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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
3
In accordance with federal law the post office at Georgetown South Peru designated this publication as second class matter. The notice references Act of Congress dated March 3 and the date July 25, 1907 as the filing or processing milestones.
Edith Wardrop heiress and ward of W S Keller died at Lincoln Hospital after a coma lasting over 180 hours. The 16 year old, previously healthy, collapsed while watching fire engines with friend Adienne Laroche. Despite consultations from New York’s top specialists no diagnosis or relief came. officials suspect a prior sleigh accident causing a ruptured blood vessel.
The article notes three mines buried a thousand feet underground near Ely Nevada drawing public interest beyond presidents or kings. It suggests the case resonates with a deeper, finer sentiment that touches a lasting human chord.
Reporters of the New York American describe three rescued miners in a perilous entombment. A rescue party works under difficult conditions for weeks, aided by miners offering help, a national outpouring, and a rudimentary telephone pipe keeping spirits up. The piece emphasizes human solidarity and resilience as life sustains hope.
Five thousand dollars in prizes for women with 100 awards for needle work. Four contests are freely open to all with no charge or condition. For details, request a free booklet from BUCHAN'S SOAP CORPORATION at 225 Fifth Ave New York City.
An advertisement offers Buchan's Cotton Bloom soap for ten cents via mail order from Buchan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City for customers whose druggist cannot supply it.
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