Cotton Picking Machine Seens to Aid Charleston Farmers
Local Charleston observers report a cotton picking machine, shown in Charlotte by L Harry Mixson, as practical and economical. It can replace many hand pickers, costs about 5000 dollars now with price drops to come, and could transform local cotton farming by season's end. If successful, more farms may adopt machinery and hand picking could fade. Evening Post notes interest and potential regional impact.
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Charleston
Charlotte
L. Harry Mixson
Willy
Evening Post
Hearst and Watson Comment on Democratic Unity
The Savannah Press notes Mr Hearst claims to be a democrat while Tom Watson asserts he is a democrat, concluding that the press sees a renewed consensus across factions and a return to unity among leaders. The remark underscores a shared political alignment amid party disputes.
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Mr. Hearst
Tom Watson
The
Savannah Press
Wall Street Shifts Support From Taft To Harmon
A few weeks ago Wall Street backed Taft, but now it leans toward Harmon as the preferred candidate, signaling a pivot in financial circles and market sentiment.
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Wall Street
Taft
Harmon
Unclear naval tale hints at sea serpent idea
A fragment suggests Uncle Sam's navy has a hydro-triad and toys with sea serpent imagery, mixing national pride with myth. The text is enigmatic and fragmentary.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Hydro-Triad
Sea Serpent Tribe
Murder mystery deepens as Knabe case nears clue
Indianapolis detectives report a man with a handkerchief to his face seen entering an alley behind Dr. Knabe's apartment the night of her death. Barkeeper J C Carr recalls two screams and a tall well dressed man about 40 leaving the scene. Police press further questioning of Augusta Kaabe and other acquaintances while exploring motive theories.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Helene Knabe
Knabe
J. C. Carr
Carr
Deives
Augusta Kaabe
Greatest unbroken precipice spotted in New Guinea exploration
Capt. C. G. Rawling of the British exploring expedition to New Guinea notes a vast, 80 mile fault line extending from Mount Carstenz westward to the Charles Louis mountains. The cliff is estimated at 10,500 feet high near Mount Leonard Darwin, with measurements reaching 6,500 feet using a theodolite.
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C. G. Rawling
New Guinea
Mount Carstenz
Charles Louis Mountains
Mount Leonard Darwin
Czar of Russia Reported Slain Rumors Spread
London news desks report unconfirmed rumors that Emperor Nicholas II of Russia was assassinated. Vigilant inquiries across Vienna Berlin and Moscow found no confirmation while dispatches note the emperor’s recent travels through Southern Russia and his stay at Yalta in the Crimea.
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London
Vienna
Berlin
Nicholas
Russia
Yaltalim
Crimea
Tropical storm off Florida warned from Key West to Jupiter
Reports to the weather bureau indicate a tropical disturbance south or southeast of extreme southern Florida. Increasing northeast and north winds are expected along the South Florida coast today and storm warnings were ordered from Key West to Jupiter.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Florida
South Florida
Key West
Jupiter
Dean's Kidney Pills praised by Georgetown resident
Mrs. J E Harrel of 1432 Front Street Georgetown South Carolina reports dramatic relief from backaches headaches and dizzy spells after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recommends them and notes her kidneys no longer trouble her. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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J. E. Harrel
Front Street
Georgetown
S. C
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Danes Hoot Cook Out In Copenhagen Lecture Turmoil
Dr Frederick A Cook faced riotous scenes in Copenhagen as a lecture drawing on his Arctic claims sparked 1500 attendees and police escort. A Danish explorer, Norman Hansen, denounced Cook as a swindler and a disputed North Pole image triggered the climax. Atlantic Coast Line tickets offer low round trips from South Carolina to Augusta and other points with travel limits in November 1911.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Geographical Society
Dr. Cook
Cook
Norman Hansen
North Pole
Atlantic Coast Line
Augusta
South Carolina
Hartsville
Darlington
Sumter
Florence
Bathe Point
H. Josey
Latics
S.C
New Zealand Inquiry Follows Jerry Moore Fame
A prominent Auckland resident in New Zealand requested full information about Jerry Moore and his corn club work in South Carolina. The department of agriculture will forward the data promptly. The inquiries show Moore’s fame reaching distant places including Jersey in the English Channel and Ceylon.
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Jerry Moore
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Auckland
New Zealand
Terry Moore
Island of
Jersey
English Channel
Ceylon
India
Medical inspection in Rock Hill schools urged by papers
Local newspapers in Rock Hill 8 C advocate mandatory medical inspections in city schools to promote student health and early detection of ailments. They argue inspections could reduce absenteeism and improve learning outcomes.
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Rock Hill
8. C
Printers’ Lifespan Lengthened by Shorter Workdays
President Lynch of the National Typographical Union states that printers have gained eight years of life expectancy due to shorter working days and more temperate habits, reflecting improving labor conditions.
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Lynch
National Typographical Union
Newburgh Woman Dies After Violent Attack Abscess Formation
A Newburgh woman died yesterday after a violent assault that caused an abscess on the in. The incident is under investigation with authorities seeking details and potential charges.
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Newburgh
Tax Notice for State and County Taxes Opens October 16 1911
Tax collection starts October 16 1911 with penalties escalating from 1 to 5 percent for delinquency through March. Tax rates list State 5 3 4 mills County 5 mills Constitutional 3 mills Total plus Poll Tax 1 dog tax 50 cents and Commutation tax 2 dollars payable by December 13 8 4 mills Special Tax noted. J A Hamancway County Treasurer.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Mercury Warning
Mercury containing ointments for catarrh are warned against as damaging to sense and system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from Fy. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is claimed mercury free and taken internally influencing blood and mucous membranes. Genuine product sold by druggists at 75 cents. testimonials available.
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Hall
Fy. J. Cheney & Co
Toleto, O
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hal's Family
Saved His Mothers Life Helps Avoca Woman Praise Bitters
Mrs Laura Gains of Avoca Louisiana credits Electric Bitters with saving her life after multiple doctors gave up. She says the tonic cured fainting spells dizziness backache and debility and boosted her strength. The remedy is guaranteed or money refunded and sold for 50 cents at druggists.
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Laura Gains
Avoca
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