26 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
1
A collage of colorful notes on politics culture and society. Mentions Nebuchadnezzar Paderewski Harriman and Astor alongside divorce law talks and a strike against traditional gender roles. Includes quips on aging aging and politics with cheeky moral commentary.
Cautions against using Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for any use beyond the eyes. Promoted as a quick harmless cure for granulated lids scrofulous sores styes and dim vision. Sold nationwide at 25 cents.
Tonight at the Tourist Hotel the renowned penman performs for local audiences. The feature event, titled The Worlds Expert, promises demonstration and instruction for writers seeking to improve their craft.
The first bale of cotton was sold here yesterday by T. W. Graham at 12 5 8 cents. The field is expected to yield one and a half to two bales per acre. M. G. Anderson of Conway visited this week. Mrs. Mamie Bond of Jacksonville was here visiting friends. P. D. Graham vacations with his mother F. J. Graham.
William Lee 22 confesses in a written statement from Booneville Indiana that he killed his father Richard Lee in self defense after the mother and brother were murdered and the house set on fire. Sheriff Scales moved him to Evansville amid fears of lynching as townspeople crowded the jail and detectives question motive tied to marriage plans with Mina Taylor and about $100 in cash reportedly missing.
In Ely Nevada a fire trapped ten men at the 1000-foot level of the Giroux Consolidated Mines. Six died and four were dying after escaping flames reaching the surface. Rescuers battled the blaze as several men remained inside the burning shaft.
Atwood completed a 1275 mile aeroplane journey from St Louis in 12 days landing at Governor's Island at 2 88 this afternoon after flying 30 miles from Nyack in 45 minutes. Crowds cheered as he followed the river staying 50 to 100 feet above the water. He may land at Sheepshead Bay later, but the trip officially ended at Governor's Island.
An ad touts A Clean Salve creamy white ointment Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve guaranteed for eczema salt rheum chaps and similar skin ailments priced at 25 cents.
A contest rewards the young lady who brings in the most subscriptions from Monday noon to Saturday noon with a prize. Details of the prize are not specified in the text.
A campaign rally message encourages hard work and urges supporters to boost activity next week by gaining 1000 new subscribers. The call to action emphasizes momentum and larger voter outreach.
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