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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1905

Page

5

Weather and the Crops Wastington April 18 Report

The weather crop bulletin notes corn planting nearly finished in the South Atlantic and East Gulf. cotton planting delayed in Mississippi Louisiana Texas and the Carolinas. Alabama Georgia and Florida report better early plant stands. replanting likely due to frost in many areas. Tulip plants plentiful and transplanting underway in South Carolina and Florida.

South Atlantic East Gulf States Mississippi Louiiana Texas Carolinas Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Columbia

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs

A letter from D. El Simons of Casey Indiana praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming it cured a fearful cough that disturbed his sleep. The ad notes instant relief and permanent cure for throat and lung diseases with Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy selling at 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.

D. el. Simmons Casey Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Pharmacy

Divorce Bill Aims to Repeal Insanity Divorce Law

In Jacksonville Florida April 18 a Florida Senate bill by Senator Scott seeks to repeal the four year old law that made incurable insanity a legal ground for divorce. The measure follows debate sparked by Henry M Flagler's separation and remarriage under the law and was set as a special order for the day.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Senate Scott Henry M. Flagler Bailey Flor

Castoria Advert and Local Notices

Major James F. Hart, long treated in Presbyterian hospital Charlotte, returns home to improved condition. Floridora Cotton Seed priced at 75 cents per bushel from H M Culp Lancaster. Damaged corn meal offered at 50 cents per bushel by Sennett Grocery Co. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised as kidney and bladder remedy sold by Funderbark Pharmacy.

James F. Hart Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte Yorkville Enquirer H M Culp R. F.D Lancaster Foley Funderbark Pharmacy

Farmers and cotton prices clash over seven cent production costs

In a reflective piece the State questions southern farmers sincerity in backing seven cent cotton, asks if they truly seek higher prices and cooperation. It notes bankers manufacturers and press urged holding supply to lift prices, yet farmers lag in cutting acreage and decisive action.

South

Castor Beare the The Kind You'in e Boug? Signature QopfLitha

The Ledger Atlanta Journal Semiweekly and The Southern Cultivator advertise a 21 three one year subscription for $2 paid in advance. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for children with coughs and colds, containing no opiates or poisons and sold by Funderburn Pharmacy.

Castor the Ledger The Atlanta Journal Southern Funderburn Pharmacy

Seasonable Dry Goods Offerings for Women Wear

The letter promotes a broad selection of dry goods for women including textiles and summer dresses. It notes colored cotton fabrics, ginghams, linens for tub suits, and lawn purchases, claiming hundreds of yards sold and inviting daily store visits to view bargains.

Williams Hughes Co. promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for safer children

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar keeps children safer and urges use without opiates. It also lists a rental offer for a four room cottage with application directed to W P Bonnett.

Foley W P Bonnett

You Must Sleep. Nervine advertised for sleep and nerve strength

An advertisement for Dr Miles Nervine claims sleep is essential and restorative. It touts Nervine as a nerve builder easing irritation and congestion, citing a testimonial from Henry M. Smith of Underhill.VT and promising money back if the first bottle does not benefit.

Nature Miles’ Nervine Miles Henry M. Smith Underhill Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Niece of Andrew Carnegie Weds Mother's Coachman

New York reports Nancy Carnegie, niece of Andrew Carnegie, secretly married about a year ago to riding master Heaver whom she met at Newport. Carnegie confirmed the marriage saying Heaver was a riding teacher in the family and that the couple traveled to Europe before visiting New England. Heaver had been coachman for Nancy's mother Mrs. Thomas M. Carnegie in Pittsburg and Fernandina. Flameo was a widower with two children.

New York Andrew Carnegie Nancy Heaver Newport Carnegie Mr. Heaver

Notice to the Public on county inquests

J Montgomery Cuskey announces he will hold all inquests in the county and asks residents to call his Pleasant Hill residence when needed. The notice appears in The Ledger and is dated September 20.

Pleasant Hill J. Montgomery Cuskey Ept Jno JR Stew

Dispute over Flag Special 6 in Greenville News

A governor letter reveals a misfiled flag in dispute between Georgia and South Carolina over Sumter units. Governor Heyward seeks clarity from the War Department while Deputy Sheriff Cuthcart re-arrests Henry Planter in the murder of his wife Rebecca Planter. Tax receipts show rising tag taxes with $110,136.96 collected to date.

Greenville Columbia Georgia Sumter War Department Heyward Henry Planter Cathcart Rebecca Planter Broad l River

Chronic Bronchitis Card by Joseph Coffaun of Montmorenci

Joseph Coffaun of Montmorenci reports ten years of chronic bronchitis with severe symptoms and voice loss. He tried all remedies until Foley's Honey and Tar, recommended by his employer, cured him, and he endorses it to others via Funderbork Pharmacy.

Joseph Coffaun Montmorenci Foley Iroley Funderbork Pharmacy

Prisoners Escape Attempt Sets Fire at Pontrebstenla Jail

In New Orleans on April 19 inmates tried to escape Pontebstenla parish jail by arson. Two were cremated and a third badly burned. The dead include Lucien George de Las of Lafayatte Louisiana. Henry Taylor of Vine Mount Alabama and Aladames Reilley of Philadelphia were among those detained for orderly conduct.

New Orleans Pontebstenla Henry Taylor Vine Mount

Lancaster County and City Public Notice Form

Fragmentary notice stating town and county Lancaster in Alabama on the tenth day of a month in 1905. It references a public action or event and mentions Burnetapsirvetes and cornee Mada snd. Details are unreadable.

County of Lancaster

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