Death by own action debated in Savannah editorial
The Savannah Press questions if self destruction can ever be commendable after the Macon banker R H Plant dies by his own hand. It argues the act harms widows and orphans while noting the public’s pity for a man erasing past failures and restoring depositor fortunes, then ends with a moral disclaimer and unrelated ad lines.
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Savannah Press
R. H. Plant
Macon
Plant
Barden
Robert Plant
Moralinta
Robbery Attack in Williamston Shocks Town
Special to The State reports Mr. M. Reeves, druggist of Williamston, was beaten and robbed on a town platform after leaving a railway office. He sustained over 25 bruises, pockets rifled, and was found semi conscious by a patrolman. Authorities vow pursuit of the assailants. Also noted are pension list changes in South Carolina with Richland County growing to 235 pensioners.
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Williamston
Mr. Reeves
Nelson
Reaves
Willis
Comptroller General
Richland
Dr King's New Discovery Sold As Cure All Lung Ailments
A Shepherdstown WV resident testifies that one bottle of Dr King's New Discovery cured a yearlong bronchitis. The ad claims infallible relief for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption. Crawford Bros Mackey Co and Fuederburk Pharmacy guarantee the remedy with trial bottles free and reg sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Mra. C. RB
van Metre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Crawford Bros
J. ¥. Mackey & Co
Fuederburk Pharmacy
Sumter Farmer Weldon Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Sumter May 24 Mr W H Weldon a white farmer about 45 of Providence committed suicide this afternoon about 6 oclock by shooting himself in the head with a .38 caliber pistol. He was in poor health.
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Sumter
W. H. Weldon
Providence
Undefined fragments on education and diet in religious communities
Fragmentary text discusses education preferred by a boy, meat abstinence in religious groups, and a woman’s claim about washing dishes. The passage is unclear and contains nonstandard phrasing. No discernible event or concrete facts emerge.
Startling Test A Doctor Uses Electric Bitters To Cure Ulcerated Stomach
In Meboopany Pennsylvania Dr T G Merritt reports a startling life saving feat. He treated a patient with violent hemorrhages from stomach ulceration using Electric Bitters. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. The product endorsed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available 50 cents at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Frnderbark Pharmacy.
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T. G. Merritt
No. Meboopany
Crawford Bros
J. F. Mackey & Co
Frnderbark Pharmacy
Personal character as the strongest plank in a political platform
A Spartanburg Herald quote urges upward ideals in life and argues no one is perfect but all can improve through effort. The Gaffney Ledger notes reflect on personal character as essential for any candidate, from coroner to president, and calls for continual self improvement.
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Spartan—burg Herald
Gaffney Ledger
Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Advert
An old health ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to purify blood, improve kidney function, and treat kidney and bladder diseases. It claims to strengthen the whole system and to positively cure all kidney related ailments. Sold by Fanderhurk.
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Foley
Fanderhurk Pharmacy
Murderous Wretch Kills Two in Carthage Shootout
A man accused of murder respites as Sid Veen and Dan White clash over trespassing on crops. White reportedly fires from his home, mortally wounding Vaden and leaving another man believed dead. Sheriff Springs leads a posse as a barricaded White resists surrender. Overstreet remains behind after an attempted entry.
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Nashville
Tean
Carthage
Sid Veen
Dan White
Meon
White
Vaden
Sheriff Springs
Winchester
Robert Overstreet
Heia
Blive
No Dentist Has Yet Found Painless Way to Extract Fees
Foley's Honey run Tar yields relief for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
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Foley
Funderburk Pharmacy
Foley’s
Credit Work Adds No Pay, Terms Enforce Strictly
A reader states that working toward credit yields no payoff and declares terms will be enforced rigidly going forward. The message emphasizes financial discipline and consequences for nonpayment.
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