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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1904

Page

4

A Republican Argument from The Charlotte Observer

A Charlotte Observer column quotes a source close to high information noting Democrats are downcast by recent Georgia lawlessness. It discusses how northern voters hear claims that the South should be repressed, with two executed Black men cited as fueling northern support for Roosevelt over Parker.

Charlotte Observer New York New Jersey Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Will Parker Will Roosevelt Statesboro Roosevelt Parker

Electric Bitters touted to prevent death by own action

A health advertisement claims Electric Bitters can prevent self destruction by strengthening nerves and rebuilding the system. It markets as a tonic for nerves and as a regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys, priced 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed. Local sellers Crawford Bros, J.P. Mackey and Co, and Funderburk Pharmacy are named.

Crawford Bros. J.P. Mackey and Co. Funderburk Pharmacy

Pointed Paragraphs on Fashion and Luck in Society

A Chicago News punchlines quoted wry observations on dress, vanity, politics, charity, and the grind of daily life. It notes a half mile circle of civility, the futility of pipe dreams, and editors turning to poetry amid cluttered desks.

Louis Crook Chicago News

Bears credit wives in rise to fame in casual talk

A man who has become great often says he owes everything to his wife yet does so with an air that shows he believes his wife possessed unusually good material to work with.

Big Counterfeiting Ring Unearthed in Atlanta Arrests

Atlanta authorities arrested four men after nearly two months of Secret Service work for counterfeiting ten dollar Buffalo pattern bills. The suspects Oscar L. McMichael Clarence W. Rebb J N Little and Z S Coffey were linked to printing at La Batte Printing and a late night production. One more suspect is believed to be in St Louis and the proprietor aided in the crackdown.

Atlanta Secret Service Department Oscar L. McMichael la Batte Printing Company Clarence W. Rebb J. N. Little 2. S. Coffey Need Upson County St Louis la Hatte Rebb United States James N. Wright

Arkansas deputy slain in shootout with arrestee

In Forest City Arkansas Deputy Sheriff Murphree and City Marshal Rainbolt faced shot by John Williams a Black ex convict who fled and was fatally shot after striking Rainbolt Williams hid behind a fence and opened fire fatally injuring Rainbolt and severely wounding Murphree the suspect also died from the exchange of gunfire and the Black man was killed.

Little Rock Ark Forest City Marchal W. W. Raio— Bolt John Williams Williams Wm. Murphree Murphree

Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed By Local Physician

Smiths Grove physician Dr. Geo Ewing reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured his patients kidney bladder and enlarged prostate issues after three bottles. He prescribes it widely and commends the product to other doctors. Sold by Fanderburk Pharmacy. Community discusses justice mercy in theft cases amid rising kidney complaints with Foley's kidney cure advertised as a remedy.

Foley Fonderbar Geo. Ewing Smith’s Grove Fanderburk Pharmacy Fooderbark Pharmacy

Port Arthur Battle Update From Aug 22 Combat

Report from Chefoo and Port Arthur describes Japanese forces driving Russians from Pigeon Bay and capturing a key fort on Itaban hills amid a brutal siege. Chinese observers say Japanese infantry charges, supported by Shushi Yen and Louisia bay artillery, forced a Russian retreat after hours of bombardment and heavy fighting.

Chefoo Pigeon Bay Port Arthur Chefow Shushi Yen Louisia Bay Itaban Pigeon Louisia

Gunboat Sunk Near Port Arthur After Mine Strike

Yokio Aug. 19 A Russian Otvajni type gunboat struck a mine and sank off Laoti pro montory the extreme southern point of the Kwang Tung peninsula where Port Arthur is situated at 8 o clock Thursday night.

Yokio Laoti Kwang Tung Peninsula Port Arthur 15

End of Bitter Fight Prompts Revival Through Discovery

A DuPoint Georgia resident recalls a long battle with lung illness ending in success after trying Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine, endorsed by Crawford Brothers and others, is praised for rapid recovery from coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. A local ad notes trial bottles at reduced prices and a separate item reports a son returning home after two years to celebrate his birthday with his mother who scarcely recognizes him.

J. E. Hughes DuPoint Dr. Kings Crawford Bros J. F.mackey and Co Funderbark Pharmacy Monroe W. Fy McManus Jsd

Chief trouble with goal advice in action

The chief trouble about goal advice is that those who give the meat of it usually follow it the least. Too often a man will spend lot of time looking for an excuse to do wrong when the reason for doing right is close at hand. Subscribe to The Ledger.

Stumped The Professor's Math Joke In A Classic Class

The Providence Journal recounts a humorous Edinburg classroom moment where Dr Kitble quizzes a student with a circle question and a philosophy query on cause and effect. The student blunders with an inside and an outside, prompting laughter.

Dr. Kitble Edinsburg

Bridge to Horton Creek North Fork Hill to Kershaw

Notice for building a new bridge across Horton Creek on the road from Fork Hill to Kershaw on Tuesday September 1904 at 11 o clock a.m. Plans and specs at the letting. Bonds required in double the bid. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. L J Perry county supervisor

Swill Horton Creek Fork Hill Kershaw L. J. Perry

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