Edgefield Adverts and Farmers Note on 1902 Times
The Edgefield Advertiser pages list subscription prices for one year six months and three months with advance payment options and ad rates for races want notices and other local notices. It quotes obituaries and tributes as regular advertisements and offers liberal long term contracts. The issue highlights Col W J Talbert attacking Republicans and praising rural mail delivery in a farmer oriented 1902 South Carolina context.
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Plow Deep Before Planting Says Old Adage
The piece urges farmers to plow deeply and pulverize soil before sowing to endure droughts and store moisture. It warns clay farmers especially to avoid rushed plantings, suggesting deeper prep yields better root growth, efficient nutrient use, and fuller crops rather than blaming guano or poor seasons.
Edgefield Needs a Business League for Growth
A call for Edgefield to form a Business League to spur industrial growth and attract capital. The writer argues individual efforts fail to move a slow town and urges leading merchants and property owners to unite, spark new enterprises, and adopt a modern tempo in the twentieth century.
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Edgefield
South Carolina
Lengthening Days Bring More Time for Labor and Rest
The Creator provides for Earth's poor and as winter eases, days lengthen from sun to sun. With more daylight comes increased work tempo and a longer period of rest, the seventh day, echoing April’s brighter, longer days compared with December and January.
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Twelve Enterprises Edgefield Looms in Local Industry Mix
A list of Edgefield businesses shows a diverse industrial base including a laundry a yarn mill a roller mill a brick yard a hosiery mill a coffin factory a chair factory a canning factory another cotton factory inexpensive furniture factory a spoke and handle factory and a wood working establishment for cabinet work mantles and doors. The compilation highlights variety in manufacturing and craft shops reflecting local commerce.
Dastardly Crime Near Augusta Ends in Death
Two Red Hill farmers, W L Collins and Geo Wood, were attacked near Fox's Creek on the Martintown road after leaving Augusta. A mulatto with a revolver demanded money, Collins was killed, Wood wounded in the hip, then both pursued the killers. The governor is urged to offer a large reward and swift punishment is demanded to deter such criminals.
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Geo. Wood
Red Hill
Augusta
Fox's Creek
Martintown
Collins
Wood
Mr. Collins
Mr. Wood
Assassination Shock in Cold Spring Town News
The Cold Spring letter reports the daylight assassination attempt on Mr. George Wood near Augusta and the death of Mr. W. L. Collins, a widower aged about 50. Collins was buried at Red Hill with many mourners. he is described as a patriotic citizen. Magistrate L. G. Bell is named and court routines noted. a governor’s reward is urged for the killers. The editorials praised and garden talk continues along with local gossip and health notes.
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George Wood
Augusta
Collins
Red Hill
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L. G. Bell
E. F. Thomas
Nettie Holson
Advertisers urged to submit copy by Saturday noon
The office asks advertisers and others to send copy before publication day Wednesday to ensure insertion. The paper goes to press at 7am and forms are cloned at noon Tuesday. Remember these deadlines when preparing and submitting notices.
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