Reminiscences of a South Carolina Civil War veteran
A veteran recounts enlisting in Abner Perrin's company in 1861 at Aiken and serving in the 14th South Carolina Regiment. He details battles from the Peninsula to Cold Harbor, Sharpburg to Petersburg, his wounds, a perils-filled march, and a homecoming on his 21st birthday with reflections on loss, kin, and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Perrin
Butler
Aiken
S. C
14Th
South Carolina
Perrin
Charleston
Port Royal
Rappahannock
Richmond
Chickshominy
Cold Harbor
Savage Station
Frazier’s Farm
Malvern Hill
A. P. Hill
Stonewall Jackson
Rappahannock River
Cedar Mountain
Manassas
Auugust
Sevonal
Or Hill
Potomac River
Maryland
Virginia
Martinsburg
Harper’s Ferry
Jackson
Lee
Sharpsburg
Robert Strom
L. A
Blue Ridge Mountains
Fredericksburg
Maxey Gregg
Sam McGowan
White Oak
Thomas Strom
Idleness Demoralizes Farm Labor and Cropping Systems
A Raleigh Progressive Farmer and Gazette note argues laborers seek constant work and full wages for year round effort. It condemns farming plans that create idle periods, claiming they demoralize workers, lower service quality, and burden society with welfare during idle spells. The piece emphasizes constant employment as essential for productive farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Progressive
Farmer and Gazette
Love and hair in playful banter from Chicago News
A playful exchange quotes a romantic young man claiming love brightens the eye and a practical maid retorting it can disarrange hair. The light dialogue captures flirtatious wit and social tone of the era.
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Chicago News
The Advertiser Corn Contest Sees More Entrants
The 1910 Corn Contest invites more farmers to enroll. Last year’s entrants return alongside many new names, encouraged by free entry and potential rewards. The columnist argues high yields on a single acre, even without prizes, spur improved farming practices in the county.
Grateful Patient Praises Oxydonor Patent Remedy
A New York woman writes from January 24 1916 praising the Oxydonor device bought by her daughter. She describes severe La Grippe symptoms, rapid relief after use, and belief the device could revolutionize medicine. The testimonial is sent to Dr H Sandie Co and manager P N Lott.
Make Your Home Beautiful on the Farm
Raleigh Progressive Farmer urges owners to cultivate beauty and fruitfulness on farms. Preserve history, plant orchards, hedges, bulbs, and flowering shrubs to create lasting heritage. Encourage grandchildren to recall grandsire who cared for the land with beauty, order, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Releigh
N. C
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Generosity Commended From South Carolina Methodists
The State reports generous donations to rebuild Columbia College after a recent fire. Contributions from Trenton and Edgefield residents include W M Vann 50 dollars, M M Padgett 25, HM Herlong 5, Jas Smith 1.50, WM Leppard 1.50, W G Cutts 25, O B Anderson 25, B Timmons 50, Jas M Cobb 100, A R Nicholson 5, Dr A R Nicholson 5, RE Nicholson 25, W H Torner 50, RL Dunovant 5, L S Kernaghan 5, and Mrs Elizabeth Cobb 6 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia College
Vann
Trenton
Padgett
Herlong
Jas Smith
Leppard
G Cutts
Edgefield
Anderson
Timmons
Jas M Cobb
R Nicholson
RB Nicholson
Nicholson
H Torner
RL Dunovant
Edgeveld
Kernaghan
Elizabeth Cobb
Former Edgefield Minister Pounded
The Baptist Courier notes Rev J Davis Timmons pastor at Beaufort North Carolina was surprised by a nighttime visit from many parishioners who brought food and shared appreciation. The account praises ministers who feel supported, urging appreciation to encourage better preaching and work in the Lord's vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Courier
J. Davis Timmons
J. D. Timmons
Beaufort
N. C
Bro
Timmons
Lord’s Vineyard
Liver complaint echoes in market mislabeling case
In a terse exchange the bookkeeper confirms Wilkins' market address as Mrs Johnston protests a liver shipment. She insists the meat is not calf's liver and remains tender when true calf's liver is expected, prompting a demand to seal the proprietor and file the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Mrs. Johnston
Mrs. Johnson
Stable Manures the Cheapest Fertilizers
Stable manures are the cheapest fertilizers for farms. Feeding crops to live stock returns two thirds to three fourths of fertilizing elements to the soil in readily available form, while cultivation reduces soil supply. Commercial fertilizers do little to maintain this supply, so neglecting stable manures harms long term productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Mayor Can Fine Gamblers In Anderson South Carolina
The South Carolina supreme court upheld mayoral authority to fine gamblers in Anderson. The circuit court decision was reversed and the mayor’s ruling affirmed. Defendants were fined $25 or 20 days in the city guard house for gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Anderson
M. Seligran
Circuit Court
Johnston Couple Wed In Lutheran Parsonage
Mr Robert Lybrand and Miss Leila Kirkland were married at the Lutheran Parsonage by Rev P E Monroe last Sunday afternoon. The town reports on local visits, trips, parties and society events including a Valentine party hosted by Hallie White and a skating carnival with prizes for costumes and skating.
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Robert Lybrand
Leila Kirkland
P. E. Monroe
George Merchant
Batesburg
Iane Owdom
Maud Quattlebaum
New York
E. B. Wiggans
Georgetown
Ora Bellé Perry
Red Riding-Hood
Fir
Frank Bland
Pet LaGrone
Homner Moyer
Johnston Building and Loan Association
Y. May
J. A. Lott
B. F. Crouch
Gitserk Atlee Eldredge
John C. Calhoun
Johnston High School
Edgefield
Teresa Haltiwanger
Jas. Tompkins
Wad Allen
J. E. Mims
Pet
Rose Lagrone
Joe Cox
Joe Allen
Clark Couch
M.T. Turner
John M. Wright
Charleston
Barton Walsh
Sumter
Andrina Outts
Augusta
Unusual Piano In Edgefield Store Draws Crowd
Holland Bros. stay in Edgefield until about March 25 due to high business. They will install unusually fine pianos next door to the post office in ten days. Strich & Zeidler arrive early this week and a classed artistic Starr piano will come next week. Do not miss the chance to see and hear this piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Bros
Edgefield
Strich & Zeidler
America
Canada
Starr
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Thad C. Strom
Rappakiannock
Orange Court House
Grant
Spottsylvania Court House
Bloody Bend
North Ann River
Gus Strom
James River
Gen. Lee
Hart
Isand
Panone
Poraney
Burg
United States
PN. Lott, Johnston
Dr. H. Sadie Co. Inc
New York City
J. U. Cantelon
Johnston
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