09 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1893
Page
1
The Charleston louse ad praises DESOTO FLOUR as unbeatable white and sweet Highest Patent, with SCHUMACHER selling it. MARVEL FLOUR described as a Straight Patent and superior to rivals. OVEN LIFTER noted as decent at 2, while Marvel allegedly costs no more. DAMON FLOUR labeled Choice Family as white and cheaper, with Schumacher selling much of it.
A fragmentary prospectus page for Scribner's Magazine 1893 outlines features to come including traces of a political novel titled Lith Cophel and reports from correspondents. It advertises men's occupations and a World’s Fair in Chicago series. Also includes editorials urging young men to work and use their brains and strength, with subscription details to Charles Scribner's Sons.
The text outlines sections of a road law requiring able bodied males to perform road duty with fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. It describes overseer powers to repair and deduct labor costs, exemption rules for students and ministers, and penalties for neglect by county commissioners. It also notes political discussion on distribution of Federal offices and an official conference report about appointments in South Carolina.
The South Carolina scene centers on a federal patronage conference at the National Hotel after Gov. Tillman's arrival. Senators Butler Irby and others debated appointments and road duties, with plans to appoint district overseers and divide highway work, while political factions jockey for positions including District Attorney and Collector roles as Tillman, Irby, and McLaurin compete for influence.
A dated advertisement proclaims Risley's Philotoken as a remedy for women's ailments. It touts nerve support and natural function aid, claims affordability at the local druggist, and offers a descriptive pamphlet with usage directions and testimonials from women. The ad lists Charles F. Risley as wholesale druggist at 62 Cortlandt Street, New York.
A Minnesota article discusses South Carolina adopting a government liquor monopoly. It argues limits on saloons, government control, and potential effects on taxation, crime, and social welfare, weighing drawbacks against aims to reduce young drinkers and curb vice through oversight and abstention incentives.
The war ship Baltimore requires 8,307,777.3 annually or 843.13 daily. Salaries for officers and crew total 394,916.50 plus marine guard pay, navy ration costs for officers 23, bluejackets marines 33.4, coal 47,175.68, other expenses 14,122.05. During cruise, Baltimore deposited 37,268 in the Navy Savings Bank with 1,400.72 earned at 4 percent.
An aging advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for weakness and poor health. It claims the product acts on the liver stomach and kidneys to relieve headaches and fatigue, inviting readers to try a large bottle at The Norman Carroll Co.'s drag.
W Terish Lander reports a homemade treatment using baking soda and alkaline drinks to counter influenza symptoms. He claims personal success with about twenty-five cases, noting quick recovery and reduced work absence. He describes dose, timing, and shift from lithia to potassium and soda bicarbonate, emphasizing charity and non physician status. The narrative also touches on rural labor conditions and agricultural concerns.
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