Texas trip shows rich soil yet scarce labor and quick profits
A South Carolina observer reports on a Dallas to Little Rock journey, praising Texas soil and cattle potential while noting high labor costs, sparse farm labor, and the contrast with Anderson County. The piece critiques Texas living conditions, mills, and credit practices, urging caution for middle aged settlers but praising opportunities for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Bertha
Sthne
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Anderson County
United States
Anderson
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Acre
Sherman
Helds
Apting
U.S
Oklahoma Territory
Shoes department offers cash sales and money back guarantee
The shop promotes a men and boys shoe department with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. It emphasizes buying direct from manufacturers to obtain inside prices and that cash sales are required.
It Pays Us to Buy for Cash Shoe Sale Pitch
A local dealer touts cash purchases by customers, arguing they can offer better shoes for the same money than credit stores. They claim jobbers extend time to shops, leading to higher prices for credit buyers. Shoes priced from $1.50 to $3.65.
Well Made Leather Satin Calf Shoe Parade
An offer highlighting a solid leather satin calf shoe priced at $1.50, cheaper than the $1.76 commonly charged by Credit Stores. The notice emphasizes quality and value for shoppers seeking durable footwear at a lower cost.
At 2.00 We Sell Binux Visi Kid Shoe Offer
A bold claim promotes the Binux Visi Kid Shoe priced at two dollars. The ad argues the value beats similar credit store shoes selling for two dollars and fifty cents, asserting the product’s quality and appeal.
Our $2.50 Shoes Offer From Local Store
The ad touts $2.50 shoes in a boxed, patent leather line with English or Goodyear construction. It claims rivals’ $3.00 to $4.00 shoes are more expensive and urges customers to compare value, noting this line’s price and quality.
Townville Notes and Local Greetings
Townville notes list visits from Belton Craytonville Pendleton Anderson and Seneca residents with several social calls and a Charleston Exposition trip. Mentions include J D Babb's mule accident and James Harris treatment for skin lesions. a Bible lecture by Mr Morgan at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Kay and
Belton
W. F. M. Fant
Maude Griffin
Craytonville
R. FP. Cuukecais
Jack Harrie
Pendleton
Presbyterian Church
Mollie Towers
Anderson
G. E. Smith
R. O. Tribble
J. D. Babb
Ribble
Seneca
L. M. Mahaffey
Levi Geer
Pickens
D. A. Ledbetter
B. E. Ledbetter
J.D. Babb
Clayton Milford
Lavonia
W. N. Woolbright
B. Bagwell
James McCarley
J. F. Long
Manrie Long
Peari McCarley
Furman Skelton
Carry
H. Harris
Ed Boga
Broylea
F James Harris
Effie Bagwell
Mr. Morgan
Memorial Day conveyances for Veterans to Anderson event
Veterans may receive free conveyances to Memorial Day at Anderson next Saturday. Those notifying before Friday will be picked up starting from Farmer's Hall in Pendleton at 8:00 am. C Stribling and camp tally Simpson report 1,006 attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Farmer's Hall
Pendleton
Theas
C. Stribling
Tally Simpson
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State News
Seneral News
Charleston
Columbia
Charleston Daughters of the Confederacy
Hampton
Congress
Spartanburg
Georgetown
Epworth Orphan
Roland Geiger
Aiken
H. Beckwith
Colorado
Isaac Johnson
Charleston County
Ball, Chain and Stripes
Will Pickens
Ball Jackson
Andrew Muldrow
Muldrow
Ilorence
Citadel
Furman University
Greenville Female College
J. J. Taylor
Norfolk
Dominick of
Newberry
Edisto
Ben Smith
Bennettsville
Cree
First Baptist
Wiu % Gaffany
Wade Robertson
Greenwood County
Roberton
Fannie P. Goodson
Sam W. Wood
Aod
John Brownfield
Reicearen
United States Supreme Court
Spartanburg County
Court House Square
Sr.f. Kelly
Peatermeaer Bridge
Kelly
Chain Gang
Waxhaw
Jellies
Tenn
Bank of
Pittsburg
Richard Roan
Ar Ogers
Akron
Savannah
Southbridge
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Congressman Butler
Missouri
Barrows
U. S
South
Mississippi
Admiral Schley
Oil City
Philadelphia
Saginaw
North Carolina
Guatmaala
Russia
Moscow
Chicago
Professor Brooks
Geneva
Hiccoughs
Sol Smith Russell
Washington City
Augusta
King Mill
Horse Creek
Glenrose
Somerville County
Pennsylvania
Venice
Italy
Roosevelt
Miles
Southern Railway
East
Penn
Little Rock
Hot Spring
Jety
Littl Rock
Sam Jones
Hot Springs
Anide
Florida
B.C. Evans & Co
the Spot Cash Clothiers
Townville Notes
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