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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
4
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An old ad promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and back trouble. It claims many cures and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail, urging readers to mention the paper and send address for information.
The article contrasts Jeffersonian expansion with modern Philippine policy, arguing expansion shaped by democracy and commerce remains intact since the Louisiana purchase. It notes opposition echoed then and now, cites Senator McLaurin and Yorkville Enquirer, and reports Bob Harris colored, a worker, died after a fall from a trestle near Greenville.
An 19th century advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach diseases. It claims physicians struggle to diagnose indigestion and promises relief regardless of severity or disguise, urging readers to buy through dealers.
Twelve years ago J W Sullivan of Hartford suffered leg inflammation and blood poisoning after a rusty wire scratch. Two years of pain followed, doctors urged amputation, but one bottle of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the leg, now sound again. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema tetter salt rheum sores and all blood disorders with Craws ford Bros and J F Mackey & Co guaranteeing satisfaction for 50 cents.
Trustees call a meeting at Lancaster Court House on May 31 1901 at 4 PM to elect a chairman and secretary and five trustees and decide if a special tax up to five mills shall be levied on real and personal property for school maintenance. Ten voters and freeholders sign. May 10 1901.
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