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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
4
The Agricultural department projects 1908 bumper crops totaling 1.25 billion bushels of corn and hundreds of millions for spring and winter wheat, barley, and rye. If realized, farmers gain about 625 million dollars, with rail freight needs of over 1.6 million cars and 407 thousand trainmen. Total wealth added could reach 750 million, with higher moving costs than 1907.
The piece argues New York bans track betting while Oregon tightens laws against election wagering. It contends public sentiment against betting is broad and rising, driven by its ruinous social and moral impact. It predicts more states will criminalize betting as morality tightens.
The Loyal Temperance Legion met yesterday at 9 30 in the morning with few attendees due to rain. They adopted a rally cry against the dispensary and promised attendance prizes.
A series of Democratic primary announcements from Walter H. Wells P B Sellers Quattlebaum W F Clayton RG Rhett Olin Sawyer Herbert L Smith CW Scurry JA Haddock E Ellerbe and P A Hodges outline campaigns for Solicitor Congress Sheriff and Clerk positions in Georgetown County and the Sixth District. Names include Wells Sellers Clayton Rhett Sawyer Haddock Scurry Ellerbe Hodges.
A group of officials from Georgetown County and surrounding areas declare runs or re runs for public offices in the upcoming August primary. Names include Legrand G Walker auditor candidate for State Senator and others for County Treasurer County Supervisor Coroner and related posts. Each signals support and pledge to serve faithfully.
One upright piano available for rent on reasonable terms. Apply to Mrs. T. S. Munnerlyn.
Georgetown South Carolina announces registration appointments by the Board of Supervisors of Registration. Carvers Bay No 6 September 1 2 3 4 5 Sampit No 2 September 11 12 Rosemary No 4 September 14 15 Waverly No 7 September 21 22 23 Santee No 1 September 18 Snow Hill No 5 September 7 8 Georgetown No 8 July August Supervisors H L Carter E F Mathews Tom Ford
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