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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
Poem by Charles Hanson Towne in Munsey's Magazine celebrates a brief, cherished beauty and a kiss offered in admiration. The speaker envies Edna's fleeting happiness and offers a kiss as a shared moment of rapture.
A hungry, weary man hides in a restaurant corner watching a lively table. He recalls hardship, sickness, and poverty while doubting his ability to protect his loved one. A palm reader reads the elder woman, then the hidden man asks for his own reading, hinting at a long life.
In the Boston Sunday Post tale a troubled father confronts his failures and the harm he has caused his wife and children. A palm reader predicts disaster, nudging him toward a drastic plan to end the family’s suffering and his own guilt.
American ice cream gains roots in the Far East through ocean steamship service. Chinese, Japanese, Australian, and Samoan passengers sample it while ships stock supplies for voyages. North German Lloyd ships alone used about 100000 bricks of cream last year for on board service.
An old lady questions an elevator boy about the daily ride. He answers with a witty line about the burden of questions, highlighting the humor in routine travel and prompting a light moment in the story.
A Washington Star quip quotes an inventor who says he values how safely he returned to earth over the ascent of his airship. The exchange highlights the practical triumph of recovery rather than ascent.
The text notes that immigrants do not arrive in extreme poverty and contribute annually about $16 million to New York City through economic activity, challenging a narrative of hardship.
A poem reflecting on the woods as a vibrant, verdant stage where fairies rove and nature appears lively and joyful. The speaker urges seeking peace of mind in a green vernal scene rather than commodities.
A collage of brief jokes and quips from editors and readers. Topics range from time killing in Atlantic City to a driverless punchline about a camel and the eye of a needle, with zingers on politics, fashion, and daily life. Notable lines include a jab at age, a plumber’s pun about a chair, and a tale of a bellhop nicknamed Scales.
A compact line from a New York Sun item shows dialogue with Ethel and Johnny about moving away to the country while one stays. The snippet hints at a domestic or stage moment. No further context is provided.
In twenty three years of Atlantic steaming the Britannic burned 510000 tons of coal. The statement reflects long service by the Britannic and its coal consumption during transatlantic voyages.
A mother recalls a months long eczema on her baby's face that failed to improve with a doctor. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the child's skin cleared and never flared again. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup priced at 25 cents a bottle.
A church committee sought subscriptions for a bell chime and visited nearly all in the congregation. A poor member pledged what he could then suggested it might be cheaper to install a whistle instead.
A price comparison reveals New York City living expenses are twelve percent higher than three years ago, indicating a notable increase in costs for residents and visitors.
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa reports the remedy saved her life after years of female ailments and costly treatment. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her to health and urges other women to try it. The advertisement notes the product has aided thousands and invites letters for advice from Lynn Mass.
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