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Newspaper
Marlboro Democrat
Location
Bennettsville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
The Marlboro Demonrat notes opposition papers attack Bryan while praising his persistence and predicts his nomination could boost Democratic chances since Cleveland’s era, with town boosters in Bennettsville urging state league entry and Rock Hill rivalries shaping local sentiment as Covington readies for baseball.
Governor Ansel and Dr Henry Louis Smith will speak at the Murchison school auditorium Sunday as laymen’s Sunday events. Ansel will address older attendees while Smith, president of Davidson College, speaks to the younger crowd.
Frank B Gary, a former House member, is referenced as a senator in a strained editorial voice. The piece notes a sudden temperature drop at Collingwood causing coats to be discarded, recounts a tragic 180 child fire at Collingwood, criticizes negligent officials, and hints at an upcoming party slate and a state baseball league inclusion of Chester Rock Hill Sumter and Orangeburg with hints of controversy ahead.
An old advertisement promotes Proventies tablets to combat colds and flu like grippe sweeping the nation. It claims early use prevents pneumonia, and notes suitability for feverish children. Sold by Douglas in West Poc boxes of 48 tablets for 2 cents.
The Democrat reported Cole Blease nominated Mr DD Maco Jr of Marlboro, but that was incorrect. McColl was never nominated. upon seeing his name voted, he stood and asked to withdraw. Gibson explains Blease made remarks misinterpreted as nominating McColl. Justice and accuracy prompt this correction.
Rail line officials report a March 1 incident at Summit Georgia involving a NECO crew and a misrouted passenger train. Investigators cite first aid and on site assessments with tentative fare adjustments and limited refunds.
Final discharge filed in Marlboro County Probate Court for the estate of Mice Hubbard. John Tibhar as administrator will apply on the 10th day of April 1908 for letters of dismission. administrator named.
J L Phillips of Orangeburg advertises improved cotton seed claiming it produces cotton. The pamphlet promises prices and other testimonials.
S. M. Breeden died early Tuesday morning after illness of rheumatism and cold. Funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev. Ry Mr. Turnipseed, with burial at Owl Ridge cemetery. He leaves a wife Miss Williams of Chesterfield, four sons, and many relatives. He formerly practiced hay farming at Ghestes field, later farming in this county until his death.
A group visits a Chinese Christian village and asks a boy to reveal his intelligence by reading a note. The boy struggles with reading but suddenly escapes, and villagers react with astonishment.
Anecdote from the New York Tribune recounts a foreign prince's dare to be arrested within two hours without offences. Dressed in royal disguise, Almwolf visits a prestigious club and pays with a large-denomination note, prompting police capture and eventual release after the tale's facts are explained. Also discusses color blindness and its forms, noting partial and full deficiencies and their prevalence among various groups.
In a Harper's Weekly transcription a pastor in a small church, after urging stillness, climactically asks the audience if Adam and Eve went about the Garden of Eden with their hands in their pockets, illustrating a pointed reflection on modesty and behavior.
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