Ledger editor salutes county treasurer and cites upcountry sentiment
The Ledger notes thanks to County Treasurer Cauthen who helped with the last issue and jokes about future picturing. It cites strong upcountry support for McLaurie, quotes a Spartanburg Herald piece by Larry Gantt on Philips pine islands aiding Southern development, and argues progress requires Democrats and progressives to keep pace with modern times.
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Southern Cotton Mills
Talbert Announces Run for Governor in California
Elyetiel May 11 Hon W J Talbert told our correspondent he is in the race for governor and will stay in until the final vote. Rumor says Ex Gov Sheppard and Lieut G Tillman also may run for governor with Sheppard not ruling out that office and Tillman eyeing Congress or governor.
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Fla
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Tillman
Congress
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Countless thousands have found a blossiie to the body in Dr. King's New Life Pills which positively cure Constipation Sick Headache Dizziness Jaundice Maliia Fever and Ague and all Liver and Stomach troubles fly feverable never gripe or weaken only 25e at Crawford Bros and dF Mackey Co's drug store.
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New Life
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Early medical myth of impure blood in disease era
An OCR fragment argues impure blood causes most diseases and mentions a Brown formula used 75 years ago. It references cures at a home, praising historical theory without clear modern evidence. The text is garbled but indicates period belief in humoral theory and proprietary remedies.
Memphis Confederate veteran reunion plans amid lodging costs
Special to The State Memphis Tenn May 11 outlines arrangements for the Memphis reunion including hotel rates rail fare and lodging. Most hotels keep regular rates with shared rooms for multiple individuals while some Confederate veterans in good standing may receive free lodging and meals upon proper identification.
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Reunion Ends Biggest State Reunion in South Carolina History
Special to Gredella News Columbia May 10 The last day of the great state reunion was held with memorial day ceremonies. Veterans, escorted by the governor and staff, paraded to Elmwood cemetery to decorate Confederate graves. Gen Hampton appeared on horseback as a highlight. The business meeting endorsed forming a South Carolina soldiers home with trustees and donations sought. Resolutions urged township Confederate camps to correct rolls. General Walker to appoint trustees, officers elected with Walker re-elected, Col Zimmerman Davis named commander First Brigade, Gen Carwile commander Second Brigade. Next reunion site to be chosen by Walker. Columbia thanked for hospitality. Two large Augusta camps attended in Confederate grey.
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A Grave's Heroism in a Georgia Trial
In Columbia reunion remarks Mira Lumpkin tells of Gen Robert Toombs defending Jim, a Black man accused of murder. Toombs appeals to self defense recounting Gettysburg救 role, describing Jim saving the master, bearing him to safety amid battlefield flames. the jurors acquit Jim.
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Dr FE Deicoun's Ante Dhurtee 100 Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr FE Deicoun's Ante Dhurtee claiming it cures bedwetting in children and adults. It mentions a price around $100 value and urges readers to purchase from JF Matney & Co, Lancaster druggist, with subscription payment noted.
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Dhurtee
JF Matney & Co
Lancaster
Pardoned Confederate Vet Allowed in Parade
Wm. Walters of Darlington County, a former convict jailed fifteen years for horn stealing in 1886, was granted a pardon by the governor to participate in yesterday's parade. The case drew strong endorsements and noted peculiarity as the veteran was intoxicated at the time of conviction.
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Wm. Walters
Darlington County
Waters
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An ivil advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure failure by Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by J Cheney & Co. and wear urnax Toledo firms. Claims the remedy treats catarrh internally via blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills praised.
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Toledo
Hall
Negro lynched near Florida line in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia on May 10 Henry Johnson a Black man was lynched just over the Florida line after firing at a white youth named Foraker who was not hit Johnson confessed saying he intended to kill Foraker.
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Sage
Geo Toomba
Jin
Valdosta
Henry Johnson
Florida
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