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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment names a railway official, political figures, and places, mentioning rail lines, cities, and deadlines. The disjointed text references Northern districts, roads, and a president figure, with scattered dates and locations, suggesting a regional transport policy discussion without a clear narrative.
New Orleans dispatch reports Forepaugh and Sells circus train collision near Baton Rouge after departing New Orleans on October 29. Three men are seriously hurt, several elephants escaped but were corralled back into Baton Rouge. Four cage cars were wrecked, with no other animals escaping.
The fragment mentions "Wholesale Druggies" and a dubious panacea "Panu Cure" with warnings and dosage hints. It references Marvin Wholesale Luginiea and various odd phrases. No coherent event or person is clearly identified.
A damaged ad taints health claims for Beene Bitters promising relief from back pain, kidney trouble, and liver issues. The copy urges neglect leads to misery and extols a bottle as a cure, naming generic botanic ingredients and urging purchase despite dubious authenticity.
A feature contrasts rural life with new farm prosperity led by modern school systems in Kingsville townships, noting central graded schools, improved teachers, and post office services. It shifts to a birthday observance for Jeremiah Funnerbark, detailing services, speeches, church rites, a meal in the grove, and reflections on character and influence for lasting memory.
Editor H. N. Lester of Syracuse Kentucky narrates two years of failed efforts to cure eczema on his palms. He reports being wholly cured by Backlen's Arm Salve. The claim highlights the product as a remedy for rashes and skin diseases, with Crawford Bros and J. F. Mackey & Co selling it.
An old fashioned patent remedy story notes a laxative product named Candy Cathartic stamped C. C. C. promoted as a natural bowel aid. Advertised as genuine tablets sold by druggists with standard disclaimer language and warnings about bulk sales.
The South Carolina and Georgia Extension Railroad offers weekend tickets from Camden to Yorkville, Blackburg, Rutherfordton, and Marion starting Aug 16 17, through Oct 9 with return by the following Monday or within ten days for round trips at first class fare. Resorts with hotels and boarding are available, highlighting cool mountain scenery and healthful waters. For more details contact EF Shaw, general passenger agent, Blackshungy.
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