Petition for nationwide swamp land survey and reclamation plan
Congress petitions to survey all swamp and overflowed lands in the United States and outline drainage plans for each project. The effort, led by Senator Fletcher and Dr. Owens, follows a Nashville convention resolution calling for reclamation and a nationwide educational campaign.
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Washington
Congress
Southern Commercial Congress
United States
Senate
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
C. J. Owens
Nashville
Tenn
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Fletcher
J. O. Wright
Tallahassee
Fla
A. W. McKeand
Charleston
S. C
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Chapel Hill
N. C
Justin F. Dennechaud
Wm. W. Old, Jr
Norfolk, Va
Walter Clark
Clarksdale
A. F. Purdue
Governor Blease orders arrest of Felder while en route
Gov. Blease announced he would direct Greenville and Spartanburg sheriffs to arrest T. B. Felder of Atlanta, a Georgia delegate to the Baltimore convention, on charges of conspiracy to defraud the state and offering a bribe. Rewards totaling 2100 are posted across Lexington Newberry and Richland counties.
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Columbia
Blease
Greenville
Spartanburg
T. B. Felder
Atlanta
Georgia
Baltimore
Felder
Lexington
Newberry
Richland
South Carolina
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Abbeville
Greenwood
Lexington County
Newberry County
Richland County
Man Coughs Breaks Ribs After Frightful Cough
Neenah Wisconsin man suffering a sudden chest pain discovers two ribs broken after a severe coughing fit. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri touts Dr Kings New Discovery as life saving for coughs colds and weak lungs. Free trial bottle offered with purchase at druggists.
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Neenah
Wis
Press Agents Under Scrutiny and Br'er Bryany’s Quiet Stay
Doubtful characters rise as a hypothetical probe into congressional press agents is floated and Br’er Bryany is noted to stay hidden. The fragment hints at political intrigue and evasive figures in a midcentury tone.
Kill His Sweetheart in San Francisco Porch Shooting
San Francisco on June 4 reports 17 year old Bernice Lillian Godair shot dead on her home porch by 19 year old Charles H. Bonner after she rejected him. Bonner fled four blocks before police captured him. The aunt Mrs Mary Sirex and Samuel Houghton witnessed.
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San Francisco
Bernice Lillian Godair
Charles H. Bonmer
Bonner
Miss Godair
Mary Sire «x
Samual Houghton
Exchange Back Pain Advertisement Promises Kidney Relief
Georgetown residents urged to swap a failing back for Dean's Kidney Pills. James H. Ponard of Charleston testifies the remedy eased backache and nocturnal pain, restoring kidney function. For sale by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Buffalo, NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Georgetown
James H. Ponard
King St
Charleston
S. C
Dean
Foster Milburn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doa
Move On Now Says a Policeman to Street Crowd
An advertisement styled as a public health pitch promotes King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy for bowel issues. The copy claims authorities urge crowd control and health improves after using the pills, priced at 26 cents at druggists.
New Jersey Mule Restores Speech But Warned Not Helpful
A report notes a New Jersey mule kicked a dumb boy and allegedly restored his speech though experts caution such talk may be useless. The anecdote is framed as a local peculiarity with no medical backing.
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New Jersey
For Sale Cheap Georgetown Residence Described
One of Georgetown's most modern homes in the best residential section. Corner lot twelve rooms and bath, large pantry, nice lawn, new house with modern conveniences. Biggest bargain offered in the city with terms to suit purchaser. Apply at Item office.
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Georgetown
Petit Jurors Drawn for Georgetown County Term
A list of petit jurors drawn to serve at the upcoming term of court for Georgetown County includes G. T. Howard Wm Lowndes G S W Jacobs T S Daggett Daniel S Altman J W Forbes W J Wilder A E Buck J J Rogers G W M Skipper Chas B Jacobs A O Swails C L Credel LeRoy S Butler Jno R Smith W T Lyles J E Philips A B Crosby G W Foxworth Jno W Swails W T Turbeville A P Webber M L Altman Jno J Owens 8 A Miller EK V Emerson J S Simons Robt W Pope G L Ellis Jr Clarence Parker A O Johnson D J Jacobs C S Porter G D Bryan C A Doar J Hucks Canes
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Georgetown County
G. T. Howard
Wm. Lowndes
G.S. W. Jacobs
T. S. Daggett
Daniel S. Altman
J. W. Forbes
W. J. Wilder
A. E. Buck J J. Rogers
G. W. M. Skipper
Chas B. Jacobs
A. O. Swails
C.L. Credel
LeRoy S
G. L. Ellis, Jr
Clarence Parker
A.O. Johnson
D. J. Jacobs
C. S. Porter
G. D. Bryan
C. A. Doar
J. Hucks Canes
Joke Book Joins New York World Sunday Edition
Readers are told the 1912 New York World will include a free big Joke Book with next Sunday's issue. The paper touts the Joke Book as a major hit, not a typical Funny Sheet, alongside its four color pages and magazine section.
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New York
Hall's Catarrah Cure Promises Cure For Worst Case
Advertisement claims catarrah is widespread and incurable locally but Hall's Catarrah Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo offers a constitutional remedy. Taken orally in small doses, it supposedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces. offers $100 reward for any failure to cure and is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
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B. F. Jones, JR
Mr. Cannon
Uncle Joe
Dunn's Monogram
Clermont
Rose Valley
Clermont Distilling Co
Louisville, Ky
Courtney
Bank of Georgetown
E.E. Fraser
C. C. J. M. Turner
Rebekah Lodge
O. O.F
Odd Fellows Hall
Wm. Baskins
N.C
Geo Easton
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