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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
The notice states that personal communications charged as advertisements are subject to payment rules. Obituary notices and tributes under one hundred words are printed free. longer pieces cost one cent per word, with cash required to accompany manuscripts.
State Veterinarian M Ray Powers explains the long history of cattle fever in South Carolina known as Ick Fever later called tick fever. He links outbreaks to imported ticks and cattle, notes stock law effects, cites Anderson 1906 deaths from a single infected cow, and stresses eradication to reduce annual losses.
An advertisement promotes Woley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy not affected by National Pure Food and Drug laws. It emphasizes absence of opiates or harmful drugs and recommends for children and adults, noting sale by all druggists.
George Brown a well known sidewalk figure dies suddenly at 5 PM age twenty. He was found unconscious in his room after yesterday illness and wore a flannel stock. Brown famed for pen and ink sketches. his room in a business block houses rare drawings. He worked on a Nicolossen Malls drawing unfinished at death. map of the county by J. L. Von Hasseln completed long ago.
Walter Moore of Portsmouth dived into a blazing gasoline launch tank to save six others after a lighted match ignited the fuel. He dropped the tank before the explosion and survived, being rescued from the water and hailed for his risking life. The notice also promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy from J W Bell with soothing claims and no harsh agents.
A Florida timber owner urges stronger fire protection in the yellow pine belt, arguing no fence laws would curb cattle-caused fires that kill young pines and damage soil. He warns current practices threaten reforestation, naval stores, and timber livelihoods, noting low prices and high costs to replant and restore forests.
Governor Ansel demands immediate investigation by Sheriff Gilreath into alleged night rider activity in Greenville County. He urges prosecution of those who posted a threatening notice on R. C. Willimon’s gun eight miles from Greenville, stressing law and order and protection of property and person. The piece also promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative with a local seller.
A compilation of opinions notes night riders and boll weevil attacks on cotton, Republican demoralization, and speculation about Ben Tillman. It calls for candidate pledges on the Hen law repeal and urges concerted action. Taft criticizes Bryan as a career politician while Bryan highlights limited tenure in office.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 2 A supplementary statement issued today quotes Governor Haskell saying Roosevelt is in a tight trap and that if the president follows ward politics he will be made sorry for it. He claims Roosevelt has crawled into a hole too small to turn around and vows to plug it.
The passage asserts that health hinges on rich blood fed by proper nourishment. It contrasts strong, vibrant health with weakness and starvation, asserting blood quality reflects diet. It urges that nourishment builds blood and energy, warning that poor intake leads to fatigue and poor spirits.
Advertisement from Scott and Bowne of 409 Pearl Street New York offering a Complete Handy Atlas of the World for four cents shipping. The item is presented as a mail order incentive from a historical newspaper page.
Oconee County South Carolina presents its annual financial report detailing receipts, expenditures, and balances for the fiscal year. The document itemizes revenue sources, disbursements, debt obligations, and fund balances, highlighting management practices and financial condition for public review.
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