16 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
1
A jumble of notes mentions Georgia postmasters in Atlanta and Phi Delta Theta plans, with broad editorials on politics, officials, and national figures. The piece weaves references to a mayoral race, liquor shop crackdowns, and naval policy amid a shifting public mood.
The article guides selecting corn ears for shows, urging ten uniform ears with matching color and size, straight narrow grain rows, wedge-shaped deep grains, and no exposed cob or damage. It warns against mixing white and red cobs and stresses careful tapping and packing of the sample. An unrelated LOST notice about a signet ring appears at the end.
San Diego November 16. Actual construction of the Panama California International Exposition began November 6 with a large crew and teams. The event opens January 1, 1915 and runs through December 31, 1915. The idea began in September 1909 to celebrate Panama Canal commerce. D C Collier is director general and A Grant Jr leads as president. Bankers and merchants with over 60 million in private capital back the project to ensure uninterrupted construction for the expected crowds.
A testimonial notes that Dr Kings New Life Pills helped Mrs M C Dunlap of Lead til Tennessee with constipation and female trouble. The ad urges others to try the remedy, priced 25 cents at all druggists.
Two properties listed for rent: a modern six room house with bar kitchen and pantry at the corner of Duke and Screven Streets and a five room cottage with modern conveniences near Duke and Scriven Street. Reasonable terms. Apply to ILT43e J Hy Portér.
Community notes announce regular meetings for The Lodges Courtney Camp No. 457 W O M on first and third Wednesdays at Bank of Georgetown. Georgetown Rebekah Lodge No 31 O O F meets Tuesdays and Sundays with schedlements at Odd Fellows Hall. Excelsior Lodge No 69 I O O F gathers Thursdays at 8 30 at their hall over Bank of Georgetown. Poncas Tribe No 78 I O R M meets Fridays at Wigwam over Bank of Georgetown. Visiting brethren welcomed by officers including F J Davis C C A Westbury Clerk W L Jones N G J A Westbury Secy H S Higgins Sachem and WedtithcLeod C of R.
Norfolk merchants advertise bargain rail at 331-3 off regular price for Misses and girls dresses and coats. Oysters are sold by Mishow and Snipes at 922 Front Street. Norfolk deliveries received every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
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