Teen Editor and Manager at WheextsPay, Gaastary
A brief notice states a teen served as editor and manager at a local publication in WheextsPay on August 31, 1900, highlighting youth involvement in journalism.
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
2
A brief notice states a teen served as editor and manager at a local publication in WheextsPay on August 31, 1900, highlighting youth involvement in journalism.
Special to Greenville News reports a day of legislative debate in Columbia SC on a medical college licensing bill and other measures. Amendments by Manudin extend privileges to graduates of other accredited medical colleges with a one year course. Also discussed were child labor in factories, rail construction updates, and exemptions for Kershaw, Heath Springs, and Greenwell from cotton scale rules, all amid largely divided committees and stalled bills.
A Frere Camp dispatch from January 26 recalls the fierce fighting at Spion Kop during the Tugela campaign. British lines faced heavy Boer fire from pits and a Maxim, with shelling turning the summit into a deadly firefight. Reinforcements struggled across torn ground as one trench near the summit failed under crossfire. After 24 hours, British troops held firm until nightfall, then withdrew. The piece blends wartime detail with a separate State political note on broad tire legislation and regional praise for Senator W He Mauldin.
Doctors warned Richard Hamilton of West Jefferson he faced death after months with Roctal istula unless a costly operation could be done. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Backlen's Arnica Salve, hailed as the safest pile cure and best salve, sold for 92 5 cents per box by Crawford Kros' Druggists. Ledger subscription reminder follows.
In the delegation, Col Elliott and Mr Norton backed the minority resolutions on the Roberts case while all others supported the majority report. On the final vote for adopting the majority report, Mr Norton voted affirmative. Washington Cor Charleston Post.
An ad declares Dr King s New Life Pills restore appetite and digestion for those with stomach and liver complaints. It claims better health and energy, available at Crawford Bros drug store for 25 cents.
In a brief letter, Representative J N Estridge notes ongoing calendar items including dispensary, local option, and high license whiskey bills. He expects amendments to the dispensary law and opposes a proposed divorce bill. He mentions Prof Telmes on roads, tire debates, court-structure bills, and a pending joint session to address constitutional timing. Snow fell in Columbia Saturday night.
Fragmentary notes from a stable or breeding page mention mules of various sizes and qualities. The text names Robe and other unclear references, with scattered phrases about sale, patronage, and payments, all in garbled form.
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