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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
2
The subsidized organs of Standard Oil and allied papers push for repeal of the Sherman anti trust act. Predatory trusts vow to seek modification if the St. Louis decision dissolving Standard Oil stands. They warn of panic and hard times to further their plundering agenda.
The Bureau of Statistics reports October 1909 cotton exports valued at 88 883 350 dollars, a record for any month. Ten months ending October total 328 526 885 dollars, the highest for any similar period, with 2 979 752 254 pounds exported. If November and December repeat October, 1909 could surpass all prior yearly export values.
The report notes October export prices reaching 13.4 cents per pound, higher than any October on record. It cites the ten month average above 11 cents per pound, with home demand rising and production keeping pace, outpacing other major U S natural products in growth while wheat corn and meats show weaker expansion recently.
The Steele Moses Co offers staple and fancy groceries, including nuts, candies, and fruit, in a general store format. A compact, local shop profile notes a broad assortment for daily needs and specialty treats.
W H Andrews announces candidacy for mayor at the urging of many friends. He pledges to follow primary rules and work for a greater and better Georgetown.
The text lists three candidates H. W. Fraser F L Siau and L Brinkley and W W Munnerlyn announcing their bids for alderman in Georgetown pledging to work for city growth and up building of a Greater Georgetown.
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