13 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1912
Page
1
In New York on July 12 a telegraph transmission error caused a message to read I leaf you forever instead of I love you forever. The misread text led a young woman to end an engagement and accept another proposal, prompting damages claims against the telegraph company. The defense cites Morse code similarities between love and leave as the cause.
A moral suggested by Mrs. Lillian Brooks Gatlin urges farmers to improve home life. Install a telephone if possible or collaborate with neighbors to do so, build good roads, provide a light horse and buggy for weekly use, and subscribe to magazines. Treat the wife as a business partner and consult her on all matters to boost family health and happiness.
An optimistic ad highlights air mail as progress and Uncle Sam’s mail carriers in flight. It cites Dr. King’s New Discovery for Coughs Cold and lung diseases as highly popular with a testimonial from Mrs. J. F. Davis of Stickney Corner Maine. Price 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottle at druggists.
The piece explains that currency in circulation is small compared with bank deposits which act as the main medium of exchange. It notes deposits total seven billion, with checks handling four times the value of physical money, and describes how deposits rise and fall with trade, making deposit currency highly elastic and practical for commerce.
A petition from the anti tuberculosis league seeks a rule making it illegal for a teacher to kiss pupils in New Orleans public schools. The league plans to present the proposal to the school board after a meeting last night.
The record shows a total expenditure of 4,991,400 for Woodrow Wilson’s nomination in Baltimore. Key outlays include 115,000 for Convention Hall and National committees, 526,400 in delegate and alternate expenses, 50,000 for headquarters and campaign staff, and an estimated 4,500,000 tied to 50,000 visitors to Baltimore.
A statewide posse around Deland near Hulls Branch and Crescent City searched a swamp and waterlogged area for a negro who attacked a white woman and was shot, but no trace was found. Authorities believe he fled toward the St Johns River with about 60 men still searching.
A farmer faces high credit costs under the current banking system while large city speculators enjoy lower rates. Reform is argued to lower overall production costs and living prices, benefiting both farmers and buyers.
Washington July 12 The Pepper bill to bring the National Guard closer to the regular army gains War Department approval and favorable House committee report. It would pay about 8 million dollars yearly to cover the 10,000 officers and 112,000 enlisted men in the states and territories.
A promotional health claim describes a woman being handicapped by weakness and poor health. It touts King’s Life Pills as a remedy for weak blood foul breath and low spirits, promising new strength clear complexion and cheerful mood. Sold for 25 cents at druggists.
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