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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1912
Page
2
In this 1912 call to action, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce urges public education and arousal to boost progress and material success, arguing the city’s product is good citizens and seeking cooperation across the community to uplift Georgetown and Georgetown County.
The Health Conference, held in Nashville during the Southern Commercial Congress from April 8 to 10, will feature E Dana Durand Director of the Census addressing health issues and urging elaboration of vital statistics in Southern states. Dr Oscar Dowling of Louisiana presides and will present detailed accounts of his state’s sanitary efforts.
The Daily Item teases an advertisement claiming remarkable results for every home in Georgetown, suggesting a long standing, decades long reach of its coverage and influence. The note implies a sweeping promotional claim without specific details.
New Orleans hosts the National Drainage Congress April 10 13 to discuss reclamation of 75 000 000 acres of waste and wetlands. Delegates from states and cities are urged to attend, with a special one fare plus 25 cents tariff offered by the South Eastern Passenger Association for travel from Ohio and Potomac river points.
Paul D. Sargent, Assistant Director, Office of Public Roads, announces a Roads Conference in Nashville during the Southern Commercial Congress convention. Open to road supervisors, legislators and county officials of Southern states to discuss road construction, funding campaigns, and highway commission legislation. Kentucky among eight leading states boasting 10,114 miles of improved county roads in 1909. Seven Southern States plus four others top progress in five years.
A Cumberland Maryland advertisement touts Footer's Dye Works as America's greatest and most complete cleaning and dyeing works. The message promises spring readiness through their famous methods and modern appliances, highlighting long experience and economy.
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