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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
4
The Yorkville Enquirer critiques state constabulary actions on Pabst malt, arguing the regulation of its sale as a beverage versus a tonic conflicts with dispensary law. It claims officers overstep by controlling a commodity once deemed legitimate medicine, urging uniform application of liquor laws.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Dunville Louisiana states she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and found relief with Foley's Honey and Tar, advertised as a sure cure, sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
Crobnstown, Pa July 30 Charles Hayes Puritan Coal driver is killed and Patrick Campbell paymaster is fatally or seriously wounded after a trio of highwaymen ambush their buggy on a Portage to Poritan road. They were transporting about $3000 from Adams Express to Puritan when shot, satchel seized, attackers fled into the woods. Also note a stock offer and a political pledge deadline in the same column.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recalls nearly nonstop coughing and blood spitting from consumption until three Dr King's New Discovery bottles cured her and she gained 55 pounds. The remedy is advertised as guaranteed to cure coughs colds flu bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at local drug stores Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark Pharmacy.
The notice advertises courses toward BA and MA degrees with a library reading room, laboratories, and comfortable dormitories at minimal costs. Applications for the next season begin on April 14. Address and contact details for Prof HT Cook are provided for information.
The article notes a shift among southern farmers toward thriftier, more productive agriculture. It cites reduced labor with preserved profits, use of renewed implements, and soil improvement through crop rotation and resting fields. Old slave-era soils require patient restoration, but overall progress points to the right direction.
Bridge to let to the lowest responsible bidder on Tuesday August 9th 1904 at 11 o clock a m for the contract to build a bridge across Little Lynchen creek near the Mackey place on the Fork Hill to Heath Springs road. Bond required in double the bid for faithful performance. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. L J Perry County Supervisor.
Jobo Ship Williams, running in the corruption district, published his candidacy in each paper with a $10 payment. Editors reportedly refused to publish, returning his checks as a sign of esteem from locals. A man loses as soon as he begins to worry over bin Yeelings.
A regional advert promotes Remington typewriters with advanced features and accessories. It offers exchanges, demonstrations in towns, and quick delivery to Charlotte, promising a range of models and ribbons, plus prepaid postage for service inquiries.
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