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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1905

Page

4

Cotton Acreage Reduction Suggested by Webb and Farmers

In Joanville the response to cotton prices dominates discussion as Mn Webb of Inmun & Company and local farmers debate reducing acreage to lift values. Webb urges cutting plantings to about one fourth, hoping for 9-10 cents per pound for remaining and next year’s crop, arguing cheaper past prices and higher costs now.

Great Less Mn. Webb Inmun & Company Tlow South Joanville Tle Toole Pvey Georgia Little Bonfire Cos. Webb Dilan & Company Holliy Collonen Ogetee

Cough Syrup Ad Claims Safe Remedy Free of Opium

An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for children, claiming it contains no opiates. It warns that many syrups contain opiates and encourages purchase at Vanderburk Pharmacy.

Foley’s Fanderburk Pharmacy

Masonry's Call to Live Its Principles

Irreligion, vice and crime hide in its presence says Grand Master Coffin. The text urges brethren to build character, act with firm resolve, and let Masonry's teachings shape daily life and outlook for all members.

Masonary God

Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief and Cure

Wonderful nerve is displayed by many a man during pains of accidental cuts wounds bruises burns scalds sore feet or stiff joints but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trouble it is the best salve on earth for piles too 25c at Crawford Bros J F P Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharm Druggist

Bucklen Crawford Bros J. FP. Mackey A Co Funderburk Phar

New Year Cotton Bonfire In Asher Oklahoma

A Shawnee Oklahoma despatch reports thousands of dollars worth of cotton in Asher gather 60 bales into a large pile. A bonfire was lit in front of a crowd to greet the new year as farmers vow to curb cotton supply and balance market conditions.

Dallas Tex Shawnee O. T Asher Pottamatsomie

A Life at Blake Mention of Foley Honey and Ter

An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as a life saving remedy for pneumonia and la grippe. It stresses its splendid merit and urges purchase at Funderburk Pharmacy for protection and health.

Foley Funderburk Pharmacy

Pointed Paragraphs on Spring Fever and Illusions

A collection of aphoristic lines on spring fever lasting year round. It notes that many so called opportunities prove optical illusions. It asserts women may fool a man, but few can keep him fooled, and that many evils are not truly necessary. It ends with a remark on a girl’s vanity versus gentleness.

Domestic Troubles and Pills Promote Harmony

An old-time notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for stomach and liver woes while promoting domestic peace. It claims quick relief and cure for 25 cents, with availability at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Funderbark Drug Stores. It ends with a wry joke about foreigners and American wives.

Dr. King Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Funderbark Phar

Watch Winding Famine Leads to Forgiven Bill

A regular patron visited a jeweler for a watch cleaning and was billed 3.75, less than the usual 2. The jeweler admitted past undercharging, revealing the watch had been wound during a prior visit when the customer had forgotten to wind it. The remittance was arranged as compensation.

Lesshan

Stop It Cough Remedy Promoted by Local Pharmacy

A local pharmacy advertises Foley Honey and Tar as a preventive for serious bronchial or lung trouble from colds. The notice urges avoiding risks from neglected coughs and promotes purchase at Funderburk Pharmacy.

Foley Fords Funderburk Pharmacy

Print subscription offer from multiple papers

The Ledger The Atlanta Journal Semiweekly and The Southern Cultivator offer 41 three one year for $2 but must be paid for in advance.

The Ledger Atlanta Journal Southern Cultivator

Notice to Protect Health With Murray’s Horehound Remedy

A county health notice urges immediate action to prevent influenza pneumonia and other illnesses. It recommends starting cough relief with Murray's Horehound Mullein and Tar cough mixture, available in a 2508 bottle at local druggists.

Murray Tab

Spartanburg dividends total 150000 after disaster impact

Dividends mailed by Spartanburg banks and mills amount to 150000. Before the Pacolet disaster dividends had reached 250000, and it is confidently expected they will regain their former proportion within a few years.

Spartanburg

Probilly Undertaker Warns of Late Payment

A brisk remark from Chicago News notes that some undertakers fear nonpayment, while observers split on what counts as sense or luck and who deserves trust in similar financial matters.

Colemonto Chicago News

Murray's Blues for Cough Relief Ad S marketed

An advertisement urges customers to buy Murray's brand cough remedy from any druggist. It claims the product provides relief faster and offers a 600 size bottle priced at 350, though the copy is garbled and inconsistent. Local druggists are encouraged to stock Murray's for quick relief.

Murray

Cabbage Plant Orders Taken For Any Amounts

Tam offers cabbage plants at 1.40 per thousand with best varieties and prompt fitting of any end orders. Prices on tote of 3.00 and over listed. orders to Wot Carr, Meggettr, 8 C.

Notice to the Paitic inquests in the county

J Montgomery Carkey coroner issues a notice requesting contact via Pleasant Hill for inquests in the county and to reach the coroner’s team as needed.

Pleasant Hill J. Montgomery Carkey Ept

Lancaster and rail schedule set for 1904 rail line

The Lancaster to Charleston railway timetable effective November 6 1904 lists daily except Sunday westbound departures from Lancaster Tilham 845 pm Fort Lawn 415 pm Bagoonville 439 pm Richburg 445 pm Chester 616 pm to Charlotte 10 pm Columbia 150 am Yorkville 948 am Gastonia 1028 am LenDor 212 pm Atlanta 459 pm.

Lancaster Tilham Fort Lawn Bagoonville Tifam Richburg Chester Charlot Columbia Yorkv C&n Gastonia Lend Atlante Nal Atlanta Sal Yorbville Charlotte Banaoinville Nanny

Auditors Notice on Tax Return Deadlines and Penalties

Auditors warn all property and poll tax payers to render returns promptly. Notices list venues and dates across Osceola Pleasant Valley Belair Vince and other towns with deadlines—50 percent penalty after February 20 and subsequent steps by the Auditor. The notice signed by Auditor Cook urges timely action to avoid penalties and follow statutory requirements.

Ae Mushaud Vantaae Danlaniel Sani Ove Holtar Osceola Pleasant Valley Belair Vince van Wyck Dixieam Dwimston Tradesville Pies Toy Vantandingham Behrary

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