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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
A fragmentary notice lists Speck Buellok and Schrodiers as charged with personal communications about advertisements. It states that communications under a hundred words will be printed free of charge and amounts over that limit must be paid at one cent per word with cash accompanying.
A long, mixed OCR passage discusses the new Confederate Veterans Home in Columbia for veterans unable to care for themselves. It contrasts praise for the state led effort with a critical letter from Anderton to the Greenville News, recounting alleged mismanagement and indecency claims. The report notes residents’ welfare and honors those who served in the Confederacy, highlighting support from South Carolina and the broader South.
An old town ordinance bans dogs at large from June to October without a muzzle with fines and possible sale or shooting if not redeemed within 24 hours. A rabies conference urged vaccination and better dog control, stressing prevention as the remedy and noting doctors’ support for stricter roaming dog limits.
A long, garbled notice touts Cham berain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with numerous names and places tied to testimonials. It references prices, free samples, and a scattered set of individuals and towns, then shifts to a June 7 report noting the first wheat of the season arriving in the United States at New Heauhfela, grading 69 pounds and selling for $1.50 per bushel.
A 14 year old girl Lena Schoonmaker died in a New York Flatiron Building elevator accident. Her head was crushed between the car floor and a floor edge after fainting mid descent. chaperone Mrs Chicte Hall and others witnessed the horror. Elevator boy detained on charges. Washington report notes Representative Ellerbe broke his leg at the Metropolis Hotel lobby and is hospitalized. Mrs Ellerbe to join him.
A letter urges nursing mothers to use Chamberlain's Salve after nursing to ease sore nipples, noting to wipe off before the next nursing. It cites multiple names and places and promotes the salve as a trusted remedy.
A local millinery advertises in stock Long Cor sets Dutch Collars Hair Rolls and the latest neckwear belts and hats with Mullin ery constantly arriving to refresh inventory for customers.
The Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Company promotes Piedmont Guano as a profitable side application for crops. For corn apply 300 pounds per acre when knee high, and 100 pounds per acre of nitrate of soda at laying by time. For cotton apply 300 pounds per acre near bloom, then repeat with nitrate of soda as needed. The company urges use of Piedmont Guano and notes it will buy cotton seed at the highest market price this month, with seeds due by June first.
A local ad touts harnesses wagons and buggies with deep discounts and free gifts. It stresses high quality wheels and sturdy construction, urging buyers to compare value and visit the store in the county seat to examine goods. A free 37 inch wagon wheel hub is offered with every $10 purchase.
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