Land Use Shifts Within Eight Southern States 1860–1910
The report shows that farm land area barely grew while population doubled, with total land in farms rising from 161.6 million acres in 1860 to 163.9 million in 1910. The number of farms increased nearly fourfold, average farm size fell from 331 to 84 acres, and tenancy grew especially in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humber
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
New England
Middle Atlantic
North Central
Mountain and Pacific States
North Caroline
Masachusetts
Massachsetts
Massachusetts
Racial Gap in Farm Earnings Highlighted
A historical report notes white farmers averaging 139 dollars versus black farmers averaging 59 dollars, underscoring stark income disparity in agricultural communities.
Parisian Sage Hair Remedy Promises Lustrous Auburn Tresses
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a refined greaseless hair dressing guaranteed by H. R. Palmer & Sons to end dandruff and itching scalp. It features the auburn haired model on every carton and claims noticeable shine in ten days for 50 cents a bottle across America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Luc Ter
America
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clark Favored in Arkansas Presidential Delegation
The Democratic state convention in Little Rock on June 5 named delegates to the national convention. Champ Clark leads in instructed delegates and his supporters hope the Arkansas delegation to Baltimore will vote for him for the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Presbyterians of Canada General Assembly Opens
Edmonton Alta June 6 The thirty ninth general assembly of the Presbyterian church in Canada is expected to complete its complement. Elders representation is large. Although major questions are fewer this year there is still much business to be transacted and a busy session is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Marlboro Track Racing Brief
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming cure via blood and mucous action, price 50 cents, and a racing note referencing Marlboro Track. Details are garbled but suggest a pan‑advertisement mix with a racing mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank Hall
Hall
Marlborro Track
Late Comer Tailored Suits Offered at Home Prices
A local ad promotes home tailoring for suits with exclusive fabrics and fashionable cuts. customers are invited to come in for measurements and fittings, promising comfort on first wear.
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Davisonnicholson ‘Co
Merle
Sellar
Sien Ane
Peru
Clark
Presbyterians OF
Canadda
Cop_Hantee
Baltimore, Md
R. O. Starrick
Athens
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