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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
3
The Farmers' Union is urged to meet opportunities during a Clemson event tour across South Carolina starting in July. Emphasis is placed on organizing new members, promoting proper fertilizer use to boost yields, and turning crop profits to farmers.
An 19th century style advertorial touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for period pains, irregular menstruation, pelvic and stomach disorders, and nervous debility. It warns many symptoms require surgical intervention if untreated and claims no alcohol or habit-forming ingredients, offering free consultation and a 100 page medical address booklet in exchange for stamps.
A Tennessee veteran Rush Pearson reportedly slapped a New Yorker in a Broad Street store after taunts about Confederates. A North Carolina veteran witnessed the scene and gifted Pearson a gold ring as a reminder of the incident, with local chatter noting Pearson’s defense of comrades.
Large Production of Pittsburg June 8 reports that despite market rumors, iron and steel industry confidence shows the first half of 1907 and the year 1908 will bring the largest producing capacity in the U S and Canada. New furnace construction is expected to add at least two million tons to capacity. Also an ad notes Ring's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for headache and constipation, sold by Dr J W Bell and Wells & Lunnoy Seneca.
A mob largely comprised of Negroes shot and killed Geo Madson near Trenton Inez as Hudson fled through a swamp. Earlier he visited Will Mickena’s home and knocked Mickena unconscious in bed, then attempted to strike Mickena’s wife but was deterred by her alarm. Hudson had prior murder trials and was well known locally. Also mentions Lo Boo’s Laxative Cough Syrup and local药药 sellers.
June 8 Jackson Mississippi Mrs. sissippi branch of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union reports membership near 60 000 with organizers in the field and more sections to visit. The number includes women and children, not just adult white farmers, while large landowners are scarce. St John Motels Charleston owned by Mrs W A Lawton sold Wednesday to a businessman syndicate for 210000. The new company plans significant improvements to the property.
Sidney Dallas of Melbourne recounts a Boston temple rumor about a Melbourne husband who hides drunkenness by taking a bath. His wife unexpectedly discovers him, prompting her contempt as he persists washing. The tale ends with a medical-patent remedy endorsement and local seller names.
Willis Smith, 84, fears murder for his wealth and floods the county with 880000 in quarters and half dollars. He has buried the hoard in a fruit fare for years, coins dating two generations, not worn. He once hid money in a bank and withdrew after a clerk’s remark.
An unclear advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts improved health for children and the body overall, citing Dr. W. Boll as a referenced expert.
Five people died when a carload of giant powder exploded on the Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railway at Reddick Illinois this afternoon. A matonos laden car caught fire and a crowd gathered. It is believed the powder ignited from the burning car. Bodies were torn to fragments. The blast was felt for miles.
A. A. Horton of Sinon Ark reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption to the greatest extent. Dr J W Boll notes no one would be without it.
Governor Ansel received Clemson College President Mell's query on what to do with scholarships when beneficiaries need only three years to complete the course. Attorney General Lyon's opinion favors using the financial portion of the scholarship for postgraduate work. The issue is important due to expanding scholarship numbers. The State, June 5.
The State Teachers Association plans its first independent meeting in years at Chick Springs. The event promises strong speakers and a robust program to advance educational progress. Membership costs are $1 for men and 50 cents for women, with applications to E. S. Dreher or L. W. Dick. The gathering runs June 24 to 26, with rail and hotel rates noted and tickets available through Taylors, S. C. officials.
Reports indicate escalating beef and meat prices as a mass slaughter in York County follows a maddog scare. Elloree backs a movement to form Ansel County from Orangeburg and Berkeley areas, while Georgia Governor-elect Hoke Smith declines a feature platform offer from a Chicago association. A large army balloon flies from Washington toward Tinglestown, Pennsylvania in about four hours and thirty-seven minutes. Dr. J W Babcuck, head of the State hospital for the insane, shows signs of recovery after a lengthy illness.
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