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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
3
Chas. S. Barrett of Union City Ga urges Farmers Union members across the South to diversify crops, reduce cotton acreage, and build home food supplies to sustain prosperity. He warns against overplanting for cotton despite high prices and predicts 1910 could be a landmark year if members follow a disciplined program.
A historic note outlines plans to use Black enumerators in the U S census, predicting about 10 million Negroes in the nation and proposing race based assignment of districts while requiring mixed enumerator teams in southern areas to avoid counting whites with Black staff. It states Negroes may better obtain data on their own race and notes efficiency testing for applicants.
A Columbia correspondent argues repeal of the lien law does not erase the right to mortgage crops. The Craech v Long ruling distinguishes between equitable crops and the statutory lien, noting mortgages arise from common law while liens come from statute. The piece ends noting Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic.
Winter weather marked the holidays and early new year in Old Pickens Notes. W F Bowers moved from Hil Place to Pickens. best wishes offered. Joe Mauldin and Dock Eliott and wife visited from Valhalla. wedding announced James R White and Mattie L Mauldin. bride a daughter of W H Mauldin. Hugh J Kee confirmed postmaster at Atlanta by Senate with no objections.
An old advertisement for Scott's Emulsion medicine claims benefits for every age group. It mentions sale points and production by Scott & Bowne located at 409 Pearl Street in New York, noting a Good Luck Penny in a Hook Bank as a novelty.
The author recalls Christmas gifts received from across the country and a gift of Reminiscences of the Civil War by Gen. John B. Gordon. She notes a deep gratitude to an elderly Southern citizen, a reception at Agnes Scott College, and a pledge to uphold Hampton’s ethos. The reflection ties memories of Hampton, Trinity Church, and Timrod to a 1910 resolve to preserve patriotism and conservation through youth education.
Officers raided Clayton Aaron's store in Dawson Georgia and confiscated 1100 pints of alleged liquor. Three wagons were needed to haul the contraband to the courthouse. The whiskey was concealed in the ceiling and discovered after a tight search.
In Washington on January 6 Senator Perkins of California slipped on the hotel sidewalk and suffered a severe spine wrench with bruises. He was carried to his rooms for prompt medical care and his recovery time is uncertain. Huntington Wilson assistant secretary of State fell and cut his face. Mrs Wilson also fell but was uninjured. The secretary’s health has been poor and the shock raised concern.
In Pittsburgh Pa January 6 Blair referee in bankruptcy sets January 13 for a hearing on disposing of Harry K Thaw personal property and his real estate interests in the city including rugs carpets tapestries chairs books and pictures valued at about 340000 Also Ty Doan ointment advertised for skin itching cures eczema and related conditions with druggists selling it.
The piece offers farmer focused guidance for January including inventory of property and debts, crop planning, shelter for stock, use of cover crops, improved poultry and livestock, drainage, and farm rotation. It also urges cooperation with the county school superintendent to organize boys' corn clubs and ends with a pharmaceutical plug for Dean's Regulats.
Richmond January 6 The University College of Medicine was destroyed by fire discovered at 4 o clock by a nurse at Virginia Hospital annex. All patients in the hospital were saved. Estimated loss 150 000 dollars.
Presbyterian Rev Geo M Wilcox Pastor Valhalla Church Preaching 2nd and 4th Sabbaths Morning 11 am Evening 7 30 pm Sabbath School 10 am Prayer meeting Wednesday 4 Bethel Preaching 2nd and 4th Sabbaths 3 30 pm Fifth Sabbath 11 am Sabbath School 3 pm Whenezer First Sabbath 4 pm Richland Preaching 1st and 3rd Sabbaths Morning 11 30 am Sabbath School 10 30 am
Pastor T P Epting presides as Lutheran Church invites all to worship with English services every Sunday at 11 o clock and Sunday School at 945 a m. Missionary Society meets on the first Wednesday after the first Sunday each month while the Ladies Ald Society gathers on the Wednesday after the third Sunday.
Belton to Walhalla route CHE BLUE RIDGE RAMWAY Co. announces a transport service between Belton and Walhalla. The notice touts urgent affordability and a life-saving potential, urging immediate action for travelers seeking rapid connection.
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