Damaging Floods Sweep South Carolina Structures
A chaotic flood report traces the August 1908 South Carolina disaster from Medmont and Port Deo to Gaston Shoals. Homes, bridges, mills, and rail lines were washed away or damaged, with mills closed and communications crippled. Widespread losses across counties, rivers rising over crest, and livestock harmed accompany scattered riverine devastation. figures run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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News and Courier
South Carolina
North Carolina
Fearful Flood in Georgia Augusta Describes River and City Damage
Augusta Georgia Aug 27 The Ba Vrangah river stood at thirty seven feet at 2 pm and is falling slowly but streets remain flooded and the city dark. Reports say homes, warehouses, and crops along the lowlands are destroyed with many drowning incidents feared. Sightings of thefts and mass displacement fill the scene as residents cling to trees and roofs while rescue attempts fail amid strong currents. August factory across from the river endures rising water as boats are swept away and the city halts streetcar service with widespread business suspension. Athens damage estimated at 25000 dollars. The piece mixes flood peril with a local patent medicine ad.
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Augusta
Ady
Auragu
Aus
Iland Sen
Otany
Jfaymer
Marbur Street
Toad Street
Albion
Auguatt
Oakway and area church dance adds new members
A 34 special note from Oakway reports the laptist church held a dance last Monday adding fourteen new members. The event drew relatives from Ma von Cin Sloan Kilburn and others visiting Oakway. Attendees included Miselle Kinneeny Mrs Joe Crooks Miss Nessie Mattison and Miss Cordella among local teachers and friends.
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Oakway
Aus
Alehhind
Mehrend
Yaver
Lew Kilburn
Mavon
Cin
Aye Waithig
Sloan Kilburn
Te Allgood
Toor Pladnont
Ali
Mra
Hot Miley
Miselle Kinneeny
Gainesville
Maccon
Yeorsla
Homerolke
Joe Crooks
Slater
Mins Nessle Mattison
Chattanooga
visiHis
W. A. Rowen
Blendland Tall
Miss Bowsle Mattison
Mra May Haley
Adger Rowen
Missey Cordella
Hearden
Mra dl Mo
Matttean
Rote Arives
Greenville
Tess Fon Aml Pelwer
Daiohip
Bearher
Athens
Pullen
Cracker Neck
Misa Hale Hyrd
New York
Haley
Sims Narrow Escape as Mule Drowned in River
John Sims a colored mail carrier between Anderton and Townville had a mule drown yesterday at Seneca River near Dobbins bridge. He crossed the river despite warnings, the mule and buggy went into deep water, Sims escaped, swam to safety, retrieved the wet mail, and walked to town. He plans to recover the buggy when water subsides.
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Anderson Mall
John Sims
Anderton
Townville
Seneca
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Sims
Anderson
Sen
Dobbins’ Bridge
Earle's Bridge
Simainks
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Product For Health Recovery
A Denver woman, Mrs A Gregory of 255 Lawrence St, writes that after six years of illness and an unsuccessful operation, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. She urges others with female troubles to try the remedy and avoid further suffering. The letter endorses the product as a solution to distress, pain, and related symptoms.
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Lydia Inkham
Facts for Sick Women by Lydia Pinkham’s Compound
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has served as a premier remedy for female ills for thirty years. It claims to cure displacements, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, backache, bearing-down, flatulence, indigestion, dizziness, and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice and to address Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Unpaid for Advice Sparks Small Town Fracas
In Calgary and Herat areas a man named Andy argued with a doctor over payment for medical guidance. He left after insisting he received no bill for the advice, while regional freight costs rise with gates and shipments along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Charleston merchants face potential costs around 26,000.
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Calgary
Canada
Herat
McTayish
Andy
Mississippi River
Ohio
Charleston
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Quick Help
Fragmentary ad copy discusses remedies for weak nerves, stomach, heart, and kidney ailments. Claims the Restorative acts on nerves and internal organs to provide cures. Mentions a price of eight dollars and boosts confidence in the product.
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Shoop
Wy Bell
Bryan and Taft clash in European note on 1908 race
A London reading of Democratic and Republican prospects ahead of the election quotes Senator Tillman and others on Bryan's strength, Taft's nomination under Roosevelt influence, and fears of plutocratic control. It argues Bryan better represents reform and highlights tariff discontent and bipartisan stakes in the Senate.
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London
New York Herald
Benjamin H. ‘Tian
South Carolina
Tillman
American Express Company
Bryan
Democratic Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Oyster Bay
Washington
Sherman
Titlowmn
Senate
Pase
Aldiioh
Dr Shoons Headache and the Fight Against Misogyny
The article laments revelry that belittles women and challenges crude plans to demean them. It condemns cowardly notions in sport and society, urging respect for emancipation and fair behavior among all who value true sporting spirit.
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Ivy
Decayed 1910s Greenbacks Recovered by Treasury Trader
O D Karl of Morrision Ark sent 910000 indecipherable greenbacks for redemption. A small portion was identified but most notes were so decayed they could not be numbered. Mrs A E Brown of the redemption division saved the remaining mass and identified most of the bills.
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Washington
Treasury Department
O. D. Karl
Morrition Ark
Bark
Karl
A. £. Brown
Bart
Nia
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