Farmers Union session opens with large delegate turnout
The annual State Convention of the Farmers Union convened in the South Carolina House of Representatives hall with about 100 delegates on opening night and an expected 150 more today. Officers elected include President U Harel Pennington and Secretary Treasurer J. Reid of Reidville, while resolutions urged opposing immigration influx and supporting a state fertilizer factory and cotton compression reforms.
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The
Farmers’ Union
House of Representatives
WW. Harris
Penleton
J. W. Reid
W. KE. Bodie
Quinn
Foster Calvert
W. R. Parks
J. A. Stribling
0. P. Goodwin
Frank Auhe
L. J. Baker
Memphis
Harris
Anderson
Oconee
Pickens
S. A. Burns
de By Vouthit
J. Belton Watson
PL. Olakecalos
J. FP. Green
Gconeo
T. T. Alexander
J. V. McMahan
W. O. Bruce
John B. Harris
W. J. Bode
Saluda
W. English Hopkins
Richland
Doorkeaper
A. , Calvert
Abbevith
W. P. Caxkey
Lanteanter
WR Parks
Edgefield
J. J. Keltt
Newberry
O. PB. Goodwin
Laurens
J. Prank Ashe
York
T. ©. Willoughby
Florence
L. L. Maker
Bishopville
South
Partners Educational and Co-operative Union of
South Carolina
Infox
Europe
Asia
Mat
Tromgration Commission
Washington, D.C
Partners
Educational and Coroperative Union of America
State Union of
General Assembly
Sr Immigration Bureau
Fallowkie
Cie
South Caroina
Henan
Oibe
Euane
Hs Paton
National
Reesmont Barrett
State House
Chas
Barrett
Georgia
National Farmers
Une Son
Wilan
Ite
Koad
Poli-Ce
Georgi
Alabwa
South Carolln Maes
Amu
Washington
Virginia
Chrris
Harvett
P. Payrott
Intan
Gaorgia
Congress action urged on American cattle imports Antwerp July 23
Delegates demand abolition of import restrictions after blaming them for high meat prices. The resolution calls for immediate removal of barriers and cites plans to display the situation and urge policy change.
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Antwerp
Helglum
Marrying widow sought divorce amid eight ex-husbands
Fremont Neb July 26 Mrs Phoebe Town seeks divorce alleging cruelty. Townsends eight divorces and six widowings mark a remarkable family history. She claims need for a husband and plans to remarry after the case. Also promoting Dr Shoop Health Coffee as coffee substitute.
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Fremont
Neb
Phoebe Town
Mpa
Townsend Cane
Cornel Chiffa
Floods devastate Red River region harming Alexandria area
Lake Charles July 21 according to Alderman Shattuck after a tour of investigation the Red river area is described as pitiable with food shortages and near starvation. Flooding above Alexandria has submerged up to 100000 acres of land and extended to Bayou Que passes near the city. Pineville opposite Alexandria suffers heavy losses and only boat communication remains between Alexandria and Hogee, 25 miles away.
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Lake Charles
Shattuck
Red River
Alexandria
City of
Ely
Pineville
Hogee
Testimony on Kidney Cure After Four Years
Carlisle Center resident G B Borhans writes that four years ago he was cured by Foley's Kidney Care after two bottles stopped brick-dust sediment and kidney symptoms. He reports no recurrence in four years and endorses the remedy to others with kidney or bladder trouble. available from all druggists.
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G. TR. Borhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
Fire devours Cottonwood business district in Lewiston
A July 26 fire in Lewiston Idaho devastated Cottonwood’s business section, causing about 300000 dollars in losses. It is the second blaze to hit the area in thirteen months, underscoring repeated destruction of the town’s commercial core.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Cottonwood
Do You Open Your Mouth Like a Young Bird for Food or Medicine
This vintage medical ad urges readers to know ingredients and effects of what they ingest. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness, irregularities, and related nervous symptoms, claiming broad restorative powers and offering a free booklet upon request.
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Pierce
Soho
Todo
Perce
de. I. V. Peres
Trevatide’ Hotel and Surgic
Inestitute
Buffalo
Appointment of primary election managers for August and September 1908
County Chairman W. Shields lists appointed managers for multiple precincts for the August 25 and September 5, 1908 primaries. Names cover Bethlehem, Cherry Hill, Clemion College, Damascus, Double Springs, Fate Playa, Friendship, High Palla, Holly Spriga, Jordan, Long Creek, Madison, Newry, Oak Grove, Picket Post, Poplar, Providence, Retreat, Richland, Salem, Leaven, Union, Sour Union,abor-J. A. Knox, Town of etc. some spellings uncertain due to OCR. Confirmation requested by AY 8. Strike.
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Lewis
Bemont
Clem Wilbanks
James ©. Drigealt
W. E. Gileaple
Bethlehem
R. M. Cheek
J.B. Orr
J. W. Tester
Cherry Hill
W. A. Kelley
W. H. Alexander
James Burrell
Clem
Ion College
Andrew Gordon
Burny Gillison
W. A. Allizon
Comprosa
J. H. Johnson
J. C. Barker
James Abbott
Damascus
M. MH. Lee
D. Carter
Rholetter
Double Springs
R. L. Symes
R. Hunt
Bry Mongold
Kaurte
Mil
W. H. Graham
J. Hanvey
Bruce
R. Marett
H. HK. Thompson
Keese
F. A. Moore
J. C. Campbell
H. KE. Cox
C. White
W.C. Owens
Whit Knox
Hugh Fults
John Medlin
K. ©. Moore
J.T. Patterson
Holly Spriga
J. le. Moyer
8. M. Humicutt
Providence
F. ©. Harris
W. N. Woolbright
S. Hunt
W. C. Johns
H. L. Versner
W. M. Hunter
Richland
S. N. Hughs
T. B. Wylly
Wade H. Armatrong
Salem
W. A. Grant
Milea B
CANDIDATES FOR SOLICITOR Schedule Agreed Upon by Four Gentlemen
A list of dates and locations for solicitors election events is presented, with August 1 through August 22 planned across towns such as Rasley Reedy Fork Lickville Pattview Pereer Pendleton Central Chick Springs Tigerville Westminst Travelions Rest Honea Path and Anidoraon. The signatories P A Bonham A W Dagnall M Tone A J McSwain request publication of the schedule. An advertisement for Deans Ointment to treat piles follows.
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Rasley
Reedy Fork
Lickville
Pattview
Liberty
Wilameton
Defedmont
Anidoraon
Brogon Mill
P. A. Bonham
A.W. Dagnall
M. €. Tone
A. J. McSwain
Mountain Inn
Greer Succees Potter Bishop of New York Diocese
Rt Rev PD Greer bishop coadjutor New York until the death of Bishop Potter. Potter died Monday night. Greer now becomes bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York without additional consecration. He is 64, born in West Virginia and is in London before returning to New York.
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New York
If. Greer
Potter
Cooperstown
N. Y
Greer
Hishop Greer
London
West Virginia
Picnic at Maxwell's Bridge Planned by Keowee Courier
An allday picnic at Maxwell's Bridge is announced for Friday August 7. The public is invited and asked to bring well-filled baskets. A program will include speaking and ball playing with organizers J. T. McCariey D. C. Holland and L. C. Phillips listed. Pain relief ads tout Dr Shoop’s Headache Tablets and Pink Pain Tablets priced at 25 cents, sold by Dr J W Dell.
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Keowee Courier
Maxwell's Bridge
J.T. McCariey
D. C. Holland
L. C. Phillips
Shoop
Alan
J. W. Dell
Hottest Place on Earth Bahrein Island in Persian Gulf
Bahrein Island in the Persian Gulf is described as the hottest place on Earth with average temperatures around 141 degrees. The coastal town lacks fresh water, but deep harbor springs provide pure water comparable to mountain springs, while islanders use skin bags to fetch and drink it cold, without aid from outside supplies.
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New York
Bahrein Island
Persian Gulf
Tophet
Lebanon
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