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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
2
The Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Company promotes its large cotton seed meal and hulls inventory in Oconee County and notes improvements to ginneries capable of handling fifty bales daily. It offers bagging and ties at cost for seed customers and endorses cooking oil as a healthy kitchen grease, inviting customers to come see their products.
Old Pickens August 28 report notes heavy rain hampering crop work and uncertain cotton prospects with opinions split between fair yields and no more than sixty percent of normal. Corn thrives, fodder at risk, and peas potatoes hay look promising. Local social notes cover visits, a long serving teacher, church restoration, and a protracted revival led by Rev. Woodson. Six new church members added.
A brief note on throat irritation and persistent coughing references a cough mixture giving temporary relief before continuing. The passage mentions a medical remedy and the cycle of irritation and relief.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure for colds sore throats and bronchitis. It claims it reduces irritation builds up tissues and nourishes them back to strength, asserting quick relief and health restoration.
A 1900s style ad claims pine resin is most effective for diseases of the bladder and kidneys. It promises relief for backache and kidney trouble with Pine uses, selling at $1 for 30 days of treatment through J. W. Bell in Valhalla and W. J. Lunney in Seneca.
Washington August 28 The East and South experience record rain with over 12 inches this August against an average near 4. Forecaster Garriott cites reversal of barometric pressure patterns as the cause, noting high pressure north and low pressure south for the last two months. The cause remains uncertain, and the weather remains unusually wet.
William Jennings Bryan received a landmark welcome in Madison Square Garden as he spoke on major topics. He urged government ownership of utilities, condemned trusts, and argued for income tax, arbitration over strikes, and direct senatorial elections. He linked tariffs and colonialism to corruption and urged eight hour workdays and home life progress. He warned against corporate influence and promoted federal licenses for interstate commerce.
Stamp Creek reports heavy rainfall in the region. The series of meetings closed last Wednesday with no new church additions. Ida and Amy Smith took a quick trip to Whitewater, reporting a fine time. W. E. Alexander visited J. L. Smith Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W. Grant and children visit relatives near Salem Brown Eyes.
A reader from Valley Mills Texas praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a pleasant and effective remedy for coughs throat troubles and general cold blight. The ad-like letter notes how neglect of colds affects the nose throat ears head and lungs and promotes the syrup as a remedy.
The friends of James L Talley announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner in Oconee County subject to Democratic primary action. The friends of R S Rutledge announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner in Oconee County subject to Democratic primary action.
At the continued requests of friends in different parts of the county I announce myself as a candidate for County Superintendent of Education subject to the Democratic party primary election. I Jeremia H Cantrelby solicitations of friends announce candidacy for Superintendent of Education subject to the primary election.
The Friends of D F McAlster nominate him for Supervisor pending Democratic primary action. The Friends of Nathaniel Phillips nominate him for Supervisor of Oconee County subject to the Democratic primary.
Two individuals announce bids for renomination as County Auditor. Joan P. Kersn states intent to seek Democratic party primary renomination and respectfully requests party action. Rionan W. Gnunns also proclaims candidacy for County Auditor subject to Democratic primary action.
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