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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
4
A local observer summarized the ginners report, noting it differs from last December, with 12,478,000 bales as an outlook figure and earlier estimates close to 10,000,000 more or less. The report compares current yields to last year’s December 13 data and November figures, stressing the crop’s progress and remaining ginnings.
A Fremont North Carolina resident reports severe sickness from kidney trouble, tried many medicines, found relief after using Electric Bitters, claiming to have remained well since. Neighbors reportedly cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney issues and general debility. Available for 50 cents at Crawford Bros J F Macsay Co and Funderburk Pharmacy Druggist.
Clover County Yorkville Enquirer reports widespread cotton losses from a June hail storm. Farmers faced choices after damage, with many plowing to replant or choosing other crops. Notable cases include A B Gurvence losing a bale crop in storm belt, Robert Turner reporting about 200 pounds of seed cotton from a single crop, Joe Matthews nearly nothing, and J Mee suffering reduced yields across several fields.
Farmer shares a home remedy for rodent control using sulfur spread on barn floors and through corn. He claims repeated success over several years, says a pound suffices for a large barn, and asserts the method harms no bread corn while protecting hay and oats from rats and mice.
A Clemson College inquiry last Thursday drew nine professors to review a case concerning the Sizemere boy and youth etiquette. The report notes a shameful history of state protectionists on juries and reflects on respect and decorum in youth conduct. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation available at Crawford Bros F Mackey Co and Funderbask Pharmacy Dry Store.
An early 20th century item highlights the value of business education offered by a college, noting dividends in career potential. The snippet mentions Columbia College and a date around August 20, 1904, reflecting a promotional message for business courses and practical training.
Fragmentary ad text lists various pile remedies sold by a local druggist. Mentions prices per box and a company name appears as part of the sales pitch. The readable phrases emphasize treatment and purchasing locations, with no clear patient details or outcomes.
County Supervisor Percy says a bridge project on Westine Creek along the road near Persey will be let at a specified hour. Bids are invited to build the bridge across the creek.
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