18 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
1
A letter argues that ox carts and mule teams hauling logs ruin roadbeds near the city. Slung logs tear trenches and limbs drag along, causing more county loss than the logs are worth. It urges the County Supervisor to adopt remedial measures for safer hauling and reduced road damage.
The article argues that a town’s progress hinges on collective effort and the get-together spirit. It asserts that cities with natural advantages will advance when residents unite, invest energy, and promote growth to boost wealth, population, and attractiveness.
An ad pitches Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and croup noting it can prevent serious diseases if used and urging parents to keep a bottle on hand for nighttime symptoms. The bottle bears a bell logo.
A feature titled The Worlds Exxpert Penman visits the Tourist Hotel for a town appearance. The event invites attendees to observe the famed writer and offering tips to improve handwriting skills.
Commissioner Watson reports a Columbus Ohio bank agreed to purchase outright any drainage district bonds in the coast of South Carolina. The bank stated it buys municipal and other drainage bonds at the highest prices, seeks districts being organized, and pays cash with no broker commission. A Ridgeway porch party honoring Mrs. Olin Lawper featured a luncheon and social chat with Miss May Thomas hosting, attended by Georgetown and Hartsville residents.
An advertisement urges readers to support kidney health with Doan's Kidney Pills. A Sumter South Carolina user claims the product cured frequent urination, back pain, and nervous symptoms, praising Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as the U S sole agents and listing a 50 cent price.
Col J C Hemphill editor of the Richmond Times Dispatch visited Washington to meet President Taft and relay an anecdote used by Booker T Washington. Washington recounted a Southern lynching tale illustrating his stance on white violence and local justice.
A notice warns that Sutherland’s Eagle Eye Salve should only be used for eyes and claims it cures granulated lids scrofulous sore eyes styes weak eyes and dim vision. The ad also promotes Shredded Wheat Biscuits Corn Flakes Post Toasties and Quaker Rolled Oats at C P Fox worth Co.
Holtville California July 22 Sixteen years ago Joe Prim worked as a farm hand in Illinois earning thirty dollars a month his board now he is worth two hundred thousand dollars and runs a 780 acre hog ranch in the Imperial Valley with an eighteen thousand dollar annual profit He plans to retire in two years and tour the world with his wife Prim treats hogs like a business insisting clean surroundings and food prevent disease He shipped twenty two car loads of eighty five hogs last year grossing twenty four thousand dollars with eighteen thousand in profit The article also notes a local piano contest with votes and standings and invites more female entrants The feature highlights Prim as the hog king of the western states and his systematic farming methods and future plans.
Advertisement touts Hunt's Lightning Oil as an instant cure for wounds bruises sores cuts sprains and skin abrasions. It claims to form an artificial skin covering stop pain instantly and advises keeping a bottle at home or while traveling. 25cts and 50cts bottles sold in Texas.
A local ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs colds croup strep whooping cough bronchitis asthma and throat and bronchial troubles. Also highlights a range of jams jellies grape juice plain and sour pickles from C P Foxworth Co 719 sales outlet.
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