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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
5
A dense local notice page lists mayor and aldermen, clerks, police, and numerous church and Sunday school appointments across Marlboro County. It notes profile names, meeting days, and service times, with personal notices on residents visiting relatives, attending commencements, weddings, and deaths. Includes funeral arrangements and a community update on weather and local events.
Town and county notices include a court meeting next Monday and religious services across denominations. Local items mention new moon, uniforms and clothing sales, a runaway horse incident with minor excitement, mill closures affecting workers, and upcoming Marion district appointments. Also listed are shop deals at Jackson's, a commutation tax due, and community notices about prayers and church events.
A ragged, OCR splatter shows cures for illnesses with Bucklaw Salve, trial bottles offered by JT Douglas, and a death of literacy. It mixes unverified medical claims, classified-like notices, unclaimed letters, and scholarship invitations from Marlboro, Charleston, and Bennettaville, all citing generic ads and a young reader appeal. The piece references J. McFarland Store, Young People's Weekly, and various local figures, plus attorney Tilton Meharin.
A rough procedure to break a colt is described by a farmer using coercive methods. The narrative portrays the animal named Limeel, a Michigan owned colt, reacting fearfully to bridle attempts and sustained rough handling before eventual submission. The tale includes threats and a coercive tone, reflecting harsh training practices highlighted in a historical periodical excerpt.
A fine lot of geraniums begonias ferns palms and other well rooted plants offered for sale by Mrs Ino S Moore She invites buyers to purchase cuttings at 26e per dozen with the plants described as healthy and thriving for easy gardening.
Unclear notice promises savings before purchase from W. M. Rowe with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Text is garbled but suggests reading pages for full terms and return option if not satisfied. No concrete dates or locations provided.
A testimonial style advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood and skin ailments including ulcers boils pimples and aching bones. It states relief comes after use and offers a free trial bottle by writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with additional local store referrals and product lines from various vendors.
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