24 May 1905
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
1
Publication details for J L Mims editor with subscription prices for one year and shorter terms. Advertising rates include one inch grants, subsequent insertions, and notice charges with terms for obituaries tributes and political notices. Liberal multi month contracts offered.
Johan Hoch, condemned in Chicago for murdering his thirty ninth wife, has endured a long string of marriages with many failures as he awaits execution.
The article notes Texas suffering excessive rainfall while Georgia and the Carolinas enter their rainy season. It captures a local hopeful mood among cotton planters facing weather calamity and calls for resilience amid changing climate conditions.
Rev. Mr. Peeples urged parents to give their son profitable summer employment to avoid idleness and bad influence. He warned against letting boys become loafers and emphasized respect for honest labor over time killing.
The South Carolina Co-Educational Institute announces completion of its seventh year in Rosefield, highlighting continued growth and programs for students.
Edgefield hosts a campus commencement with students, faculty, and citizens in attendance. Arnoldus Lewis wins the freshman oration medal, Olive Williams tops the eloction prize, and John C Sheppard Jr leads the sophomore oration contest as judges praise the contestants’ eloquence.
Community news recounts farm labor shortages with high wages, an accident where Miss Kate Hammond was bruised but not broken, visits by Rev. Burts, illness of Mrs. Prescott, and upcoming Sunday School convention travels. Also mentions new yard fence, a prolonged illness, fishing by James Boddie, cattle purchases by Judge Bodie, local visits, a rainy weekend, and a youth picnic with speeches by Mr. Byrd and Prof. Eutaminger.
James Barron of Manchester Cotton Mills in Rock Hill South Carolina writes that in 1883 he painted his residence with L and M paint and notes it looks better than before.
Fragmentary ad style text mentions a Buckien's Attic dealer and W. E. Lynch with claims of a cure for fearful ru and a 5 year period. References to cu’s burns guaranteed and tasteless form suggest a medical or health product with testimonials. No clear outcome or reliable evidence.
Chamberlains Cough drops hailed as the best cough remedy ever taken by Chubb a Hai Mich merchant. The ad claims rapid cough and cold cure, urges keeping it in the house for prompt use. Also notes undertaker supplies including plush and broadcloth caskets and a ready hearse service day or night.
Ramsey and Jones promote Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as a quick reliever enabling rest and sleep. A Tennessee user from Yum Yum reports broad rheumatic pain relief, with some noting permanent improvement over time. The ad also touts top flavoring extracts from G. L. Penn & Son, urging customers to choose the best.
Edgefield readers are invited to buy ready made men and boys clothing at McCreary & Co 720 Broad Street Augusta Ga where peace of mind and handsome attire come at a small cost Jack Holder signs the notice inviting patrons to visit the popular establishment.
The note remarks that Man's unreasonableness can rival a woman's, yet Thomas S. Austin manager of the Republican of Leavenworth Indiana was not unreasonable, when.
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