Prohibition and political notes from Edgefield 1906
Editorial excerpts discuss temperance, the impact of liquor on families, and political reactions in South Carolina. It cites Senator Tillman’s stance, the effect of prohibition in Anderson, and a shift shown by the Daily Mail from supporting a dispensary to preferring a county option. Grassroots attitudes toward reform and trust in public pledges are noted.
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Tillman
Sandy Flat
Greenville County
Anderson
Anderson Daily Mail
The
Daily Mail
Anderson County
Dispensary Critique and Prohibition Viewpoint
The piece argues that dispensary allies block evidence to convict corrupt figures, warning that the system is corrupting and demoralizing. It notes widespread impact across many interests and a state deteriorated by dispensary influence. In Anderson, prohibition is favored if conditions worsen, favoring keeping things as they are for now.
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Anderson
the Daily Mail
Anderson County
Temperance and scripture cited to support liquor limits
A reader advocates temperance by arguing the Bible allows temperate wine use and condemns excess. The letter cites Leviticus Proverbs and Isaiah to claim moderation, warns against drunkenness, and promises to present more arguments opposing prohibition in a future piece.
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Lemuel
Editor
Aaron
Mlin UU
Bible on wine shows temperate use OK says Christ drank wine
A reader argues that biblical passages approving wine consumption contradict the claim that any alcohol use is sin. Citing Isaac, David, and Paul, the letter maintains temperate drinking is permitted, while excess is condemned, urging faithful teaching to youths and adherence to Christ’s example.
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Peter
Paul
Apostle
Christ
John the Baptist
Publicos
Editor
John
Rail fare notices and County Supervisor candidacies mixed in 1908 announcement
A dense OCR of travel rates covers various destinations with sale dates and return limits for tickets to Athens Denver Knoxville Lexington Mexico City Milwaukee Nashville Omaha Oxford Richmond Roanoke San Francisco Tuscaloosa and more, plus three Edgefield County Supervisor candidacy notices from D P Self R J Moultrie and others pledging Democratic primary support and faithful service.
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Ashville
Rite
Toathens
University Summer School
Athens
Denver
Col
Colorado
Sprgi
Pueblo
Knoxville
Tenn
Summer School of South
Mexico City
Mex
International Geological Congress
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order Eagles
Vickers
Nashville
Peabody Summer School
Vanderbilt University Biblical Institute
Omaha
Neb
Baptist Young People’s Union Ofmerica
Lickets
Kate
Oxford
Miss
Saunt Summer School University
Mississippi
Richmond
Roanoke
National Firemen's Association
San Francisco
Cal
National Educational
Tuscaloosa
Gla
Acount
Southern Railway
Southern
BMT
Charleston
Edgefield County election candicacies in Democratic primary
A flood of candidate announcements from Edgefield County officials and hopefuls. J T Pattison M D M corse seeks Treasurer. R E Morgan and R C Griffis announce bids for County Commissioner and Cotton Weigher respectively. J A Timmerman J E Johnson J Reynolds J Wates pledge honesty, duty, and to abide primary results. Public Cotton Weigher notices also appear.
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J. T. Pattison
Edgefield County
R. E. Morgan
R. C. Griffis
Lam
Edgefield
J. A. Timmerman
R. Wates
J. W. Cheatham
J. C. Reynolds
C.W. Watson
Candidates for Congress in South Carolina Primary
Several candidates declare run for Congress from the Second District SC pledging to respect Democratic primary rules. J C Patterson Butler Hare and Gasper Loren Toole urge voters to review records, pledge obedience to primary outcomes, and seek election service for a better future.
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South Carolina
J. C. Patterson
Congress
Butler B. Hare
House of Representatives
S. C
Gasper Loren Toole
Aiken, 8. C
Nicholson Pledges Support for Democratic Primary Outcome
A candidate for the House of Representatives named B. E. Nicholson pledges to abide the result of the Democratic primary and to support the nominees of the same. The text presents a political promise aligning with party process and unity.
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House of Representatives
B. E. Nicholson
Edgefield Candidate H W Dobey Seeks Auditor Nomination
A local candidate, H W Dobey, announces his bid for Edgefield County Auditor. He endorses party nominees and presents support for the party slate. The statement signals his campaign stance and alignment with party leadership.
A Modern Miracle Reveals Mrs Holt’s Miraculous Recovery
In Woodford Tennessee Mrs Mollie Holt was near death from a severe cough with pus in the lungs. At urgent request Doctor Kings New Discovery was administered by her family and care watched for forty eight hours. She improved rapidly and fully recovered becoming healthy again. Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds. 50 cents and 1.00. G L Peon and Son W E Lynch and Co.
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Mollie Holt
J. O. B. Hooper
Woodford
Tenn
G. L. Peon & Son
W. E. Lynch & Co
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Edgefield Advertiser
J.ne Mims
Lawmkin
Jacob
Isaac
Joel
David
Israel
Jesse
Euster
Moses
Solomon
Europe
Temperanch
D. P. Self
R. J. Moultrie
E. Quarles
W. L. Holson
Franklin
T. P. Morgan
J. E. Johnson
West Side
Encemeno Mercantile Co
Piers
HOUSE
Albert R. Nicholson
W. D. Hollands
Sama
Charles Strom
George W. Quarles
J. B. Haltiwanger
H. W. Dobey
Brunson
Allen
the Farmers Bank
Edgefields
State and County Depository
Woard
E A. E. Padgett
O H Rainsford
W.H. Harling
W. A. Byrd
Hamilton, Brown & Co
Gibson
Jas. M. Cobb
Mr. A. Hart
Oxfords
Dorn & Mims
Jones & Son
J. Rubenstein
Advertiser Building
Edgefield, D. C
Jas. E. Hart
Timmons Bros
Grove
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