04 Aug 1911
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
1
Advertising rates listed per line with first insertion and subsequent insertions. Religious notices published free. Communications must be accompanied by the sender’s name for attention. Manager notes this notice as a draft or proposal.
The article notes that since 1790 the center of population moved from near Baltimore to 412 miles west of Unionville by 1910, traveling through Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Ohio into Indiana. It argues this westward shift transfers political power in Congress from eastern states to the west and south.
The piece compares the Supreme Court's Standard Oil decision to a gang of thieves, noting the case found no single culprit but a pile of loot. It argues the court urged orderly conduct to keep profits lawful, while predicting farmers will seek higher yields per acre as land grows pricier.
A new English mile record of 116.2 mph was set at Saltburn by Bordino driving an 800 horsepower Fiat fitted with Michelin tires. The car features a notably short wheelbase and a bonnet six feet high.
The body of Mr. Robert C. Shirer was brought to Orangeburg and buried at the Episcopal Cemetery after services. Officials note it is not clear if his death was an accident and expect an investigation. A yet unnamed Black man allegedly present at the drowning may be key to clarifying the case.
Dr Bell's Anti Pain claims to treat colic flux diarrhoea cramps and all bowel complaints internally. Externally it treats sore breasts corns bunions toothache neuralgia and all pains. Marketed as antiseptic and sold everywhere.
We guarantee every box of Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve to treat ulcers boils skin diseases and more at 25c per box. Also promoting fresh cakes crackers and cash premiums at C P Foxworth 719 North Oak Street and announcing a Great Piano Contest starting next Saturday.
Fragmentary line urges keeping Hunt's Lightning Oil at home and taking it on travels with a note about its potential usefulness during battles or emergencies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.