Plan to cut acreage and fertilizer use for cotton
A 1905 convention report urges a 26 percent reduction in cotton acreage and 25 percent cut in fertilizer use. It outlines county and precinct meetings to marshal pledges, committees, and annual reports, with statewide coordination and enforcement by state and national officers. Also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar for croup and whooping cough with endorsements from local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orl
Harvie Jordan
Interstate Cotton Growers’ Convention
Thie Ausociation
Anid
Anid Committee
Aaid
Ward
Steck
Thin
Hall
Syreumont
Uncle Billy Bowers Dead in Boweraville Ga
W F Bowers known as Uncle Billy died at home Tuesday morning at 10 o clock. He was a staunch Republican with deep Confederate and state political ties and served in the Constitutional Convention and State Senate. Born 1825 in Hilbert, he influenced local politics and was beloved in Franklin and Boweraville communities.
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Boweraville
Hoo
W. F. Bowers
Billy
Abraham Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Cyrus McCullum
McCullum
Uncle Billy
State Senate
Billie Bowers
Hilbert
Elbert
Franklin
Hin
Igrtiwon
Franklin County
Jlayridon- van Buren
Constitution Ofice
Atlanta
York
Clay
Lip
Iy Cargin
Siny
Cure for Deafness Promoted by Catarrh Cure Ad
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and argues for constitutional remedies. It asserts catarrh causes ear inflammation and offers a $100 reward if deafness from catarrh is not cured by Halls Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co Toluca Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cienlark Creo, Ko, Cheney & CO
Toluca
Ohio
Wie
Drug Y Villa
Westminster figure Mulkey may receive Letter job in relief plans
The notice discusses Mulkey of Westminster, noting he has not yet been dismissed from office and may be rewarded with a Letter job as part of faithful service. The text hints at faith in administration relief measures once a dismissal occurs.
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Milkey
Westminster
Eivil Gare Vido
Mulkey
Newburry Ounerour
Plans for Panama Canal alternatives debated by engineers
The United States engineers testifying before the House committee outlined four major schemes for the canal. They discussed Bohio dam challenges, summit levels from 60 to 90 feet, and a sea level option with tidal locks at Miraflores. Cost estimates ranged from 200 to 800 million dollars with completion times from ten to twenty years, stressing the impact of summit level on material removal and construction timeline.
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United States
Panama Canal
Chagron
Edale
Ogean
Docau
Wallacy
Tathmlan Canal Commission
House Committee On
Bohio
Canal Commission
Bobio
Gatun
Colon
Gamboa
Chagres
Pacific
Atlantic
Miradores
Gambon
Miraflores
To Coat
Culesbra
Shipa
Atonmnahipa
Advancing Canal Plans and the Sea Level Alternative
The article weighs canal dimensions for future larger vessels and the impact of summit level versus sea level options. It notes the chief engineer may push for a sea level plan, which could remove the Bohio dam issue and simplify maintenance, though concerns about cost and delay are raised by Scientific American.
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Noses Level
du Leaseps
Bohio Dam
Scientific American
Increased Supreme Court judges urged by Bar Association
The Bar Association recommended raising the number of Supreme Court judges from four to five, noting population outgrows current capacity. A few years ago the bench stood at three. The piece also mentions immigration bureau activity and a bill to abolish the bureau likely to pass. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised by local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Supreme Court
Watson
Iimmigration Bureau
State House
Abh Jay
General Assembly
House
Newberry Observer
Unusual Experience With Snakes on Sandy Flat Road
J E Batson of Sandy Flat road near Greenville faced a dangerous encounter with a large moccasin and forty four young snakes after striking a huge adult. While defending himself and nearby children, he killed the adult and the hatchlings, then decided to avoid further snake confrontations.
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Greenville
J. EH. Batson
Sandy Flat
J. Batson
Enoren
Sanday
An Larga
Mr. Batson
Mr. Batwon
Ron
Baynon
Mr. Bateon
Devoe Paint Ad Letter To Valhalla Firm
A garbled promotional letter advocates Devoe paint for a cheap house. It argues that Devoe, though priced, saves gallons by lasting longer, and urges the recipient to use Devoe for durable color and value despite cost. Signatures include F W Devoe Co and associated firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Devoa
F. W. Devov. & Co
J. W. Hall
Valhalla
G. W. Giguil
Remarkable Feat of a Negro at Cheyenne
Will Pickett of Taylor Texas performed a dangerous bullfight style feat with a steer in Cheyenne before about 20 000 spectators. He rode the steer by its horns twice, twisted its head, and bore a final onslaught with his teeth showing no use of hands, ending uninjured. A later note records a Jefferson County Alabama court, appealing to quash an indictment for lack of a black grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Will Picket
Taylor
Texas
Pickett
Plukett
Tarpur'e Weekly
Criminal Court
Jefferson County
Albaran
Origin of Convict's Stripes in Dress and Law
A Times-Democrat reflection traces the idea of stripes to biblical and historical punishment. The author argues that while physical beating exists in Deuteronomy, modern justice uses striped garments to mark offenders, suggesting a long history of infamy through visible punishment.
Ancient and Modern Advice on Wealth and Health
The piece blends old proverbs with modern life urging temperance and economy while warning that irregular habits harm digestion and liver function. It touts Kydateo and Rydule tablets for digestion liver health and balance. It notes Texas counts 161 counties prohibiting alcohol out of 242.
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Walhalla Drug Company
Texas
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Collara
Sadaee
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Cole Reese
Bolid Svel Olonvere
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W. J. Lungay
Seneca
R. F. Kaufman
Orleans Times-Democrat
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Michmond
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Paris
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