Blease Proposes Statewide Prohibition Plan
South Carolina Senator Cole L. Blease plans to introduce a prohibition bill at the next session opening. The plan would establish a state law effective July 1, 1908 with county option by petition, harsh penalties for violations, and a split license allotment to cities and counties. Blease also announces his candidacy to seek re election in the upcoming primary.
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Senate
Blease
General County Fund
County Board of Commissioners
Dr Shoop’s Restorative Pills and Liquid Ad
An old advertisement from Racine Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative for weak stomach heart and kidney nerves. It claims the product builds up internal nerves with tablets or liquid and offers a free sample on request, signed by J. W. Bell.
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Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
J. W. Bell
Desperate Mountaineer Battle Leaves Four Dead in Caldwell
Morganton reports a Caldwell county fight at Collettsville between the Clark brothers and two Rader brothers. A deadly hour long knife fight ended with the deaths of both Clarks and one Rader, while the other Rader was badly slashed. Moonshine liquor is said to have fueled the clash.
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Charlotte
N. C
Observer
Morganton
Collettsville
Caldwell County
Lenoir
Betwen
Clark
Rader
Clarks
Detai
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for 100
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer a $100 reward for any uncured case and urge readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Masked Men Rob Camden Point Bank In St. Joseph Area
A trio of masked robbers stormed the Bank of Camden Point thirty miles southeast of St. Joseph taking about 40000 in currency. A gun battle with citizens ensued and the robbers escaped after explosions wrecked the safe. Professor Rarhan of Camden Point College alerted locals leading to a posse pursuit and capture.
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St. Joseph
Camden Point
Ctizens
Rarhan
Camden Point College
Fire in San Francisco Blazes $2 Million Loss
Fire early this morning destroyed almost an entire block bounded by Jesse Mission and First streets in the business district. The loss is estimated at $2,000,000. Local firefighters battled the blaze through the cold hours, with many storefronts and goods incinerated. Officials said damage is confined to a dense commercial area, disrupting trade and prompting emergency relief measures.
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San Francisco
Jesse
First
Pineules Cure Kidney and Bladder Troubles Claim
Mrs Joe King of Woodland Texas says a 20 days Pineules course cured her kidney and bladder issues after four years of suffering. She paid $1 and reports life changing relief, with guaranteed sale by J W Bell Walhatla and W J Lunney Soneca.
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Joe King
Woodland
Texas
J. W. Bell
Walhatla
W. J. Lunney
Soneca
Social week in Seneca ends with clubs and fêtes
The Once-a-Week Club Christmas meeting advances Seneca social life with decorations, games, and a librarian led book chat. Mrs Lunney directed matchmaking style chats then an auctioneered gift game. Nearby gatherings at Mrs Byrd and Mrs Anderson’s homes showcase festive menus and holiday games. The Gossipers luncheon honors Miss Peatross with red and white decor. Several families host dinners and Christmas trees for children, while the Seneca Journal closes trading with Farm and Factory. holiday greetings conclude with New Year wishes.
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Seneca
Like Verner
W. J. Lunney
J. H. Adams
J. W. Byrd
8. K. Dendy, Jr
Mr. Dendy
L. Richardson
Greenville
Health Coffee Imitation Claim From Dr Shoop
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee Imitation, a fast brewing coffee substitute made from toasted cereals malt and grains. The product allegedly fools experts as a near perfect coffee substitute without real coffee content.
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Valhalla
Perfection
Japan
Avinnyisy Ne Serene
SENE
CREA
Wostealy
Lon
Chattanooga
Westminster
T. M. Lowery
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