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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
2
The Orangeburg Times and Democrat criticizes Governor Blease for wholesale pardons claiming judges and lawyers bow to influence. It argues his charges against the judiciary are self serving and cites his release of a large portion of penitentiary inmates in one year.
The piece accuses Governor Blease of pardoning criminals, claiming he reviews cases and overturns verdicts, releasing offenders and compromising public safety. It argues the governor favors criminals over honest citizens and cannot blame judges or lawyers for the results.
Unclaimed letters remaining at Georgetown South Carolina post office for the period ending March 9 1912 include many names across genders and initials.Recipients must state unclaimed and pay postage on delivery.
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas claims Electric Bitters cured his eczema and can aid others. He says it cleanses blood and treats tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores while boosting liver kidneys bowels digestion and strength. 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by druggists.
An advertising note hypes life pills by Dr King promising painless health improvements. It claims the earth moves swiftly through space and links a lack of griping to its product. The sales copy touts 25 cents at all deagents.
The Court of General Sessions convened in the city with Judge J W DeVore presiding and officials present. Indictments handed to the grand jury include murder for Wm Anderson alias Pompey Joe, house breaking and larceny for Wm Cantey, car breaking and larceny for Turner Hines, house breaking and grand larceny for Sam Mitchell, larceny for Jessie White, house breaking for Boney Small, malicious trespass for G W Enburg, and jumping board bill and jumping band for John F Westcott. The excerpt closes with a farm life moral urging practical business habits and hard work.
A brief moral note warns that exposing a minor injury or personal trouble to others invites ongoing trouble. It urges keeping matters private, since troubles are temporary and a closed, discreet approach curbs embarrassment and scandal.
A vintage ad urges readers to prepare spring needs by Foorer’s Famous Cleaning and Dyeing methods. It claims long experience and modern appliances deliver superior results for wardrobe and household furnishings.
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