05 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
1
A collage of satirical and sensational items discusses Pellagra in Tennessee linked to corn meal, claims about Taft dieting, a Jackson Mississippi caregiver with many dependents, odd inventions and profits, and political jokes about Congress and cinema. It reflects a lively, anecdotal era mood with varied figures and places.
An ad-like line touts Dr Bell’s Pine Honey as a genuine cure for any cough, labeling the product as the bell on the bottle and suggesting its effectiveness to readers.
Ira W. Williams, state agent for the United States farm demonstration work, prepares a yearly report to the national department of agriculture. The state employs about 45 agents across counties with W. H. Barton of Greenville and L. L. Baker of Bishopville as district leads. About $35,000 will be spent this year, with $10,000 appropriated by the general assembly.
Ossining N Y Oct 3 Capt Peter C Hains Jr who shot William E Annis in August 1908 was pardoned today and left Sing Sing prison with a sentence of 8 to 10 years his attorneys claiming he was frenzied by rumors of relations between Annis and Mrs Hains He had divorced last August and resigned his U S Army commission after imprisonment
Fairfield reports Henry Clay King, chief orchardist for State Senator Dunlap at Savoy, has married Miss Bessie C. Hodges of Centertown Kentucky. The wedding resolves his job condition that a married man could keep the post after receiving about 527 letters. King, a widower, said his wife burned the letters, clearing the way to continue in the position.
An advertisement claims Dr Bell's Anti Pain cures bowel trouble by destroying disease germs. It suggests keeping a bottle at home and asserts sales are widespread.
After shaving use Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve to prevent a sore face and avoid catching diseases. The preparation is touted as destroying germs and is sold nationwide.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy that removes doubt about its merit and cures coughing. It instructs readers to look for the bell emblem on the bottle to ensure authenticity.
A Bell county Kentucky posse led by Sheriff Tucker was ambushed in Lee County Virginia. John and William Collins were killed. the sheriff and James Collins were seriously wounded while authorities pursue the Smith home to recover Mrs Shelda Denning Barnett and detain her as a witness. More trouble feared and a Virginia governor’s requisition awaited.
Samuel Hyde, condemned to hang for killing his wife and her father, asks to be baptized and received into the First Baptist Church. Judge Prince, who sentenced him, is in Conway presiding. A church committee letter asks for permission to take Hyde from jail to the church for baptism.
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve promises cure for sore eyes. Harmless and painless, guaranteed for 25c a tube.
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve advertised as a cure all for the eyes claims dramatic results. An enticing offer promises relief with a simple salve though details and efficacy remain unverified.
It discusses selling blank space and mentions Elbert Hubbard Walt Mason and Frau Ebertus as examples. Encourages contestants to focus on gaining subscribers by talking to them and securing every vote. The tone imitates promotional newspaper copy urging bold outreach.
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