Scientific Farming Meeting Aims at Efficient Farm Practices
Farmers of Sumer heard Frank Bennett of the soil survey discuss scientific farming in detail. The talk covered economical farming methods and proper fertilization to boost yields and cut costs, noting South Carolina wastes over 5.5 million dollars yearly on bad fertilizer use and urging farmers to access Department of Agriculture guidance at minimal cost.
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Sumer
Frank Bennett
Soil Survey
Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Notice Invites Bids for Georgetown County Dispensary Goods
The Georgetown County Dispensary Board seeks sealed bids for rye corn whiskey brandy gin rum alcohol wines champagne beer under the 1907 Dispensary Law. Bids due by August 10 1907 to Jas F Detyens. opened August 16 1907 at noon. lowest bid wins with right to reject any bid. payment in 90 days. delivery to Georgetown S C. bond may be required.
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South Carolina
Georgetown County
Jas. F. Detyens
Georgetown
S.C
F. E. B. Georgetown
S. C
County Board
Farmers urged to shift to truck farming in Sumter meeting
The meeting argued that the state’s soil and climate suit truck farming, with yields higher than cotton. It urged farmers to run farms on a business basis and suggested a Sumter style meeting to promote diversification, noting this county’s soil quality is strong and climate favorable.
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United States
Sumter
Elks Home for sale at Highmarket and Broad streets
For sale is the Elks Home located at the corner of Highmarket and Broad streets. Desirable property can be purchased on easy terms. Inquiry through May 2. Also advertised fish dealer W J Parker offers fish of all kinds, sizes and quality at public-friendly prices from a building once used by Mr Lubs.
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Elks
Lubs
W.J. Parker
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Georgetown Daily Bem
Georgetown Daily Item CO
C. W. Rouse
the Weather Bureau
L. S. Ehrich
J. E. McQuade
W. H. McDonald
Board of Control
Bank of Georgetown
Eaddy
W. W. Eaddy
Hemingway
W. C. Hemingway
C.D. CO_Kk
Jdr
Winvah Inn
Howe
Luilees
Ibelles
L. S. Ehrick
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