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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
7
In a reflective piece the author blames Christian voters for whiskey’s influence on society. It argues the voter, as part of government, creates and sustains the whiskey trade via legality and choice. The column links prohibition to civilizational progress and cites large fiscal figures for alcohol revenue and consumption.
An OCR severely garbled political appeal argues for taxation reform and anti liquor measures, railing against corruption and urging Christian voters to act. It references monetary costs to the government, moral decay, and the need for leadership to curb sin and protect future generations. The piece invokes national duty and religious language throughout.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to avoid pneumonia and serious cold complications. It claims the syrup stops coughing, expels the cold, and acts as a mild laxative. Sold by all druggists in a yellow package.
The Gaffney Ledger laments Une fon county’s nine vote margin for the dispensary, arguing Union residents would be better off without it. It notes prohibition’s limits, contending that local sentiment in Gaffney mirrors a near prohibition effect and that the region will not improve until broader prohibition takes full effect.
A vintage ad claims all druggists can refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to relieve cold symptoms. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a stimulant for weak nerves and stomach, with bold claims of curing coughs and preventing pneumonia. An unrelated business note reports 9,000 to 4,000 employees cut from a railroad company's payroll due to a bad situation.
A cascade of clues ties a murder to the Chetta brothers and their associates in Italy. Police found letters addressed to Tony Noroniol uncovering a network tied to Boger and Buffetth, while Mrs Palmatto, a young divorcee who vanished months ago, left clothes in Bovert's cabin alongside a bloodied axe. A local woman who washed wood-staked clothing is also questioned as investigators pursue motives and possible further killings.
We announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and chest troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
Major Micah Jen king, collector of Internal tovenus, lost his Ridgewood residence near Columbia on January 3. The building owned by Mrs. Watkins valued at $7,000 was destroyed with furniture damaged. Fire blamed on servant’s hot ashes in the kitchen.
A hunter plans a hunt while a panther aims for a meal. After hours the two meet. the hunter wears the panther’s fur as an overcoat, and the panther consumes the hunter. A King’s Dyspepsia Tablet ad follows offering two days’ free trials through dealers J. W. Bell Walhalla and W. J. Lunney Out.
An illingual mob in Ting Level near Selma killed a showman described as Black. Participants wore KuAno sacks and mob members, seeking revenge after a failing show. The mangled body was found Tuesday morning on the Southern railway tracks near Pine travel. The showman’s mate and companion were not identified.
A fragmented account describes Augusta residents crossing the Savannah River to North Augusta for the dispensary and drink in Georgia. It notes growing crowds, a state controversy, and shifts of people to South Carolina while remaining tied to regional tensions between states.
Spartanburg Jan 8 Ex Governor John Gary Bvang Ie in Columbia for final conference with friends before announcing candidacy for United States Senator. Announcement to be made soon. friends say he will enter the race. Ad displays a testimonial for a medicinal product with endorsements.
Rudolph Stoudmyer of Pennsylvania planted one acre of corn using Williamson method. Under old cultivation the trial acre would yield about twelve bushels. with Williamson plan it could reach sixty. Stoudmyer plans to harvest his entire crop by the Williamson method. Also an advertisement for Domn's Ointment for itching piles.
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