Royal Rows Over Chess Through History
A Boston Herald summary notes royal and noble spurts of anger at chess across eras. Edward and Elizabeth era players faced dramatic missteps, from ceilings falling to boards flung in fury, with figures like Napoleon and Louis IX linked to famed outbursts and court punishments.
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Edward
Hin
Saya
Boston Herald
Prince Henry
Henry 1
France
Trotia
Hollor
Robert
John
Maya
Fulk
Johor
Whitington Oxatle
William the Conqueror
William
William’ Horns
Philip I
Spain
Ake
Napoleon the Great
Eugene Teauharnais
Nimeell
Lina
Kerrand
Flanders
Ils Counteas
War Amnellant
Alunos
Phin
Tink
Chaves
Hla Doom
Townville social notes reflect New Year greetings and visits
In Townville January 4, joyful holiday recollections detail Prof and Mrs Felton visiting relatives, J C Bogg and daughter Retta in Atlanta, T A Prater and Bute Orr as guests, W N Bruce and relatives, L Campbell of Williamson visiting, Stella Bruce and Charles Oakway with L O Bruce, J T Boggs family visits, Lucas Prater and family with Mina Maud visiting Oscar and Claude Prater, and others including Floridian Ola Foxworth and Lizzie Bruce moving or teaching. A cheerful New Year greeting to the Courier and readers is noted.
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Townville
J. B. Felton
J. C. Bogg
Mise Retta
Atlanta
T. A. Prater
Bute Orr
W. N. Bruce
R. EK. L
Christine Watkins
J. T. Boggs
Fiona
Lula Boggs
Liberty
W. N. Woolbright
Westminster
Ola Foxworth
Florida
Lizzie Bruce
Three Horse Hitch Explained for Equating Power
A Farm and Mireside correspondent describes a three horse hitch with the middle horse between two poles and two neck yoke evengers. The middle horse shares one third of each tongue load while the side horses bear two thirds, providing even tongue strain and reduced chafing. The frame can attach to or detach from various implements needing three horsepower.
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Horne Han
Aide Horne
Acreage in Cotton Down 14 Percent Says Agriculture Board
The United States Department of Agriculture released a statement to the secretary of agriculture noting the crop estimating board’s June 2 report. It concludes acreage planted in cotton in the southern states for 15 ay compared with 100k should be revised, estimating 86.1 percent of last year’s planted area, a 4,781,000 acre decrease to 20,908,000 total acres. The report lists declines by state and discusses methods and field observations from reporters and agents across the southern states.
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Department of Agdealines
Department of Agriculture
Durem
Atatiatica
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Statistics
Mr. Hyde
Asia
S. Holmes
Bureau
Onoda
Une
Alabama
Indian ‘Territory
Community Holiday Visits and Local Listings in Comerous
Young residents share Christmas cheer with relatives from Greenville Spartanburg and Westminster. Notices report visits by Hunsingers Abbott Barker and Abbott families plus several local trips to Seneca Ninety Six and Gaffney including a wedding attended by Lester Alexander. Weekly social rounds feature gatherings at J L Barker home and a turkey dinner at Marshal Abbott’s with music from his daughters.
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Comcross
John Hunsinger
Greenville
S. M. Hunsinger
Avaling
Madera Alexander
Yeaterday
Toccoa
Central
Miss Smith
Marett
Vester Marott
Rena Hunsinger
South Union
Homefolke
Fort Honnicutt
Lila Abbott Unnnicutt
Katie Abbott
Minsos Allie
Nannie Abbott
Spartanburg
Westminster
Thornton Moore
Wayman Mason
J. L. Barker
Brodue Bagwell
Lowell Smith
Bounty Land
Mr. Abbott
Janie Graham
Sones
J. MW. Coffee
Clayton
Lila Abbott H Munviewtt
Slater
Kentie Abbott
Seneca
Clinton Marett
Cleo Vandiver
Jare
Mise Paula
Nora Taylor
Mis
Lilith Mynmoute
Sam Sabol
Chronic Constipation Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertising snippet touts a laxative syrup claimed to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural function. It emphasizes a pleasant taste and warns against substitutes, urging daily use for quick improvement.
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Howe Organs
Chinmenco
Crased Lover's Rash Card in Caledonia Tragedy
Matthew Styer a Minnesota dental student broke into the Wheaton home in Caledonia Minnesota to force marriage. Ruth Wheaton confronted him with a pistol and was shot twice. Styer then killed Pearl Wheaton and Mrs Wheaton and killed himself after wounding Ruth and her mother.
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Caledonia
Minn
Matthew Styer
Pearl Wheaton
N. Wheaton
Wheaton
Gorillunly
Ruth
Linself
Styer
University of Minnesota
Tear
Waa
Ruth Wheaton
Mra. Wheaton
Pearl’ Room
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Poultry Health August
An old poultry keeper column advises Foley’s Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia and support flock health in August. It discusses molting, egg production, market preparations, and winter housing, noting ducks and chicks timing, price trends, and shipping recommendations. A veterinarian testimonial from Dr. G. D. Bishop supports the product.
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Joseph Wallace
Fia
Foley
Tony
G. d. Bishop
Ags
Miah
Joy
Representative Price proposes $800000 for Confederate graves monuments
Representative Price of Illinois introduced a Congress bill Monday to appropriate $800,000 for erecting monuments marking 80,752 Confederate graves in the North. The Simpsons sold the Glenn Springs health resort property to Spartanburg company led by Vic tor M Montgomery and others. The resort spans the spring, hotel, and 55 acres. The new company is capitalized at $200,000.
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Representative Price
Ilinois
Congress
North
Simpsons
Glenn Springs
Spartanburg
Victor M. Montgomery
Walters. Montgomery
A. L. White
J. J. Lee
Ang
W. Smith
Assessment Notice from Auditors Office in Oconine County
The Auditors Office of Oconine County WALMALLA announces tax return periods for real estate and personal property for the next fiscal year from January 1 to February 10. It lists exemptions, penalties, and requires returns with exact counts of acres lots and buildings, plus a schedule of deputy tax return times at local stores and locations.
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Oconine County
Walmalla
AIS Offce
Aditis Rondo
Anseasora
Adams
Cronaiog
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Bama
John Frederick
Elector of
Saxony
Sheas
Pitteburg Gawette
A. J. “Tournes
Buffalo
J. W. Bell
Townville News
John T. Gasanway
Texas
Fins
Pickens
Hircigh
Scott
Tess
Mulsion
Eywaldun
Scott & Bowar
Chemivte
Pearse
Dnaggite
Beenink Wiel
Jacper
Martie
Wien
Amd
Henry Seid
Mats
Hibs Gotti
Bieta
Jvetlon
Marghind Experiment Station
Jouer
Waiua
Gouh
Comerous
Kifie Jafferson
Clove
The
Courier
Eta
In Shine
M. S. Stribling
Westminster, S. C
Poe
Christman
Japan
Jawulry
Aizos, and Paintors' Supplica. Pricen
Carter
S. C
Norman
Valhalla
Harrison
Emery
Chou
Markt
Anguat
Glothg Stor
Walhalla
Canon
E. Harrison
Pont Oftics
Kelley's
Conley
Tnonday
Januatyth
Cannon
Wednenday
F. Carter’s
Tugaloo
Madison
J.P. Kresh
Ogones County
Scember
Hoo
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