Trustees Seek Monthly Meetings to Boost Township Schools
A lengthy Trustees' Record urges regular monthly meetings of trustees teachers and patrons, praising district associations and suggesting Saturday gatherings to share plans improve schoolrooms and instruction. It highlights need for transparent ledgers district collaboration and active oversight of school operations.
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Bishop's Brasch
Ilar
Toturbara
N-Lemos
Sid
Tha Nein
Miss Newton
Brostaes
Great Pitasneo
Hopewell
Williamaton
Juldi
Jst
Diversified Crops Urged by South Carolina Farmer Leader
Capt D. EK. Norrie argues for diversified agriculture at Spartanburg Farmers Encampment. He cites soil, climate, and market factors, urges growing multiple crops including grain, grass, and cotton, and warns against overreliance on a single staple. He stresses rotation, soil fertility, and labor savings through varied planting.
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Spartanburg
Pressident
Isbell
Egypt
Italy
Brutus
Oman
Sturta
Oramgeburg
Barnwell
Pickens
Ocones
Peor
United States
South Carolina
Had Respect for Religion in a Hartwell Frolic Tale
A colored preacher and Deacon Jones debate dancing and faith in Hartwell. The deacon frets that dancing tests religious restraint while Brer Jones asserts he preserves faith at home and does not carry religion to the frolic. A cautions word from Pasture urges keeping religion tucked away to avoid scandal.
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Hartwell
Leah
Brer Jones
Turnip Patch Trap Leads to Comical Rural Feud
A widowed Turnip farmer traps neighbor's chickens to protect greens, the fence breach leads to a loud chase and the trap goes missing. The tale, from Sumter Ga Republican, mixes rural prank with a slapstick clash over chicken wings and turnip crops. Nearby items recount dynamite gun tests and a Washington church sermon denouncing anarchists, plus a tramp's confession echoes a long-ago murder.
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Sumter
The House Built by Jack and the Labor Party Saga
The piece traces a satirical ballad about the house built by Jack and the beer tale, then shifts to New York Labor parties clashing over 700 or 800 election inspectors. It notes three labor factions the Union Labor, United Labor or Henry George party, and the Progressive Labor party nominating John Swinton for state secretary, with Swinton’s candidacy before Judge Patterson.
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Jack
Bright
Unio
Ehoto
New York
Union Labor Party
United Labor
Henry George
Progressive Labor Party
John Swinton
Alate
Swinton
Patterson
Supreme Court
Progressives
George
Mr. George
Chivalry of Phil Kearny Remembered in Abbeville Note
The Abbeville Medium recalls General Phil Kearny as a gallant American soldier who served in the Mexican and European theaters. It recounts his early career, awards such as the legion of honor, his act at Seven Pines, and his respect for brave adversaries, noting his death and legacy.
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Kearny
A. S. Dregoona
Europa
Ssumer
Chasseurs
Algeris
America
City of
Mexico
Europe
Magenta
Solferino
Napoleon Iit
Battle of
Seven Pines
John Bratton
Phil, Kearny
Fortress Monroe
Bratton
Phil. Kearny
Foraker
Abbeville
Horned snake tale stirs Carolina history and lore
A Spartanburg reader urges preservation of a rare horned snake specimen and recounts historical references to the horn snake in South and North Carolina. The letter links folklore, early accounts, and a 1790 history, urging a museum display to educate and amaze future generations.
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Spartanburg Herald
Mn. Eprron
Spartanburg
McCrary
Aciente
Caroline
Logan
Trom
Upper Carolina
Hartram
Carolina
Logan Enya
Coronaka
Wilson’s
Ort Edgefield
Barn Suske
Caralina
Mills
Lawson
Abbeville
Calhoun Settlement
Cabing
Parker
Old Cambridge
South Carolina
Widowed Veteran At Harrowgste Tries To Win Rich Young Bride
An elderly, vigorous widower of great wealth visits Harrowgste and meets a witty young lady. After chat on marriage and money, she teases his cough as a key flaw. He retreats in embarrassment, realizing she seeks brains and money with a good catch.
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TaraAmissee
Fla
Columbia
Baker Counties
Sowsanee
Clay
Alachua
Marion
Orsoge
Sumter
Gulf
Brevard
Atlantic
Tha Worth
Tilden
Lord Hoth
Texas
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
Hamilton County
Alachua County
Congo
Orange County
Banta Hoss
Franklin
Jeff
Davis
Santa Rosa
Suwannee
Baker
Polk
Orange
Gadsden
Levy
Bhay Sra Ao
Stean
Hilleborough
Paaco
Bradford
St. Augusting
Spndiab
New England
Florida
Jacksonville
Whiskey Ring
Orlando Recor
Volney McVeigh
Indianapolis
Drinkenness
Onk Hha
Onley
Ills
Bessus
Superintendent of Police
Harrowgste
Tecan
Ane
Arora
Murray plan sparks state canvass debate in papers
A Clinton Enterprise note mocks newspaper doubt while praising Mr. Murray for advocating a state canvass before the nominating convention. California Court rules a deed from husband to wife citing love and affection as consideration is invalid. Monte Blanc ascent data show 61 women with nationalities listed, including English, French, Russian, American, Swiss and others.
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Murray
Clinton
California
Monte- Blanc
Stalian
Be Helpful at Home Boys Learn Domestic Duties
A reader argues for boys sharing housework to develop patience, forethought, and kindness. Cites Whittier anecdote, male cooks earning high salaries, and a missionary who learned domestic tasks to teach others. Encourages boys to cook, sweep, and wash, easing burdens on mothers and sisters.
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Plet
Tita
Aince
Whittler
Congress
Far West
Walt Om
Bilny
Meon
Bold Robbers Loot Texas Express in Ten Minutes
Two masked men boarded the Texas Pacific express near Ben Brook ten miles west of Fort Worth. They forced the engineer to back off the trestle and fired on the car. a robber cleared the cafe, and mail car passengers and guards were restrained. About 80 000 dollars in valuables were taken in ten minutes before the train continued.
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Texas Pacific
Ben Brook
Smail
Fort Wearth
Tran
Wndl
Pacific Express
Maloney
Griffith
San Francisco
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