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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
4
A local editorial urges county canvassing during the month to secure pledges for reducing cotton acreage. It argues pledgees must act honestly and individually, stressing self-help and diversification as the path to independence from cotton. The piece cautions against reliance on others and calls for decisive farmer responsibility.
The text argues every cotton printer in Oconee should sign pledge blanks to back substantial reductions. It notes farmers must reflect on ten years of cotton growing and stop overemphasizing cotton at the expense of other crops. The piece warns that failure to act could bring untold harm to Southern farmers if Rock HS plan proceeds.
A Richland correspondent notes the Tagalog Tribune editor should find a wife, while Gus Gossett is praised for his efforts. The Tyrhune office recounts Leap Year jests from visitors and mocks old knock-down schemes, urging modern courting and to “grab her” when the next Leap Year arrives.
The query asks if Mr. Wilson should lead the Democrats and head the party boat, provoking debate over Woodrow Wilson's potential head position and party leadership.
On the 22nd this month the Manufacturers' Record marks thirty years of publishing. The issue titled Thirty Years of Southern Uplifting the South's material interests past present and future will be fully covered and valuable to all interested in the South's past, present, and future developments.
The second page article explains how Oconee Corn Club boys grew their crops with methods and timing. It emphasizes recording crop results to study successes and faults and to adapt best practices for future seasons.
The Atlanta Georgian passes to William Randolph Hearst after PL Seeley of St. Louis sells the plant and business. Seeley’s tenure elevated the paper as a leading daily in the South, setting high standards for the national press. His successor vows to carry forward the same principles and work begun by Seeley.
A garbled excerpt from the Baurens Advertiser hints at a discussion urging personal integrity and independence. The text suggests caution against mengikuti other voices and stresses staying true to one’s own path, though the fragment lacks full context.
A mixed county item recounts proposals for mounted police in Oconee County and criticism of extra police spending while the sheriff's department is credited. It includes local notices on final settlement for estate David J. Smithson, updates from teachers on agriculture, and a detailed Civil War era style community column with farm, mill, and school notes, plus a national dynamite conspiracy report.
Editor Keowee thanks readers for support in urging farmers to diversify from cotton. The piece urges reducing cotton acreage, planting oats, forage crops, peas, sorghum, potatoes, and garden crops. promote livestock and soil improvement. join Farmers Union and corn and cotton clubs. emphasizes cooperation with Clemson officials and local leaders to boost agricultural efforts.
Sam Calhoun, marshal of Soperton, was shot in the body by Norris Holmes at 8 PM and died at 1 AM. Holmes was firing a caliber rifle during a prank when the marshal asked him to drop the gun. The marshal fired back, wounding Holmes, who is not expected to live. Both men hailed from prominent families.
Notice to all debtors and creditors of the estate of David B Smithson deceased requiring payment to executors R J Smithson and J T Jones. Claims must be presented within the time prescribed by law or be barred. Westminster South Carolina February 7 1912.
The article extols labor saving kitchen devices and utensils from tin to copper and enameled ware, arguing modern tools reduce effort, improve results, and suit varied cooking tasks. It urges readers to equip a kitchen with the right kit and emphasizes long term benefits and affordability.
In Oconee County probate court Judge D A Smith cites and admonishes all kin and creditors of Kate Perry Lewis to appear at Walhalla Court House on February 10 1912 at 11 am to show cause why Louis J Perry should not be granted letters of administration of the estate. The notice is published January 31 and February 7 1912 in The Keowee Courier.
Debtors and creditors of the estate of W. P. B. OUTTA deceased are notified to pay the undersigned and all claims against said estate must be presented within the law. W. G. C. MOORE Administrator Seneca South Carolina January 24, 1912.
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