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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
4
The popular preacher Lelia explains a temperance sermon caused offense to Mr. Jones a distiller who supports Sunday schools and donations. Jones accepts the pastor’s apology noting a jovial remark from the other side and saying it was a poor sermon that hits someone somewhere.
In Johnston a bitterly humorous note recounts a late edition ad stating a tin elastic band fouled the streets. A pretty young lady asked for the band, was given a wash, and promptly slipped it over her Bible, all witnessed by the editor.
Advert for Electric Bitters claims they cure liver and kidney disorders, nervous tension, and insomnia. Promoted as a tonic and nervine by Crawford Bros, P Mackey & Co, and T Eugene Funderburk, with guaranteed satisfaction. Mention of strikers and disturbances, stressing immediate remedy.
Notice to oversians who have not worked their sections of the public road to complete the work before a future inspection. If any section remains overseerless, the section will be filled upon application to its country authority.
The county will open bids at Woeloek on Wednesday March 3 for a creek crossing and building project. The second bid day follows, with plans for New Hope site work and related speculation. The county supervisor reserves right to reject any bid and to select the lowest responsible bidder.
A critical look at proposed liquor legislation in Tegishuare argues the amendments to the ducal option ban would tax and restrict dispensaries. The piece contends the changes hurt temperance aims, empower liquor interests, and deter counties from voting to close or tax out dispensaries under the new law. It urges activists to mobilize against the measure and support the original Brien bill.
The piece quotes varied local club and newspaper voices urging citizen action on governance and community relief. It mixes political exhortation with satirical takes on marriage, propriety, and social roles, highlighting tensions in public discourse and personal judgment.
A local performer in Iv York stages a striking stunt labeled Showin Iv York Yilie Dav. The event draws notable attention from residents and media as a bold display blending street art and dance.
A distorted relic text hints at a farewell between Jonltiy Rovhet and his wife Jo, with Howard as a potential partner for Kate after the man’s death. The fragment touches on jealousy, promises, and social tensions amid a shady sale notice for a pharmacy venture.
Fragmented reads show an aged advertisement for arnica salve with claims of wound healing. It lists multiple sellers Crawhird Brosy Mackey & Co Eugene Fanderbrigttin and mentions owlish handwriting style with prices noted as two cents.
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