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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
3
A readable fragment from The New York World weekly issue includes notices about dolls for a fair, thanks for home grown turnips, calls for Canalization agents, opportunities for canvassers and subscriptions, an ad for a department with a Chicago office, and an insurance pitch. It mentions W. T. Kelly, WM Atkinson, H. W. Carroll, and A. G. Sinclair among others.
A local office offers boxes of The Newton Pills described as blood and liver regulators. The vendor notes the product is known over Marlboro and provides boxes at the office for customers to obtain.
The Seaboard Air Line mileage tickets, already on sale, will after July 15 be valid over Central of Georgia, Georgia Southern and Florida, Norfolk and Southern, Atlantic and North Carolina, Virginia and Carolina Canal roads, increasing to twenty eight lines and nearly 20,000 miles. Purchase your mileage tickets now. details from W. L. Burroughs, Columbia.
The OLIO NOVELTY Manufacturing Works formerly known as the OLIO NOVELTY MANUFOTUS RING CO will hereafter be TMH OLIO NOVELTY MANUFACTURING WORKS with I, I, 1VBY as sole owner and director. The latest improved wood working machines are being placed for doing all kinds of novelty work for builders at living prices as of 99, 1902.
A compilation of social visits, calls, and travels in Columbia and nearby towns. Nods to Miss Marie Stokes, Miss Wloise Maison, Miss Maude Matheson, and several gentlemen patrons. Mentions relatives in Marion, Dillon, Red Hill, Shannon, Bennettsville, and other locales with brief greetings and thanks. Also includes local ads for groceries, books, and services.
An agricultural and retail snippet lists Kings Improved Cotton seed offered at private prices per bushel by Sugar Loaf Cotton Farm and owner Mivenein, with mentions of early maturing lint yield and frost-free stock. It also advertises daily store receptions at P A McKellar’s and Found at the Book Store offerings including Bibles, fiction, magazines, stationery, and subscriptions, with Was on Bros and R Hinks Almanac noted.
A severe loss to Marlboro and McColl follows the passing in Hunt Town. Friends honor the deceased with a heartfelt tribute noting his worth and memory. He was a valuable friend, deeply missed by all who knew him.
Thanksgiving Day was observed with business largely suspended except at the cotton mill and oil mill and work on the new Presbyterian church. Union services were held at the Baptist, church and Reva, Jones and Dr. McLeod gave interesting addresses. The editor attended a turkey dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearson. The conference finished its general business Monday but adjournment was postponed to hear the committee on the Greighton matter. a full report will follow next week.
Fragmented ad text promotes Boo n Laxative Honey and Var cough syrup made from tar for children with coughs and croup. It also announces a price list for hair cuts shaves and tonics, claiming a late December change and best service at Marlboro Drug.
A reader from Cary Maine extols Dr King's New Life Pills as the best family remedy for stomach, liver and bowel health. The testimonial notes the pills purify and restore proper function, with a guarantee from Douglas Dengain at rive 260.
The record describes a December 1906 public sale day with partitions, Lots 2 and 3 selling to James McDaniel and P.O. Emanuel, Elizabeth Moore land also selling well. It notes poultry exhibits from several breeders, a bustling stock market, and a busy auctioneer. Also advertised are tonic and patent medicine pitches and a new tin shop opening in town.
An assortment of vintage ads and notices touts medical tonics and remedies including pine resin for bladder and kidney ailments, relief for buck ache, and tonics like Ashcraft's Condition Powders. It also features home repair ads, roofing quotes, and a plea to remember the dead with Bennettaville Marble Works, all in a miscellaneous clipping style.
The readable bits show numbers and terms that resemble a game or league notation with team or player identifiers. No complete names or dates are recoverable to form a coherent event or outcome for a proper summary.
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