Weather woes hit crops as heat and wet attack South Carolina fields
Greenville reporters quote Col J C aribbing noting bottom corn nearly all turned and cotton damaged less by frost than by a stretch of hot days followed by moisture and cool weather. Clemson’s Prof Harper reports unprecedented cotton insect infestation across several states, while Piedmont SC may yield only half a crop. Unclaimed notices and Melcheamp’s local honors appear amid broader agricultural concerns.
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Greenville News
Col. J. C, Aribbing
Pandlaton
Greenville
Gol
Harper
Clemson College
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Col. Girling
Piedmont
Masonic Resolutions of Respect and Local Notices
Fragments memorialize King Earle and a fellow craftsman with resolutions from Beacon Lodge No. 185 and a note from B. L. Caushman of Columbia. The text laments losses, requests memory pages, and sends copies to families and newspapers while offering sympathy and reflection on Masonry values. A separate item thanks Democratic voters for support of a road commissioner electoral bid, urging turnout in the second primary and noting brief public appreciation. An ankle injury report and local sale notices close the fragment.
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Forganiich
Hyr. Oignilal
Beacon Lodge
Ms Family
Elven Mip
Tayvee
Rathroad
Ted Tal
Servion
B. L
Caushman
Columbia
Nor
Letter to Ocean County voters from state senate candidate
A framed installment from Mt. Belo dated September 1, 1908 requests readers to extend confidence in the writer for a second term as State Senator. The missive signs off with a personal plea for support and gratitude to the people of Ocean County.
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Baptist Courter
Stiles KR. Meltehamp
Greenville
Uo Sen White
Orangeburg County
Orangehur
Thanks for support during bereavement at OUF dene Tittle bale
A note from Cottier family extending heartfelt thanks to weighers and friends for help and support during the short illness and death of their loved one OUF dene Tittle bale. Signed by Mr. feet Men Af C. Halinid.
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Edbara Keowee Cottier
Mr. Feet Men
C. Halinid
Walhalla
Philathea Day and community notices at Benly North Carolina
Mrs Anne Marett organized a Philathea Day at her home in Aug 31 1908. Activities centered on Sunday school unity with Miss Dora Maye as president and others in key roles. A church wedding was noted for Blanford Compton and Livada Pontand on August 23 1908. Community visitors, school moves, and revival services were announced along with a testimonial for Backlin's Armiten Salve.
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Pale Pay
Misa Anne Marett
Inyt
Ban- Hat
Aqua
Ingenowrl
Dora Maye
Junio Tabell
Eislly Compton
Milas Pearle Marett
Alice Smith
Mra
Mie
EB. Penland
Benly
N.C
Compton
Dobby
Hapitat Church
C. J. Copeland
Gainesville
Martha Bo Watson
Duline Havin Watson
Alderson
Wale Play
Pickens
Minx
Mary
James Brown
South Union
Cape Kone River Renebed After Peak Floods
Aug 29 Hood waters at Cape Peay Hyer recede from a peak of seventy one feet as Cape Kone Island city coordinates rescue efforts. One thousand dollars raised for victims. hundreds displaced. two hundred houses flooded. boats move through the town center. railroad service disrupted. city officials vow continued relief and recovery actions.
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Puyettoyile
N.C
Cape Peay Hyer
Abertion
Hla
Houes
Bennoettaville
Pleht
Dr Kings New Discovery to Stop That Gough
A historical note reports Dr Kings new discovery aimed at stopping a medical condition known as Gough. The entry highlights a breakthrough claim, naming Dr King and outlining the potential treatment in cautious terms as printed.
Vote for W D Smith for United States Senate
A dense testimonial push praising W D Smith for advancing higher cotton prices and defending Southern cotton producers against New York and Liverpool markets. The letters quote governors, senators, and agricultural officials endorsing his work, urging votes on September 5th and highlighting economic benefits of protected cotton prices for farmers, merchants, and communities.
Rail flood disrupts South Carolina line near Congaree
Readable fragments describe a rail flood in Columbia area with the Southern Railway and a stretch toward Kingville and Fort Motto. Waters pile over tracks and roads as rivers Catawba and Wateree threaten, delaying trains for days to a week, with impact on farmers and stock growers in Gathoun Orangeburg and Burnter counties.
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Columbia
Beuthern
Amtaur
Columbte
King Iie
Fort Motto
Consaree
Watoree
Unik
Flehland
Gathoun
Orangeburg
Bumter
Bonham Seeks Second Circuit Solicitor Post
Proctor A. Bonham announces his candidacy for the Second Circuit Solicitor seat, citing youth as no bar and noting his Anderson roots, legal training at UNC, and Greenville practice. An Anderson Intelligencer editorial lauds his district efforts, predicting strong support in the second primary.
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Greenville News
Anderson Intelligencer
Greenville
Mr. Bonhams
Proctor A. Bonham
Hay
Secon
Balicitor Trombin
Bone Mide
Hawkins
Anderson
Almient
Nit
Adv
B D Smith’s Senate bid praised for Southern cotton gains
The passage extols B D Smith and his allies, crediting his work through the Southern Cotton Association with boosting cotton prices and farmer prosperity in the South Carolina region. It highlights his education at South Carolina University, Walton or Vanderbilt ties, and argues he can withstand national scrutiny in the Senate, promising renewed influence for the South.
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Southern Cotton Association
South
Mr. Smith
South Carolna
Wister
Vanderbilt University
Molsop A. Coke Soulth
Sith
United Sites
Bennie
Saul Carolan
Senate
Leount
Bouth
Udy
Iowai Public Figure Urges Support in Second Primary
The letter from J. J. Mefwoln appeals to voters in Green ville Aug 81 1008. He claims long legal practice and independence from wealthy influence, pledging to uphold the law impartially and seek uplifting service for the country. He emphasizes standing alone on his record and asks for renewed support in the second primary.
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Greanville
Keowee Courter
J. J
Reasons Why J J McSwain Shouds Or Mlrote Bolioior
Advocates McSwain on grounds of strict enforcement of law for all classes and prosecutions of violations. Credibility given as lawyer with wide experience, self-made, and devoted to truth and righteousness. Includes a traveler's testimonial praising practical remedies and quick action in an on-train medical incident.
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Rome
J. J. McSwain
Mlrote
Bocauve
Bernuso Tte
Pourti
Firth—Bovcwuae
Notich from Long Creek notices debt settlement
A 1908 notice from Long Creek dated August 24 1908 thanks patrons of Oconee County and asks anyone indebted to settle debts promptly and respectfully. It requests all persons owing money to come forward and settle as soon as possible. Signed by A Cann.
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Long Creek
Oconee County
Registration notes outline local reg tstration dates
The note lists registration sites and dates for September 1908 including Salem Pitts Tolyer and Long Creek with dates September 14 1908 21 22 24 28 1908 Westminster September 24 1908 Madison September 85 1908 Oakway September 28 1908 and Providence September 20 1908. It instructs attendees to bring old certificates for renewal and is signed by T ORURBS chair of board dated September 2 1908.
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Westminster
Madison
Oakway
Tueaday
Theo
High School Election notice on seized liquor property near Seneca
Notice to the public that property seized on the night of August 1 1908 near Seneca for violation of liquor control laws will be sold at public auction on September 1 1908 at the Public Square in Seneca. Items include a bay horse mule wagon harness and equipment. terms are cash.
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Do Bhockley
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Clark
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Center
Chaio
Gancation
Notich
South Carolina
Oconee
Notici Ib
Nerefantter
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Seneca
Alfred Williame
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