Diversification in Southern Agriculture Beyond Cotton
The piece argues against cotton domination in the South, urging diversification toward other crops. It notes Georgetown County's rice background, the shift in crop strategies, and the U.S. appropriation of about ten million dollars in 1907 to fund agricultural research and identify adaptable, profitable crops such as Kaffir corn for varied regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
United States
Agricultural Department
Farming Element Urged to Seek Dept of Agriculture Data
The article argues that the public should obtain government crop value data, noting a present value around 15 million dollars and suggesting that farmers demand this information from the Department of Agriculture for their benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Street Shelling and Addressing Street Washouts
A letter criticizes current shelling on Broad Street noting sand washes into sewers after rain and undermining of graded surfaces. The writer suggests curb to curb shelling to reduce labor and material costs, urging investigation despite praise for the Mayor and Council.
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Broad Street
Admiral Sakamoto remark echoes boyhood dare in press
The piece dismisses Admiral Sakamoto’s claim that the US Navy is no good as a harmful old trope. A mine explosion in Birmingham, Alabama left one dead and five hurt, two seriously, likely from lamp fire damp ignition. The ad promotes Weinberg's ribbons as a shopping tip.
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Admiral Sakamoto
United States
Birmington
Ala
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Georgetown Daily Item
W. Rouse
the Weather Bureau
Ribbons
Weinberg’ S
W. D. Morgan
Bank of Georgetown
Eaddy
W. W. Eaddy
Mgr
Winvah Inn
I. Butler
Elks
L. S. Ehrich
C. C. Scurry
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