28 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
1
The article argues soil fertility rests not only on plant food but on proper tillage, organic matter, and a thriving bacterial life. It explains how weather, water, roots, and soil organisms release nutrients, and how deep, regular plowing, drainage, lime, and legume cultivation boost microbial activity to unlock stored nutrients.
A local note from Barrs Chapel praises Miss Essie Young and the Barrs Chapel school while contrasting it with Red Hill. Miss Lila DeLaughter recovers from illness as Estelle Eubanks and Essie Young visit. Letters from Atlanta report Mr. J. W. A. Burnett's trip, and county chatter mentions measles, muddy roads, and a hunt for a wife as leap year prompts urgency.
A sharp exchange between O Flannagan and his wife ends with Mike explaining he wears black crape around his hat for her first husband and apologizing for his death. The brief domestic moment captures a playful ego clash over mourning symbols.
The Ridge association plans a Sunday school training school at a local Baptist church from March 18 to 22 with speakers Dr. Z. T. Cody Rev. J. D. Moore and Dr. W. E. Thayer. Reciprocity Day will be marked by the new century club on March 5 at Mrs. J. Neil Lott's home. The item also covers local visits fires in Johnston two fatal house fires with insurance details and several residents visiting relatives or ill.
An editorial from Parksville presses citizens to oust lawbreaking officials and elect a clean slate. It lauds Rev. T H Garrett for his resignation, notes pastorate changes, reports a marriage, and foresees Miss Shaner temperance lectures with planned stopovers in Plum Branch Parksville and Clark's Hill. The letter praises Mr W W Fowler for road work and urges county commissioners to adopt his split log drag idea to improve roads.
The Young People’s Branch entertained at Dr. and Mrs. Fas. A. Debey’s home on Friday evening February 16. Guests received red heart souvenirs at the door. About ten minutes were spent arranging partners for progressive games across 12 tables. Jefferson Lewis won the Valentine prize for most progressions. Lottie Bean and Hill Ready won booby. A salad course with hot chocolate and wafers concluded the evening hosted by Mesdames Dobey and Lott with assistance from Misses Stewart, Agnew, Banks, and Brockington.
Humorous verse from a ladies magazine recounts a couple's wedding scene. The bridegroom asks if the preacher will accept the usual fee now or wait a year for a larger payment if the marriage lasts. The preacher, without hesitation, replies that he will take three dollars immediately.
The Progressive Farmer urges growers to raise more cotton per acre and plant fewer acres to lower overall costs. It warns that profits hinge on crop costs vs market prices and advocates efficient methods to survive price swings.
The column laments heavy rains making farm guano hauling difficult. It notes several local illnesses with recoveries and visits, and records the sudden death of Mr. C. H. Cobin, leaving a wife and infant. Sympathies and prayers are offered for the bereaved family.
Mrs Florence Ewell Atkins of Tennessee visits Edgefield and meets local women at 11 o clock Thursday at Mrs Mamie N Tillman home on Main Street. She will not address the gathering publicly but wishes to meet the Edgefield ladies and share inspiration.
Walter Wise contracts measles as the virus claims another local victim. Mrs Akers of Atlanta visits her sister Mrs S T Hughes Jr. Dr G W Wise suffers illness while Lucile Cullums returns from Batesburg after visiting her aunt Mrs Emily Manget. A lyceum concert features violinist Skovgaard with pianist and vocalist on March 20, billed as the era’s top priced show.
A fragmentary quotation from Thomas Gray about nature speaking beyond death. It suggests that even in tomb and ashes, the fires of the departed remain alive in memory and influence.
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