Jehoiakim Burns the Prophet's Book
The International Press Bible Question Club promotes Scripture study through questions tied to the International Sunday School Lessons. August 13 1911 subject focuses on Jehoiakim burning the scroll, with twenty plus questions about Jeremiah, salvation, missions and prophetic events, plus instruction to send questions to The Keowee Courier editor in Walhalla SC.
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DR. Linscott
International Press Bible Question Club
Wiens
Nth
Iid Gieudei Dilly Oilice
Keowee Cou Vier
Walhalla, S.C
Peanut substitutes for cotton discussed in boll weevil zones
A Mississippi correspondent reports cotton decline due to boll weevil and champions peanuts as a substitute. He notes 2 500 acres planted locally with promising returns, estimates 100 000 to 150 000 acres of white Spanish peanuts in the state, with Louisiana rising to about 100 000 acres next season. Peanut hay is nutritious and oil quality exceeds cotton oil, suggesting a profitable future. Dr. Thomas' select pain relief remedy is also advertised.
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South
Mississippi
Louisiana
Theothy
Educator Sells Her Brain Denial Reveals False Tale
In Athens on August 4, reports claimed Miss Celeste Parrish, longtime pedagogy head and educator, sold her brain for $40,000 to a northern medical institution. Parrish angrily denied the tale, saying no such deal occurred, no scientists examined her brain, and she never offered or received payment.
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Athens
Celeste Parrish
State Normal School
Muskogee
Atlanta Constitutions
Celeste Arrish
Miss Parrish
The
Constitution
Gantt killed in Newberry. nephew jailed for murder
Aug 3 Newberry report says Mark I Gantt, about 50, was shot in bed by his nephew Jenkins known as Dink Gantt who is jailed on a murder charge. An eyewitness described the nephew loading a single shotgun and firing into the back of the victim.
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Newberry
Gantt
Jenkins Gantt
Sheriff Buford
James Porter
Porter
Young Gantt
Columbia
Loth
A. Jenkins Gantt
Mark i
Left a Million for the Poor Will of Edward Rutledge Disposes of 3 Million
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin August 3 The will of Edward Rutledge a lumber manufacturer admitted to probate disposes of personal property totaling about 3 000 000 One million dollars is set aside as a trust fund for the worthy poor and charitable institutions The residue goes to twelve or more nephews and nieces many of whom live in Canada and never met their uncle Frank B Greg editor of the Spokane Spokane Wash a stepson is not mentioned in the will
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Chippewa Falla
Wis
Edward Rutledge
Canada
Frank B. Greg
Spokane, Wash
York Woman Kills Herself Near Yorkville
Mrs. Ella Pursley wife of S L Pursley a prominent farmer eight miles north of Yorkville killed herself by cutting her throat with a razor between 11 and 12 o clock at night while seated on the bed beside her sleeping husband. She had been in ill health for months but gave no prior hint of her intent.
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Yorkville
Ella Pursley
S. L. Pursley
Gantt Charged In Killing After Horse Dispute
Testimony states both men drank before a gunshot in a dispute over a horse. Mark L Gantt allegedly ordered his nephew to leave home for taking the horse without consent. After the shooting, Gantt hid the gun and went to J. J. Porter’s house. sheriff found him there. Two main witnesses at the inquest were a cook and a grocer.
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Young Gantt
Mark L, Gantt
J. J. Porter
Pellagra Threat in Georgia Spurs Call for Legislation
The Atlanta Constitution reports on pellagra as a major southern danger. Dr Harris identifies corn product imports from the West as a key factor, noting widespread countrywide awareness in Europe for over a century. He argues a state law restricting Western corn could curb spread within a year, while stressing pellagra is poison not contagious and often misdiagnosed until outbreaks occur.
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Atlanta Constitution
Tate
Hemont
de Ree
Sie Board of Health
Yeonseeddin
United States
Europe
Harris
Ialy
Triumph for the President in arbitration treaty signing
Washington reports Taft personal triumph as general arbitration treaties with United States Britain and United States France reach official signature. Secretary Knox signed at the White House and treaties awaited Senate action this session while Germany and Japan may follow.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Taft
Germany
Japan
Maineland
Bryce
State Knox
White House
Senate
Hats Through the Ages in Women’s Fashion
The piece recalls past fashions for women's hats and contrasts them with absurd modern trends. It notes a decline from elegant flats to wildly varied headpieces, listing items from feather beds to dishpans and garden ornaments as hat choices, humorously lamenting the excess.
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New York Sun
Pyramids
Eiffel Towers
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