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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
Representative Ellerbe of the rivers and harbors committee says there may be no rivers and harbors appropriation bill passed this session. He notes a shift toward public buildings and doubts on river funding, but plans to push small bills benefiting South Carolina if possible.
A historical reflection argues for broad exit openings in theatre design as the paramount safety measure after a deadly incident in Boyertown. It contends that even with fire curtains and automatic hatches, the best protection remains open access along the front and sides to allow immediate egress from every seating row, despite higher construction costs.
In Columbia on January 16 the Nash Smith amendment to the Nash prohibition bill acts as a substitute. It bans all alcohol in the state except wood or denatured alcohol for arts and sciences. First offence carries a $200 fine or three months in prison. second offence carries punishment only. Peace officers are tasked with enforcement.
A public contest offering 5000 dollars in 100 prizes for needle work is open to all at no charge or conditions. Send a neé die work sample to BUCHAN'S SOAPS CORPORATION at 225 Fifth Ave New York City to receive a free booklet with details.
A vintage advertisement touts Buchan’s Soap with a promise of absolute purity and refreshing properties. It offers a cake of Buchan’s Cotton Bloom sent to Buchan’s Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York for 10 cents if a local druggist cannot supply it.
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