20 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
1
A crowded, opinion heavy fragment edition mixes breezy notes on artists editors and public figures. It jokes about a landscapist a woolen magnate Edison etiquette gossip and a deflated court case while musing on politics Christmas shopping and a Nevada trip co respondent reference.
An advertisement touts Sutherla Eye Salve claiming it cures eyes and costs little. It emphasizes the product as suitable only for eyes and makes no broader medical claims.
Fractured, fragmentary OCR hints at a historic medicinal advertisement for an anti pain remedy branded Wit soik S. The copy appears to promote internal and external relief, likely featuring a patent medicine tone common to earlier newspapers. The readable portion emphasizes topical and internal use.
An overflowing, jovial crowd gathered at the court house to elect new officers for two years. Jos. B. Johnson was named president, T. J. Forbes vice president, and R. P. Shuford secretary. The meeting adjourned after approving an executive committee slate and distributing 1,000 club constitution copies.
A brief note promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for persistent coughing. It claims a few doses will stop the cough and encourages readers to use the product for relief.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as a cure for coughs with one bottle claimed to remove doubt. It urges looking for the bell on the bottle as proof of genuineness and promotes Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve to prevent sore faces and destroy germs. The salve is priced at 25 cents and sold everywhere for sores boils eruptions pimples and skin problems.
Comptroller General A W Jones outlines probable state levy around 53 to 4 mills depending on appropriation bills. He notes prior years levies around 53 4 mills, income tax potential enforcement, and increased license and insurance fees amid rising real estate values. He expects to borrow $500000 for expenses again, cites auto registrations near 5000 and an estimated 5 million dollar vehicle value yielding about 100000 in state tax.
Advert says All Bowel Trouble is relieved almost instantly by Dr Bell's Anti Pain. It claims to destroy disease germs and stop inflammation. A bottle is recommended to keep at home for quick relief.
A mysterious claim states coughing is solved by Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The advertisement urges seeking the bell mark on the bottle to ensure a genuine product reputed to cure any cough.
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve promises cure for sore eyes. Harmless and painless, guaranteed for 25 cents a tube.
Mrs Minnie Vapat claims ex convict Charles Marzyek, jailed for grain theft and linked to the Showman family axe killings, is on the run in Ellsworth Kansas. A posse led by Samuel Showman heads to locate him as Slavic community fears vengeance and ties to other regional crimes emerge.
Friday 8 p m conference opens with Rev W P Meadows welcome by Mrs L M Overton and Prof H C Ritter. Saturday events include devotional exercises by Rev W A Fairey, talks by Mrs M A Ross and Prof Ritter, 3 30 pm place selection and unfinished business, 8 pm devotional by Rev E S Jones and address by M W Howard of Spartanburg. Sunday 11 am sermon by Rev Peter Stokes, 4 pm local chapter formation, 8 pm address by Prof J C Guilds Bamberg. Everybody invited.
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