08 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
1
Poem venerating the blue and white flag of Carolina. It recalls fathers who fought for liberty in Charleston and Mexico, honors Bravest men, and urges raising the war scarred banner with loyalty to ancestral rights and national pride. The author is A. Woodson.
The record recaps gifts from Bettis Bouknight estate and others, a Sunday vote of thanks, and remarks by Mr Walton. It notes Dr Ben Lee Allen's critical typhoid illness, a brother-in-law's death in Vidalia, Ga, and a burial trip. Social clubs report meetings, a Red Shirt Edition Edgefield Advertiser exhibit, and club programs with literary remarks and music.
Disbursements totaled 5,712,569 with 86.61 percent paid to South-based labor and industry. For September 1916 gross revenue reached 6,527,904, up 13.89 percent from 1915, while operating expenses rose 15.54 percent. Three month totals show revenue of 18,506,090 and expenses of 13,363,768, reflecting gains over the prior year.
Text fragment notes a sale or display listing at 2.00 with shades, military and conservative styles attributed to F. G. Mertins of Augusta Georgia.
Mrs Mamie Burgess of 16 Saco Street Greenville says Tanlac transformed her from a physical wreck to a well person after three bottles. She recounts indigestion and choking sensations, bad nerves, poor sleep, and low energy improved by the medicine, prompted by a relative’s relief.
Honor Roll lists first through seventh grades with students Ruth Cogburn Mary Glover Margie Wright J Q Cogburn Gladys Wright Ruby Wright Cornelia Glover Naomi Cogburn Hazel Atkinson Mary Julia Wright Lionel Cogburn. Ad copy promotes a new style suit in colors and mixtures priced 17.50 to 30.00 from F G Mertins Augusta Ga.
An Edgefield citizen Mr Paul testifies kidney trouble came from standing long hours. He describes backache fatigue and frequent night urination improved after three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Penn and Holstein's Drug Store. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors.
Van Lindsay Nursery of Pomona North Carolina solicits orders for all kinds of fruit trees. They claim to be the leading southern nursery with strong vigorous stock true to name. Address from R G Shannonhouse Edgefield South Carolina for inquiries.
Public notice seeks a family that can provide board for a person. Contact the office for details and arrangement.
Editor Edgefield Advertiser urges farmers to increase small grain acreage with emphasis on wheat and oats. warns flour prices may rise to 12 15 dollars a barrel by March 1917 and oats 80 cents to 1.00 per bushel, urging four to six acres of oats per plow and wheat to meet needs while noting local mills and county fair horse stock as signs of progress.
Winter colds often start with a sneeze and sore throat. Dr King’s New Discovery claims to break up colds and heal coughs for 47 years, loosening phlegm and easing breathing. Sold by druggists for 20 cents.
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