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The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1901

Page

3

Virginia Lime and Local Trades Spark Small Town News

The article lists market bids for Virginia lime and a hay market price of 94 cents per pound, plus local happenings including residence work on Mrs SQ Wellwaini’s home, painter Toldie at Vr WB Plyler’s cottage, and Mr War Neal moving to a new plantation near Tayhaw. It notes jurors from Lancaster drawn for Florence court, a cataract operation in Atlanta by Dr. Calhoun, a cow birth of twins for J C Nelson, the death of a mare, a severe hailstorm near Camp Creek Methodist church, an injury from a discharged old pin til, and various local notices about soup and beverage offerings, a sale of land near Tradesville, and a dying report for W R Tillman. The piece also mentions local inquiries about a historic flag, a burned schoolhouse, and a Heath Springs church fundraiser.

Womanly Beauty Promised by Sound Nerves Cure

A vintage advertisement touts a tonic claimed to strengthen nerves, relieve hysteria dizziness backache and female weakness during monthly periods. It promises relief during puberty transforming girlhood to womanhood and claims to make a woman look and feel young. Price 50 cents and offered by Crawford Bros. druggists in Lancaster.

Crawford Bros. Drugg Lancaat

Night of Terror Ends in Gift of Health Cure

A frightened woman fears death from pneumonia after a fear filled night. She seeks Dr King’s New Discovery and, after three doses, sleeps soundly and is cured of consumption. The ad promotes cure for throat chest and lung diseases, with trial bottles free at Crawford Bros drug store.

SH Lin

Pension Board Rumor and Special Meeting Notice

A reader letter dated 1901 questions a pension board chairmanship rumor and signs of the wall listing. A special call meeting is announced for Wednesday January 30 at 8:30 at the armory with Bates Improved Cotton Loaned.

Pension Board Armory

A Glorious New Year for Heath Banking and Mercantile Co

Heath Banking and Mercantile Co unveils a comprehensive new year push aimed at expanding services and customer reach. The campaign emphasizes liquidity, trusted local finance, and strong community ties to drive growth.

Heath Banking & Mercantile Co

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