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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
8
The article notes ice purity rises in importance as usage grows, highlighting contamination risks from polluted sources during harvesting, surface drainage, and labor practices. It cites state health guidance and observations from Vermont and New York on pond ice quality and public health concerns.
Marion County Treasurer J D Montgomery announces the 1909 tax collection period for state county and road taxes. Books open Oct 15 1908 to Dec 31 1908 with penalties for late payments, options to pay in January February or March 1909, including 1 2 and 7 percent add-ons. Commutation tax set at 2.00, poll tax 1.00. Taxpayers may request receipts per township or school district, or remit by check money order or registered letter. Paragraph notes Confederate soldiers exemptions and payment instructions.
An advertisement notes the largest line of box paper from 10 to 28 cents up to $5.00 available at The Herald Book Store in Marion County. It also lists job needs and insurance touts, including Fairfax Refining Co and The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, urging reliability and strength in choices.
An advertisement touts The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, claiming formation in 1842 and admitted assets over 539 million dollars. Agent F. M. Huggins promotes the company’s life insurance services.
J C McCormac offers Singer or Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines cheap for cash or easy terms with good credit. Repairs promptly done and needles oil fixtures in stock.
Chicago I Pressing Club offers monthly rates in advance for cleaning and repair services. One suit pressing and cleaning, one pair of pants pressing and cleaning, one coat pressing and cleaning, with clothes called for and delivered to club members.
Joan H. Beruea proprietor notes a high quality stationery index. The Kara Linen envelope is popular with genteel buyers and is available for purchase at The Herald Book Store.
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