Farmers Union Growth in South Carolina and Range
A South Carolina overview details the Farmers Union origin in 1903, growth to about 20,000 members in the state, and its structure from national to local levels. It describes cooperative buying, cotton marketing through county agents, warehouse storage, and member obligations, noting political distances and the union’s stance on labor links while highlighting warehouse operations and pricing dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative and Baneathonal Union
Farmers’ Union
Greenwood
Texas
South Carolina
Anderson Com
Beptus Union
T. T. Wakefield
Columbia
Uoing. AU
Succh
Ashton
Wainess
Torti Izer T.hough
Mes
Thin County
National Union
Kwanton
Colton
New York
Aaidaphiner
Conan
Iowa
Bualpews
Alliance of Oll
Wilton
South Ca
Tallon Tilbaw
Cal
Wt. C. Stribling
Pendleton
G. P
Browne
Letter From Arizona Describes Mountain Expedition and Cattle Life
Safford Arizona July 29 journal recounts two week horseback trek north of Safford through the Gila and Blue Mountains. The party saw deer, turkeys, bears, wolves, and abundant mountain trout, while avoiding hunted game due to open seasons. They passed cliff dwellings, Apache reserve, and met cattle punchers led by Uncle Tim Robinson, praising camp hospitality and rugged mountain riding.
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Safford
Arizona
Gila Mountains
Bunite Creek
Nantac
Blue Mountains
Dows
Black River
Hine
Traila
Buffalo Bill
Ton
Port Anche
Pete
Lila
Hoe
Nilsrich
Lily Punchers
This Pines
Tim” Robinson
Johnson
Central
8. C
Loin
Hall’s Catach Cure Ad From Toledo 1888
J Cheney of Fy lL Cheney & Co swears an oath in Toledo to support the claim that Hall’s Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh with a one hundred dollar reward for failure. Notary public signs in December 1888. The text advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure and related testimonials and mentions selling through druggists.
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Ohio
Toledo
Lancas County
Rink
J. Cheney
Fyll, Cheney & Co
Fray
Hi. Cheney & Co
Ob Drogetats
Pation
Assault and arson reported in Philadelphia home
Report from Philadelphia describes a break in at a dwelling occupied by Joseph Benal and family in Tintin quarters. The intruders caused severe damage, shattered windows and escaped as police pursued three suspects. Motive remains unknown.
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Philadelphia
Uly Ste
Joseph Benal
Tintin
Biennis
Hlosten Neenreed
Kit
Husey
Mob of Women Attacks Jewish Quarter in Philadelphia
A large mob of women marched through Philadelphia’s Jewish quarter, smashing windows and looting as onlookers and police watched. Reported chaos followed driving kerosene fires and severe beatings, with many injured and women and children among victims. The ascent of butcher bands and rising tensions worsened the crisis amid limited police response.
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Philadelphia
Boxher
Local figure Finch dies at age amid unclear report
An irregular clipping reports the death of a local figure named Finch aged around a rebating era. The text is garbled with scattered names such as AVA teamy Viv and Geo references, making precise details and affiliations unclear.
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Irhuen
N.V. Daly
Irranels Miles
Finch
AVA Teamy
Phe Uollod
Phe Blan
Geo
Clash over Education Board appointment shocks Columbia
A heated clash occurred in Governor Ansel's office with State Superintendent Martin over appointing former Governor John G. Sheppard to the State Educational Board. Martin denounced the appointment as political, saying it bypassed education experts while the governor claimed it served the best interests of the schools. The superintendent, citing consultation and courtesy, indicated broad educator support against politicized appointments.
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Columbia
Martin
Ansel
Btate Educational Board
John G. Sheppard
Edgeneld
Ausel
Eevern
Delta Schooner Reaches Port After Plague of Insects
The British schooner Delta, sailing from Havana, arrived at port with a swarm of biting insects overwhelming the crew and cabin areas. Captain Baxter and his wife slept on deck as thousands were killed and thousands more forced their way aboard. Crew members suffered bites and some required medical attention while the cargo will be discharged and the vessel fumigated before further sailing.
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Tantanzea Armont
Bugs Tele
Hawaiian
Cuba
Delta
Havana
Baxter
Rory
MaNgared
For What He Prayed and a Gentle Minister's Call
A kind pastor accepted a call to a rural church where horse breeding and racing were common. Weeks later he was asked to lead prayers in the community area at Lucy Gre. He complied for three Sundays. On the fourth, a deacon asked him to stop, asking why as the minister stared with a strange smile. She was gone to the Peoplecha.
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Lucy Gre
Molater
Pennsylvania Seeks Knox in Republican Presidential Drift
A chaotic OCR excerpt hints at Senator Knox entering the Republican race with Pennsylvania backing him while Taft and Foraker factions maneuver. References to Cannon and Fairbanks show internal party deliberations as the state peers toward a formal declination and possible Knox endorsement amid Taft opposition.
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Knox
Reybilona
Obia
Nou
Taft
Foraker
Alo
Minole
Jos Cannon
Iodiana
Fairbanks
Tennsylvania
Sonmwr Knox
Mae
Thrprenont
Mownaylvania
Mas
Afr
Foraker Ant
Progrensivo Farmer
Powers vacates bench in Caleb Powers case in Georgetown
Judge J E Robbins in Georgetown Kentucky read a written decision vacating the bench in the Caleb Powers case following Powers’s affidavit alleging bias. Robbins rejected Powers’s claims as unsupported and noted his Democratic ties. The court faced crowd unrest as proceedings moved to appoint a special judge from a list of 32 names submitted by the defense.
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Georgetown
J. E. Robbins
Caleb Powers
Powers
Robbina
Ion
Mar Nis
Robbing
Steve
Commonwealth
Franklin
Prankin
Nat Wingelr
Virginia Giant Melville Grubb Dies at 27 and 600 Pounds
Wytheville, Virginia reports the death of Melville Grubb known as the Virginia Giant. Grubb, born in Wythe County, stood over 600 pounds and toured with a side show named Jolly Joe. He was 27 years old.
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Wytheville
Stoke Ory
N. Cy
Melville Grubb
Virginia
Grubb
Jolly Joe
Wyths County
Hay Fever Remedy Ad Claims Fast Relief from Allergies
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for hay fever and summer colds, promising rapid relief by calming breathing and healing inflamed air passages. The copy warns that only the genuine product in a yellow package from Dr. J. W. Bell is effective.
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Foley
J. W. Bell
Forty Koreans killed or wounded in Korea clash
A consular report from Seoul via Washington says forty Koreans were killed or wounded today in a clash sparked by the disarmament of the Korean army. Japanese casualties were slight as the dispatch notes. In Charlotte, Frank Porter of Liddell Manufacturing in Ibla City was killed yesterday when he was caught by a belt and drawn under a wharf, causing fatal body injuries.
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Washington
State Department
Thomas Sammons
Seoul
Korea
Dixpatoh Adda
Charlotte
N. C
Frank Porter
Liddell Manufacturing Company
Ibla City
How to stay Well. A plantation tale of wit and duty
An old white-haired man on a plantation is ill and visited by a doctor. The doctor advises plenty of chicken and staying out of damp night air. The man retorts that he cannot stay indoors and pull out his chickens, underscoring stubborn humor and social attitudes of the era.
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Darkey
Egyptologists Claim Ramses II Was A Fraud In Antiquity
In a new assessment Egyptian explorers argue Ramses II did not earn the title Great. They contend temples and monuments dated centuries earlier bore his name, and his proclaimed greatness was a myth designed to endure. Prof Naville supports the view, stating Ramses II was not great and that his name was inscribed widely to ensure lasting fame.
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Egyptologiete
Ramos II
Naville
Egypt
Ramosese
Raeses
Colon
Dentist in Forkville Injured During Tooth Extraction
Dr M W White of Forkville broke a tooth during a dental extraction witnessed by the patient. The tooth came loose from the bandage causing injury to the doctor and discomfort for the patient at the operating chair. The dentist is reportedly suffering nerve injury and ongoing inconvenience.
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M. W. White
Forkville
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History of Farmers' Union
Timney
Putus
Kylie
Wardlaw
Bont ‘Theowers
Carrie Nations
Io Philadelphi
Hone
Chicago
Castoria
Infanta
Vennsylvania
Mr. Knox
Chigar
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
Moley
Bell
Wearing
H.C. C
Waikaiia Drug Company
Shi Ieee
Scott
Ramases
Dr.King
pOes
Anderson Hardware CO
Decatur
Atlanta, GA
McRgnants
M. C. Kiser CO
Atlanta
Chicora College For Young Women
Habenville
Presbyteries
THE
Synod OF South Carolina
M.A. Dogres
Largo Pipergau
Seetton
Studebaker
New England
C. W. Pitchford CO
Walhalla
S. C
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