01 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
1
An ad from New York Baltimore and Philadelphia markets promotes fabrics and ready-made garments. It touts cottons priced at five cents a yard era, satin Berbers, silk-like materials, and a range of suits and children’s wear. Mentions Miss Wadebey of Baltimore in charge and notes extensive praise for her artistry.
London dispatch cites Daily Express claim that Signor Marconi solved wireless transatlantic communication and will soon test across the Atlantic. Vermont moves to ban cigarette sales as legislature adjourns. Turkish ministers threaten severing US ties over Kentucky visit. European powers unlikely to permit an attack.
The agriculture department reports South Carolina averaged 7 bushels per acre shelled for 100. United States average was 255 bushels. Highest state was Vermont at 40. Ohio 37, Michigan 36, Indiana 35, Alabama 27, Wisconsin 40, Minnesota and Iowa 35, Missouri 28. Also notes South Carolina near top in Irish and sweet potatoes. mid- region praised for fine sweet potatoes.
A bold ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills unlock brain energy and overall vitality, touting powerful results from disciplined will. It promotes Crawford Books as the place to buy and suggests benefits without medical detail.
Washington dispatch reports Nathaniel Wells a famed chemist and longtime associate of Darwin Spencer and Huxley died in Washington at 107. The obituary recounts his longevity tips and notes his scientific prominence and friendships, with a brief, era-appropriate biographical sketch.
The trotting sire Axtell, consigned by WJ James of Terre Haute Ind, was sold in New York for 14600. Buyer GH Barlow of Binghamton N Y acquired him after Matt Dwyer bid 14600. The sale highlighted the horse market today.
Wanted active man of good character to deliver and collect for a manufacturing wholesale house in South Carolina. Pay $900 yearly, assured. Emphasizes honesty over experience. References available at any bank in New York City. Send stamped envelope to Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn St, Chicago.
New York nov 27 the average estimate of the prevent cotton crop from 139 members of the New York Cotton Exchange stands at 10 175 000 bales. The highest estimate is 11 000 000 and the lowest 5 000 000 bales.
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