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Newspaper

Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1911

Page

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Columbia Boat Line Urged To Aid River Trade

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Columbia, A. E. Gonzales of New York Columbia and Georgetown Boat Co. urged restoring the river boat line to boost city distribution. J. W. Smith quit as GM. A. McP. Hamby to run operations, promising on time deliveries and freight savings cited by Edmund N. Joyner of Southern States Supply.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce A. E. Gonzales New York, Columbia & Georgetown Boat Co C Williams Georgetown Clyde Line Company J. W. Smith Columbia, Georgetown & New York A. McP. Hamby Columbia Chamber of Commerce Hamby Boat Line Southern States Supply Company Edmund N. Joyner com+pany Joyner Columbia, New York

Boat Line Seen as Salvation for Columbia Commerce

Columbia figures praise the boat line as essential to the city’s growth. T B Aughtry, a leading wholesale grocer, notes freight-rate advantages enable Columbia to compete with Charleston and inland markets. E A Beall calls the line crucial and prefers stability over change, even about the existing management. The article credits the Columbia New York Georgetown line and cites The State as source.

Columbia E. A. Beall E. A. Beal Company Beall State House Columbia, New York & Georgetown State

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad

An old ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for coughs colds croup grip whooping cough bronchitis asthma and throat and bronchial troubles. Sold everywhere with a bell emblem on the bottle.

We Do Not Recommend Nngle Rye Salve for Any Use

An advert states that Rutherland's nngle Rye Salve should only be used on the eyes and claims it quickly cures granulated lids scrofulous sore eyes styes and dimness of vision sold nationwide for 25 cents.

Rutherland

Not clear article headline based on ad copy

An advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for common ailments. It emphasizes a cold as a cause of future illnesses and urges readers to look for the bell emblem on the bottle to identify the product.

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for croup relief at night

Parents are advised to keep Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey on hand for children with croup, which often worsens at night when it may be hard to obtain a physician. Look for the bell on the bottle.

Dr. Bell

The World's Expert Heads Tonight to Tourist Hotel

Tonight The World's sixpert venman performs at Tourist Hotel, billed as a special feature in the travel crowd. Readers are invited to witness the expert showcase in our town.

Ten Acre Lots Near City on Black River Road Farmland

Seeks quick sales of 40 acres and offers 1 acre tracts for farming. Location beyond Brickman’s new farm with soil praised as good and plowable. Presented by Oliver of Smith and Oliver insurance and real estate.

Brickman Xa. Ly. Oliver Smith & Oliver Insurance & Real Estate

Georgetown Man Praises Capt. Parker in Cuban Rural Guards Excerpt

Friends of Captain Frank Parker note an Army and Navy Journal extract praising his role as director and instructor of the Cuban Rural Guards at Camp Columbia Havana. The piece details training, drills, facilities improvements, and Parker’s leadership since April 1909 under President Gomez and with General Monteagudo's support.

Georgetown Frank Parker Army and Navy Journal Gomez Camp Columbia Havana Cuba Cav U.S. A Parker Monteagudo America du Pont de Nemours Powder Company United States

Life Saved At Deaths Door By Dr King’s New Discovery

Wellington Tex reader W R Patterson recounts surviving a grave cough and tuberculosis after two years of treatment. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring his health from 100 to 187 pounds, praising its quick, safe relief for coughs colds lagrippe asthma and lung troubles. The ad asserts a one dollar price with free trial and guaranteed results.

W. R. Patterson Wellington Tex

Bell's Antiseptic Salve Proclaimed for Skin Diseases

An advertisement touts Bell's Antiseptic Salve as effective for all skin diseases. It emphasizes quick relief and broad use for minor ailments, urging readers to purchase from local druggists. The notice frames the product as a universal remedy in common care.

R. Bell

Going From Farm to Farm in South Carolina

A State plan by Commissioner Watson launches automobile visits to reach farmers across eleven counties. The party includes United States expert staff and will conduct meetings, lectures, and farm visits to promote newer agricultural ideas. The program runs through the state and continues toward the state fair with farm-to-farm outreach.

Columbia South Carolina Watson Commissioner Watson Ira W. Williams United States Bradford Knapp J. R. Jones

Room for More in the Piano Contest With Daily Item Call

The Daily Item notes the piano subscription contest and reveals Miss D. D. Porter leads with 13,150 votes after winning a 5,000 vote bonus for a yearly subscription. It urges more entries, praises entrants, and calls for a hundred young ladies to join, aiming to raise standings by tomorrow.

Health for twelve years stolen by two thieves

Fats victim to Thieves, S. W. Bends of Coal City Alabama tells of a twelve year health loss caused by two thieves. He credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with restoring his health and relief from constipation malaria headache and dyspepsia.

S. W. Bends Coal City Ala Dr. King

Farm and timber land sale offer by Ligon Land Co

Advertises opportunities to sell farm timber land store or residence with an attractive proposition. Reads contact Ligon Land Co Sumter South Carolina for full description and details.

Ligon Land Co Sumter S. C Wevm

Electric Bitters cures long lingering stomach trouble

John W. Modders of Moddersville Michigan suffered fifteen years of stomach distress that baffled doctors. After failing remedies he sold his farm and grew weak until Electric Bitters restored his appetite and health, making him able to eat again. Local druggists guarantee the remedy.

John W. Modders Moddersville Mich

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T. B. Aughtry Columbia's Salvation Black River D. D. Porter Mary Fletcher Bella Ballenberger Rhea Wilford Mamie Hemingway Lucy Kennedy Mattie Wilson Louise Matthews Rosalie McDonal Lucy Robbin Sadie Price Lilla B. Hughes Andrews Ruth Isokreit Annie Blakely Andrew Sarah
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