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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
3
The South Carolina Farmers Union proposes a new Farmers' Cotton Union to cut intermediaries, pricing cotton directly for spinners. Led by W. L. Casey and backed by T. Wakefield and J. B. Watson, the plan would finance, grade, sample, and ship bales through district offices, paying farmers at exact grades and weights, reducing profits for speculators.
Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, J. W. Bell.
Washington reports the House approved three measures including duplicating gold certificates, and amending national banking laws to allow real estate secured loans with limits. Supporters claim broader adoption of national banks. opponents warn real estate as security is improper. The passage occurred amid debate on the banks and appropriation bills. Public speakers interrupted by coughs, with an advertisement note for Foley's Honey and Tar.
The column Our Schools announces Hampton Day observances for December 19 in the afternoon. Teachers are urged to include songs recitations and a speaker on Hamp ton’s greatness. Oconee was not represented at Columbia. The notice mentions available Hamp ton Day editions from State and Charleston News and Courier and advertises Boo s Laxative Cough Syrup sold by Walhalla Drug Co. and W J Lunnoy with a money back guarantee.
A well known Allegheny clergyman spoke at a Woods Run penitentiary service and urged a convict to become a new man. The inmate promised to reform for life, then quipped he was already jailed for life and could not break the vow.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Harry Duckwell died at home after a coughing spell following a cold. His wife and child were present. A physician was summoned but he suffocated before arrival. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup advertised by Valhalla Drag Co. and W. J. Linney.
A historic notice outlines Walhalla Baptist Church regular services with Sunday worship at 11 00 and 4 00 p m Sunday school at 10 00 and Thursday prayer at 7 30 Special meetings as announced and invites other denomination friends to join on Sundays without their own service. Also promotes Holy Mother's Rocky Mountain Tea tonic by Dr J W Bell at 35 cents.
A provocative note condemns hired girls by listing feminine flaws and arguing men would solve the issue. The same page runs a medical ad for dyspepsia tablets promising relief, with Walhalla Drug Co. and W. J. Lunney as local sellers in Seneca.
Washington Doc J reports co operative work by the bureau of the mint and the geological survey to determine United States gold and silver production for 1905. Gold value $88,180,700 and silver value $34,221,070 with 4,265,742 ounces of gold produced and 56,101,600 ounces of silver produced.
A five year old boy named Percy plays with a big dog's tail while a cautious aunt warns him. He reassures her that he will not be bitten and uses a playful phrase about the bitin end. The snippet captures a light domestic moment from Harper's Weekly. Rocky Mountain Tea ad copy questions the value of money and promises price appeals in a tiny promotional line.
Members of South Union Local Union No. 63 are urged to attend an agent business meeting on December 15. J. B. Harris, President, presides while J. W. Bell promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new laxative, guaranteed or money back.
The Rawlins brothers, convicted of murder at Valdosta Georgia and sentenced to death, have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment by the Pardon Board. The three men were notified of the action one day before they were to be hanged.
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