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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
6
A printed list of living Pendleton Farmers Society members and notable names from Robt Anderson to SM Wilson, inviting missing relatives to contribute information for local history. An advertising aside promotes Dado's Little Liver Pills and local sellers ST. W. Bell Valhalla Lunney Soneca, urging spring cleansing.
Washington April 22 Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture warned that if misleading advertising about government guarantees continues the department will publish a list of manufacturers engaging in deception. He cited misuse of serial numbers and guaranties under the pure food and drug act and pledged fair enforcement without bias.
Reports from El Paso and New York detail a sweeping earthquakes death toll surpassing 1000 across towns southwest of Mexico City. Volcanic eruptions in Colima and Acapulco tidal damage underscore widespread devastation. A school in Mexico City shelters seventy unharmed children after a collapse.
Advertisement notes that Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup treats chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims to restore natural bowel action without nausea or griping and describes it as mild and pleasant to take, credited to Dr. J. W. Boll.
An ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills stop headaches quickly without habit forming effects or stomach disturbance. It asserts no opiates in the formula and explains headaches stem from tired brain nerves. pills soothe nerves and provide relief. Testimonial from F B Karl of Detroit praises rapid calming of nervous spells. Pills sold by druggists with money back guarantee. 25 cents per package.
Dr Len G Broughton his wife and Rev C A Ridley of Live Oak Fla were struck by a street car as they walked to the First Baptist church Mrs Broughton suffered possible serious internal injuries and the car passed over her body while the others escaped with bruises The victims were stepping off one track to avoid a wagon and the car gave no warning of its approach.
A man near Boykin answered a fake ad offering a cure for coins for twenty-five cents. After sending money, he received a command to go barefooted. The ordeal tested the temper of a churchgoing man while his wife found the joke entertaining.
At an Atlanta peace and order gathering Bishop Turver of A M E Church challenged Senator Tillman to appear before any jury in a test of educational and refining qualifications offering to be hanged if he failed to beat the South Carolinian. He attacked courts Congress the President and legislation while claiming innocent black blood had been spilled to drown government. One aim of the meeting was to foster better understanding between the races.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Internal remedies are needed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and prescribed by leading physicians. The formula combines tonic blood purifiers with mucous surface action. Testimonials offered free. J Cheney & Co Toledo OH. Sold by druggists, 150. Hall's Family Pills touted as best.
Six suits filed in Charleston on April 19 against the American Bonding Company seeking 30000 dollars. The actions allege that W M Jacobs was bonded as treasurer for six building and loan firms and that his defalcation, not discovered until his death last September, caused a sensational shortage.
Mrs. James Woodrow widow of the late Dr Woodrow pledge of 7500 helps ensure a new Presbyterian church in Columbia. A handsome brick edifice will rise on Oak Street near Lady Street in the eastern city section with work to begin at once. Carloads of firecrackers bound for Fourth of July festivities also arrive. The German steamship Arabia delivered 28845 cases of firecrackers from Hong Kong and Japanese ports to Portland.
An ad promises Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures many kidney and bladder troubles. A Western Massachusetts pastor recalls a stranger in church, noting a dollar found in the collection box, highlighting how kidney illness can be insidious and fatal if untreated.
Secret service agents hunt for a counterfeit silver dollar found in Columbus Ohio touted as perfect in every respect except its ring. The case involves the suspected casting and distribution of fake currency.
A Georgia courtroom exchange shows the prisoner addressing the justice and the judge warning against contempt. The dialogue includes humor about growing up together and a threatened cage. The scene reflects local courtroom behavior and tone.
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