Pellagra Talks and State Health Warnings in South Carolina
Dispatches from Columbia report Dr H W Rice detailing pellagra cases at Epworth orphanage and federal measures to improve diet. Officials note June’s child deaths in SC, urge parental care, and outline cotton warehouse financing and proposed farm meetings with John L. McLaurin and B Harris. Major Caldwell praises the Isle of Palms encampment.
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Columbia
H. W. Rice
Epworth
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Service
United States
South Carolina
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
James A. Hayne
John L. McLaurin
Associated Press
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury Department
Laurens
Newberry
Lever Seeks Potash From Pacific Kelp Giants
Congressman Lever informs Secretary Houston of a plan to harness Pacific kelp beds within U S territory as a major source of potash. He believes development, aided by the Panama Canal, could lower fertilizer prices in the South and reduce reliance on foreign sources. The project follows a 25 000 appropriation to explore domestic potash sources.
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Lever
A. IF. Lever
D. F. Houston
United States
Representative Lever
Pacific Ocean
American
Houston
Lefver
Vacancy Set To Name New Property Officer
WW Moore, adjutant general, expected to announce a property officer appointment to replace retired Sgt Robert A Howard. Moore has attended the First Infantry encampment at the Isle of Palms. Country pastors from across South Carolina are invited to Clemson College August 9 for a two week summer institute for teachers farmers and corn club boys. Costs estimated at seven dollars not including railroad fare with extension division planning refunds. Rev W H Mills issued the call as special collaborator in charge of country church work extension.
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Will F
WW. Moore
Robert A. Howard
U.S. A
First Infantry
Isle of Palms
Clemson
South Carolina
Clemson College
Corn Club
W. H. Mils
Milit ia Begins Rifle Practice For State Team
In view of the August 20 meet in Columbia 12 men will qualify to represent South Carolina at the national school in Jacksonville in October. The National Guard marksmen of South Carolina practice under Capt. WB Cantey Jr of Columbia, who coaches the rifle program. preliminary meets have been held at Charleston.
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Militia
Columbia
Jaclsonville
Otober
W National Merch
South Carolina
Charleston
Wortine
WB. Cantey, Jr
Columba
Whe
National Guard
Britain Defends Blockade Powers in Neutral Trade Clash
Great Britain maintains its orders in council and argues the blockade is legal under international law. Sir Edward Grey cites submarine and airship warfare, Belgian atrocities, and wartime commerce shifts to justify intercepting goods to and from Germany while avoiding undue harm to neutrals.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Edward Grey
Page
Sir Edward
German
Africa
Flanders
Lusitania
St Ips
Sir Edward Them
Fnally
British West Indies
Confederate States
Supreme Court of the United States
Privy Council
Cermony
Tyne Waters
Ehipe
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a non salivating alternative to calomel. It claims quicker morning relief, a clean liver and bowels, and a guaranteed full refund if not satisfied. The product is billed as pleasant tasting, vegetarian, and suitable for all ages with no cramps or harm.
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Dodson
Waterbury Territory Dominates Brass Industry Share
Eighty two percent of the United States brass industry is concentrated in the Waterbury Connecticut region. The city holds about fifty five to sixty percent of world brass prices and production share.
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Waterbury
Conn
Officer Carroll Cured of Eczema in Baltimore
John T. Carroll reports long suffering from eczema on hands improved after using Hancock's Sulphur Compound and Ointment. Despite prior treatment, he found relief after a week and six to eight weeks of continued use leading to a cure. The product is sold by all dealers through Man cock Liquid Sulphur Co. in Baltimore Maryland.
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Baltimore
Hancock
Johna Tropkins Hospital
John T. Carroll
Tmancock Liquid Sulphur Co
Jaltimore
Adv
Ostentatious council member displays ancestral dragon seal
An ostentatious county council member, son of a famed omnibus driver, parades a large seal featuring St George and the dragon. Bystanders admire it as he claims one ancestor slew the dragon, prompting a wife or bystander to quip about whether he ran it over.
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George
Banana peel gag turns into flower pun lady slipper
Comic dialogue builds a banana slip gag that leads to a pun comparing a girl to a lady slipper flower. The exchange shifts from a mistaken memory to a lighthearted botanical joke.
Rich men face gate to heaven like jail entry trial
A reflective line compares rich men's hope for heaven with the difficulty they would have entering a mundane jail, suggesting spiritual gatekeeping contrasts with worldly barriers.
London agency draws 1000 applicants for waitresses
In one week more than a thousand women in London applied to a large employment agency for waitress positions. Japanese government experts report success in raising tobacco in Korea using American seed stock.
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London
Korea
Coffee Trouble Solved by Postum Change
A reader describes heart trouble tied to coffee. After stopping coffee and using Postum, symptoms improved. The letter promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, produced by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan, noting two forms and pricing.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Gas Plate Cabinet with Shelf for Plate Storage
A cupboard with a shelf on top for a gas plate keeps the oven handy and ready. Its finished door matches the kitchen, making it a practical and attractive addition to the space.
Cure for Pellagra Promised by American Compounding Co
Mrs S W Sprusell of Harvey Louisiana reports her child Mindie Abrams recovered from pellagra after using the remedy promoted by American Compounding Co. The letter urges readers to request Baughn s free Pellagra book and promises money refunds if the remedy fails.
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Baurhn
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Contradictory Advice Echoed in Private Remarks
Fragmentary dialogue presents a debate over morality and public behavior. Phrases hint at judgement of a young woman and the tension between light and darkness as a metaphor for virtue. The excerpt suggests cultural expectations and conflicting views within a social circle.
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State Capitol
J. Shapter Caldwell
Naional Guard
Charleson
Major Caldwell
Gov. Manning
Palenn
Martin
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Albert S. Johnstone
Piedmont
A. D. Oliphant
Sumter
Pee Dee
Johnstone
Carroll
Kingdom of Heaven
Hanford
Wanterdag
Syracuse
Gilbert
Gilbert Bros.,, & CO
Hager Company
Premium Dept
South Bend
Ind
Parker
Drugmlata
Thomas
E. Green
HL Green
Box A. Chatsworth
Morgan
America
Ido
Meorgen- Prisco Med. Co
Hoth
Cleveland
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