Agricultural Finance To Be Studied Abroad
The Southern Commercial Congress moves to study European cooperative rural credit. A two-man-per-state commission will tour Europe from June 15 to September 15, visiting Rome and major nations to adapt methods for US rural finance, with state delegates funding travel and support. The plan includes New York Massachusetts participation and state-level committees to implement action.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Commercial Congress
Duncan A. Fletcher
Southern Commercial Conftress
Nashville
Conference On Rural Finance
David Labin
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
New York
Europe
Italy
France
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Netherlands
England
Ireland
United States
Thien
Herbert Myrick
Orange*Judd Company
Massachussets
Pennsyyvania
Minnesota
It Looks Six A Crime to Separate a Boy from a Pox
An old Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertisement touts quick relief for pimples boils scratches cuts burns and bruises. It claims effectiveness for burns scalds sprains and even piles and urges keeping it handy for boys and girls. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Bucklen
Reader complains about water faucet removals in Georgetown
A Georgetown reader laments scarce coverage of faucet removals seen as cost cutting. He argues water scarcity harms both colored and white residents and urges women to protest if men fail to act.
Gaffney Suspect Maloney Released After Uncertainty
Gaffney April 19 J J Maloney arrested yesterday on suspicion tied to the Allen family was released at noon today by police. A traveling man who knew the Allens said Maloney was not Sidna Allen. Maloney left for Charlotte after leaving Gaffney. Atlanta was asked for identification but no answer was received.
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Gaffney
J. J. Maloney
Tory Yester Day
Sidna Allen
Allens
Bargain tale and church surprise shared in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recounts a young mill ionaire’s bargain wit and a great captain of industry who charged $1 000 per hour but offered 80 minutes. The piece ends with Baptist Church members giving Rev. H B Jones a heartfelt pounding, filling his dining room with gifts.
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The
Baptist Church
H. B. Jones
Daily Item Reaches Nearly Every Georgetown Home
The Daily Item expands distribution into Georgetown sending packets to almost every household. The campaign aims to boost local awareness and readership across the town.
Titanic passengers recall shots during lifeboat chaos
Miss Lily Bentham of Rochester testifies that shots were fired at men attempting to reach lifeboats as women and children were left aboard the Titanic. Fellow passenger Mrs. Douton, grieving for her husband, corroborates the chaotic scramble as stewards urged passengers to deck and into boats.
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New York
Lily Bentham
Rochester
N. Y
Titanic Captain Rescued Baby and Went Down With Ship
Los Angeles athlete George Braden recounted the Titanic disaster saying Captain Smith swam to rescue a drowning baby and handed it to lifeboat crews before returning to the sinking liner. He described explosions and the band stopping as the ship vanished bow first with hundreds in the water.
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New York
George Braden
Los Angeles
Henry B. Harris
Beth
Smith
Ile
Dr King’s New Life Pills End The Blues
A vintage patent medicine pitch promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for a sluggish liver and bilious stomach. The ad claims the pills expel bilious poison, restore health, and bring “the blues” to an end, with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Titanic Victims Placed at 1535 in New York
New York reports survivors and families dealing with the Titanic tragedy as death toll estimates vary from 1595 to 1635. Officials note the ship sank after collision with an iceberg while traveling about 21 knots. Capt. Smith went down with the liner amid debate over blame.
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New York
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Smith
Survivors recount sinking as lifeboats flee under fire
Men passengers describe being fired on as they reached boats and rowed away from a sinking ship. A baby in a woman’s boat had her baby’s hands cut off. the crew members died overnight and were thrown overboard. They waited until dawn for Carpathia rescue.
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Carpathia
The Danger After Grip Promoted By Electric Bitters
A vintage patent medicine ad claims grip weakness brings nervousness appetite loss and liver kidney issues. It touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and purifier believed to restore health, with thousands praised for strengthening nerves and boosting spirits. Available for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
Reduced Rates for Confederate Reunion in Macon Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line offers special reduced round trip rates from stations for the Confederate Reunion in Macon Georgia May 7 to 9 1912. Return must reach original starting point by May 15 1912 or extended to June 5 1912 with fee, contact Special Agent Joseph Richardson in Macon or local ticket agent for schedules and reservations.
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Macon
Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
Standard Railroad
South
SxLtine
Froat
Livry
Josephichardson
Fourth St
T. C. Whitr
General Passenger Agt
Wilmington, N
Secret of Long Life and Dr. Pierce Remedy Ad
An old advertisement extols a tonic called Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery blending Golden Seal Oregon grape root Bloodroot Stone root Mandrake and Cherrybark alcohol free. It claims to purify blood replenish nerves and heart and aid vitality by mimicking nature to restore tissue and nourish the body over forty years after its public introduction.
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Nature
Oregon
Pierce
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Mr. Ator
Georgetown
Charles M. Scnawb
Loretto
Philadelphia Ledger
the Daily Item
sTitanic
Steamer
Countess of Rothes
Cunard
White Star Line
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine
United States Senate Committee
Sume
Carfantra
Homn-Owain
L. Wetherhorn & Son
Charleston, S
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