Cotton trade and imports dominate early 20th century report
A broad survey details raw cotton imports to the United States and overseas markets. It notes China and Turkey as major suppliers, with 1911 imports exceeding earlier years and value surpassing 24 million dollars. The piece highlights shifts in global cotton flows, prices, and domestic production impacts.
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Washington
Weverthato
China
Indies
Jowndad Halitia
Veneaneta
Ecuador
British West Indies
Santo Domingo
Mexico
Panama
Nicaragua
Costa Riera
Egypt
England
Tavia
Lt Jewee
Getdin
Tao
Liege
Ohio
Lane
Jean
Cattad
Labor Contract Law Upheld by State Supreme Court
In November 1907 the State Supreme Court ruled labor contract laws not unconstitutional. Justice Woods delivered the opinion with Chief Justice Pope and Circuit Judges concurring. Associate Justice Cary dissented on whether the question was properly before the court. The decision discusses the agricultural labor market and the need for steady labor, noting the regulation’s aim to prevent abusive contracts while considering the public welfare and economic conditions.
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Anderson Mall
State Supreme Court
Supreme Covert
Offeult
Bane
Curt
Agiuelate
Woods
Juxtice Pope
Watts. Gage
Munuitimer
Ary
Jestice Cary
Hedges
Anstice Jones
Justice Jones
South Carolina
Tito
Bethem
Diaadten
Canadians Retire Laurier as Liberal Landslide Shakes Canada
Montreal Sept 22 Liberals face a crushing defeat as the Laurier government falls after a sweeping province by province vote. R. L. Borden will be invited to form a Conservative ministry with Canada’s reciprocity pact in doubt. Laurier resigns. Borden to seek advisors from party leaders in Ottawa.
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Montreal
Laurier
R. L. Borden
Cami
Laarler
United States
Polly
Landellde Whten
Quebec
Talthrat
Mit
Ontario
Afteen
Liberals
Canada
Bordenty
Halifax
Ottawa
Borden
Chicago Girl Inherits Fortune From Unknown Donor
A Chicago girl receives twenty thousand dollars in railroad bonds as a fortune, stemming from an act of kindness by a man she never met. The mysterious benefactor, described as a New York man named Henri, requested the bequest through his affair, and the girl’s life is altered by this unseen patron.
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Chicago
Henri Telyen
Eli Bhess
Bearn
Relves
New York
Hints of Patent Remedy Claims Across Odd Text
Fragmented OCR text touts Moley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and throat ailments. Mentions Barton’s Pharmac books and various locations. Narrative lacks clear event or date, reading like a medical ad catalog with vague claims and scattered references.
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Lilo
Jerry Moore Featured In Nationwide Moving Picture
A moving picture of Jerry Moore at his Borenco home will be shown to millions in the United States. South Carolina clubs negotiated contracts with a film company to distribute the reel nationwide, with payments per foot for the footage. Moore, reportedly 15 years old, has gained notable attention as the project advances.
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Jerry Moore
United States
South Carolina
Neenes Ty South Carolin
Deniy Moore
Brothers in Arkansas feud ends in double murder
In a secluded Arkansas woods near Lead Hill two Cantrell brothers fought with knives and a shotgun. Ken Cantrell, 85, was killed. Thomas Cantrell, 55, died from more than a dozen knife wounds. Reuben Cantrell, injured, walked home to report the clash. Authorities say feud motives sparked the deadly encounter.
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Arkansas City
Ann
Arkansas Woods
Lead Hill
Ken Cantrell
Thomas Cantrell
Reuben
Ile Woods
Revhen
Nik
Jo Chiance
Fletcher's Castoria Advertises for Children’s Comfort
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated advertising note for Fletcher's Castoria to ease infant distress. Text repeats a call to parents with stray garbled lines about nightwear and shopping, mentioning shops, shirts, and a street name. The readable bits fix on a familiar product claim for children’s stomach relief.
Tragedy at Tennessee dance leaves three dead
At a dance in Ratner Tennessee Penny Le Wade Isi Eis released to go with Butler a 40 year old. A boy of 17 Clary Phillips acted as escort and was shot dead after pursuing the couple. John Heading 25 was shot after rushing Butler and pleading for a reason. An unknown gunman shot Butler from behind fatally wounding him. Young Prince prominent in the section.
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Knoxville
Penny
Lewade
Isi Eis
Able Vatlee
Rater
Tenn
Buller
Hils
Clary Phillips
Miter
Phillips
John Heading
Butler
Batt
Davis A 18 Grocer Removes Constipation Reliefs Bowels
A. 18. Davis, grocer of Sulphur Springs, Texas, notes that Dean's Regulats relieved and strengthened the bowels from habitual constipation, resulting in regularity since use.
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Dean
Davis
Trial verdict in Warrenton electrocution case
In Warrenton North Carolina a jury found Norvill Marshall guilty after ten minutes deliberation for the attack on Mrs J J Chapman and shooting her father. Judge Justice sentenced Marshall to be electrocuted at Die Leigh on October 20.
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Warrenton N. C
Norvill Marshall
J. J. Chapman
Warrenton
Murshid
Dieleigh
County Bridge Bids Opened and Sealed Work Rated
County commissioners opened bids for bridge work at Keowee River Burne Yard Littl River Mish Holdge Concross Creek areas with work to be sealed and painted after rusk removal. Bids may be rejected. supervisor N McWillips and clerk James Seaborn note responsible performance required. notice dated September 20.
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Chole
Welday
Ooton der Gh
Toofeloethay Mh
Nummons Bridge
Keowee River
Burne ‘Uinyard Bridge
Littl Rive Mish Holdge
Concross Creek
Merrish
N. McWillips
James Seaborn
Notice of teacher examination at Court House Walla
Notice under State Board of Education order announces regular teacher examination at the Court House in Walla on Friday October 6 1911 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants must bring their own stationery pencils or pens and ink. be on time to avoid disruption. County Superintendent Hugh Hughes September 20 1941.
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State Board of Education
Court House
Walla
County Board
Hughs
Star's Sale in Oconee County Court Case
The sale of 110 acres in Oconee County South Carolina is set for October 1911 in front of the courthouse. M G C Kiser sues Littleton Bros with deeded land described by adjoining Madden COW properties and Amelizer Creek. Sale is cash and the purchaser must comply with terms within five days.
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State OF
South Carolina
Ovones
Madden
Cow Estites
Web Tank
Amelizer Creek
Angeline Liteton
Janet Sey
Paps
Whet
Qeonon
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