South Carolina cotton can thrive with May planting
SAM H. SHERARD from Ninety Six argues that despite recent wet spells and damage, cotton can be economically produced in South Carolina if planted in May. He cites 1928 field demonstrations near Woodruff, detailing fertilizer, row spacing of three feet, drill spacing of ten to twelve inches, weevil control, and rapid top dressing with ammonia and potash to boost vigor and insect resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
South Carolina
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Woodruff
Charlie T. Benson
Cecil Clay
Benson
Dresser
State Experiment Station
Aiken Mah Receives Honor from The Rev P J McLean Jr
The Rev P J McLean Jr who has spent years in China on missions has received a call to Rapid City’s church ministry, a distinct honor. The communication honors Aiken Mah for his leadership and service in the community and church.
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P. J. McLean, Jr
China
Youne
Rose Culture Tips by C Lee Gowan
C Lee Gowan discusses rose care during Muay with emphasis on powdery mildew and black spot. Advises using sulphur dust, dust gun, and regular applications in wet weather. Recommends clean-up of fallen leaves to curb disease, and notes pests like aphids leaf hoppers slugs and rose scale with control methods.
Final Return and Discharge Notice in Aiken County
Final return to be filed with the Probate Judge of Aiken County on June 1, 1929 at 11 o clock in the forenoon as executor of the estate of Mrs W L Davies deceased. Requesting discharge at the same time. THOS W DAVIES.
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Aiken County
Aiken
W. L. Davies
Arei
Thos
W. Davies
Atlantic City Elks Meet Highlighted By Address
The Grand Lodge of Elks Colored of the world will convene in Atlantic City New Jersey. Evelyn Hills topic will be Slavery and the Constitution and she will also deliver a speech there. Two brothers tied to Clemson University are noted in the page as graduates and future students.
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Lantic City
N. J
Grand Lodge of Elks
Evelyn Hill
tSlavery
Atlantic City
Aiken Colored Girl Wins Elks Oratorical Honor
Evelyn Hill of Aiken, 16, daughter of Rev A W Hill of Friendship Baptist, captured first honor in the Elks oratorical contest for Negro high schools across five states held in Atlanta. Now a Benedicto College student in Columbia, she gains a $250 yearly scholarship for four years to fund her college education. She previously earned second place in the state elimination contest in April, earning the right to compete in Atlanta and then in August.
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Evelyn Hill
A. W. Hill
Friendship Baptist Church of
Aiken
Elka
South Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Atlanta
Benedicto College
Columbia
Aiken Boy Receives VP I Fellowship Announcement
Clemson College announces T. W. Webb of the senior class has been named a Fellow at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Webb son of G. R. Webb probate judge of Aiken County, noted for religious and Y M C A work. He succeeds B Earley of Orangeburg, class of 1928 agronomy graduate. Two other Webbs are mentioned.
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Clemson College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
T. W. Webb
Young Webb
G. R. Webb
Aiken County
B. Earley
Orangeburg
Clemson
Webbs
Young
Maddox Dies After Illness At 77 In Langley Home
Henry Jefferson Maddox 77 died in the afternoon at his daughter Mrs J E Long's home in Langley after a ten day illness. He previously lived in Augusta nine months ago and is survived by four sons W L Maddox Ellenton J S Maddox Richmond County G C Maddox and C H Maddox of Augusta. four daughters Mrs Lawson Goodman Mrs W H Mays of Richmond County Mrs Marshall Anderson of Ocilla Ga and Mrs J E Long of Langley. one brother Hillman Maddox of Richmond County and a sister Mrs Lavania Gibbes of Gainesville Fla. Funeral services were held at Pierces Chapel Sunday afternoon.
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Henry Jefferson Maddox
J.—E.—Long
Langley
Arrests in Bethcar Still Operation
Sheriff Howard and deputies arrested white men F C Huckabee and Fred Huckabee last week in the Bethcar section for operating a still.
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Still
F. C
Fred Huckabee
White
Howard
Bethcar
Iodized Grass Brings Higher Price In Barnwell
A carload of asparagus from Hernwall failed to meet the Dawers association standard and bore the label South Carolina Naturally Iodized Product. Despite inferior quality, it sold for 75 cents more per crate than unlabeled grass. Robert A. Easterling of Denmark, member of the South Carolina natural resources commission, said licensed labels for fruits and vegetables would be available soon, signaling optimism for local agriculture.
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Barnwell
Hernwall
Praca
Dawers ™ Association
Association
South Carolina
Robert A. Easterling
Denmark
South Carolina Natural Resources Commission
Birk Easterling
South Carolina Power Company
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Snow White Laundry
Park Avenue
ME Sollie Allen
Hulse Laundry
Augusta
Nonc E
Pere. Duncan ‘S
Derman Duncan
Sam H. Sherard
S.C
Walter Duncan
Civic League
Student Club
South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs
Joana
Duncan
Frank Henderson
John F. Williams
Lilias Pinckney- Browne
Frank P. Henderson
Federation
C. Lee Gowan
Paul M. Hankinson
S. C
W. Rothrock
Imp
T. W
Winnee
Aiken Boy
V. P
Henry J. Maddox
Price
Couch & Timmerman
Aiken, S.C
Graniteville, S. C
Aiken, S. C
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