The Cropping Evil and a Landlord Labor Plan
A critique of cotton cropping systems in the South urges landlords to hire labor and pay wages, cutting out tenants who overplant. The author argues merchants would back cash advances with mortgages, enabling owners to manage land with hired crews and weekly pay, reducing overproduction and improving wages. James J. Criewen, Arkansas.
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Memphis
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Germany
Italy
Russia
James 3. Crieuean
Arkansas
School Suits and Nifty Prices for Boys
Advertises boys suits from 1.00 to 5.00 with cash terms and fast wear. Claims boys are active and will wear out clothes, offering refunds if desired. Promotes a sturdy, affordable line for active children and promises no underselling.
The Business Architect Appeals to Value and Reliability
The advertisement promotes honest trade over deception, stressing reliable merchandise at moderate prices. It warns buyers not to be swayed by sentiment and promises real value for every dollar spent, claiming superior quality and service.
Origin of the Term Cotton in South Carolina Text
A letter to the editor discusses cotton as an Arabic derived word from cotone, tracing its spread via Moorish influence to Europe and noting centennial cotton culture in Sumter County. It cites early cotton cultivation claims in Santee and mentions unusual corn growth feats by W. W. Dargan.
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South Carolina
Sicily
Spain
Arabia
Europe
Yung
Sumter County
Pyernor Whitmarsh
Scout Brook
John M Vant
Asbury Sylvester
Santee
Samuel DuBose
Sante
John Mayganet
State News Highlights from Lexington to Greenville
Lexington County elected officers all Lutheran. Music for the State Fair awarded to the 1st Regiment Band. Col W H Robertson suspended over pawning rifles. Rice crop damage estimated at 75000 by a recent storm. Orangeburg to issue 40000 in road funds for waterworks and electric plant. Sumter reports a smallpox scare but not in the city. Greenwood lights up with a new plant costing 10000 for 75 arc lamps and 1500 lamps, powered by steam.
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Lexington County
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W. H. Robertson
Colored Regiment of National Guards
Charleston
Georgetown County
Orangeburg
Sumter
Greenwood
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Sech’s Shoe Co
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Pee-Dee
Florence
Denen
Ar Inftann
State News
South Carolina College
State Medical College
Claude Tloyd
Rob Dorroh
Newberry County
Bloyd
Dorroh
Winthrop College
Moses
Richard Manning
Manning
Moseley
Baptist Church
Hartwell
J. W. Hart
Clemson
Hartzog
Kingston
Ontario
School of Mining and Agriculture
Riser
Pomaria
Columbia
Supreme Court
Dispensary Board of Control
James Davis
Marion County
Edgefield Court House
George Hutchinson
Alfred Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Hutchinson
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Telephone Manufacturing Company
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W. . T. U. Rally
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Greenville
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