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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
3
Middling cotton and a range of commodities listed show varied prices including 11 1-4 for spirit turpentine, 1.10 for meal, 2.15 for feed oats, 4.50 flour, and 6.00 to 6.25 for pearl grist in sacks. Local grain and product values appear volatile with several items cited.
Local showers tonight or Sunday with light variable winds. Community updates cover speeches by Gov Blease and Judge Jones, a peach sale at Accommodation Wharf Saturday 8 am, and church services by Rev Hasford B Jones. Fire department heroes honored in Georgetown with mayoral welcomes and local industry whistles.
The World Ad Man urges readers to catch the fifth June Joke in next Sunday's New York World and to have a dealer save a copy for delivery. It promises July jokes and warns not to miss the last June joke.
Notice is hereby given that on and after the first day of July next, a penalty will attach to all unpaid taxes, W. A. Black, Clerk and Treas.
Oyster Bay June 28 George W Perkins of New York and a delegation from Brooklyn met Col Roosevelt to discuss forming the progressive party. Roosevelt said New York planning is underway with a full ticket from president to school superintendent in every district set. He noted conferences tomorrow with campaign leaders to decide methods in other states and shared encouraging nationwide reports.
A frightened Neenah resident endured severe side pain after a harsh coughing spell that broke two ribs. The article promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles, including a free trial bottle offer from druggists.
A sensational ad angles a social pursuit and claims Electric Bitters empower women with strength. It touts strong nerves bright brain rosy complexion restful sleep and vigor from pure blood while promising freedom from indigestion headache and dizziness.
Albany June 27 The Woman's National Democratic League incorporated to operate nationwide promoting Democratic principles and aiding the regular nominee's election. Directors include Mrs. John S. Crosby Mrs. Steven B. Ayres Mrs. J H Crowell and others from New York Baltimore Glenwood Springs Vincennes Alturas Cal Grace Porter Hopkins Silas Hare Kate Kearing Henry Katherine Montgomery Dabney Washington Mrs. Adlai E Stevenson Nashville Tenn O T Holt Houston Phoebe Hearst Berkeley.
Greenwood letter questions the six member Dispensary Investigating Committee paying $5 daily plus expenses for trips. The author accuses Speaker Smith and Lieut. Gov. Smith of politicizing the process and targeting witnesses like Grace Felder to Charleston and Atlanta to bolster claims, while Felder would be jailed if he testified locally.
The Steamer Comanche may be chartered for the afternoon and evening of July 4. Applications should be made to Capt. A. A. Springs or to B. A. Munnerlyn & Co. Agents by June 28.
Steamer Comanche departs Market Wharf at 2 p m Sunday June 30 for North Island. Round trip fare 25 cents. Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No 31 meets every second Tuesday at 8 p m and fourth Tuesday at 4 p m at Odd Fellows Hall over Bank of Georgetown. Mrs Wm Baskins N G and Mrs Geo Easton Secretary listed.
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