07 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
1
A digest of rapid-fire claims covers health, industry and society. Notable points include Germany maintaining 20 institutions for cripple care, Hartford using the most electricity per person, London’s rising alien population, and India set to produce its own railways by next year.
In Kalighat Calcutta the traveler recalls Kali worship with the Thugs and human sacrifices denied by Hinduism. A British auto maker and other modern items appear alongside temple rites, and a contrast is drawn with a Christian service praising love and spiritual worship.
Dr Gaillard chairman of the Board of Health reports interview about odors from an alcohol plant dump in an old rice field nearby. He sees no sickness risk, while plant officials plan to lime the site to reduce nuisance. He notes Prince street shells are more nauseating and dangerous.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo claims to cure catarrh. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm. cure taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces. Testimonials available. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve as a remedy for skin troubles including chaps pimples eczema and sores. The copy urges readers to try a 25 cent box immediately.
A Charleston Evening Post account details the June 1 ceremony at Holy Cross chapel Sullivan's Island for Miss Jennie Du Bose Heyward and Dr Edward Chauncey Register of the U S Army Medical Corps. Attendants bridesmaids groomsmen and the reception at Tranquility Cottage are described along with decor and gifts. Washington reports postal savings banks expanding to 150 offices weekly with a record pace. July 1 will extend to first class post offices as the system grows beyond second class banks.
Notice to farmers announces Clemson College agricultural cars will be in Georgetown on June 23 for a farmers meeting. Practical speakers will discuss improved farming methods and the livestock industry, with displays of improved cattle and hogs aboard the train.
Cough and cold remedy Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey is claimed safe with no habit forming drugs. Look for the Bell on the bottle as verification.
An advertising card promotes Dr Bell s Antiseptic Salve for skin troubles including sores ulcers eczema chaps black heads pimples and eruptions. It promises best results and a guarantee with a price of five cents per box.
Dr. Register and his bride wed earlier than planned due to Mexican war tensions and troop calls to Texas. After visiting Washington with ill soldiers, he stopped in Charleston and chose to marry and depart for San Antonio by the 5.15 train. Invitations were informal and many were unreachable by telephone.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs colds asthma and bronchial trouble. The copy urges readers to look for the Bell on the bottle as a sign of authenticity.
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