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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
2
A Houston letter praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles after three years of illness. Mrs Bensie L Hicks of Cleveland Street credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges other women to try it, stating it will surely help.
A tide of telegrams and editorials surrounds the disputed North Pole claim. Peary’s Arctic Club expedition is cited as reaching the Pole on April 6, while Cook’s Copenhagen-based assertions face scrutiny from the National Geographic Society and allied geographers. The controversy promises a long scientific battle with rival claims, as both explorers prepare for arrival in New York.
A fractured account describes a cure for eczema using Guticura with claims of relief from scaling and itching after long neglect. The narrative blends odd details of weed removal, dust, and skin irritation, ending with an exhortation to take action.
Advice from the New Haven Register covers soft coal stove use and pipe cleaning by burning potato parings weekly. It also includes home facial care steps using hot water cleansing, Castle soap, cold water rinse, and cold cream to maintain a white complexion and prevent sagging.
Washington reports near universal acclaim for Cook and Peary as dual discoverers of the North Pole. World experts and many critics now agree the United States gains credit for reaching the earth's top, with German observers also conceding Peary's success. A cable notes Peary's letters and Cook's tentative readiness to publish results, signaling a forthcoming clash over discovery honors.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item describes pine and lavender scented pillows with muslin covers and decorative fabrics. Pine pillows use natural linen covers with wood-brown embroidery or grass green linen. lavender pillows feature lavender shades and white cretonnes with sprigs. The piece notes pillows aid sleep through soothing odors.
An experienced painter notes: first, remove dust from the room, then treat knots in the wood to eliminate them. After knot treatment, apply primer and allow it to dry before painting.
In Berlin Dr Hellman of the Bern Meteorological Institute notes that fortunate circumstances, especially favorable polar sea conditions, aided the discovery efforts of explorers this year. He emphasizes the timing and the sea conditions as critical factors in polar achievements reported.
Ithaca report notes Cornell professor Louis C. Bament, a Peary relief expedition member, a friend of both, with caustic remarks about Cook’s and Peary’s feats in a local issue.
A collection of vintage kitchen directions describes making Nut Candy Melt with sugar and nuts, Cold Duck Salad with minced meat and mayonnaise, Tomatoes on Toast baked with seasoned accents, Chocolate Ice Cream using cream and chocolate, and Cheese Fondue style bake with cheese, milk, bread crumbs, and peppers. The instructions reflect period cooking terms and measurements, including buttered pans and simple seasonings.
A Sunday morning report describes a night shooting at Bunnyside Murrells Inlet where Mrs Bigham wife of Dr G C Bigham was killed by William Avant owner of Sunnyside after mistaking her for a burglar. Dr Bigham and the deputy pursued the figure in darkness and both fired. Mrs Bigham died from gunshot wounds to the back. Avant traveled to Marrells Inlet with the deputy sheriff and coroner to view the body.
For years the red spider damaged cotton in Batesburg and Leesville with greater spread this season. The infestation has reached several fields near Lexington Court House and Batesburg Leesville, growing into a county menace and reportedly found in other state areas, including near Bishon.
The people of the county show strong interest in Hon. H. C. Little and his brother in law Mr Stokes Porter who are under treatment at the new institute in Columbia run by Dr Cowan after being bitten by a dog. The animal’s head sample showed Fabien.
At a special meeting the council decided to continue guarding the promia relating to Miss M V Kirk whose case was decided by the Supreme Court. The board appealed to the Supreme Court. the court denied the board’s request this night, raising questions about what to do for the protection of citizens.
A wagon drawn by two mules went under a passing Atlantic Coast Line engine near Elstover early Monday. The mules were killed instantly and the wagon demolished. Dowdy and the other man were not seriously harmed.
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