Sawdust Turned Into Alcohol At Major Mill Plant
Atlantic Coast Lumber Company at Georgetown converts slabs and sawdust into wood alcohol, turning a $60 daily waste disposal deficit into a $100 daily profit. Supported by a state act and financing from Dupont Powder Company, the plan aims to cut raw material costs for dynamite production and could transform the sawmill industry.
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Columbia
Atlantic Coast Lumber Company
Georgetown
United States
Dupont Powder Company
Atlantic Coast
Sutherland's Eagle Alve Advertises 25c Return Policy
An old advertisement touts Sutherland's Eagle Alve as good for nothing but the eyes. It promises satisfaction or a 25 cent refund, inviting customers to judge the product's value and return if unsatisfied.
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Sutherland
The Dog Came Back
A scientist who lost his pet dog placed a notice headed Warning describing the animal as strayed and noting it had been used in experiments with virulent poisons. The owner warned the animal could be dangerous, yet the dog returned the next day.
Unclaimed Letters in Georgetown Post Office 1910 List
Period ending December 10, 1910 shows unclaimed letters in Georgetown with names including Tom Alston A Blake Sig ney Fuupy Harry Gore Henry Green William Green Wm Good Louis Howel L Keith William Tisdom S A Tisdom Royal Wigley Allin Brills and women Jaine Beaufort Sarah Camuel Philis Ewblyn Bessie Grine Susan Lucas Merrey Multry May Seagler Miss Morgan Smith Miss Orrie Smith.
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Georgetown
Tom Alston
A. Blake
Signey Fuupy
Harry Gore
Henry Green
William Green
Wm. Good
Louis Howel
L. Keith
William Tisdom
S. A. Tisdom
Royal Wigley
Allin Brills
Jaine Beaufort
Sarah Camuel
Philis Ewblyn
Bessie Grine
Susan Lucas
Merrey Multry
May Seagler
Morgan Smith
Orrie Smith
President Taft’s Message to Congress Highlights Reforms
Taft’s address urges tighter corporate regulation and enforcement, a Panama canal fortification appropriation of 19 million, and rejection of general tariff revision. He backs a permanent tariff board, ship subsidies to boost U S shipping, leasing of mineral and water sites, new banking systems, two battleships, and civil service expansion to consular and diplomatic posts. He calls for higher ad rates on magazines, stronger immigration fines, and stronger postal and rail oversight.
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Congress
Taft
Panama Canal
Civil Service System
Postal Department
Civil Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
Father Murdered Son Wounded in Darlington Farm Tragedy
Coyt Blackman shot and killed Ed D Boseman and mortally wounded Bartow Boseman at a tenant house on S W Byrd plantation in New Providence. Ed D Boseman, about 50, leaves a widow and children. Bartow, 22 to 25, unmarried. Blackman, 22 to 25, unmarried. All are white farmers with local family ties. gathering reportedly for whiskey.
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Darlington
Ember
Coyt Blackman
Ed. D. Boseman
Bartow Boseman
W. D. Blackman
McIntosh’s Mill
Byrd
You Can Always Get The Best Cough Medicine
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey advertised as the best cough medicine with a guarantee of satisfaction. Sold everywhere and identifiable by a bell on the bottle.
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Dr. Bell
The Itchy Juror Aboard A Genteel Courtroom Jest
A puzzled country juror petitions to be excused explaining others would not want him on the panel. The judge urges a reason and the man reveals he has the itch. The clerk interjects with a sharp quip to remove the reluctant juror.
Try Dr Bell Antiseptic Salve for quick improvement
The ad claims Dr Bell Antiseptic Salve is hard to cure and promises noticeable improvement from the first application. It urges readers to try the product to change their mind about cure speed.
Antiseptic Remedies Sold by All Dealers
Antiseptic Remedies destroy disease germs. Dr Bell’s Anti Pain is an antiseptic remedy for external and internal pains. Relief is almost instantaneous. Sold by all dealers.
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DR. Bell
The Sweepstakes Corn Prizes Claim Three SC Winners
The South Carolina winners announced for the boys grand sweepstake at the Corn Expo include Ethridge Mixon of Lamar for best ten ears of corn, Henry W. Plowden of Manning for best single ear, and Yancey Matthis of St. Charles for best individual display, with prizes of 15 and 25 dollars.
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Columbia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Exposition Commission
Ethridge Mixon
Lamar
S. C
Henry W. Plowden
Manning
Yancey Matthis
St. Charles
Make Up Your Mind When in Need of Cough Medicine
An ad urges consumers to choose Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for cough relief and promises the product is the best option.
Plant Schedules Saturday Operations Due to Notice
Beginning this week and until further notice the Georgetown Gin and Canning Co plant will run on Saturdays only. President H B Springs signs the notice.
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Georgetown Gin and Canning Co
H. B. Springs
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passed by Unanimous Consent
The House sped to approval today assigning $21,894,861 for river and harbor work in the current fiscal year ending June 30 1912. The totals rise with the sundry civil bill to $29,262,988 overall with 210 items split evenly between maintenance and completion of works.
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River and Harbor Committee
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Restful Nights
Georgetown resident Mrs. H. A. Wickman reports long standing kidney trouble with backache and painful loins. One box of Doan's Kidney Pills bought from Iseman Drug Co. stopped the pain and allowed restful sleep. Sold everywhere 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Georgetown
H. A. Wickman
Wood St
S.C
Doan
Iseman Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Population Revision In Augusta Shows Growth
Washington reports Augusta Georgia gains a revised population of 41,040, up 1,599 from 39,441 in 1900, after an initial release showing 37,825, a 1,615 drop from 1900.
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Washington
Agusta
Augusta
Fortnight Groom Locks Bride In Apartment
Gary Indiana December 10. Attorney Clyde Hunter married Daisy Atland on November 23 at Ingleside Chicago. He rushed to catch a train leaving his wife locked inside their rooms with the key in his pocket. She waited twelve hours hungry and tearful until his return.
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Gary, Ind
Clyde Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Daisy Atland
Ingleside Avenue
Chicago
Crown Point
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
Patent medicine advertisement asserts deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Claims nine of ten cases from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo firm promotes remedies and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CD
Toledo
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