02 May 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
1
A collage of witty political and social quips mentions Taft Reelection Bryan salaries and scandals Diaz Mexico Chicago Diaz Morgan and Washington fire alarms. It notes fears over wool duties and Mrs Smoot widow and orphan flockmasters, plus champagne and poultry trends.
Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No B1 hosts a box social at their hall near the Bank of Georgetown to raise funds for their work. Admission is free but attendees bring a lunch packed in boxes for two. each box is numbered and sold by number. Ladies boxes cost 50 cents and girls boxes 25 cents. Express deliveries charged 5 or 10 cents by value. Ice cream cake and lemonade will be sold. All welcome for a pleasant evening.
An essay lampoons moral crusades as police target vices from beer and cigarettes to pool and dancing routines like the grizzly bear and turkey trot. It predicts broader bans as moral campaigns tighten in Chicago and argues vice will retreat to human nature.
Local report jokes about a couple named Bass Rock from Fish Hook visiting Winsted Connecticut with a reporter noting confusion over the town’s name. An advertising line touts Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve promising painless eye relief and a refund if unsatisfied.
The following patents were issued this week to Atlantic Coast Inventors as reported by D. Swift & Co patent lawyers in Washington. Copies are available for ten cents. Names include Charles W. Bishop Roanoke Virginia Cigarette and Cigar case George W. Webster Dayton Continuance Decanter L A Lawthon Carthage North Carolina Corn Planter A. W. Leland McClellanville Manure receptacle for vehicles.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve as the best treatment for all skin diseases. The white creamy ointment is described as pleasant to use and guaranteed, with a price of 25 cents at all dealers.
Statistics from the 1908 U S Census report show South Carolina fisheries valued at 288000 with oysters 137000 and shad 41000. Employment totaled 2530 with 2188 in shore and boat work. equipment valued at 109000. Prices averaged under nine cents per bushel. oysters largely used by canneries. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as remedy in the text.
The Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is described as safe and effective for children, noting it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The genuine product is identified by its yellow package and is linked to The Iseman Drug Co and The Croft Drug Co.
Captain Harrigan of the Elks announces the signing of Fritz Young, famed catcher from the Guinea Hen League. Young, last season with the Sampit Ball Frogs, hit .1492 and excelled on high-balls. He allegedly wore wooden shoes in a game, skating on them amid misattributed Wagner praise. Alderman Munnerlyn trains daily for a race with Doc Brinkley using Ene loaned by D J Crowley.
Orangeburg on May 1 the grand jury found a true bill against R Chestnut for the murder of W R Sabin who was shot here last Tuesday morning. Trial set for next Monday with Raysor & oemers and Adam H Moss for the defense Solicitor Hildebrand aided by J W Brailsford for the prosecution.
James Bertram Clarke, a junior arts student from Castries West Indies at Cornell, won the prix Vionneur for a French essay and a translation. He also received other prizes amid controversy stirred by his recent Negro question article. Clayton J. Buttery and C. J. F. Kine won no French prizes. The Woodford oratory contest was captured by George Morris Wolkson, a New York City senior.
In Athens Georgia on May 1 R W McKinney formerly of Newport Tennessee shot and killed his wife then himself in the Young Harris Memorial Methodist church as a revival proceeded nearby a baby girl witnessed the tragedy. Police determined the woman was killed first and there is no known motive.
A Wisconsin man reports prolonged sleep after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the medicine with easing pains across his kidneys and improving his general health, praising the product from The Iseman Deng Co The Croft Drag bo od for prompt kidney and bladder relief.
A damaged ad fragment touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a habit free relief with a 36 hour salve claim. It mentions Sutherland salve guarantee and markets a mysterious “Strange, but it is backed by” statement without full details.
For tetter ringworm running scores and all ei dlaganen Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve is guaranteed to give satisfaction or your money back. 25¢ everywhere.
For sixteen years Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised as a trusted remedy used by millions for coughs and colds. The claim highlights long standing consumer satisfaction and widespread use.
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