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Newspaper
Keowee Courier
Location
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
4
The article argues that the cotton market benefits from sensible acreage limits. It notes 1909-10 output was 1.7 million bales lower than 1908-09, yet higher prices favored producers. Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange is cited as a trusted authority, showing gains from restrained farming and bumper crops.
The passage discusses profits from corn and small grain, noted misuses and ripples in the South’s farming system. It mentions cotton, land quality, and regional agricultural actions, with reference to farmers, households, and potential misallocation of resources amid a decayed agricultural framework.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Chen and a charge or case context with references to work, trade, and possible litigation. Many garbled words prevent precise reconstruction of events or entities.
A fragmented report notes daily toil and market strain. Farmers discuss cotton prices and supply while authorities warn of inflationary pressure. The piece mentions efforts to secure cash to meet fortifying bills and hints at administrative responses to economic strain.
Scourge Bounty Land district reports a busy farming season with cotton picking. Local residents welcome Mrs. Jin D. Shanklin back from Georgia plus relatives from Savannah and Amotious visiting. Notes on schooling, health, and community concerns include upcoming high school plans, education advocacy, and apathy among parents toward compulsory education.
After six years of illness Maude passed away leaving a community in sorrow. She joined the Presbyterian church at Richland and endured suffering with quiet fortitude, her life described as a benediction. Numerous friends and family mourn her loss, reflecting on her kindness and steadfast faith. Services were led by Roy.dolha G. Law of Walhalla, with local physicians noting relief after using Chamberlain's Liniment for an injury, shared among mourners.
D Dougherty a leading Atlanta businessman was found on the rear porch with a pistol wound to the heart and a pistol at his side. The coroner's jury ruled accidental discharge of his own weapon caused the death. The automobile was moved from the garage, supporting a tale of trespassers. Dougherty was president of the Dowsherty Litle Redwine Company, a major wholesale goods house.
Gov Marshall reports a North man known as Win attacked the wife of a local farmer at Wicksboro, killed her father who tried to intervene, and shot a sheriff and two posse members after fleeing. The suspect was later captured and jailed amid mounting mob talk of lynching.
Lewis Chamblin of Manchester Oslo Rural Route reports four children prone to croup found relief using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes severe attacks once caused fear of death, but the remedy has brought safety for croup, coughs, colds, and related threats, echoed by many others.
An 18th district report details the death of the Dalrymple infant from a watermelon seed lodging in the windpipe. The child was taken to Dr. Nardin after fainting during a watermel on seed incident, with unsuccessful attempts to remove the seed. A second family tragedy involves a two year old, where an older child allegedly set fire to clothing on the baby, causing fatal injuries.
Information received from Deepatap, Ga, confirms a deathbed marriage in Heepstey. Missula May Brooks and Merv Hirchhattey wed in the bride’s home on her deathbed, with Mik Hrooke present. Walter, a relative of the Byankses, recalls the couple’s ties to the community.
A fragmented OCR record shows a Sept 1 vote where a majority favored repealing the prohibition amendment. State returns differed from initial secretary's figures, with the late totals indicating a repeal majority around 146, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
In Easley on Saturday a robbery at J A White’s store near the Alle Milla netted about 800 dollars from the safe. The culprits pried open a front window, found the safe combination on a paper, unlocked drawers with a pocket knife and wrench, and carried away cash and papers to a distant rail line. Two checks for seven dollars each were left behind. No arrests yet.
Sealed bids for painting listed bridges will be opened and awarded at the County Commissioners meeting at their office on Sunday October 6 1911 at 10 am. The county provides paint. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. A good bond is required to secure faithful performance. Phillips supervisor and James Seaborn clerk notice dated September 20 1911. Brad
Notice is hereby given that the State Board of Education will hold the fall teachers exam in Walhalla at the Court House on October 6. The examination begins at 9 o'clock a.m. and ends at 4 o'clock p.m. Applicants should be on hand at the stated hour. Bring slate, pencils, pens and ink. W Chugh County Superintendent of Education Koplouber 20 HL 3840.
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