Everglades imagery and pardon tied to Florida drainage plans
The News and Courier discusses the Florida Everglades reclamation project. Capt. Reid Whitford describes the marsh as a water filled plain with grasses and small hammocks, detailing Lake Okeechobee, drainage and irrigation plans, and potential crops and profits. The article also notes the pardon of George Hasty by Governor Cole L. Blease for a 1905 killing, with official papers pending.
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Florida
South Carolina
News and Courier
Reid Whitford
Everglades
Capt. Whitford
Carolinas
Okeechobee
Glades
Okeechebee
Fulford
Miami
Dade County
Columbia
George Hasty
Milan
Bennett
Gaffney
State
Cole L. Blease
Hasty
Milan Bennett
Blease
Sanitary, ‘and Drainage Commission
Charleston County
Col
Cosgrove
Sanitary and Drainage Commission
News & Courier
Postponed Lecture On Courtship May 30 At Opera House
Telegram received this morning states Reverend W H Murray postpones the Tuesday lecture on Courtship to May 30 due to serious sickness in the congregation. The lecture will be held at the Opera House on Tuesday evening May 30.
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H. "Murray
H.W. Bays
Opera House
Armistice in Mexico and editorial trust commentary
A five day armistice is signed by the Mexican government and insurgents as Diaz vows to resign within a month. The piece notes Madero's support for peace and predicts a better future. It also lampoons newspapers as part of a vast trust and mocks editors facing the idea of trust wealth.
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Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Dr Bel Antiseptic Salve Guarantee Ad
An advertises a guaranteed antiseptic salve by Dr Bel for skin ailments including eczema chapped hands lips and sores. Sold at 25 cents per box and recommended for use after shaving.
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Dr. Bel
Sutherland’s Eagle Eye Salve Promises Quick Eye Relief
An old advertisement promises cure for sore eyes with a 25c tube of Sutherland’s Eagle Eye Salve. It guarantees results and notes the ointment is a creamy snow white preparation.
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Sutherland
Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Existed for Coughs in Homes
Advertises Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a trusted cough remedy used for over sixteen years in millions of homes. Promotes availability everywhere and instructs to look for the bell symbol on the bottle.
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Dr. Bell
Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Showcased by Consumer Value
The advertisement claims Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey is why sales are rising, urging readers to try the cough medicine to understand the reason behind its popularity.
Boy’s stump digging proves corn dream worth the toil
True story from Yorkville features Ira W. Williams of the Co operative Demonstration Work recounting a South Carolina boy who clears stump land to contest acre and yields 84 bushels versus his father's nine. The tale underscores perseverance and practical farming lessons.
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Ira W. Williams
Yorkville
Williams
South Carolin
Acre
Yorkville Enquirer
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad
Pine Tar and Hoot Have been used for generations in treating coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey contains both combined with other valuable ingredients. Look for the bell on the bottle. Be sure you get Dr Bell's.
Eagle Eye Salve Claims Free From Pain Promise
A terse ad markets ry Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve promising painless, harmless treatment and a money back guarantee. The copy asserts it cures and asks readers to try the product without suffering for five times the amount.
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Thenry Sutherland
Dr Bell’s Anti Pain Promoted for Bowel Troubles
Advertisement claims rapid relief for bowel trouble and external pains with Dr Bell’s Anti Pain. Promises cure for chills and fever in 5 or 6 doses labeled 666. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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DR. Bell
Price
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Georgetown Woman
Mrs. J. O. Hathcock of Georgetown time confirms Doan's Kidney Pills improved her kidney pain backache and mobility after failed remedies. She notes lasting relief since 1908 with the product sold by Iseman Drug Co and Foster Milburn Co as sole U.S. agents priced at 50 cents.
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Doan
Georgetown
J. O. Hathcock
Front St
S. C
Iseman Drug Co
Excursion to Florida Points by Atlantic Coast Line
On Tuesday June 6 1911 the Atlantic Coast Line sells round trip tickets from Lanes to Jacksonville Florida for 6 50 and to Tampa for 8 50 with return by midnight June 18. Extra sleeping cars and coaches will be provided and rates extend to Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina. Tickets Pullman accommodations and schedules via agents or T C White and W J Craig Wilmington NC.
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Atantic Coast Line
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
Atlantic Coast Line
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
T. C. White
W. J. Craig
Wilmington
N. C
Cobb forecasts tariff era cuts on American essentials
Irvin S. Cobb of the New York World offers a prophetic view that within six months American made necessities could be as cheap domestically as in Europe Asia Africa or Australia. He quips that the human form divine may not wear stylish clothes but practical items still protect the body.
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Irvin S. Cobb
New York World
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Breakfast Canned Sausage and Roe Sold By Foxworth Co
C. P. Foxworth Co offers canned sausage meat and Virginia herring roe for breakfast. The ad lists these preserved foods as ready to serve.
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C. P. Foxworth Co
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the Everglades of Florida
R. E. McDonald
United States
John Strange
Wisconsin
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