The Farm Boy in the South
Commissioner Watson speaks to southern farmers about staying on the farm. He argues farming offers independence, health, and wealth with growing agricultural education and markets. The piece highlights increased rural delivery, newspapers, and southern agricultural growth as incentives for youths to remain in farming.
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Watson
Massachusetts
Reater
Eliles
United States
Hfo
South
Lfe
South Atlantic
Consul Reports on Cotton Goods Trade in Bagdad
Consul W. C. G. Magelsaen writes from Bagdad on cotton goods imports in Asiatic Turkey. Britain dominates the trade with major firms and cash-on-delivery terms. Italian and American goods gain ground through Syrian ports and Gulf markets, while Bagdad's role as a commercial hub grows amid rising demand in Mesopotamia and Persia.
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W. CG. Magelsaen
Bagdad
Turkey
Manchester
Italy
Syrian
Austria
Egypt
Sudan
Red Sea
Jihad
Aden
Bombay
Karachi
Persian Gulf
Arabia
Persian
Gulf
Bombay Commission
Persia
Turkish Arabia
India
Great Britain
Inheritance Tax Debate and States vs National Revenue
The Boston Transcript argues against a national inheritance tax arguing that 86 states already use it and revenue needs do not justify federal adoption. It emphasizes preserving the separation of revenue between state and national governments and urges limiting the tax to states unless urgent national needs compel otherwise.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Vets Invite Confederate Reunion to Greenville
At a meeting of veterans and sons of veterans in Greenville a resolution was adopted to invite the Confederate veterans of the state to hold their next annual reunion in the city. The invitation will be sent to Gen. T. Wy Carwile and is expected to be accepted as no other city has requested the gathering.
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Greenville
Jan
Veterans and Sons of Veterans of
T. Wy
Winchester Couples Wed By Long Distance Telephone
Edward Burch of Hampton Virginia and Eva Downing of Winchester were married this afternoon via long distance telephone with Rev. H. W. Stewart officiating from the local end.
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Winchester
Edward Burch
Hampton
Eva Downing
H. W. Stewart
Capers' Appointment Confirmed as Commissioner
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Capt. John G. Capers for the post of Commissioner of Internal Revenue on January 9. The action formalizes Capers’ leadership role in the federal tax agency.
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Washington
John G. Capers
Senate
Bryan stands pat on 1896 platform at Jefferson Club
William Jennings Bryan reaffirmed the Democratic platform of 1896 at a Klaxpessh event in Chicago. He credited President Roosevelt’s popularity to adopting those same principles and argued he remains a persistent advocate of quantitative currency and the party line.
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Chicago
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Klaxpessh
Jefferson Club
Auditorium Hotel
Aryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Pope
Mr. Bryan
Greene-Gaynor case sent to Atlanta prison
The Barcuit Court of Appeals mandate in Greene and Gaynor was accepted by the United States Court in Macon. Judge Em ory Speer ordered the prisoners committed to the Atlanta penitentiary. Each four year sentence starts when delivered to the warden, with prior time not counted unless a future disposition is made. Marshal White will transport them to Atlanta at once.
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Macon
Barcuit Court of Appeals
Greene and Gaynor
United States Court In
Emory Speer
Atlanta Peniantiary
Marshal White
Atlanta
Western Railroad Appoints Receivers in Minnesota
Judge Walter Sanborn named A. B. Stickney and Charles F. Smith of St. Paul as receivers for the Chicago Great Western Railway. Kellogg & Severance were chosen as attorneys. The action followed the line’s failure to meet 1908 obligations and to obtain an extension, with about 219,900,000 spent on construction over the last decade.
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St. Paul, Minn
Walter Sanborn
United States Circuit Court
A. B. Stickney
Charles F. Smith
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway
Shickney
Kellogg & Severance
Man Dies in Apparent Suicide After Ill Husband’s Alarm
Philadelphia, Jan. 11. Thomas Flood, critically ill with typhoid fever, cried for his wife and said a man in a cellar was attempting suicide. His wife tried to calm him as he grew delirious. Ten minutes later Mrs Sullivan found Flood hanging from a beam.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Flood
Manslaughter charge in Auburn wreck case continued
In Raleigh on January 10 the Superior Court heard the case against W Wy topley C M Oakley and Dispatchers Ketchum and Parvin charged with manslaughter for permitting the Auburn wreck last August that killed three men.
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Raleigh
N. C
Superior Court
W. Wy Tpley
C. M. Oakley
Ketchum and
Parvin
Auburn
Golden Medics Discovery Promises Liver and Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts a non patent medicine digestive and liver tonic labeled Golden Medics Discovery. It claims to treat weak digestion stomach issues and nerve fatigue using glycerine extracts from native roots including Golden Seal and Mandrake. The copy cites medical authorities and offers a free booklet with endorsing quotes.
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Toma
Golden Medics
Oxtal
Mentdadierion
Bartholow
Deodedorion Me
Philatrot DB
Antvnor
Hahnoinages
Gaiters mi Chiengos
Don Wing
Autona Vf
M. Boud
Flor
Laurence Dup
M. D
Honnett Hongo
Bond
Tor
RV. Pierce
Youth Accid Ally Killed Near Lancaster
A sad tragedy near Lancaster reports Master Crawford Bell was accidentally shot and killed while showing a trick to two companions. Another near miss involved Miss Charlotte Jones who was shot in the eye by an air rifle but escaped serious injury.
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Lancaster
Here
Crawford Bell
Bell
Charlotte Jones
Grewsome Relics Gathered by Harry de Windt in Lapland Expedition
Harry de Windt assembles a private museum of relics from his Lapland reindeer journey. Items include a Buddhist praying wheel a Dyak warrior skull Dyak hair shields daggers spears a Russian convict's dress chains from a Siberian prisoner and a genuine English cat of nine tails. He recalls a near drowning at Boulter's Lock that years later left him a skilled swimmer.
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Harry de Windt
Laplands
Mr. de Windt
Boulter's Lock
Thurston Caught in Louisville as Knights of Honor Agent
Sumter Jan 9 G A Thurston who operated last summer in the city as an agent of the Knights of Honor has been captured in Louisville Ky and is jailed there A photograph for identification has been received by Sheriff Wpperson Warrants have been sworn out against Thurston in large cities and Sumter county courts will handle him upon return.
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Sumter
G. A. Thurston
Knights of Honor
Louisville
Thurston
Wpperson
Big City
Sumter County
Notice of Administration for D F Tumkin Estate
In Oconee County South Carolina D A Smith Probate Judge issues letters of administration for the estate and effects of D F Tumkin deceased. Kin and creditors are admonished to appear at the Walhalla Court House January 24 1908 at 11 oclock to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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South Carolina
Walhalla
Court House
D. A. Smith
Oconee County
Keowee
Protate
Goonea County
Walhalla Court House
J. 1. Hoopes
Joseph Sharp
Eatate
Sharp
State Superintendent of Education
L. Oratg
Tax Returns Open Period In Oconee County 1908
The Auditor's office will accept personal property tax returns from January 1 to February 20 1908 in Oconee County South Carolina. Local polling times include Seneca High Falls Salem Little River Cherry Hill Mt Rest Henry's Store Cannon's Store M Lee's Store Tugaloo Academy Madison Tamassee Richland with hours 10 am to 3 pm unless noted. Taxable polls include males 21 to 60 excluding certain veterans and the disabled.
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Oconee County
South Carolina
Seneca
High Falls
Salem
Little River
Cherry Hill
Mt. Rest
Henry's
Cannon's
M. H. Lee
Tugaloo Academy
Madison
Tamassee
Richland
R. W. Grubbs
8. C
Master’s Sale in Oconee County South Carolina
Public auction of two land tracts totaling about 109 acres on the Tugaloo River in Oconee County. Sale set for February 3, 1908 in Walhalla with cash balance and five annual installments required, secured by bond and mortgage on the premises. W. C. Whith, Master for Oconee County, directs terms and notices.
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South Carolina
Tuty
W. C. Whith
Oconee County
8. C
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