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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
2
The Ledger of Harl0w notes reunion coverage as central, praising Columbia events and Confederate veterans, while sketching political sentiment around former U S figures. Bill Arp criticizes northern appeasement and reconciler rhetoric as dangers to heritage and pride.
Countless readers praise Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from constipation head pain dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague and assorted liver and stomach troubles. A vegetable formula, non gripping, priced at 25 cents at Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co drugstores. Subscribe to The Ledger.
The State reports the largest Confederate veterans convening in Columbia at the new Columbia theatre with Wade Hampton hailed as hero. Gen Gordon saluted Hampton, Miss Elizabeth Lumpkin earned praise for her Georgia welcome, and the crowd filled all seats as orchestral Dixie and doxology united veterans, women, and children in a landmark tribute.
An old advertisement list touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure promising a reward for incurable catarrh. It mentions F J Heney and firm Toledo wholesalers West URCAX Walding Kinnan Marvin and claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous membranes. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills and a free sample offer.
Spartanburg Herald notes editors Watterson Clark Howell Gonzales gain attention from lectures on Lincoln Grant and Tillman. The pieces suggest rising profiles as public speaking draws interest and potential fortune.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as a cure for itching piles and other injuries and eruptions. It claims thousands healed and offers a 25 cent price with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co.
A wealthy benefactor credited to Elliotts Crawford Elliotts Crawford donated 10000 to Dr Nicholson's Institute at 870 Eight Avenue New York to supply artificial ear drums to deaf people who cannot afford them. The donor cites a prior cure of Deafness and Noises in the Head by the device. Address listed as No 11967.
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