Cotton sales plan urged to unite farmers and buyers
The Hampton County Alliance proposes a coordinated loan backed plan to bring cotton buyers from a distance, fixing sale locations and dates to create full lots and higher prices. The note adds rumors that James Simons may not seek re election and J L M Irby could become Speaker, praising Simons’ parliamentary skill.
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County Alliance of
Hampton County
Aiken County
Augusta
Charleston
Aiken County Alliance
Charleston business grows as trade hits new high
The News and Courier lauds Charleston’s strong year with total trade around 80.6 million dollars, foreign exports near 13.8 million, and imports rising from the prior year. It notes developing facilities, rail expansion, and growing world ship traffic signaling a brighter economic horizon.
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Piet News and Courier
Istiget
Busins
Charleston
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Wharleston
Elistwod
Fulog
McCrady lauded as useful legislator in Third District
The article notes General Edward McCrady of Chapeston as a capable, valuable member likely to be missed. It reports the Second primary in the Third Congressional District selecting George Johnstone over D K Norris by 22 votes.
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Edward McCrady
Chapeston
Seach
George Johnstone
D. K. Norris
Bally's D H Sally as Railway Commissioner candidate
Mr. D. H. Sally of Bally's is proposed as an excellent choice to fill the late Governor M. L. Bonham's role as Railway Commissioner. The suggestion marks a shift in regional leadership amid ongoing transportation oversight debates.
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D. H. Sally
Bally's
M. L. Bonham
Cotton Market Signal Points to Higher Yield Doubt
Reports indicate cotton receipts exceed previous years yet local farmers doubt yields will beat last year. Rust is widespread causing rapid boll opening and no top crop, with picking likely finished by November 1.
Deaths in Edgefield and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries from The Monitor report Julius Day a respected 72 year old near Trenton buried after funeral led by Rev. E C Edgerton. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Whightman aged about 30 near Mt Willing, Edna Hunter aged 87 in Clouds Creek, and Elizabeth Mitchell aged 67 at Batesburg, daughter of Joel Ridgell and sister of Mrs. Bartley.
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Monitor
Julius Day
Trenton
E.C. Edgerton
Aiken
Whightman
Shirard Whightman
Frank Boyd
Mt. Willing
Edna Hunter
Iandmia Hunter
J. KR. Crouch
Clouds Creek
Elizabeth Mitchell
Cary Mitchell
Batesburg
Joel Ridgell
Thomas Bartley
Johnston
Cotton crop estimates cut by twenty percent in Barnwells County
The Sentinel reported on September 3 that drought and rust trimmed the county crop outlook. Judges estimate two thirds of the crop is open and Jamies Lutz of Red Qe is noted among observers.
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Jamies Lutz
Red Qe
Augusta Glass Works rapid construction praised
President William N Mercier is praised as Augusta progresses on the glass works. The first furnace fired last night and operation begins next week. A second furnace expected by October first, 37 blower workers arrive from Philadelphia and Camden, with more to come.
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Wm. N. Mercier
Augusta
Philadelphia
Camden
Atlanta
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