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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
1
Rev W L R Caball spoke at the Baptist Church on prohibition and the whiskey traffic detailing the social toll and cost of dispensary law. He cited state data and argued anti prohibitionists overstate dangers while noting crime and taxation issues.
Miss Jennie McCann, fourteen, is honored in Washington for saving lives during a shipwreck. She braved waves to rescue nine people, risking her own safety while Typhoid fever left her convalescent. Congress and the nation recognize her quiet courage.
Beauty expert Mme Swift endorses Rexall Mucu Tone as a cure for systemic catarrh claiming it cleanses membranes and purifies the blood. The Georgetown Drug Co sells bottles for 50 cents and 1.00 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Augusta syndicate secures Isle of Palms privileges to run Hotel Seashore and pavilion operations. J H Milligan of Augusta named manager. Consolidated company closed the contract last Frida. Superintendent Passailaigue notes plan to boost summer traffic from union station to the ferry wharf with two large double truck open cars from J G Brill Co due June 1.
The report notes Consolidated plans to receive four semi convertibles in October from the same supplier at about eight thousand dollars each. A prosperous season is anticipated on the Isle of Palms with start around June first and service promised by the Augusta syndicate. James Varigo, jailed in New York, killed Isadore DeVallant, then hanged himself in Tombs Prison using a handkerchief and pencil.
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