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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
4
The item lists that advertisements up to one hundred words will be printed free of charge with cash accompanying the manuscript. It also mentions ongoing notices about local figures and literary work, inviting public attention while asserting editorial positions and past civic involvement.
The speaker argues for a separate executive and legislative branch, warning against expanding the governor’s powers. He cites Section 2743 of the Code and urges the commission to keep two branches distinct while proposing only advisory roles for certain appointments. The exchange centers on preserving constitutional separation and limiting executive overreach.
A fragmented article discusses a shift in cotton farming, arguing that farmers deserve profits from their own labor and urging adoption of new practices to improve yields. It critiques overproduction and price pressures, noting potential benefits from retooling and better market positioning for southern agriculture.
State Superintendent Tate emphasizes to elementary school teachers the importance of carrying and studying The Teachers Manual for Elementary Education to improve instructional standards and consistency across rival schools. The message stresses distribution of copies to all teachers statewide and ongoing professional development.
A garbled notes fragment questions if Ovonee teachers all received copies, mentions Superintendent Web Tate Columbia, and hints at a governor’s stance on an electric chair and possible executions. The passage is incoherent, with many misspellings and unnamed subjects.
Local notes from Seneca report a special show at Babdas tent with a temperance lecture series by Dr. Taylor in the school. Upcoming repeats of a holiday play benefit libraries, plus weekly club meetings, holiday parties, and preparations for a county oratorical contest in February.
An old time advertisement urges readers to try a blood purifier claiming to cure malaria and many diseases. It emphasizes chills fever and weakness as conditions it treats and offers money back if not satisfied. Price stated as 25 cents at all druggists.
Mrs. Sheabeth Jones, 77, wife of P. A. Jones of Anderson County, died suddenly at her son M. W. Jones's home during a visit to Westminster. Funeral services led by Rev. Tavender were held at the hotel and interment at Hastview Cemetery. The notice lists numerous Westminster residents visiting Atlanta, brides-to-be Kate Harris and Ada Marett, church activities, social events, and local business updates.
The Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids for County Physicians to be received at their office on the first Friday in February at 10 o'clock a.m. Bids may be submitted beforehand. N Phillips, Supervisor, January 1012.
In the Court of Common Pleas proceedings, Master Witte of Oconee County will offer for sale to the highest bidder in front of the Walhalla Court House on Monday February 6 1912 the lot described as Lot 118 in Seneca Town plat shown as conveyed to Walter Williams Sr by W J Aust in 1910. If the purchaser fails to comply within five days the Master will readvertise and resell on the same terms and price with cost to the former purchaser.
A towboat Margaret from Norfolk to Wilmington tosses one Wheapirate inden barge. Olve Crow picks up the other. Captain fears loss in rough weather off the Carolinas and notes crew saved. Also a nursery ad and probate notice from Oconee County announcing Mahala Parker estate administration with hearings set January 22 1912.
State of South Carolina Beane County court notice to all creditors of the estate of James Thompson deceased to establish their claims before January 12 1912 or be barred. W O White magistrate December 20 1911.
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