How South Carolinian Became King of South Sea Tribe
Col Hobbs a New York resident and former Newberry College student recounts his ascent to the kingship of Mika in the New Hebrides. After surviving a shipwreck and aiding in a regional conflict, he earned war prince status and was crowned by local chiefs. He governed for years, ending cannibalism and ruling with a peaceful approach.
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Cal
Jabine F. Hobbs
New York
Newberry College
Newberry
Col. Habis
New Hebrides Islands
Col. Hobbs
Col Hobbes
Hebrides
Pather
Warner
Roahouma
David
Goliath
Oumatia
Tethe
Rachouma
Hodokai
Oleali
Mika
Hlika
Miletie
Ethel
Oquelia
Claire
Ilynda
Southern Boy Wins National High School Oratory Contest
The Washington finals of a national high school oratorical contest drew six regional winners to compete on the Constitution topic. Robert Sessions of Birmingham Alabama won first prize before judges including Chief Justice Laft, with all other finalists from the North and West.
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Spartanburg Herald
Washington
United States
Laft
Robert Sessions
Birmingham
Alabama
Sleeping Man in Orangeburg Feels Sleepless Months
William Fritz a visitor from St. Matthews lies in a ten day slumber in Orangeburg. Doctors diagnose sleeping sickness and attempts to wake him with cold water or electricity have failed.
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Orangeburg
Romance in Rug Trade Beyond Drab Office Roles
A Chicago businessman recounts eighteen months in the Orient pursuing rare rugs. He traversed 40 000 miles by camel, donkey and car, faced banditry in India, danger from snipers and scorpions, and endured waterless treks. In Persia he observed local customs including a lamb slaughter feast for a visiting dignitary and gifts to the poor.
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Chicago
United States
Orient
India
Bigelow
Siain
Force of Argument From Open Road
In a courthouse scene Rufus faces accusation of mule theft as his lawyer exposes contradictions in prosecution testimony. The defendant, calm and candid, finally yields to a blunt question from the judge about the theft and admits uncertainty about his prior claim of guilt.
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Court House
Rufus
Rural South Carolina residents live longer than city dwellers
A South Carolina study finds lower death rates in rural areas versus cities with fewer deaths from influenza, cancer, and accidents. Malaria rises in isolated regions, and only about three percent of rural residents follow basic health safeguards like proper sewage and clean water. Public health expansion could curb premature deaths and reduce costs.
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South Carolina
Foundation
Bamberg Tobacco Boom Signals Big August Offers
The Bamberg Herald reports unusually large tobacco planting in the area with expectations of hundreds of pounds for sale during August. Local growers anticipate a busy month as supplies increase.
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Bamberg Herald
17 Year Old Rescued by 68 Year Old Rescuer in Limoges River
A 17-year-old girl attempted suicide by jumping into the Limoges river. A 68-year-old woman then jumped in to救 her, pulling both to safety despite danger.
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Limoges
France
Startling discovery of oil in Derbyshire hills
Lord Cowdray began oil boring in Derbyshire hill country and a first sample of crude petroleum was sent to the analyst. A servant, in a rush to visit his wife, mixed up a bottle bearing a note. The next morning a telegram arrived stating, You have struck parte goric, marking a century find.
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Lord Cowdray
Derbyshire
France conscripts wealth to show tourists face no bias
A terse opinion notes that if France taxes or drafts wealth from its own citizens, it would imply American tourists do not face discrimination as reported by New York World.
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France
New York World
Roanoke Times Reflects on Blue Laws
A Roanoke Times line laments recurring red rules tied to blue laws, noting how the memory of them resurfaces whenever the policy topic arises.
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Roanoke Times
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South Pacific
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Hobbs
Cherco
Marco Polo
Persia
Chourveh
Amir Afghan
Sephah
Sultanbad
Bamberg
Main
Hart Schaffner & Mars
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Schaffner & Marx
Hart
Hart Schaffner & Marx
The
American Bank & Trust Co
of Columbia, S. C
Bank
Partic
Ularly
Ing Young Enterprises
Ing
Ing Service
J. Pope Matthews
M. Mauldin
E. P. Miller
U. K. Johnstone
Wilie Jones
H. C. Seaman
C. M. Earle, Jr
P. L. Etheredge
Navy
Delaware River
Fas
Wonkeoa
Suter
Schildacer
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