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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented account details pruning, irrigation, and harvest practices for a fruit orchard. It describes tree aging, yearly pruning cycles, and methods for shaping, thinning, and vigor management. Irrigation relies on wells, with fruit picked by shaking branches and graded for packaging.
The readable text references a May event at a factory yard where workers including individuals named Cemi Wherier and Mieuitle Mat were present. A dynamite explosion is described, with a person in charge of blasting and others involved in the scene. The fragments mention dates, places, and people in a historical newspaper style, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
The report by Tia A. Kap of the Bureau of Plant Industry to Secretary Wilson outlines the need for cooperative demonstrations to lift rural life. It urges practical lessons in farming methods, improved housing, schools, roads, and farm equipment, and calls for higher rural earnings to fund better homes and services. It also discusses education for rural youth and the value of measures to raise living standards through modern machinery and community development.
An old medical sales piece touts Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies. It promotes stomach and digestion benefits and claims mucous surface healing, with testimonials and a request for orders and a free medical adviser booklet.
A garbled New York special report outlines a major corporate bankruptcy affecting thousands with creditors and government figures named. It references a New York city facility, a Volgatepoyed entity, and legal actions involving federal and state authorities, plus potential congressional implications and calls for executive orders.
Nairobi reports Theodore Roosevelt continues a hunting run aboard a boat, breaking a daily record with five lions and one lioness reportedly bagged over recent days. The text notes encounters near Chis Gell and references a tally that raises his total to a new high, with ongoing speculation about further hunts in the near term.
A Negro man named Henry Butler was admitted to the hospital in Belton with a peculiar condition. Surgeons removed a stone the size of a walnut from his bladder, with a pistol ball embedded inside. Butler confessed he had been shot at a hot supper five years ago and the bullet had not been removed. He is recovering and expected to be discharged soon.
Clayton Georgia May reports the killing of Decatur Bradshaw by George Kilby Persimmon ten miles northwest of Clayton after a dispute over Bradshaw property levied on by constable Kilby. A fight followed as Kilby tried to separate Bradshaw from G H Thompson. Bradshaw was struck in the head with a scantling. The incident ends a long feud of years and saddens Rabun County residents.
Lane Board of Directors of Walhalla Cotton Mills met in Ford's office at 10 a.m. to consider increasing capital by 200000 in preferred stock. Resolution sets 100000 common and 200000 preferred stock with cumulative dividends, voting rights, and conversion options. Shareholders to meet May 25, 1909, at the mill office for approval.
The examination for the start of scholarship Abbott Whithrop College for admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday July 3. Applicants must be at least eighteen years old. Scholarships worth $100 with fees refunded will be awarded to those with the highest averages under the specified conditions. Applicants should write to President Jolson before the examination for scholarship forms. The next deadline is September 15, 1409. For information, address Tres 1 Jetinson, ook Lit Be 18-26%.
All persons indebted to the estate of Geo. Wiggita deceased are notified to pay the undersigned. All persons having claims against the estate must present them duly attested within the time prescribed by law or be barred. Principal notice pertains to probate law requirements for settlements.
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