Sam Davis in Valor Remains a Civil War Martyr
Editor recounts Sam Davis of the First Tennessee Regiment, captured while delivering papers to Confederate forces. The piece paints him as a fearless 21-year-old hero, hanged after refusing to betray comrades, and urges lasting honor for his memory.
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Keowee Courter
the Courier
Sam Davis
Urage
First
Tennessee
Bragg
Bam Davis
Gen. Dodge
Castor Horn
Indy
Davis
Capt. Horn
Samm Davis
Horn
Time
Gen
Dodge
Tech Gen
Mme Ata
Pulaski
Ghia
Nia
Porkinpa
Choma
Sam Davie
Ae Wampton
Tanvel
The Scout's Farewell to a Loyal Soldier
A Civil War inspired scene unfolds as a general vows to keep faith with a dying youth. The boy Davie dies rather than betray his word, while dawn light and birds witness the emotional farewells. The general consoles him and recalls the vow, pledging endurance beyond life. Rebels and civilians alike hear the final chorus of duty and sacrifice.
Smut Wins Most Counties in State Senate Race
Smut, a candidate for the United States Senate, carried every county in the state except Union and Spartanburg, reflecting a sweeping statewide result with two counties voting against him.
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Smut
United States
Senate
Union
Spartanburg
Doan's Kidney Pills Benefit Rheumatic Patients
Mrs. J. R. Cobb of Walhalla South Carolina testifies that years of inflammatory rheumatism improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports relief from uric acid buildup, swelling and immobility, with kidneys acting more regularly. Sold everywhere 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Walhalla New York agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Walhalla
J. R. Cobb
Ving
Saya
J. W. Bell
Down
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Walfalo
New York
United States
Snake hatching and viviparity amid ancient reptile lore
A wide summary of snake reproduction discusses viviparous and oviparous species, noting Apadox viviparity, the European ring snake laying eggs, and Tropidonotis matrix relations. It explains egg morphology, hatching cues, and early larval behavior, including swimming and feeding, with a tangential advert for Dr. Stoop's Restorative and a local seller.
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Scientific American
Gadow
Henry Aia
Harman
Gatlow
Cannibal Rumors From Pacific Mission Murder
The New York Sun reports private investigators doubt cannibalism in the killing of a missionary in the Solomon Islands. Accounts claim bones were polished and stained, while witnesses say Hawaiians and Melanesians deny eating white men. German observer Merv Parkinson notes no confirmed cases of cannibalism of whites, suggesting superstition rather than appetite guides such acts.
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New York Sun
Weaturh Pacific
Solomon Talands
Gald
Willie
Kealakekua
Cook
Western Pacific
Pacific
Merv Parkinson
Hismarck Archinelagos
Tim
Gorol
Shortland Islands
Alain
What Do They Cure Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription
A historical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as powerful blood purifiers and tonics. It claims they cure mucous lining ulcers throat nasal passages stomach bowels and bladder, improve digestion, support strength, and restore vigor in both men and women without alcohol or habit-forming drugs.
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Norvine
Pealo
Lerco
Ratty
Gary-Evans Dynasty Faces End After Defeat
In Saluda Standard coverage the Gary Evans campaign collapses after a lopsided loss to John Gary. Questions arise over controversial tactics and their impact on the dynasty’s future.
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Saluda Standard
John Gary Vane
Georgetown County Casts Fewest Votes in Me State
Georgetown gave John Gary Hyann the smallest vote total in the state with only 49 ballots cast.
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Georgetown
John Gary Hyann
Local Courier Subscriptions Offer Across Several Papers
A cluttered ad lists annual subscription deals for several papers including Keowee Courier, Atlanta Weekly, Home and Farm, The Commoner, and New York World. Offers mix paper titles with bundled weeks or notices, with prices around 1.08 to 2.22 dollars and references to extra inserts or unions. Names repeat with multiple variants, suggesting a fragmented OCR of a regional newspaper promotions page.
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Keowee Courier
Charleston
News and Courier
Keoweh Courier
Atlanta
Keown
Tns Ulao
Howde Courier
W. F
Keower Courter
New York World
the Union
National Farmers’ Union Pa- Dee
Assy
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Anon
Russell Wright
Valhalla
Kam Davis
John ‘Trotwood Moore
Howe
Davie
Dr. Shoop
J. Wo Boll
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Kofsute
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Gary-Evans Dynasty
Thian
King
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Mans
W. J. Carter, M. D
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Tm Carter's Pharmacy
Westminster
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D. P. Pnomborn
South Carolina
O.W. Pitotifard Co
J.h.burgrab
Destin
Ty Beneca
Witsell Bro
Ciinkscales-Harper Building
Chamberlain
Gough Remady
H.L. Herndon
South Carolin
J. PB. Carey
Bhelor
Pickena
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Darby
Shmlor & Uughs
R. DP
Jaynes
Dell
J. J. McEbwain
Greenville
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M. ©. Tang
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Louis A. King
Houching & King
Wathatla
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