22 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
1
The Progressive Farmer urges early plowing of unbroken land, cautions against field fires, and explains nitrogen loss from burning stalks. It discusses using two and three horse teams, disk harrows, and forming high beds for cotton to speed drying and warming soil for better stands.
Syvian Sawyer died at his home on Thursday afternoon from heart failure after a brief illness. He was revered as a Christian gentleman and devoted father of 11. his survivors include his children, brothers, and sisters across multiple towns. Burial occurred Friday at Mt. Olives with Camp McHenry veterans as honorary pallbearers and Confederate colors on the wreath. Mrs. Cox and her children visit Mayor Bartley’s home, and George Nickerson left for a new position in Columbia.
Mr and Mrs M visited Kneece at Mone Mr J H Menatti Ohio in the past week Mrs Sam Niel stayed awhile with F Strother of Cincinnati F P days in the ig spending a Parksville Woodward Strother and I Walhalla Eidson during ne of Dr C
A court record outlines penalties for defendant An P who were fined $50 and ordered to pay costs with a thirty day workhouse sentence for good behavior. The entry notes a workhouse sentence was imposed during the period of favorable conduct.
Reports from Washington describe Senator Tillman’s continued illness while still capable of transacting some Senate business. Despite severe fatigue he remains able to be present on the floor and to take part in essential duties.
A committee of J W Hardy J W Marsh and L Vance to raise shares for a Bank of Western Carolina branch to be headquartered in Aiken S C. H M Dibble president and James Powell VP spoke to a crowd of business leaders. Other items include a Valentine party by Philathea and Baraca classes and several local obituaries and visits.
Dialogue shows Bridget seeking permission as one character reveals feeling ill and postpones plans. The other expresses intent to continue errands or seek a new job, highlighting a mood of urgency and opportunism. The exchange reflects rural speech patterns and everyday concerns.
The Western Division of the 8. C. Woman's Missionary union will meet in Edgefield in April on Monday night and Tuesday the 24th and 25th. Delegates from Abbeville Aiken Barnwell Edgefield Edisto Lexington Reedy River and Ridge are expected. State officers I W Wingo Cratchfield Watson Hatcher Clinkscales and Sallie May Burton will attend. The institute will train in missionary enterprise methods for the Edgefield Association.
A young man, J. A. Gaines, now in the department of agriculture, inspects cotton mills to enforce child labor laws. He recently completed his first tour and reports mills generally comply. Gaines left census work for a better post under Commissioner Watson and has proven himself in every role.
A farmer describes an experimental method used in 1910 to yield 1214 bushels of corn on a single acre. The plan includes soil preparation with deep plowing, broadcasting manure and nutrients, careful bed formation, rapid planting, and staged fertilizer applications, with detailed timing from March to May.
Johnston, S. C. reports on an acre of corn after a disaster blew down 2000 stalks leaving 10000. He spent 38.00 on fertilizer and 12.00 on farming costs, totaling 50.00. Corn valued at 1.00 per bushel nets 71.25 with seed grain earning 15.00 prize. wheat sowing shows promising yield.
Lippincott's notes a season end reform in Coney Island affects dime ride horses auctioned off cheaply. A buyer, pressed by promises, buys a severely thin horse and fears it may die. the auctioneer hints refunds but only if present.
During a dinner with a friend, George refuses several unwholesome dishes while William eats eagerly. George then watches William eat a large slice of fruit cake and sighs wishing his stomach would be less upset and would digest food properly.
The article notes rising public interest in a voting contest with many contestants submitting large vote totals. Miss Mathis leads again, with Martha Dorn close behind and Miss Stephens dropping from the top. Rules govern subscriptions receipts ballots and timeliness.
Horticulturist C C Newman of Clemson College offers a tested seed list for February planting with recommendations across potatoes cabbages beets celery lettuce kale onions and more The guide notes February planting except in southern areas where earlier planting is possible The list includes specific varieties such as Irish Cobbler Triumph or Red Bliss Wakefield Charleston Boston Market and many others.
The Civic League hosted a Friday evening program at the college auditorium with trombone solos by Royal V. Bidez and cornet solos by Rev. P. P. Blalock and Master Irvin Padgett. Misses Georgia May Wates Florence Peak and Rosa Redd performed humorous recitations and the shadow guessing act drew laughs. Auctioneer A B Tompkins led the proceedings as about thirty boxes were sold, raising thirty three dollars for the event.
A doctor notes the convalescent stage of influenza brings mild irritability. The next day the wife reports visible improvement as the patient reacts to diet. She recalls a playful scene when a steak was refused and fourteen soup plates were smashed in the kitchen.
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