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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
Community notices warn that obituaries and tributes up to one hundred words will be printed without charge. Longer notices incur a fee of one cent per word, payable in cash with accompanying contact details for submission.
A Cincinnati newspaper discusses mental therapeutics and the rise of rational theories. It cites hypnotism and suggestion as key to healing and recounts a London dental hospital incident where a patient became insensible through self-hypnosis, deceiving the medical setup.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for severe colds and coughs claiming quick cure and cough relief. It warns readers to watch paper labels and notes subscription arrears for “The Courter.” The ad also promotes Noah’s Liniment as a family remedy and provides mail-order details from Youh Renndy Co in Michigan and Boston.
The Huguenot Mill in Greenville faces permanent shutdown after bankruptcy, with production of gingham halted and 200 workers to be laid off. Court orders suspend operations as demand for goods and high cotton prices drive financial failure, though stockholders face no guaranteed loss.
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw will sue for an annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw claiming he was insane at the time of the contract. Thaw plans to defend. early trial expected. Thaw says he was sane at marriage and willing to meet the suit.
An archaic promotional piece extolls American medicinal plants and root remedies, touting their cures for heart and female ailments. It claims Dr. J. V. Pierce offers free extracts and endorsements, urging readers to request mailing details.
Washington observers, including seasoned editors and politicians from both parties, debate a Bryan or Hearst victory in 1908. Editorials in The Sun and private discussions suggest New York could swing Democratic, while Roosevelt and Taft face mixed but growing doubt about Republican strength.
Two prominent white prisoners were moved to the penitentiary as the Supreme Court paused their cases. W Gallman, convicted of manslaughter in the Gilmore slaying, receives a 16 year term while Gallman, 40, is said to be of good character. The Gilmore death followed a dispute over alleged theft and a burning barn. five wounds were found on Gilmore. W H Mills began a natural life sentence after murder in Blacksburg, previously convicted in 1907 with mercy recommendation, later upheld on appeal.
Announcement praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles as not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law and free of opiates. Recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults, urging bold sales by local drug stores.
Mrs Caney tells the widow her late husband was a good man. Mrs Murphy reacts with grief and humor, saying no two policemen could handle him as she dabs away tears.
Atlanta Journal reports discovery of illicit moonshine labeled potash moonshine sold at Forsyth county crossroads. Witnesses describe potash as cleaning agent used to provoke a biting, foaming liquor that causes severe stomach pain. Revenue department to launch probe into the cross‑roads distribution.
A man from Evanaville Indiana reports a five year struggle with kidney and bladder troubles. He says after trying several remedies he found relief from Foley’s Kidney Cure, with complete recovery after the second bottle and eventual return to work. Sold by druggists.
A Chilean nitrate beds riot reported in San Francisco states that about 3,000 strikers were killed by machine guns during clashes in Iquique. Troops fired on marchers refusing to disperse, with estimates of 2,600 to 3,000 dead and over 2,000 said buried.
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