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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
2
The Georgetown Times praises Hon. Walter Hazard for urging a new railroad to connect with the Seaboard, asserting it would outpace the Atlantic Coast Line as the city outlet. The plan would boost farming country, raise land values, and accelerate regional growth.
In the past two years George town has quietly progressed with municipal improvements notably street grading. Though not finished, work proceeds as materials become available, transforming a sand heap main street into macadamized paving beyond the Atlantic.
The article lauds Georgetown Mayor and City Council for rapid street work, a modern water system repurposed as a sewer flushing plant, and a new fire alarm system. It argues these moves raised the city from neglectful status and urges voters to reelect the current leaders for continued progress.
Advertisement touts a new discovery by Weill claimed to permanently cure stomach troubles including indigestion constipation gastritis insomnia and nervous conditions. It asserts success across ages from babies to 90 year olds and offers free particulars from H Wright at 525 W 124th St New York.
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