Roosevelt Returns Home After Long Overseas Sojourn
Theodore Roosevelt touches American soil amid a hearty welcome in New York City. He reiterates his wish to retreat from public life, insisting he has nothing to say on politics for now. He plans a country tour in the autumn, while enjoying private family reunions and familiar Oyster Bay greetings.
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Weather Favors Cotton as Rain Delays Hit Carolinas Georgia
The Commercial Appeal reports mixed cotton prospects across the South. Excessive rains in the Carolinas and parts of Georgia delayed cultivation and caused grass growth, while North Carolina flood damage and Texas droughts affect growth differently. Expect improved conditions with dry, warm weather. Alabama sees slow progress but good stands and a corn bumper expected. Boll weevil presence varies by region.
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Nine Killed As New York Storm Rages Through City
A epic rain and wind storm battered New York City causing nine deaths and numerous injuries. Falling trees and debris from gusts of about 60 miles per hour inundated streets as parade spectators were soaked.
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Advice to Farmers from the Progressive Farmer
Ten practical tips from Raleigh North Carolina based Progressive Farmer and Gazette urging farmers to maintain cultivation, plant legumes, save crimson clover seed, service mowers, plant late crops, spray fruit trees, manage stock, build a bathroom, control pests, and organize local Farmers Institutes and Women’s Institutes where absent.
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Use of Child Labor in Cotton Mills Worst in South
Washington reports a national bureau study on women and children in cotton mills across six southern and four New England states. Of 198 mills surveyed, 9,126 children under 16 were employed, with 753 under 12, and 107 of the southern sites lacking proper child labor laws. The concentration of young workers is highest in the South. Charlotte Farmers Meet in September. Harris Acquitted in Warrenton murder case.
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Georgia towns receive funds for public buildings
The public building bill allocates over half a million dollars to Georgia towns with Augusta receiving 250000, Dublin 6000, Statesboro 7500, Tifton 50000, Cordele 17500, Carrollton 45000, Newnan 7500, LaGrange 8000, Barnesville 5000, Milledgeville 10000, Cartersville 45000, Rome 10000, Elberton 45000, and Quitman 50000 for site and building or increases. The total bill totals about 18.5 million, with Taft's veto prospects and Senate amendments anticipated.
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Agricultural Report Highlights Georgia Food and Drug Oversight
Commissioner T. G. Hudson presents the 1909 year end report to Governor Brown. Methvin notes improved food product grades under the pure food and drugs act, while Cheatham reports strict enforcement of the dry law. Stallings calls for more staff as work expands. Worsham records extensive inspection across orchards and crops, with progress against San Jose scale and cotton diseases.
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San Jose
Demonstrative farming progress in Houston county under government
Perry Ga W C Lewis agency of demonstrative farming directs Houston county farmers in a program funded by the department of agriculture. Farmers cultivate from one to twenty five acres each. Totals show 108 acres of corn and 205 acres of cotton with substantial fertilizer use and improving stands. They receive cultivation and fertilizer guidance from Washington.
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Southern Railway's Land and Industrial Dept Showcases the South
Washington seeks to attract homeseekers by a permanent Southern Railway display on Pennsylvania Avenue. The three story exhibit surveys the south's agricultural, manufactured, mineral, and forest products and serves to attract settlers and display regional offerings at fairs nationwide.
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Short-Time Policy Affects 500000 New England Operators
Boston reports a widespread short-time policy in New England cotton mills. About 50,000 operatives are affected in the summer, with expectations of doubling in July and August as idle machinery rises. The piece also notes broader congressional actions on naval funding and taxation.
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Shoes Dry Goods Groceries And More At Our Store
A local shop advertises a selection of footwear dry goods and groceries with emphasis on exclusive handling by the business.
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