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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1904

Page

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Auditor's Notice for Tax Returns in Lancaster County 1904

The auditor directs taxpayers to file returns from January 31 to February 20 1904. Persons with property in possession or control must prepare returns. a 50 percent penalty applies for late filing. Locations and dates listed for county-wide taxpayer attendance. Taxpayers with gross income of 2500 or more must file returns with other tax documents.

Loancaster Oceula Ole’oek Pleasant Valey Belair van Wyck O'Ulosk Dix A.m. Dwight P. m Tradeaville Taxahaw Fla’ Creek Church Dr. C Welsh

Senator Simmons Aims New European Labor Migration Plan

Washington Jan 19 Senator Simmons North Carolina prepares a bill to steer arriving Europeans toward southern states for work. He envisions Ellia Island migrants viewing a permanent exhibit detailing national opportunities, aiding job placement in familiar industries.

Washington Simmons North Carolina Columbia County New York Ellia Island Ellie Island

Doctor King’s New Discovery Promised Cure for Consumption

The notice reports Mrs. M L Bob bitt of Bargerton died despite medical care before Dr King’s New Discovery allegedly cured her. It markets a 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottle answer and urges debts be settled by J E Rutledge, dentist, and local druggists Crawford Bros Mackey Funderbark.

Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co T. Eugene Funderbark J. E. Rutledge

Delegates to Consider Confederate Archives Bureau Bill

Richmond Va January 19 A bill will be introduced in the house of delegates by P B Smith chairman of the Sons of Veterans history committee for a Confederate archives and history bureau modeled after Alabama and Mississippi programs.

Richmond House of Delegates P. B. Smith Sons of Veterans’ History Committee Bureau of Confederate Archives and History Alabama Mississippi

Foley's Honey and Tar for Perfect Cold Security

Stop neglecting a cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Foley's Honey and Tar offers protection from serious effects of a cold and helps prevent complications.

Foley

Reelected Senators McLaurin and Money Chosen in Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi January 19 Senators A J McLaurin and H D Money were elected by both houses of the legislature to succeed themselves in the United States Senate.

Jackson, Miss A. J. McLaurin H. D. Money United States Senate

Unwritten law taints men in society fights

A terse aphorism notes that many men win fights by staying to face danger while lacking nerve to flee. It adds that society’s unwritten code presumes guilt until innocence is proven.

Good Roads Meeting In Columbia Scene Of Debate And Optimism

The Columbia Record reports over 100 delegates from across the state attended a Good Roads Association meeting led by President F. H. Hyatt. Governor Heyward praised roads and immigration, Senator Latimer urged federal road funding, and a discussion followed on taxes, infrastructure, and rural improvement. Col. Leroy Springs spoke with farmers about cotton prices, production costs, and the potential impact on mills and wages.

Heyward Senator Latimer Good Roads Association F. H. Hyatt M. L. Carlisle Hyatt Latimer Good Roads Columbia United Staes Congress Spooner Foraker

Close Call on Engine Ends with Electric Bitters Cure

Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy recalls a near death struggle with pain and weakness lasting days. He credits Electric Bitters for restoring strength and health, noting the tonic’s life giving effect. Sold by Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and TT Eugene Funderburk for 50 cents.

C. W. Bellamy Burlington Iowa Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co Eugene Funderburk

An old bachelor on women’s worries and humor

A quip about the source of a woman's worries shows an old bachelor suggesting many anxieties arise from not having something to worry about. It jokes that curing a Kentucky colonel of elbow crooking is easier than curing a man who thinks he is funny.

Col Leroy Springs Lancaster S. C Sprines England Africa Egypt India Kentucky

Cough Cured Quickly by Bot ioney and Var

Cough cured quickly by Bot ioney and Var, 9 Refuse en tutes. TP. fo. Funderburk.

Funderburk

Negro Overseer Kills Man in Aiken County Shooting

Special to the Stite reports that Jim Stevens, a Black man living with J. D. Prothro seven miles below Aiken, was killed by overseer Jackson Fanning after a dispute over livestock handling. Fanning fired on Stevens at close range, wounding his head and body as Stevens attempted to defend himself and retreat toward his horse.

Aiken Jun Jim Stevens J.D Prothro Afr Jackson Pawning Prothru Fanning Nero Panging Hind Pho Mr. Panning Panning Pan Fans Wing Stevens Fanaine Mr. Fanning

Foley’s Flowery Turbine Safe Cough Remedy Exalted

Many children poisoned and made nervous by opiate cough syrups. Foley's Flowery and Turis are promoted as safe remedies for coughs and lung trouble, claiming to contain no opiates or poisons.

Fifty Drownings Feared After Reservoir Burst

In Moemfontein near the Orange River Colony a reservoir burst Sunday causing about 60 deaths and the destruction of 176 houses and three hotels. Rescue and relief measures begin as authorities assess the disaster and its impact on the local population.

Moemfontein Oraneea River Colony

A Life at Stake

An advertisement extols Foley's Thoney and Tar as life saving medicine promising rapid relief from coughs colds and grippe and claiming a dose or two could prevent pneumonia and save one’s life.

Foley Pacimonia

Oxford Seminary Destroyed By Fire In Oxford North Carolina

Oxford Festale seminary at Oxford North Carolina was destroyed by fire this afternoon. There were some students in the building and all escaped. The loss is about 25000 dollars with company insurance around 5000 dollars.

Charlotte, N Dan Oxford Festale Seminary Oxford Ncl

Fragmented Life Quotation Sparks Debate on Selfishness

A garbled Life magazine quote fragment discusses men who mind only themselves and a lack of competition. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.

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