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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1905

Page

6

Senator Wilma op Lue on cotton burning fears

The message quotes Senator Wilma op Lue arguing against burning cotton by Southern planters. He notes cotton prices and production, predicting no widespread burning, urging calm and stating the crop may rebound to 8-12 cents within ninety days with a large market supply. He emphasizes strong Southern finances and warned that panic would hurt the industry.

Wilma Hurnlnge Suar Lester Tne South Cutton Leduel Gien

Stop It From Coughs With Foley’s Honey and Tur

A neglected cough or cold may lead to bronchial issues and doubles of health risk. Foley's Honey and Tar offers trusted relief for coughs and colds sold at Fun lerhurk Pharmacy.

Foley Funlerhurk Pharmacy

Arrests Loom in Charleston Post Office Robberies

The State reports Rudolph Rubens, a Charleston grocer charged with complicity in two post office robberies, was put on bond. His brother Christopher Rubens was arrested in Charleston on a similar charge and will be brought here for trial. Authorities hint at more suspects and warrants, aiming to expose years of post office robberies.

Rudolph Rubens Rubens Charleston Post Office Christopher Rubens Oseal Rabenses Walhalla United States John G. Capers Ita8

Notice in Mile County Warns of Illness Precautions

A public notice from Mile County warns residents of danger from pneumonia and grippe. It urges precautions and endorses Murray's Horehound Mullein and Tar cough mixture, noting a price of 25 cents a bottle at local druggists.

Mile Murray

National Ginners Plan Acreage and Condition Reports

In an open letter J A Taylor president of the National Ginners association outlines 2024 report plans for cotton ginners. Acreage data will be released about April 15 with optional condition reports in June July and August. Fall reports will occur twice monthly using government dates and the first of each month. Estimated annual cost is 20000 dollars.

Dallas Tex J. A. Taylor National Ginners’ Association Bates Sane Taylor Association

New Orleans Cotton Statement Shows Yearly Decline and Supply Gap

Hester's weekly cotton statement reports for January 13 a 13 day decline of 0,000 and 88,000 from the prior year. For 185 days elapsed the aggregate is 1,001,000 ahead of last year and 1,195,000 ahead of the year before. Including stocks at ports and interior towns from the late crop the supply to date is 3,618,517 vs 7,622,991 last year.

New Orleans Hester

Durham physician Dr Albert G Carr commits suicide

Special to The Site Durham N C reports physician Dr Albert G Carr aged 54 killed himself with a pistol while kneeling in prayer after a period of ill health. He woke early as usual to wake his son William Carr, superintendent of the Durham hosiery mill, then fired. Carr was brother to Gen Julian S Carr and a prominent, wealthy physician with about 50000 in life insurance.

Durham N. C Dan Albert G. Carr William Carr Dr. Carr Julian S. Carr North Carolina

State Dispensary Board Reports Fiscal Year Earnings

The annual report shows total liquor purchases of 2 816 252.97 and total sales of 83 574 788.43. Net earnings for the school fund reach 171 377.73, with county and town shares totaling 605 998.22. Combined earnings rise to 775 276.95, up 136 893.60 from last year.

Life Sentence Given for 14-Year-Old Mail Robbery

Henry Rogers alias Frank Thowne was convicted in the U S district court of holding up and robbing a mail carrier and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The crime occurred 14 years ago in Coneauh county where he was a fugitive for years, later found in Atlanta penitentiary serving another term. Upon transfer to Alabama he confessed to the 14 year old crime.

Mobily Alu Henry Rogers Frank Thowne United States District Court Amail Carrier Coneauh County Atlanta Frank Chomas Alabama

Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Life Saving Relief

A fragmented life insurance of Foley’s Honey and Tar claims the product can prevent pneumonia or flu, with a doge or two suggested to avert illness. It promotes sale by Funderburk Pharmacy as a life saving remedy in a starkHealth era tone.

Funderburk Pharmacy

State penitentiary annual report highlights profits and holdings

The annual report to the general assembly says the penitentiary is in excellent condition. It notes 10 000 turned into the state treasury from profits and 670 prisoners currently housed. Cotton holdings total 7 479 790 with other cash in sight and available about 5 361 17, shaping a strong starting year balance. The debate includes praise for Judge Hudson’s willingness to serve.

General Assembly

Fragmented Schedule Snippet From OCR Message

An OCR fragment shows scattered time stamps and initials such as 75am 845 pm 78am 415 pm 744m 420pm and 10 36a with partial labels Ti0am S816am fi pm R9Sam Tl pm 11B0am 105 am 948 am and 1 M2 pr son. The text lacks coherent events or entities.

Auditors Notice on Tax Returns for 1902 Local Counties

Notice declares auditors offices open January to February 1902 to reenl y the tax returns of property owners in Meo poonwasfon central na Bani Molter hughand pathways. Taxpayers must file by February 2 with 50 percent penalty after due date. Auditors will visit Osceola Pleasant Valley Belair Dixie Run Tradeavale Toxohaw Webb’s Primus etc for public convenience.

Landaster Oal Peraitie Meopoonwasfon Central Na Bani Molter Ae Hughand Gund Fun Maocutor Stintiteinnice Allorney Pauia Janinoey Sane Pol Tex Posanie Jan Tee Eealstant Willond Osceola Jan Pleagant Valley Belair Thurs Jan Dali Anie van Wyck Fridin Pwight Toxohaw Ceoek Thurst de € CO Webb's Vic Jan Gith Primus Yullo Mon Korahaw Heath Springs Piennant J Vorlandingham Altschea

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