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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
2
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The piece questions what crisis pushes Roosevelt to reconsider his stand against running in 1912. It ties the issue to court actions against trusts and the steel business, referencing past scandals and critics who mock his jungle exploits and strongman persona.
A candidate spending 107000 to enter the senate raises concerns that seat prices will depend on wealth, creating a curbside market for standing room. Public policy should act as a barrier to power trading in government to protect respect for public institutions.
The Progressive Farmer notes that burning off field grasses wastes humus and fertilizer, urging Southern farmers to avoid fire. It cites Dr Knapp on conserving soil fertility and jokes about Colonel Roosevelt not bitten by tsetse fly, suggesting safer ad methods in The Daily Ite.
Notice calls for an important Georgetown Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Armory on Thursday night March 14 at 8 o clock. All members and interested parties urged to attend promptly with friends to discuss future development of Georgetown and Georgetown county. W D Morgan president H B Springs secretary.
Seaboard grading work between Hartville and Bishopville is finished with river grading complete within the town limits. The Bank of Bishopville is under rapid construction of a grey stone building with two large entrance columns, estimated at thirty to thirty five thousand dollars. Iron is arriving for track laying starting from Hartsville, with 25 carloads already on site.
In Trenton on March 17 prominent New Jersey physicians and State Executioner Davis debated whether Maxianio Bellina was dead after electrocution twice. F S Hammond doubted death due to a heartbeat. a third shock was given as controversy swirled amid rain and possible movement. Bellina, a Sicilian, killed two men and wounded another in a long feud.
Prominent advertisements claim Doan's Kidney Pills bring prompt relief for backache and kidney pain. A Charleston resident cites years of suffering and says the pills cured attacks after reading of the remedy, noting the product is for sale by all dealers at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
An old newspaper ad asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and promises cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure, offering one hundred dollars for uncured cases. It states catarrh causes deafness and urges sending for circulars while noting price and druggist sale.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims rapid cure for children with eczema rashes tetter chafings and crusted humors. Also effective on accidental cuts burns boils piles and fevers with safety and no equal healing power. 25 cents at druggists.
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