White Wins Silver Medal in 1919 Farm Journal Cotton Contest
S J White of Sumter County South Carolina captured the silver medal and 500 dollars for the second largest cotton yield in the United States for 1919. The Farm Journal of Philadelphia offered eighteen prizes for the best yields of six crops corn wheat cotton oats alfalfa and potatoes with medals and cash awards. The contest aimed to promote better farming practices to aid the war effort and feed the world after the war.
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S. J. White
Sumter County
South
United States
The
Farm Journal of Philadelphia
South Carolina
White
English Paper Lauds Wilson Admirably Frames Plea for Adriatic Policy
The Guardian lauds President Wilson for a well phrased plea for a wise Adriatic policy. It notes Wilson’s letters dispel illness rumors about his mental fitness and regrets that Britain did not lead the effort. It calls for England to have voiced a stronger stance and thanks Wilson for guiding a true settlement spirit.
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Manchester
England
Wilson
The
Guardian
Adriatic
Sweet potato seed and plants scarce. extension warns
Extension Service horticulturists warn growers of a shortage of disease free seed potatoes and plants, urging advance procurement of Nancy Hall and Porto Rico varieties. They will conduct demonstrations on seed selection and disinfection, promoting bedded stock under glass to help individual growers meet spring needs.
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Nancy Hall
Porto Rico
Extension Service
Fied
Farmers Attacked Packers in Federal Regulation Fight
Washington March 1 E C Lasater of Texas testifying as chair man of the farmers national board before the House agriculture committee labeled federal regulation a fight between home owners and home builders and Chicago packers Armour Swift and their families could be jailed for ninety days without halting the packing industry Lasater argued dollars influence courts and public sentiment Rep Respnen Wilson of Illinois challenged the remarks during the debate
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Washington
E. C. Lascater
Texas
Farmers’ National Board
House Committee On Agriculture
United States
Chicago
Armour
Swift
Ane Wilson
Ilinois
Lasater
Influenza and campus notes at Clemson College
Clemson College notes show influenza cases at 32 and mumps at 41 with no pneumonia. The Glee Club entertained sick students as the chapel serves as a temporary hospital. The student roll reaches 1,014 with many government funded servicemen. The Clemson Post backs the $50 bonus in Congress. The Tiger basketball team defeated Georgia Tech 41 to 17, followed by a Snake Dance.
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Clemson College
College Glee Club
Clemson
Federal Board
Glemson College
The
American Legion
Congress
Tiger
Georgia Tech
Live Stock Associations Plan Joint Columbia Meeting
The South Carolina Live Stock Association and the South Carolina Dairymen's Association announce a joint two day session in Columbia on March 3 and 4. Speakers include Ex Governor Stuart and E Z Russell with topics on beef cattle hogs and feeder futures. The aims include preparing for the Southern Cattlemen's Association gathering in 1921.
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South Carolina Live Stock Association
South Carolina Dairymen’s Association
Columbia
R. M. Cooper, Jr
J. P. LaMaster
LaMaster
Live Stock Association
Gooper
Extension Service
Stuart
Virginia
South
E. W. Sheets
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
E. Z. Russell
Bureau ofAnimal Industry
America
South Carolina
Bie
Bie Livestock
Big Livestock Commission
Great Southern Cattlemen’s Association
Supreme Court Upholds State Income Tax on Non residents
The Supreme Court rules states may tax non residents on income from within the state if not discriminatory versus residents. A Oklahoma case upholds non resident exemptions matching residents while New York’s law is void for denying such exemptions to non residents. Justice Pitney writes both opinions. McReynolds dissents in the New York decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
New York
Justice Pitney
Justice McReynolds
Country Weeklies and Their Advertising Role
Country weeklies serve as the home papers of readers, reaching households directly for duty and pleasure. They are valued as prime advertising media because travelers leave markets and return home to read.
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Newspaperom
Indians Made Salt in New York Early Trade
Delaware Indians produced salt from fruit brine springs in New York as early as 1670 and sold it to settlers, likely the first U S commercial salt. White settlers began salt manufacture near Syracuse about 1788. Salt is the most used mineral globally and widely distributed in the United States.
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New York State
United States
Syracuse
N. Y
London Wires Span Vast Overhead and Underground Networks
London's telephone and telegraph system covers 73 500 miles of overhead lines and 921 000 miles of subterranean cables, reflecting the city’s vast communications infrastructure and rapid modernization.
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London
Legion to push universal military training plan
The American Legion will continue its campaign for a national universal military training policy. House leaders plan to sidetrack the issue in the army reorganization bill debate. Thomas W. Miller of Wilmington Delaware announced the decision on behalf of the legion's special military committee.
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Washington
American Legion
House
Thomas W. Miller
Wilmington
Del
Legion
Special Military Committee
Chartan
Woman credits Dean's Kidney Pills for cure
Mrs. J. E. Branham of Georgetown South Carolina reports severe back pain headaches dizziness and kidney troubles. After using Dean's Kidney Pills as directed she recovered after five boxes and remains healthy. 60c at all dealers FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y Advertisement.
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Georgetown
J. E. Branham
Frazier St
S. C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo,n. Y
Cold Water Complaint at Local Club
A club complaint book records dissatisfaction over the lavatory water being cold today and lacking hot water. The note, attributed to Boston Trans script, reflects a lighthearted grievance about facilities.
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Boston Transcript
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Brunswick
House of Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender CO
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Luckie St
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