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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
2
The article discusses Congress man Martin W Littleton of New York urging state labor exchanges modeled on Europe's system. He argues economic waste from unmatched workers and employers and favors a government run bureau to reduce the incongruity between job seekers and vacancies.
A fragmentary column notes relief from the corona nations and calls for selling Magdalena Bay to Mexico and to Japan, mentions Col Henry Watterson’s idea, questions Mexico’s government longevity, covers the Standard Oil rebating trial with a $3,760,000 potential fine, cites Roosevelt’s 1912 bid, and advertises a money saving sale at The Steele Moses Co starting May 25.
A historical advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The proof of honorability comes from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists confirming long acquaintance and ability to meet obligations. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucus surfaces with testimonials free. Price is seven cents per bottle and sold by druggists. Wake Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article stresses proper attire for graduates, noting the suit as a symbol of confidence and self-reliance as the student approaches the professor for the diploma. It argues made to measure clothing, especially pure wool fabrics, best supports a young man starting in business, with emphasis on perfect fit, quality work, and careful cleaning and pressing.
For sale at Halsey Lumber Co in Charleston South Carolina is the steam tug Bull River. The vessel is 42 feet long 11 feet wide and 6 foot draft equipped with an 8x9 New York Safety Power Co engine and a 7x54 Walk and Murdoch boiler. Bottom recently recoppered and woodwork renewed. Boat valued at least 2500 dollars. Asking price 88650 dollars.
Cyr Foxworth Co advertises Wesson Snowdrift Oil as a salad oil bargain, claiming lower price than olive oil. Also promoted are Air Float Talcum Powder Crushed Roses Talcum Powder and Dr. King's New Life Pills praised as best in the world.
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