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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
2
A Georgetown gentleman described two experimental rows of Sea Island cotton with no fertilizer showing strong yields. The test, conducted with C J Whaley, suggests soil and climate here could grow this profitable cotton at low cost, potentially revolutionizing local farming practices.
The article urges modern farming through education and innovation, stating farming is now a profession. It argues young farmers must adapt to new techniques and run farms on a business basis, citing Sea Island cotton economics as a test case for efficiency.
Notice requests sealed bids for rye corn scotch whiskey brandy gin rum alcohol wines champagnes and beer for Georgetown County Dispensary Board. Bids due August 10 1907 by James F Detyens county treasurer. Open bids August 16 1907 at noon. Delivery f o b Georgetown with 90 day payment. Bond may be required. Signed Ehrich McQuade McDonald Board.
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