Menace of the boll weevil grows eastward in cotton regions
A regional notice cites the spread of boll weevil threats from Texas into Alabama and Georgia, detailing insect impact on cotton, climate factors aiding spread, and authorities urging bird-based control and habitat protection as essential to safeguard agriculture and state economies.
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South Carolin
Alabama
W. D. Hunter
United States
Dallas
Texas
Nexus
Perdons
Preview: Keowee Couriers Farmer Advice for Next Year
Editor Keowee Couriers offers practical farming tips for next year focusing on corn and cotton yields, sowing rye and oats, fall planting windows from October to January, fertilizer use, and avoiding overreaction to a looming crop scare. Emphasizes practical field work and sensible risk management for farmers.
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Keowee Couriers 1
South Carolina debates resident hunters license amid safety concerns
A long editorial piece urges action on a resident hunters license while criticizing delays in the General Assembly. It highlights beetle infestation threats, calls for a station in Spartanburg, and discusses political pressure, public safety, and agricultural issues. The letter from M G Holland at Steubenville Ohio appears among varied local notices and advertisements.
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General Assembly of
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Hab Assembly
Tessie
Esperiaie
Feoule
Serlon
Linilery
Ovney
South
Camedia
Old Bil Minor the jailer and train robber gains notoriety
A long, vivid reminiscence traces the criminal career of Bil Minor alias Old Bil Minor a storied jailer and train robber praised and feared across Milne California the Great Lakes and the Gulf. The piece recalls his Canadian jail escape and famed notoriety as a figure who unsettled communities for years.
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Blehwayman
Milne
California
Great Lakes
Gulf
Canada
Bil
Hil
Xeon
To Dalton
Jesse James
Atiner
Gainesville
UNI
Georgia
Ill
York
Trial insights on a Minnesota murder case and public morality
A Minnesota trial of a young man for killing his wife exposes provocative testimony about domestic life and hidden social evils. The commentary questions media exposure, notes the mother’s testimony on the husband’s dissipation, and cites physicians estimating widespread male sexual disease to illustrate lingering public health concerns.
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Bob
Vincesota
Virginia
Pat
Wendenbury
Beattie
Old Outlaw Miner Transferred to State Farm in Georgia
A long narrative traces the decline of the famed outlaw known as Old Miner as age and illness hinder his escape attempts. He is moved from Georgia’s Newton County camps to a state farm, under tight supervision, while describing the broader social issue of violence and the double standard in marriage amid discussions with physicians.
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Newton County
OM Tim
Georgia
New Westminton
Jon Henne
Bavivan
Wanda
Juan
Almerica
Molasses Flood Scent Fallout Near New Orleans
Waterborne molasses overflow threatens Lake Pontchartrain area as 60 000 gallons poured from a storage tank reached the city sewer line. Tests show high sugar content and rising odor, prompting authorities to plan mitigation and potential relocation of nearby facilities. Residents report lingering stench and safety concerns as inspections continue.
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Wilien
Panivhartrala
West Fiend
Prison commission request centers on veteran’s discharge
The wartime veteran’s case seeks aid from the prison commission. The claimant alleges habitual illness, with relief from Reginia claimed to strengthen the bowels. Davis and Grace are named in the testimony or endorsement related to the healing claim.
Deadly grade crossing wreck in Columbia injures seven
A Southern Railway passenger engine backing toward Union Station struck a Waverly street car at Taylor Street at 6:10 PM. Seven aboard escaped injuries. The car, released by a crossing watchman, was nearly folded and thrown ten feet, with two electric poles toppled. Passengers mostly fled the wreck. one woman leaped from the embankment to safety. The engine remained undamaged as crews rushed to inspect the scene and clear the track for the 6:40 PM fast train.
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Columbia State
Webb
Shandon
Waverly
Marvowiy
Southern Railway
Union Atation
Columbia
Conference on Hookworm Education in Nashville
Hookworm experts convene in Nashville Tennessee on September 14 to discuss methods used in various states over the past year in battling hookworm and to seek more effective treatment and prevention strategies. The event features vendors and promotes Barton’s Pharmacy and related medical products.
Red Shirks reunion to be held in Columbia in September
The Red Shirks of 1876 plan their annual reunion in Columbia on September 27 and 28. Veterans and sons will be hosted with rail discounts offered statewide. Capt. J. T. Husby aims to lead a large company in red shirts and uniform gear, with samples in local stores.
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Anderson Mall
Colubia
Anderson
Grorom
Anderson County
J.T. Husby
Tate-Taylor Company
Cotumia
Clemson College Opens Fall Term With Record Enrollment
Clemson College began its nineteenth session on Wednesday with the largest enrollment in its history. New students reported for examination and old students for deficiencies, with about 800 total expected after both groups report on September 16. Officers and teachers were present and activities indicated a successful year.
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Clemson College
Fragmentary Verse Passages From Unknown Text
A garbled excerpt presents stray phrases and misordered lines about friendship and solace. The fragment lacks identifiable names places dates or clear events and reads as a broken poetic or prose piece with obscured meaning.
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Dune
Wooton
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Roanne
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Ath Veterui
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Grace
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Southern Haigglate
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Castoria
Nashville
Tenn
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Pilty
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