16 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
1
A governor directed circular to chiefs of constabulary instructs caution in seizing malt tonics and extracts sold for medicinal use. Officers should report unlawful sales with brand, maker, price, and potential intoxication while distinguishing legitimate vendors from illicit operation.
Schedule fragment lists Gaffney to Blacksburg and Yorkville routes with arrival and departure times around 580 to 720 minutes, noting mixed daily operation and exceptions on Sundays. Mentions connections with Southern Ry Lancaster Sea board Air Line Carolina & Northwestern R R and local junctions. Includes garbled phrases about kidneys.
Chester reports a major fire at Nicholson's hotel with second alarm. The building, recently purchased and repaired by Mrs. T. K. Cunningham of Lancaster, suffered extensive damage though most furniture was saved. Insurance totaled 10,000 dollars. Firemen fought through the night as flames consumed the upper structures.
Washington October 11 The treasury department issued a statement with figures indicating the cost of the Spanish war runs to about 51 900 000 dollars.
An early 20th century styled health ad extols blood as life and vigor. It links rich blood to strength and mood, warns of poor blood causing fatigue, and promotes Scott’s Cod Liver Oil to restore vitality for all ages. The fragmented copy mentions a New York chemist and healing claims.
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