Last Letters Reveal Egg Controversy Drives Local Farmer to Tragedy
The Easley Progress reports a family dispute over a humorous eggs story from Easley Mill. Mr. Fred Williams writes a note before suicide defending his character and urging stability for his daughter Una. Community reaction and editorials weigh in on truth and blame.
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Wasley
Whiter
Easley Mill
Easley Progress
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Andy Burgess
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Vigilance Committees to End Liquor Traffic
A call urges church communities to form vigilance groups to detect blind tigers selling liquor at large gatherings including churches. The author condemns law violations and urges deacons stewards and women to unite with pastors backing efforts to suppress liquor sales.
Vaccination urged for typhoid fever with free medicine
The notice urges immediate typhoid vaccination, stating the state provides the medicine and doctors perform the work at no cost. It mentions other idle chatter and local references while noting distant fruit prospects and beverages.
Money panic fallacy challenged by Wilson pocket change
New York financiers warned of a loan shortage to provoke panic while President Wilson countered with a statement that Uncle Sam possessed about 500 million dollars in reserve for banks to use if needed. The issue appears to be political maneuvering, but support remains with Wilson.
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Money Kings
New York
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Easley Council Acts to Slow Speed for Safety
In comments from the Pickens Sentinel and Progress, residents argue the Easley council reduced speed limits not from town anxiety but to protect life and property. Out of town drivers were blamed for reckless driving, while locals stayed content with the change benefiting Easley residents and businesses.
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Easley
Druggists Endorse Dodson's Liver Tone
Druggists endorse Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant remedy for constipation biliousness and lazy liver headaches. The Pickens Drug Company sells it with a 50 cent guarantee promising a full refund if not satisfied.
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Dodson
Pickens Drug Company
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