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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
1
A breezy wrap of early 20th century politics and industry news notes Mr Rockefealer aiming for a Standard Oil comeback, LaFollette’s presidential activity, Hitch cock’s transcontinental mail route plans, and a graft inquiry in San Francisco. It touches on rail and electric expo progress, indignant weather quips, and spread of various national issues with a satirical, opinionated edge.
Farmers in the South and Southeast face questions on when killing frost will arrive and end cotton production. Weather experts cite historical averages around November 8 to November 18, but warn that exact dates are unpredictable due to unusual warmth and shifting fronts. A recent rain system moves northeast with cooler temps forecast for midweek.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell s Anti Pain as instant relief for bowel trouble by destroying disease germs and stopping inflammation. It claims availability everywhere with a bottle in reach.
An October Sicily quake caused numerous deaths as buildings collapsed across Giarre, Macchia, Guardia, Roudinella, and Santa Venerina. Official reports say twenty bodies were recovered with eighty injured. strongest shocks centered at the east base of Mount Etna.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a universal cough cure. It urges readers to look for the bell on the bottle to verify the genuine product.
A humorous claim states that constant coughing depends on using Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey with a few doses supposedly stopping the cough.
An advertisement claims Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey cures coughs quickly with one bottle removing doubt about its merit. It urges buyers to look for the bell emblem on the bottle as proof of genuineness.
Rural Carrier Patrick Dixon delivered a monumental potato to the Piedmont post office measured at 11 pounds with a 30 inch end and 24 inch side circumferences. The specimen, from the Nancy Hill tribe, is tied to J. F. McAllister of Anderson County who reportedly grows even larger tubers.
In Georgetown South Carolina Mrs. T. C. Matthews testifies that after long kidney and bladder trouble Doan’s Kidney Pills stopped abnormal secretions relieved pain and cured backache. She endorses the remedy and allows further use of her statement. The ad lists Foster Milburn Co as U S agents and notes a price of 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve as a harmless, painless cure for sore eyes. It guarantees relief at 25 cents per tube, aiming to attract buyers with a simple promise and low cost.
Several hundred delegates from nearly every Atlantic coast state attend the fourth annual Atlantic Deeper Waterways convention in Richmond. The three day gathering aims to promote a nationwide canal chain linking waterways along the Atlantic coast from Boston to warmer ports. President J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia presides and Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey is slated to be the chief speaker.
Remaining letters at Georgetown South Carolina post office unclaimed through October 14 1911. Unclaimed items may be retrieved at the Georgetown office by addressee or rightful owner within a designated period. Public notice urges claimants to present identification and proof of ownership to recover delayed correspondence.
A fragmentary roster lists numerous individuals including Frank Brooks Jessie Bryan Master Harry Ford John E. Gillard and Mary A. Allen along with multiple Mrs and Miss titles. The document appears to catalog attendees or signatories from 231 Meeting St and surrounding households.
Books for the collection of State and County Taxes open October 16 1911 and close December 31 1911. Penalties apply for late payment: 1 per cent in January 2 per cent in February 3 per cent in March. Executions will be issued against delinquents. Tax rates include 13 3-4 mills poll tax 1.00 dog tax 50c commutation tax 2.00 payable up to land including December.
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve priced at 25 cents promises a cure for eyes with advertising claiming it is good for nothing but the eyes and suitable for use by readers seeking a remedy.
Advertising copy promotes Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve to prevent facial sores and germ infection after shaving. It claims germ destruction and disease prevention, priced at 25 cents and sold widely.
Advertised remedy Dr Bell's Antiseptic Serve claims rapid relief for sores boils eruptions pimples and other skin affections. The product is priced at 25 cents and allegedly sold in many outlets nationwide.
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