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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1902

Page

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Decline in Silver Value Hits Indian Market

Manila reports silver weakness as the government fixes the official rate at 260 to 100 gold from 250 earlier. Straits Settlement may adopt a gold standard, while Mexico contemplates abandoning silver. US trade to China and silver losses strain the insular treasury and local business. Native officials seek salaries in gold and a fixed currency table.

Manila Straits Settlement Mexico China

Jail Birds Escape from Dandridge Jail

Knoxv ille dispatch reports six inmates fled the Dandridge jail after subduing Jailer Fuller. John Perry fought to halt escape but remaining fugitives escaped. Lant Wright, jailed for housebreaking with intent to commit criminal assault, is among the escapees. Bloodhounds aid search as officers scour the area. Separ, renowned composer of Mocking Bird, died suddenly in Philadelphia at 76.

John Perry Fuller Lant Wright Seperegiva Mocking Bird Philadelphia

Scott's Emulsion touted to lift the weak and thin crowd

An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens the sickly and frail, builds new flesh and blood, boosts appetite, and helps the tired. It promises ongoing benefit for illness and offers free doses and sample mailings from Scott & Bowne in New York.

Cpimion Scott

Dispensary Suit Far Reaching in Tax Challenge

South Carolina sues the United States in the Court of Claims over internal revenue taxes on the liquor trade under the dispensary system. The case tests whether taxing the dispensary infringes state sovereignty and police powers, with potential broad federal revenue impacts and implications for other states. Franklin H. Mackey represents South Carolina as the lead counsel, drawing interest from Congress and fiscal experts.

Washington Court of Claims South Carolina United States Yorkes Ne Red Sivpon Aare South Carolin South Carolin Franklin H. Mackey Congress

Moore Defeats Unlikely Rice Yield Record at Cedar Springs

In Spartanburg Col T J Moore of Moore county reports success with rice culture on 50 acres of Bermuda grass and 100 acres bottom land by a 1.5 mile canal irrigation. He indicates yields on the 50 acre plot exceed any other region in South Carolina or any other rice producing state and plans to plant more rice next year.

Spartanburg T. J. Moore Moore Columbia Cedar Springs Institute Col. Moore Tyger River South Carolina

Botanic Blood Balm Claims Swift Cure for Rheumatism

An advertisement promotes BBB Botanic Blood Balm as a rapid remedy for rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing blood and bones. It promises relief from aches, swollen glands, throat issues, coughing, and bad breath, claiming permanent improvement. Free treatment—request details with trouble description and medical advice.

Rood Balm Co Atlanta BB. B

Mexico Leaning to Gold Standard in Gold Premium Rise

Mexico City on November 2 reports heavy advance in the gold premium causing financial excitement. The premium has risen all week to 171 and observers say gold standard cannot be delayed as silver fluctuates too rapidly to serve as currency. A reaction is expected, but a new permanent minimum level is believed established.

Mexico City

Startling Surprise at Tilden Blacksmith Finds Cure

A. T. Headley, a healthy Tilden blacksmith, endured ten years of rheumatic tortures until Electric Bitters changed his life. He credits two bottles with complete relief and more than a year without a twinge. The tonic purifies blood and aids kidneys, addressing rheumatism neuralgia nervousness digestion. Only 50 cents at local stores.

A. T. Headley Tilden Ind J. F. Mackey & Co Crawford Bros

Patrick to Be Gen Frost's Assistant in Adjutant Generalship

Captain John M. Patrick of Anderson will be the next assistant adjutant and inspector general under Adjutant General Frost. The appointment follows his primary candidacy for adjutant general and is seen as a tribute from his opponent and signs of goodwill from the campaign record.

John M. Patrick Anderson Frost Patrick Columbia Record

Caxoarets and Cogdy Cuthari Mentioned in Fragmentary Note

A malformed OCR fragment references Kaucate Your Novels With Caxoarets and Cogdy Cuthari along with scattered terms like cure conselpacio and PSC alt, leaving unclear context and no verifiable events or entities. The readable items suggest a literary or cataloging fragment rather than a coherent news item.

Cogdy Cuthari

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