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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

4

Tillman trial reveals liquor and guns in South Carolina politics

Stenographic testimony from the Tillman trial paints an improper scene in Columbia's corridors. Officials and candidates reportedly carried pistols and drank alcohol in legislative rooms, with bottles passed around among lawmakers and staff. The piece casts a dark light on the state’s political culture and the Senate presidency’s environs.

Tillman Tripe South Culina Columbia Senate Col Croft Old George Legislature General Assembly State House J. M. Mahaffey Spartanburg Bellinger

New Discovery Saved Child From Fatal Whooping Cough

Mrs W O Haviland of Armonk NY writes her daughter nearly died from whooping cough but recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. A niece with advanced consumption also improved and is now well. Trial bottles free. Infallible for Coughs and Colds. 60c and $1.00 bottles guaranteed by Crawford Bros J B Mackey Co and T Panlerhurk s.

W. OK. Haviland Armonk Crawford Bros J. B. Mackey & Co T Panlerhurk

Cotton Hold For Better Prices Warned By Freeman

The Sumter Freeman urges county farmers to hold cotton for higher prices, noting the crop is short and much has been picked. It cautions that New England spinners and Washington may push legislation limiting price holds, aiming to deter South growers from holding for gains.

Sumter Freeman New England Washington Congress South Wall Street News and Courier

FESSIONS OF A PRIEST ELECTRIC BITTERS AD FOR HEALING

A Wake Ark man writes after twelve years of yellow jaundice and illness that Electric Bitters cured him. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble stomach disorders and general debility with a guaranteed medicine claim. It lists Crawford Bros Mackey Co and others as sellers. A moral aside suggests a woman should not seek revenge by dressing her husband well.

Foley's Kidney Cue makes kidneys and bladder right

Foley's Kidney Cue article claims an aid or product improves kidney and bladder health. It presents marketing style claims with limited medical evidence and names a brand marketed to consumers seeking urinary comfort.

Foley

Boycott War Sparks Across Augusta Chronicle Crisis

Saloon keepers threaten a boycott against the Augusta Chronicle over liquor traffic coverage. The challenge asks readers what value a newspaper and local businesses gain from liquor advertising and warns that the public would suffer from reduced trade if the Chronicle is shut out. The fiery session accuses bar owners of harming the community and urges broader boycotts of dry goods and clothing merchants allied with the Chronicle.

Augusta Chronicle Baycott Augusta Bartort the Chronicle

Plainview woman saved by Foley's Honey and Tar says letter

W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska writes that his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and after spending over $1000 with no relief she used Foley's Honey and Tar and recovered. The note thanks the remedy and praises health gains. Also mentions Chester county veterans reunion on November 24 with invitations to Governors Heyward and Aycock.

W. W. Baker Plainview, Neb Foley T. . Fanderburks Chester County Chester Heyward Gov Aycock North Carolina

New Life Pills Boost Cavendish Man After Breakin Incident

S De Quinn of Cavendish Vermont reports recovery from chronic constipation after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. Pills guaranteed to cure available for 25 cents at Crawford Bros J J Mackey Co and T Einderburk drug stores. Lancaster County Teacher Association holds next meeting October 24 at 11 am in Lancaster inviting teachers trustees and education supporters with program to be announced.

S. de Quinn Cavendish Dr. King Crawford Bros J. J. Mackey & Co T. Einderburk’s Lancaster County ‘Teacher’s Association Lancaster A.C. Bowen Kershaw Lerpy County of Lancaster

Foley's Honey and Tar for Children Safe and Sure

Foley's Honey and Tar for children is claimed to be safe and free of opiates. The product is marketed as a cough remedy suitable for youngsters with nonprescription status. Independent reviewers emphasize cautious use and adherence to dosage guidelines.

Foley

Jersey cattle and dairy progress in South Carolina farms

The Yorkville Enquirer highlights Me Jo Wo Betts and his herd of thirty Jersey cows producing about 3,000 pounds of milk and butter, valued at 25 cents a pound, suggesting potential for 6,000 pounds annually. The piece praises dairy farming as a profitable path for South Carolina farmers, comparing Betts to Hon. A. T. Smythe and urging broader adoption across counties.

The Yorkville Enquirer Betts Jersey South South Carolina Mr. Betts York County A. T. Smythe Anderson County

Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as throat remedy

An old advertisement urges readers to avoid unproven medicines for coughs and colds and to choose Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy promoted by T. FE. Funderburk.

Foley T. FE. Funderburk

Bridge checks schedule north of Lancaster and Cane Creek

At 11 50 a m the Gills Creek bridge north of Lancaster and at 3 p m Cane Creek bridge near W J Cunninghams are set for inspection. L J Penny County Supervisor.

Gills Creek Bridge Lancaster Cane Creek W. J. Cunningham Cane Creek Township Gills Creek Township Pleasant Hil van Wyck &School Distri Indian Lang

Fragmented city timetable remains unreadable as listed

A garbled OCR line containing many incomplete time stamps and stray terms offers no clear event or location. No coherent action or entities are identifiable beyond scattered numbers and letters.

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Mr. Tillman A. L Owly Aire Grogan Lancaster County Register, Town Voters Lancaster and Chester Railway Fort Lawn Basconville Richburg Charlotte Atlanta Sal Lenoir E& N BOML Lensir Bascomville Damien Sor Charleston P McLure Leroy Libam Rens Gome Castoria Lancaster Dlevenatile Co Lacaster J Hmarkry Foster Attorney At Law 8. C Lancaster Marble Granite Works A. J. MeNinch Sa ¢ Rolex UTIL County Tex Special A & Sinking Foot & Cn Constitutional School Mil's Mills Mills Mill Mills & GA
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