18 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
1
An agricultural note explains how soiling crops boost dairy yield, detailing crops like oats and vetch, sorghum, and cowpeas, and compares silage to soiling crops. It emphasizes growing near feeding areas, regional suitability, and offers Clemson College guidance from Prof Archibald Smith on animal husbandry and dairy divisions.
The South has seen dramatic growth in manufacturing capital, mineral output, coal production, farm values, bank deposits, and schooling. From 1880 to 1910 population rose 77.5 percent while manufacturing capital jumped 930 percent and mineral products 1930 percent. Exports and corn production expanded, with the region surpassing national figures in several sectors. The article highlights vast gains in wealth, assets, and educational spending as evidence of regional development.
The passage extols capital in money brains or brawn and declares the South as the nation’s greatest possession. It highlights material wealth from cotton trade and coal and iron resources, geographical advantages, and the power of Anglo-Saxon civilization to shape the country’s destiny.
London and Washington discuss what caused the Titanic disaster. Alexander Carlisle cites unsinkable ship belief and insufficient lifeboats while naval officers debate bulkhead design and a central passageway. Experts urge suppressing amateur wireless operators and consider momentum of impact ripping the hull.
An Imperial report requests the White Star line provide the exact count of lifeboats and liferafts aboard the vessel Titanic. Inspector Ubler seeks immediate details on safety equipment as the ship lies wedged in ice.
Greenville April 17 The grand jury in the United States Court today indicted Ida Weaver Colored of Edgefield for raising a one dollar bill to eleven dollars The forgery was cleverly executed and it is said that had the person who raised the bill not been so ignorant as to think there is such a thing as an eleven dollar bill the trick would probably not have been detected The woman is represented by counsel and will be brought to trial this week.
Atlantic Coast Line offers special reduced round trip rates for the Confederate Reunion in Macon Georgia from May 7 to May 9 1912. Selling dates May 5 6 7 and 8 1912 with final limit to reach starting point by May 15 1912. Extension possible to June 5 1912 with 50 cent fee through Joseph Richardson agent. For rates and schedules contact local agents or T C White Wilmington NC.
Six Bamberg men were arrested on charges of assault with intent to kill highway robbery and riot and jailed. A seventh, identified as the alleged leader, eluded capture and may return tonight. Bamberg's military company remains under Sheriff Hunter and ready for duty, with a hearing before Mayor Smoak scheduled for tomorrow morning.
A vintage advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier for dreary nerves and weak appetites after grip. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves, rebuilds the system, restores health and spirits, with benefits to stomach, liver, and kidneys. Sold by druggists for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
A vintage ad claims low spirits stem from a sluggish liver and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills to purge bilious poison. It touts benefits for stomach, liver, and kidneys and sets a price of 25 cents at druggists.
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