06 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
1
The Georgetown Daily Item cites Robert G. Ingersoll's arraignment against alcohol, portraying it as a force that devastates families, society, and morality. It links liquor to crime, poverty, and ruin, calling it the root of social decay and a dire threat to virtue.
A skyrocket fragment struck Margaret Clifton, one year old, on the forehead as fireworks exploded near North Avenue and Federal Street. The infant was taken to Allegheny General Hospital where surgeons trephined the skull, but she died this afternoon.
In Priesters Park near Belleville Illinois the race to decide if Mabel Burs or St Louis would wed Frank C Grimes ended badly for Grimes. His horse Bobby D driven by R J Grimes finished third then second before a collision with Kentucky Colonel led to withdrawal Kentucky Colonel won as Miss Burs balked at the match following her father influence. The Bard of Steeletown notes a busy July with jokes and local notices amid the race outcome.
A crowded trolley scene ends with a young man finding five dollars and returning it to claimants. Multiple riders acknowledge ownership. he adds a nickel, noting part of the bill broke in transit.
Informational pitch promising high prices for farms houses timber or any business. Advertises access to manufacturers importers jobbing houses and money lenders with 4 to 5 percent interest. Encourages sending a 2 cent stamp for reply.
A brief note directs readers to Weinberg headquarters for ribbons. The item emphasizes a central supply point and marks Weinberg as the key source for ribbon needs.
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