the head. Zane tos fired, hitting Westmoreland in the face. a stray bullet grazed Sergt. Warren Hill of Camp Sevier, who was wounded in the lung and taken to base hospital.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff itchy scalp and falling hair. It claims rapid gloss and fullness within minutes and weeks of use with new hair sprouting, urging purchase at drug stores and noting low cost.
A father questions a furloughed son and a soldier replies he sleeps poorly in active service. The exchange humorously notes a bugler’s German identity, followed by an unrelated medical ad for Wright's Vegetable Pills.
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