Tea Industry in South Carolina Aims to Boost US Production
Washington notes government efforts to aid domestic tea, citing South Carolina as a developing producer. Reports to Senator Aldrich describe rising output, import competition, and calls for a modest duty to protect consumers. Chinese and Japanese distribution influence discussed, with fear of foreign control of growing and shipping.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Sheppard
Charleston
Imade
Aldrich
Senate Finance
George H. Macy
Aldviel
South Cura Tia
Ceyton
Ceylon
Department of Agriculture
Ncre
Chiba
Japan
Toruigners
Sujwaeae
W. A. Courteney
New Yar
Aldetely
Ie Stalwa
America
London
Whiskey Seizure Near Panther Gap and Potts Cove
In a rural incident along Devil Fork Creek near Panther Gap and Gap Cronk near Potts Cove, a group including Ravieline Dank and Hound Gobliashy reportedly returned with thirty gallons of whiskey and five gallons found. authorities inspected crates but found no further action taken and no clerical record of punishment.
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Crown Ile
Atevemie
Merriele
Hound Gobliashy
Elis Crom
Egil
Elty Suny
Mat Yestierbiy
Devil Fork Creek
Panther Gap
Gap Cronk
Potts Cove
Private enterprise with makeshift transport eases shortages
In Atlanta May 27 reports describe private wagon lines and leased traction engines delivering provisions from Augusta to Thomson and nearby towns. Auto fares ranged from 3.60 to 7 per head, with higher rates to longer trips, while farmers rented wagons to merchants for nominal sums and provisions were moved to sidings for redistribution. A note promotes Poley’s Kidney Remedy.
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Atlana
Fife Libre
Thomson
Augusta
Provisiana
Camak
Lithunia
Lithonia Ia
Atlanta
Creo
Olice
Corporation
Crawfordville
North Georgia
Costington
Georgia
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
A Greenville witness testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured various kidney ailments affecting children and adults, restoring regular kidney function and easing pain. The testimonial notes reliable relief from kidney secretions and related symptoms, with the Pills available from dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo sells the United States rights under the Dean's name.
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Dean
Washington Street
Greenville
Ange
Doan
Down
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Wolf Stake ems May 24 Special Rain Delays Planting
Community notes report abundant rain with farmers nearing end of planting though some thinning of carbon. Rev A P Marott missed regular appointment to pastorate, large crowd disappointed. Sunday school progressing under Mat Gantt as superintendent with plans for a Sunbeam Society. Local health described as hot. several visits and illnesses noted among residents including Mrs Hand and Miss Pearl Brown of Newry. Visitors and relatives pass through, including the Orr and Browning families, plus others from Anderson and Yownville.
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A. P. Marott
Mat Gantt
Edwards
W. J. Orr
M. V. Orr
Anderson
Bob Lee
Anderon
Leo
G. D. Browning
Familly
Mise Allison
Medmont
Walter’ Brownng
Austin Sullivin
Yownville
Mra. Taylor
Harrison Orr
W. C. Orr
L. M. Ward
High Watts
Big Cloudburst Hits Virginia Rail Line
A large storm washed out rails near Blackshirs, Virginia, disrupting service on the Virginia Ane Minnette Railway. Cresses downed, lines bowed, and bridges flooded, forcing mail and passenger service to reroute via Macksbore and Christiansburg. Widespread crop damage reported. repairs expected to take at least two weeks.
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Roanoke
Van
Virginia Ane Minnette Railway
Blackshirs
Uw Vod Aay
Macksbore
Virginia Pyrotechnic Institute
Christhnsbiins
Jieke
Sam Wilson a Charleston Benefactor Remembered in Local Obituary
The death of Sam Wilson last week marks the loss of a longtime Charleston benefactor and businessman. Known as a steadfast community figure on King Street, he built wealth through decades of hard work and generosity, supporting the South Carolina Exposition, the Consolidated Company, and various local enterprises. His will valued at about 260 000 for the Charleston Orphan House, with donations and civic efforts noted as pivotal in the town’s welfare.
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Sampel HW. Wilson
Tila
King Street
Sam” Wilbon
New York
Providence
Sam Wilken
Staten Island
Charleston
Mie Dine Savings Hank
Charleston Consolidated Company
Charleston Dido Company
Charleston Cote
South Carolina
Xomu
Bal
Omar
Wilkon
Gongr Os
eMedia Institution
Wilson
D. A. Smith
Oconee County
Walhalla Court House
George Phillipa
Batate
B. Gaillard
Mystery Elixir Promises Comfort in Sneaky Ad Copy
Fragmentary ad copy touts a product for pain and swelling while promising genuine relief and quick comfort. It lists a price and mentions a distribution method through stores and mail order. The text includes garbled branding and suspicious endorsements, typical of early 20th century patent medicine pitches.
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M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
Cardus
Hero Géry the Money receives Carnegie award funds
May 27 report notes Gold win, the man praised by the Carnegie Hero Commission for bravery, has collected a $1,000 check to purchase a farm. He also received the gord medal and the full award from the commission.
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Huenwoot
Goldwin
Carnegie Hero Commission
Goldman
Chapter 32 Years Aunty Gi May 27 Walter He Motcombe
A fragmented local notice recounts prisoners, escapes, and sentences including Holcombe’s 10 year theft term, with abrupt bights about escape consequences and residence in Georgia. It includes unrelated notes about Doan's Ointment, weather, and local visits, all in a stray historical column format. The text shows mixed items from a late May column with personal notices and brief news blurbs.
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Aunty
Walter He Motcombe
Oll
Wan
Rain County
Georgia
Crowe
Holcombe
Hanna
Winkie
Kohlay
Doan
Winthhop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination
The examination for the award of vacant scholarships at Winthray College and for admission of new Mindcents will be held at the County Courthouse on Friday July 2 at 9 am. Applicants must be at least fifteen years old. Scholarships worth 100 dollars cover free tuition. The next session opens September 16, 1909. Send scholarship inquiries to President D J Johnson, Rock Hill, S C.
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Winthray College
He County Court House
Oom
Joshuan
D. J. Johnson
Rock Hill
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Bright
Poley
J.W. Bell
Walhalla
Stonecypher Pharmacy
Westminster
Wolf Stake Ems
Virginia
Samur MH. Wilson
Sulcessful
Generoug Prien
Vane
Rayo
Rane
Erie
Anil
Hero Géry the
Madison Tocals
Maaigon
Wooland
P.P. P
Cesar Sy
Ferry
Delilgy and Weekucoy
Ake Surchors
Lippaar
Savannah
Winthhop College
Novich
Geo. Phillips
BE. Gaillard
H. Adams
Dempie A. Adams
Nootic
Batiaf Action
Hobert
Haines
de Wathalla
Sheri
Ne's
Oconee
A. P. Crisp
Maxletrate
Wm. M. Brown
Patmutty
L. Richardson
Nate
Fallowhig
Levast
Ipod
Rickiddon
Kay
Ellerlif
Ocones County
Teller
Koard
P. P. Py
F. V. Lippman
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