Political slogans and university changes ripple through South Carolina
William F. Vilas attacks protectionism in the west while Dr. A J Montague resigns as Furman president to run Howard College in Alabama His move sparks South Carolinians to rethink Bryan era loyalties Easley prepares to launch The Progress under Maj D F Bradley and J Lathem Automobiles and other transport modes threaten horse dominance with Paris Parisian census showing 80796 horses in 1901 a 6 sudden drop South Carolina farm values total 153 691 159 with 83 81 negroes active in farm work Public installation of city officers proposed for Anderson amid ceremony plans Rail mileage surpasses 201 839 miles as of six months end
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Paris
London
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
New York
The
Electrical Review
Census Bureau
South Carolina
Railway Expansion Surges in United States in 1902
The first half of 1902 shows 600 miles ahead of the first half of 1901 in railroad mileage. Analysts conservatively expect total 1902 construction to exceed 6,000 miles, compared with 5,222 miles in 1901. The south and southwest lead with 1,133 miles of 4,314 in the last six months, signaling rapid growth in industrial and commercial activity nationwide.
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United States
South
Prolific Rains Signal Hopeful Crops in Big Creek
The Big Creek section reports good rainfall reviving crops and promising yields. Social notes include visits by Miss Buln Callaham to Polzer and stories of gatherings at Slabtown, Jol, and Williamston. The Oak Grove school opens under Miss Lida Crymes, and lawn parties and visits among Hindman, Spearman, and related families mark a busy community week.
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Buln Callaham
J’olzer
S. M. Callahlam
Gon. Luther
Frank Ellis
Level Land
Eeatrick Jindman
W. D. Colley
Slabtown
Sunar
Moore
Miss Fleming
Shiloh
F. A. Spearman
Jim
John King
Brushy Creek News Highlights Weather and Local Sports
The Brushy Creek News notes scarce rain with two light showers in two weeks and reports a baseball game won 18 to 10 by Brandon over Brushy Creek. It mentions upcoming Br ush y Creek versus Minagan Mill game, a rainless period affecting crops, and local notices about church classes, a physician's teaching post, and residents hoping for a good corn yield.
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Siloam
Spearman
Brashy Creek
Brandon Mill
Brushy Creek
Brandon
Minagan Mill
Craft
J. R. Durham
St. Paul Methodist Church
J. R. Hicke
Tenderfoot
Pendleton Meetings Led by Rev Jon Jones in Cartersville
Pendleton items report Rev Jon Jones of Cartersville Georgia conducting meetings at the Baptist Church. Large crowds attend nightly services with ten additions to the Baptist Church. Mentions Sam Jones of Georgia and other local notable names. Elsewhere a Confederate reunion sponsor and Maid of Honor Lillie Stribling are noted. A train wreck at Seneca trestle is briefly described along with regional social visits and a college opening announcement. A quip on tracing paper and a short moral aphorism complete the column.
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Jon Jones
Cartersville
Baptist Church
Mr. Jones Ian
Sam Jones
Georgia
Prey Falta
Mr. Jones
Mattie Hawkins
la Grange
Rev
T. DP. Ltde
Prof. Richardson
Preabytering College
Col
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William F. Vilas
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Claresan Exchange
A. J. Montague
Furman University
Howard Valleye
Birmingham
Ala
Mr. Bryan
Hasley Progress
Maj
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Pickena Sentinel
J. Lathem
Easley
Progreas
Anderson
Big Creek News
Brushy Creek News
Pendleton
Advan
Congress
I. F. Bne
Wyatt Aire
Fo Morueker
Reeult
State Senate
Herby
Euljeet
Joshua W. Abuley
House Representatives
Friends of
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E.T. Tollison
Belton
Nono
Howe
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House of Representatives
Anperson
J.B. Leverett
W. H. Weig
Kally
Anderson County
J.B. Douthit
Hotes
N. Pearma
Pramety Wentes
Ay Romineon
G. &. Rankin
Dronall
F. M. Welborn
Jam Payne
Thiereby
Patsol
Ttwseby
U. Jackson
T Tereby
Ayelt
Ray
Jon
Vandiver
Democratic Party
W. Long
Beratte Party
M. Barriss
Dudge
Ale Flerson
Nance
Aderson
Thie
Wis
Iria
Brown
Myssif
Alice of County
Nicholson
Williamston
Abbeville
Blut Woods
Calhoun Falls
John 8
Norwood
Norwood Calhoun
Jess
Capara Riley
E. B. Calhoun
Inland
Ford Road
Montague
W. H. Carpenter
L. FP. Carpenter
A A
Meno
Bic
H. Bailes & CO
Jilius H. Wells
Bummer Footwear
China
Per Yant
Julius H. Weil & CO
Jnc. A. Austin
John 4 Austin
Brock Hardware Company
Brock Grothers
Ron
Ptian
P. K’s
Royal Worcester Corner
McCall's
Sorae
Peo
Vandiver Bros, & Major
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