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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
2
A Charleston speaker in New Orleans argues soaring cotton values boosted Southern prosperity across classes. He credits high prices for debt repayment, bank strength, and regional growth, while urging restraint from speculative farming and emphasizing education, ethics, and statesmanship to sustain the new South.
Court orders the sale of multiple land tracts in Lan County to satisfy a decree. The action references Lida VanTindingham and others as plaintiffs and Joshua L. Gregory Co. as commissioner, with bid terms set and notice dated January 15, 1904 for the sale on the second Monday in February.
The Lancaster Council No. 88 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics adopts resolutions mourning the death of J. N. Estridge. They express grief and sympathy for his family, plan to inscribe his memory, and request publication in state papers.
A cheerful New Year message thanking customers for their generous patronage expresses appreciation and notes a desire to reciprocate the past kindness with continued support and service. The tone is formal and promotional, aimed at reinforcing loyalty.
A local retailer announces a extended sale period to pass savings to customers with overstocked goods, focusing on clearance of merchandise while maintaining exclusive access to certain items.
Strouse and Bros advertise their clothing as best fitting with a written guarantee for a new suit if fading or loss of shape occurs. They claim every fabric is tested and shrunk before sewing to prevent shrinkage, and offer 30 day cut prices. They also tout Douglas and Godman Shoes with a solid leather build and refunds for misrepresented samples.
A compact 19th century style ad offers hats, soft bosom shirts, and a sample lot at cost. It pledges to close out millinery and groceries at cheap prices and thanks customers for past liberal patronage.
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