Sunshine Society born from Sunshine cards in South Carolina
The article traces the 1896 birth of the Sunshine Society in Westminster South Carolina, evolving from the Sh ut in club to a national wave of kindness. It describes how small Christmas cards sparked a practice of re mailing good wishes, led to a statewide Sunshine column, and urged teachers to organize circles in rural schools to spread good cheer and helpful reading.
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So-and-So
Thuy
New York Recorder
Welub
Sunshine Society
Sunshine
South Carolina
Sunshinec
Westminster
Riso State
Gary elected U.S. Senator for South Carolina on eighteenth ballot
Frank B. Gary of Abbeville was chosen to succeed the late A C Latimer as U S Senator from South Carolina after a two day deadlock. He won on the eighteenth ballot with 81 votes amid factional splits. Gary, 42, a lawyer and former state legislator, is tied to Gen Matt Gary and Judge Eugene B Gary.
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Columbia
Frank B. Gary
Beville
United States
South Carolina
A. C. Latimer
Gary
Latimer
Sheppard
Walker
Coker
Nash
McLeod
Mauldin
Wille Jones
Ira BR. Jones
Lover
Ira B. Jones
John G. Sheppard
Cokesbury
Abbeville
FF Gary
Miss Evans
Florence
Hoe
Doan's Kidney Pills Story From South Carolina Printer
Rupert B. Calvo a State Publishing Co. bookbinder in Columbia recounts rheumatic pains from uric acid and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his kidneys and easing back and hip pain after trying various liniments and blood medicines. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Rupert B. Calvo
The
State Publishing Co
South Carolina
Lumber St
Columbia
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Mail Graft Claim Across Railroads in Congress
In Washington on March the House floor heard Mr. Lloyd of Missouri accuse railroads carrying the mails of robbing the government of over 70 million dollars since 1880. He cited a new mail weighing system as proof and demanded action to recover the funds. He charged no suits had been filed or suggested.
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Washington
March
House of Representatives
Lloyd
Missouri
Post Omee
Meeting of Tillman and Rockefeller on Southern whites
Washington Post describes a Pullman discussion between Senator Tillman of South Carolina and John D. Rockefeller about the plight of poor whites in the South. They note the contrast with educated African Americans and urge expanded education, schools, and opportunity for both races to reduce poverty and ignorance.
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Washington Post
Tillman
South Carolina
John D. Rockefeller
Btanchard
South
Tilman
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Solld
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Helps Farm Workers Pain Ease
Farmers mechanics railroaders and laborers rely on Dr Thomas Electric Oil to instantly ease cuts burns and bruises. Pain cannot stay where it is used. Describes quick relief and practical use for working people.
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Thomas
Aged Man Killed in Hart County Case
Aged couple near Frazier, Warren Hart and his wife, were attacked by unknown assailants. Hart was struck with an ax and found dead in a barn. Mrs. Hart, found inside her home with a crushed head, was alive but likely to die. Authorities suspect robbery and racial motive, noting Hart possessed significant money.
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Hawkinsville
Warren Hart
Frazier
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Female Health
In widespread testimonials, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for relieving women's suffering and preventing surgical operations. The Pinkham Laboratory in Lyon Massachusetts hosts over a million letters from women claiming cures signed by the patients, with the remedy made from roots and herbs and described as harmless and restorative to the feminine organism.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia W. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lyon
Mass
Lydia J. Pinkham
Lydia EE
Lydia KH. Pinkham
Lydia
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Our School
Beir
Hua
Alamond
International Sanphine Society
Edward Tok
Ladies Home Journal
International Sunshine Society
Cynthia Westover Alden
CNL
Weatminster
Dr. Shoop
A. P. Criep
Patally Hart
Hart
Lydia EL Pinkham
T. MM. Lowery
Seneca
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