Turbulent Savannah News of 1908 Grips Readers
Shaky reports from Greenville to Savannah reveal shipments of fertilizer from Charleston, a new Interstate Trust Co worth 1100000, and debates on bonds in Green ville. Local incidents include arrests for arson, train accidents near Greens ville, and a preacher’s call for civic improvement. The article notes college growth at Wofford, a new fountain for Anderson, and a Memorial Day ceremony honoring Confederate leaders. A Savannah baptism scare ends with police overseeing a canal rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Interstate Trust Co
Greenville
Hias
Manniniz
Calhoun, Light Infantry
Florence
J. E. Boyer
Brookland
Anderson Mall
Waesonger
Morwan & Austin
American Spinning Company
Greensville
Saluda Court Home
Wards
Dwight
Columbia
Frank G. Bigelow
Milwaukee Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Loos
Fort Motte
South Carolina
Southern Cotton Association
Wofford College
Wofford
Columbia Female College
Hyatt Park
Autork
Philadelphi Villa
Fitzhai Lee
Grand Army
Granway
Home for the Poor Poem by Ella Burns
A stark winter scene unfolds as a poor girl pleads for shelter and bread at a princely home while a rich man rests in comfort. The night deepens, snow falls, and the girl dies at the door, her soul seeking a higher home beyond wealth.
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Mia
Ella Burns
Kirkseys Recommendation for Rydales Tablets
Mr Kirksey of Morganton North Carolina endorses Rydales Stomach and Liver Tablets and guarantees refunds for any box. He claims strong personal family use and cites Radical Remedy Company Hickory North Carolina as the producer with dealer guarantees. Walhalla Drug Company is noted in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksey
Lgivea Pouitive
Rydale
Inu
Die of Hunger with $900000 to Credit
The Winnebago tribe of Indians in Black River Valle Wisconsin faces famine and heavy costs as the U.S. Government credits $900,000. Supreme Court decisions push towns to bear care for sick and poor Indians, with consumption rising among the people. Indian Farmer A. P. Toned warns the tribe may decline if not stopped. Marriage rites in the area are criticized for causing demoralizing conditions.
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Black River ‘Valle
Wisanys
Iin
Supreme Court
United States
Minot
A. P. Toned
Ty Ia
Good Farming Report From Ensley Progress Farm Note
In upper South Carolina, R. B. Byars four miles west of Ensley produced 6,445 pounds of seed cotton on 3 1/5 acres, previously worn out. He used Russell Big Boll seed, thorough land prep, and about 250 pounds of fertilizer per acre, yielding 2,364 pounds lint and about 4,000 pounds seed. He reduced acreage and fertilizer usage this year by roughly one third and one half respectively.
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Upper South Carolina
Ensley
R. B. Byars
Russell
Byark Haw
Big Hag Hog Thornton From Nae Borg County
A notable hog named Flo, a Tamworth breed two years old, owned by W Melvin Thornton of Nae Borg in the county’s lower region, stands 41 inches tall and 8 feet 8 inches long. Estimated weight exceeds 1400 pounds, with projected growth to 1200 pounds by August 1 and gain of 100 pounds per month for three months. The breed shows unrealized growth if kept in a yard, reflecting county agricultural fervor and widespread societies across Sarvin.
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W. Melvin ‘Thornton
Naeborg
Tamworth
Thornton
Farmers' Alliance Litigation Dismisses Appeal Over Claims
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Judge Gary's order directing Richland county Master to advertise for creditors and stockholders of the Farmers' Alliance Exchange. Claimants Donaldson and Coit did not prove their claims. county trustees pledge not to file claims unless necessary after final adjudication.
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Jon
Keltt
Supreme Court
Gary
Richland County
Alianes Exchange
M. L. Denaldoon
Donaldson
Coit
John 8. Varner
Rishland County
Farmer’ Alliance Exchange
Richland County J
Mexara
Murray Drug Company Kidney Health Elixir Ad
Overworked kidneys warned. Murray's Buck Gin and Juniper elixir endorsed by eminent physicians. Claimed as a preventive for kidney disease dropsy and Bright's disease. Sold at drug stores or directly from Murray Drug Company Columbia, S. C., in a $1,000 bottle.
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Murray
Earen
Murray Drug Company
Columbia
8. C
Time, A Curious History From The Newark News
Newark News recounts a whimsical collage of quotes and images about time, noting its elusive nature and varied metaphors. The piece blends quotations about time as money, a thief, a dragon, and a guard with playful phrases, ending by marking the first wax shipment from Cooway, S.C., on April 21.
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Cooway
8. C
The South Comes Into Its Own Through Young Men
A period piece asserts the South’s economic rise driven by young Southern men who, after Civil War hardships, now lead business, land development, rail, and finance. It contrasts native growth with earlier outsider dominance and foresees Southern ascent in the region’s economy and leadership.
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South
Java
Germany
Knemek
Kent
Ranka
Waw Milla
Savannah man helps lost traveler recall name in Austin tale
Geoffrey Lamboy of Savannah recalls meeting a man in Washington who could not recall his own name. In a Mint visit, Lamboy guessed the name as Austin after suggesting Texas towns. The surprised man confirmed, saying, "That's it, Austin," and thanked Lamboy warmly for the clue.
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Washington
Geoffrey Lamboy
Savannah
Kutaw House
Saya
Baltimore Nowa
Big Mint
Anid
Georgia
Lambey
Cough Elixir Promises Cure for Cold and Consumption
A brief old time advertisement touts Kydale's Cough Elixir from Walhalla Drug Company. It claims to check the progress of a cold, prevent coughing from worsening, and ward off consumption by killing germs and stimulating respiratory organs to restore health.
Town Marshal W R Taylor Fatally Injured in Calhoun Clash
A Charleston dispatch reports Town Marshal W R Taylor of Calhoun was badly injured this afternoon while attempting to arrest a youth named Baker. The father allegedly struck Taylor on the head with a hoe, fracturing his skull, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Charleston
Wickens Aayn
W. R. Taylor
Calhoun
Dia
Tr Iy
Taylor
Baker
Long Creek Dots News From April 29
Long Creek reports mixed health news with Henry Lee recovering from measles and Francis Moore still ill. Burial held for Misa Bownie Hunt who died with imendles Verdayy at Double Springs. Mrs Conley improving as Wyda At nimway leads a local meeting at Flamp stend Texas calling for a referendum on local option. Three men were killed and two wounded in an incident nearby.
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Long Creek
Henry Lee
Francis Moore
Misa Bownie Hunt
Imendles Verdayy
Double Springs
Nimway
Flampstend
Texas
Dovatniar
Three Papers a Week Offer for Keowee Courier and Nova and Courier
A historical notice announces a newspaper deal with Charleston Semi Weekly Nova and Courier and Keowee Courier. For $1.60 per year readers can receive two leading papers, with the Nova and Courier published Wednesdays and Saturdays delivering South Carolina and world news via Associated Press dispatches. The offer highlights Keowee Courier as a top Oconee County paper and among South Carolina’s best.
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Charleston
Nova and Courier
Keowee
Eithor
South Carolina
Triweekly Constitution subscription offered for four papers weekly
The Atlanta Constitution begins a tri weekly edition with subscriptions four papers a week for 1.75 annually. An arrangement to include The Keowee Courier and the triweekly edition is offered for 1.75 per year. Weekly Constitution and Keowee Journal subscriptions cost 1.40 annually in advance.
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Atlanta Constitution
Randara
Koowen Courier
The
Constitution
Emulsified Oil Liniment Ad From Walhalla Drag Co
An old advertisement touts Hi liol Emulsified Oi Liniment for use on family and animals. It claims benefits for inflammation lameness stiffness joint pain bruises and swelling with a money back promise if it fails to meet expectations. Available in a half pint for 250.
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Hiliol
Walhalla Drag Company
Senator Platt Dies in Washington Conn April 21
Senator O M Platt of Connecticut dies in Washington Connecticut after an abscess in the right lung breaks, causing strangulation. He was a distinguished statesman and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Conn
United States
H. Matt
Connecticut
Very Low Excursion Rates By Southern Railway
Advertises excursion rates to multiple destinations in 1905 and 1906 including Kansas City Missouri for Southern Baptist Convention, St Louis National Capital, Aubaville North Carolina Missionary Conference, Fort Worth Texas General Assembly, Toronto Ontario International Sunday School, Hot Springs Virginia Hardware Bottlers, Savannah Georgia travel events, and more. Details list first class fares plus small surcharges, sale dates, and final limits. emphasizes Southern Railway as direct line with comfortable cars and sightseeing features.
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Kansan
Southern Baptist Convention
St. Louis
Aubaville
N. C
South Atlantic Missionary Conference
Tokota
Yort Worth
Tuxie
Southern Hardware Bowkors' Associationy
Savannah
Travelern Prototive Association of
Atherton
Nekots
Enginlel
Southern Railway
Mos Direct
Abdye Poibli
Vollman Sleaping Park
Vobtibulo Coudhea
W. Hunt
D. PB
A. Cbarlonton
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Sunnyaide
Bavannah
Ogerehiee
Dation
Sarvin
Mao
Farmers’ Alliance
Richard
Ian Whitligig
Christina
Newark News
Cole's Planters
Malcock
Keyntone
Little Joe
Caldwell
Climax
Matheson Hardware CO
Westminster, S. Cc
Mrs Conley
Wyda
O. M. Platt
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