21 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
1
The Georgetown Rifle Guards are urged to join the 1907 encampment for 75 percent muster readiness to avoid disbandment. H B Springs appeals to citizens for support as the militia emphasizes preparation for forts and national encampments.
June 19 report from Victoria British Columbia states Japanese forces from Formosa on the Mont eagle engage in brisk fighting with Formosan defenders. Japanese drives extend daily, gradually pushing natives who hold three fifths of Formosa and total about 100000, after months of guerrilla warfare. Proposed progress includes permanent advances via road construction and related helps.
The Justice Department will investigate the American Thread Company after a formal complaint alleging monopoly and calls for dissolution. Local retailers faced a price hike from 55 to 62 cents per dozen spools, with spool prices rising five to six cents, blamed on a poor cotton crop. The Clark Company of New Jersey is among the affected firms.
Joseph Silver, an oculist, advertises free eye examinations for three days at The Georgetown Drug Company due to high demand for fixing up glasses for the best people in the community.
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