14 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
1
The piece notes South agricultural wealth rising in 1908 with crops like corn wheat oats and cotton contributing to a total wealth rise. It cites estimates from Merchant and Manufacturer and highlights a forecast of continued prosperity and larger trade in Southern states. It also includes miscellaneous quotations and advertisements from the period.
A brain and nerve builder food story traces the discovery of Grape Nuts by C. W. Post. The inventor sought a daily fuel to renew strength and mental vigor, yielding a cereal praised for easy digestion and rapid energy without stimulants.
Agricultural guidance from Professor Massey and Southern Cultivator advocates edge furrows avoid burying clover, limit deep turning plows, harrow early, and use weeders. Emphasizes shallow cultivation to preserve moisture, deter weeds, and boost yields. Recommends early, frequent cultivation, sad to minimize labor and expensive hoes. Also stresses pastures, proper stocking, weed control, and forage crops for meat profits.
A preacher argues that doubt about personal immortality can strengthen faith. He urges strong conduct, bearing burdens with grace, and living for life here and now while seeking awakening in God's likeness after death. The talk uses an apple tree parable to stress resilience and humility before God.
Advice column urges poultry keepers to diversify feeds and avoid single diet. Sell off old mongrel stock to fund pure bred eggs or stock and invest in quality breeders. Recommend moth balls in nest boxes and lice powder for hens. Suggest finding an up to date breeder with good stock and clear printed claims.
A steamer Esparta crew witnesses a monster sea battle off Nantucket South Shoals light ship. A huge whale fought a great swordfish and perished, while the swordfish survived.
Passengers and crew watch two fighters visible in a dramatic scene as a whale lashes its tail, churns foam, and appears to strike the swordfish beneath. Irregular plunges suggest attacks, then the whale clears the water and sinks. The waters run red with blood for a distance.
William Krohback of South Street investigated egg shortages and observed two large rats stealing a single egg from his sixty hens. The scene showed one rat lying on its back gripping the egg while the other dragged it by the tail for about twenty yards to a ground hole, then traded places as one grew tired.
Exposition outlines Paul's work in Thessalonica and Berea on his second journey. It notes preaching to Jews in synagogues, using the Sabbath, and reasoning from Scripture about the Christ who must suffer and rise. Beaters sought truth, receiving the Word eagerly and daily examining the Scriptures to confirm Paul and Silas' teachings.
Mme Guadaloupe de Haro, descendant of Montezuma, nears completion of a domestic science course here and will return to Mexico City to train Mexican women. The Mexican government plans to open domestic science schools in major cities to improve cooking and foster independence. The Kansas City Journal quips about money and wit in a brief exchange.
A Salem testimonial from C A Burer proclaims Hancock Sulphur Compound as the top cure for skin sores including a child’s facial sore and a nineteen year old’s leg sore. It claims rapid results within a week and credits the product from Hancock Liquie Sulphur Co Baltimore Md with druggists selling it.
A missionary wife from Carthage Ohio reports cutting dandruff and milk crust on her daughter's scalp using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She calls Cuticura a blessing and cites a successful remedy for the baby's head as well as her own scalp. The endorsement comes from Mrs J A Darling dated January 20 1908.
A mixed advert and quotation page highlights Tetterine for ringworm skin diseases, Hicks Capudine for headaches, Danish proverbs, and Allen's Foot-Ease testimonials. It includes a patient letter praising Tetterine from Varnville South Carolina dated July 17 1908 and several consumer products with prices.
Languor and backache often signal kidney disorders with pain dizziness and urinary issues. J Wilfred Zell of Dunconnan Pa recounts relief and cure from Dean's Kidney Pills after severe kidney backaches and rheumatic pain. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. A prudent man procures in summer the sleigh and in winter the wagon Roumanian.
A nine month session at TMDMONT High School includes board and room for students. Promotional endorsements hail the school as best and cheapest in the state from E M Roonee O B Taylor and E Y Webb. Catalog requests directed to W D Bunys Lawndale.
Camden New Jersey and Gardiner Maine women report relief from nervous weakness and female illnesses after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Advert shows endorsements urging trials for inflammation ulcers irregularities and other gynecologic troubles.
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