10 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
1
The item notes the Advertiser publication established in 1835 with a date line of Wednesday March 10 1909. The fragment confirms a historic newspaper reference and its dating.
An aphorism attributed to Ovid notes that true greatness stems from honorable conduct and a noble disposition rather than wealth or ancestry. The quote emphasizes virtue as the measure of character.
The Citaddé cadets announce a four day march to Lancaster and back to Chester for graduating exercises. Hon E D Smith has taken the oath and becomes South Carolina s junior senator. Congress passes a measure for free mail for widows of presidents benefiting Mrs Benjamin Harrison and Mrs Grover Cleveland.
The text argues newspapers defend liberties and inform the public while criticizing calls to end or censor press. It stresses openness over cover ups, the public’s right to know, and that good papers survive on high ideals even as bad ones may briefly prosper.
A busy local page notes cheerful community events including Mrs Sophronia Clark's death near Chappells, plans for new streetlamps on Main, a Lyceum night with Emma Mobley’s gathering, and the Royal Hungarian Orchestra arriving March 15 after winning a major exhibition prize. Also recorded are obituaries, a grand jury report for Edgefield county, and notices of gatherings at Mrs M L Lawson’s home and at Spain’s Methodist church.
W. E. Lynch & Co offers a large stock of genuine eastern grown seed Irish potatoes in several varieties for planting. Secure fresh seed now for reliable yields this season.
A letter from Mr. Calhoun recounts a past mayoral contest and asks to be elected to the unexpired term after Ai. C. E. May resigns. He cites local support, vows prudent improvements, and defends himself against claims of being too progressive while noting residents’ familiarity with his record. the town faces an April election.
Penn and Holstein offer Glenn Springs and Harris Lithia waters at 1.75 for five gallons and 1.50 respectively. Fresh cat meal and sifted wheat advertised by B. Timmons.
Wreck shipment of Nunnally s candies and ben bons just received by express. Jessiae Penn i Holstein. White Star? 5 cents per 5 pound or 20 cents for coffée flour.
A fragment summarizes advice to keep a large supply of fresh cotton seeds meal and hulls for sale at reasonable prices. Mentions a warehouse site of an old depot and that patrol was solicited.
An advertisement from W. E. Lynch & Co. promotes Golden Rip coffee, urging quality as the main selling point and inviting customers to be convinced by the product.
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