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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1904

Page

4

Farmers Institute Closes With Fertilizer and Feed Talks

The State Farmers Institute ended in Clemson College chapel with Col. MB Hardin detailing fertilizer components and soil testing limits while B H Rawl discussed feeding live stock. Highlights included concerns over cotton seed meal hulls, exchange ideas with cotton oil mill men, and warnings on stock food adulteration.

Clemson College State Farmers’ Institute MB. Hardin B. H. Rawl Col Hardin Col. Hardie South Carolina KE. I. Johnson Memphis Tennessee Institute

End of Bitter Fight Explains Cure by Discovery

A patient from DuPoint Georgia recounts a long battle with a lung illness and an apparent near death. He credits Kings New Discovery for Consumption with a rapid recovery and full health restoration. The ad guarantees the cough and throat and lung relief with Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co Funderhork Pharmacy and Drag Store promoting 50 cent and 1.00 trial bottle offers.

Hughes DuPoint Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey and Co Funderhork Pharmacy Drag Stora

Clemson Filled by Present Applicants

The State received a telegram from President B P H Mell of Clemson College on Saturday. Clemson College, Aug. 18. The list of students on file in his office fills all the available space for the next session. No other applicants can be received.

BP. H. Mell Clemson College

Physician Praises Foley's Kidney Cure in Smiths Grove

Dr Geo Ewing a longtime Smiths Grove Kentucky physician writes of kidney and bladder troubles with enlarged prostate. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he claims full relief after three bottles and prescribes it in his practice. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.

Geo. Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Baby amuse query challenges two unnamed spouses

Mrs Beanster and Mr Jobson ask who will amuse the baby for about five minutes. Mr Johnson from Boston replies that he does not know how, leaving the parental request unresolved.

Mrs. Beanster Jobson Mr. Johnson Boston

Small Town Fund Plans Fan Reward for Bakers

A local group doubts future funds will cover a hero fund while proposing to set aside a fan reward for girls who bake bread better than their mothers. The plan centers on recognizing culinary skill over financial generosity, reflecting community priorities.

Bridge Letting at Horton Creek September 1904

On Tuesday September 6 1904 at 11 am bidders may bid to build a new bridge across Horton Creek on the Fork Hill to Kershaw road Plans and specifications available at the letting Bond for the successful bidder equal to twice the bid Right to reject any or all bids reserved L J Perry County Supervisor.

Iwill Horton Creek Fork Hill Kershaw L. J. Perry

Shel Killed Two A Hindred Chefoo Aug 18 Report

Junk from Port Arthur arriving Aug 8 confirms heavy fighting day and night at Port Arthur. A Japanese shell hit a building corner causing 200 casualties. Sixteen five inch shells volleyed at the water front with one direct hit. Report estimates Japanese forces five to eight miles from Port Arthur.

Chefoo Port Arthur

Notice to candidates for county offices and magistrate

By order of the County Democratic Executive Committee candidates for county offices and for magistrate in the townships must call at the office of D Reece Williams secretary treasurer on or before noon August 16 to file pledges and pay assessments. D Reece Williams secretary treasurer

Democratic Executive Committee D. Reece Williams Treas Sec

Quick Relief to Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and may cure if taken timely. Sold by Funderbork Pharmacy.

Es Foley Funderbork Pharmacy

Courses Leading to Degrees in Arts and Library Studies

The Faculty Secretary notes upcoming courses toward the BA and MA library studies degrees. The program highlights include lab rotations, reduced expenses, and a streamlined path for students in forthcoming terms. Applications and catalog details are to be obtained through the faculty office.

H . Weok Sudress

Drowned in Potomac During Georgetown Regatta

Fourteen persons from Washington perished when a navy launch capsized on the Potomac during the annual regatta in Georgetown. Four others escaped, all victims from the city, as rescue efforts followed in the afternoon.

Washington Potomac River Georgetown

Notice of Election for Two Mill Tax in District 82

The residents and freeholders of School District No 82 asked the Lancaster County Board of Education to order an election on a two mill educational tax. Granted, the trustees of District No 32 order the election to be held at Caston Schoolhouse on August 20, 1903, with W T Floyd as Clerk of the Board of Trustees.

Board of Education Lancaster County County Board of Education South Carolina Caston School Llouse W.T. Floyd State of County OF Lancaster Loui S Knight Jerry M Knight Giesaladinouich Ssr Jerry Mo Knight Langantor Lloclock Soy Bard Annio Domai J. E.stewman

Remington Typewriters Offer and Service Notice

A historical notice advertises Remington typewriters with adjustable features and red ink options. It claims nationwide acknowledgment and Lancaster territory reach, offering to trade old machines, demo new models, and stock cartridges, papers, oils, and supplies, inviting inquiries when in town. It promises monthly visits and free home demonstrations upon request.

Lancaster

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