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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
3
An old German woman becomes ill and dies after misread hospital reports. Her husband learns on day five that she is dead, prompting him to seek consolation at a saloon. The bartender asks what she died of, and he replies Improvements.
Thomas Wade a prosperous farmer in Tuckahoe district Henrico County dreamed for a week of a buried box on his farm containing gold. He with Constable I H Henley dug to the stump indicated in the dream and unearthed a box holding three ancient copper cents and four fishhooks.
Success notes that clear thinking and concise writing are rare while modern life floods with words. The piece laments diffusion of expression and praises rhetorical condensation as a lost art.
A Michigan reader attests improved strength and energy by replacing meat and coffee with Grape-Nuts and Postum. He notes weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds between June and September and credits the diet for morning well being and athletic performance.
A reflective piece describes anxious thoughts as a person undresses and climbs into bed. The speaker worries that something will grab their toes, contrasting pleasant thoughts with a recurring fear about safety during rest.
The article notes cloud types such as cirrus alto and cumulus with vivid description from Harper's Magazine. A family scene follows where Mrs Gordon admonishes Kate to be self-reliant and not rely on others, reminding her of her cousin Louis and a lesson on independence.
A Washington Star excerpt lists cautions for children during summer. It urges rest between strenuous play, avoidance of cold drinks when overheated, kindness to ill friends, careful tree climbing, boat safety, humane behavior toward animals, and generosity. It reinforces being good tempered and considerate as young ladies and gentlemen.
A Washington Star note outlines long standing Irish superstitions about fairies. It describes remedies and safeguards such as saying that spilled milk is for the fairies and crying take care of the water for slops. It also mentions nails over doors and garments sewn with iron to avoid fairy mischief and cold pains.
Kate cannot find her hat and asks Mrs Gordon for help. Mrs Gordon insists Kate should handle it herself and waits, noting Kate is old enough to manage tasks like sewing and tidying. Kate protests but vows to wait, mentioning she often relies on Mary for chores such as bringing a dustpan.
The piece outlines various U S flags for government and military use including the Presidents flag the Secretary of War flag and branch flags for infantry cavalry and artillery It also covers naval flags signal flags maritime courtesy flags and daytime flag signaling on ship to ship and shore stations plus a Civil War anecdote about General Sherman Hold the fort and the signal relay that aided a Union victory.
The text states oil is more economical with only 50 percent of theoretical heat wasted, while coal wastes 93 percent, implying oil yields greater efficiency in energy use.
At Newport a young girl asks her mother when she will be old enough to be happily married in a brief life note reflecting social hopes and family hopes.
A Louisville reader cites two eczema cures through Cutira remedies after extensive medical trials. He notes his grandson cleared up as a baby and he himself recovered after severe winter sores, stating his letters dated April 23 and May 14, 1907. The report mentions Antwerp diamond industry comprising about forty factories.
Do Feet Ache and Burn shake into four shoes Allen's Foot-Kase powder eases tight or new shoes and treats Corns Bunions Swollen feet and ingrowing nails Sample free by mail Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y Also notes on volcanoes nervine cures and census dialogue with Wiggs family highlighting trades and social detail.
In a drawing room a German professor is an entertaining old gentleman. A guest asks about a composition and the professor asks if it is his song, saying he did not know the composer confirming the humorous misattribution. The scene captures a witty dialogue from Tit Bits.
Medina resident G W Winney writes to kidney sufferers inviting correspondence. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with his eighteen months in two hospitals ending in relief, noting weight gain from 143 to 162 pounds after using 10 to 12 boxes. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A clerk recalls a tale of a deaf and mute neighbor who, after winning a gold watch from a young man in a card game, uses a pad to reveal his missing chain. The irate father expected surrender but received a brief two word reply reading and chain.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It cites Mrs Maggie Gilmer and Mrs Josephine Hall, praising restored health and motherhood after use. The notice appeals to sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
An insurance agent asks for a weekly premium as a widow reveals she will move ten miles away. She requests removal help, then explains a rule in the subscription book allows free transfer when moving between districts. She says she expects to pay nothing.
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