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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1903

Page

4

Profit In Sheep Raising Shows 600 Percent Return

Special to The State reports high profits from sheep raising in Wienshore. Dr Pixley bought 12 sheep for 824 five years ago, now his flock grows to 38 with mutton and wool sales boosting returns to 300 percent on investment and 600 percent including working capital. Another case, Mr Flenniken with 51 sheep could see nearly full capital back from lamb sales, wool, and pasture gains. The piece advocates legislative support for the industry.

Wienshore Pixley White Oak General Assembly of South Carolina W. I. Flenniken Hol Bow Flenniken

Startling Test Cures Ulcer Stomach Case with Electric Bitters

Dr. T. O. Meritt of No. Mehoopany Pennsylvania reports a startling test where Electric Bitters cured a patient suffering violent hemorrhages from stomach ulceration. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. The ad touts benefits for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney trouble. Sold 50 cents at Crawford Bros and J. F. Mackey Co with Lancaster Leport subscription rates.

T. O. Meritt No.Mehoopany, Pa Crawford Bros J. F. Mackey & Co

Jews Flee From Kishinev to Escape War Turmoil

Dispatches from New York report about 65,000 Jews fleeing the Kishinev region of Bessarabia amid wartime chaos. They seek passage to the United States and other lands where Jews may live peacefully, fearing breakdown of police and military protection. The letter notes no potato bags appearing this year and observes potato plants thriving in cool damp weather, with potential later bug activity if heat dries conditions.

New York Bessarabia United States Kishwaft Yorkville

Quiche Arrest J A Gulledge Healed by Arnica Salve

J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe pile condition with 24 tumors and required hospitalization twice. After doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him, advertised to relieve aches and pain for 25 cents at Crawford Brown and J F Mackey & Co.

J. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Crawford Brown J. F. Mackey & Co

Lazy Club Men Moral Tale of a Laziness Chase

A club of lazy men fines those who rush. They laugh as an old doctor famed for laziness speeds by. When charged, the doctor explains he wasn’t rushing but his mate wanted to go fast and he was too lazy to stop her.

A Tireless Letter to an Absent Friend

A Washington Star reflection praises newspapers as tireless letters carrying news of marriages births deaths arrivals and departures of people and events from all walks of life. It notes the endless task of reporting. the writer wonders if an absent friend could absorb half the local news.

False alarm rumors reach Mexico City about New York disaster

A private letter recounts how in April a rumor of an earthquake and cyclone in New York spread in Mexico City. Locals imagined half the city destroyed and a million dead until a telegraph clarified no truth, sparked by joking Spaniards nicknamed Earthquake and Cyclone. Also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets ad.

Mexico City New York Europe

No More Rural Routes Delayed Until After July 1

Washington May 15 The Post Office Department will not establish any additional rural free delivery routes until after July 1, marking the start of the new fiscal year. An investigation into department affairs under Mr Machen shows spending has surpassed the year’s appropriation and will likely leave a deficit around 20000 dollars by June 30.

Washington Post Office Department Machen

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