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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
1
Impartial Choice Humor notes Ruby selecting both desserts, asking for a little of each. A quip about a father and dining scene appears in Lippincott's February. Also an odd Medford scene shows two white geese out for air with their terrier.
A historical feature credits Lydia E B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with addressing women's health neglect. The article discusses restoration of vitality and relief of common female ailments attributed to hormonal or lifestyle factors, highlighting the product's praised effects.
The Rev H H Clark cites Solomon and Admiral Farragut to show how prudent desires begin with a humble request for wisdom. The sermon argues that doing the right thing at the right time opens divine providence and that great outcomes come from small, faithful acts rather than chasing happiness or fame.
The piece reflects on Christ knowing poverty and urges compassion for the poor. It cites Jesus’s humble Nazareth home, Galilean poverty, and lack of a place to sleep, arguing He became poor for humanity’s sake.
A quotation attributed to Joln Foster contends that divine approval elevates what is pleasing to God, foreseeing a slow earthly rise for His empire. It posits a future illumination in a higher state where vast faculties unfold, viewing the world as a brief prelude to an endless divine economy.
The piece argues prayer, as earnest and confident appeal to God, shapes the prayerful person by bringing close fellowship with God. It opens the seeker to the Spirit and equips him to become a zealous and effective witness for God.
The passage extols Andrew’s single hour with Peter as surpassing all else in impact for the world. It urges businessmen to value soul-saving over meager financial gains, noting the unimaginable returns from even a brief act of courage in faith. The text emphasizes eternal, infinite interest.
The text argues that negative attitudes toward truth hinder soul winning. It urges believers to abandon negative tendencies and present truth positively to others, then help them develop a desire for positive faith in Christ.
At a night session in New Orleans the cotton convention heard President A. Brittin of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange deny that low prices reflect future sales. He blamed over production as the sole cause and said prices would rise once this cause is removed, despite future sellers abroad and at home.
A 1905 cotton convention in New Orleans endorsed a 25 percent reduction in cotton acreage and a 25 percent cut in fertilizer. The plan calls for county and district meetings to secure pledges from farmers to reduce plantings and fertilizer use, with records kept to track changes.
Cable reports a blaze at the admiralty works in Savastopol breaking out after the second signal for work at 7 am. The building was rapidly engulfed but docks were protected. flames under control by 1 30 pm. Cause unknown. In St Petersburg a government proclamation promises shorter hours to defuse a strike, urging workers to present grievances directly to authorities.
A fierce blaze at Bailey Lumber and Manufacturing in Union South Carolina began at 2 30 and was controlled by 4 with help from two Spartanburg companies. It ranks as the citys worst fire since 1888, with losses estimated between 25000 and 50000 dollars.
Chester man Oscar M. Massey was found dead in a gutter on Gadsden Street near his home Tuesday morning between 5 and 6 o'clock. He had been alive at 4, died within a short time, with no foul play evident. The attending physician listed heart failure as the cause. He was about 56 years old and survived by his wife and six children.
The article notes a shift toward rural living as urban migration slows. From 1900 to now, more people seek country homes, drawn by nature, health, and community. Telephone, trolley, rural mail delivery ease life, giving farmers and city families renewed social ties and optimism.
A testimonial from H. B. Franklin of Allegheny Pa credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing fifteen years of scalp scales and body sores in one week after three days of treatment. The blurb sits among a collage of quotes on shopping and insects and a note on British wages.
A temperance woman recounts shifting from harsh judgment to compassion for drinkers after personal health battles. She shares asthma relief, weight gain, and improved sleep after switching from coffee to Postum, praising the product and noting her physician's endorsement. The ad concludes with Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
The Street Corner Philosopher notes a vivid scene as two girls in enormous straw hats kiss and hug in public. He says women’s resourcefulness shows in overcoming obstacles, contrasting with what he imagines men would cause in similar garb. A Springfield Indiana newspaper quote rounds out the vignette.
APE-LIKE GIANTS OF AFRICA Ape-like beings seen by Edward Grogan on the southern shores of Albert Edward Nyanza. Described as tall, with wiry hair and long arms, their features evoke apes. Nearby Dinkas near Lado rise to seven feet, while Toroland hosts elephants and naked, degraded natives.
In Ploumanae'h harbor Cote du Nord an islet rises with St Guiree shrine where local girls on St Catherine's day pin to the saint to seek marriage before year end. Also London Graphic notes many wedding presents for Prince and Princess of Wales.
Field and barrack life shows outdoor exposure reduces catarrhal risk while indoor living raises it. Soldiers and civilians alike rely on Peruna for coughs and colds. Strong testimonials come from officers in the army and navy praising Peruna’s curative qualities for catarrhal troubles.
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