Growth of Southern cotton mills and production costs
In a June 6 report from Charlotte, James C. Bayles analyzes Southern cotton manufacturing growth using Agriculture Department tables. He notes spindle capacity rising from 1.55 million in 1890 to 5.00 million in 1900, discusses regional mill distributions, sourcing shifts to Egyptian cotton, and compares Southern to Northern costs and efficiency.
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James C. Bayles
New York Sunday Times
Charlotte
N. C
Department of Agriculture
Mills New
Mills
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Otiogs Srks
Oweesie
Virginia
Augusta
Columbus
West Point
Eufaula
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New England
China
Keith's Theatre Showcases Superb Living Pictures
Keith's Theatre presents a living picture exhibition praised as the finest of its kind in Boston and New England. The program features children friendly subjects with Colonel the St Bernard, a calf, and chickens. New subjects join June 24 as 14 of 30 remain unseen. The vaudeville includes Robert Hilliard in The Little Girl final run, Ray L Royce, Rutland Weld and Dorothy Loring in Constancy, Pat Rooney, the Brothers Bright, and others.
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Keith's
Boston
New England
St. Bernard
Robert Hilliard
Ray L. Royce
Rutland Weld
Dorothy Loring
For Sale Fruit Farm Near Lowell on 14 Acres
A 14 acre fruit farm with fine buildings and a nine room house located in a pleasant town near Lowell close to depot schools churches and post office. Features include 3 acres of small fruits a large orchard with winter and summer apples pears quinces and other fruits. Bargain price listed at 2600. Apply to T H Elliot 64 Central St.
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Lowell
T. H. Elliot
Central St
Merrimack
Moody Streets
Massachusetts
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Lowell Resident
A public testimonial from James Fitzgerald of Garnet Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing a severe kidney disorder caused by blood poisoning four years earlier. He reports back pain, excessive kidney secretions, and restored kidney function after using the product. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 50 cents at all dealers. Remember the name Doan's.
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James Fitzgerald
Garnet Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co’s
Thad
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Local Notes From Middlesex County Village
Schools closed for summer vacation. Charles Eaton left for Lynn for a new position. Annie McKenna of Leominster is visiting Mrs. Hugh Daley. W D Hanley and Mrs. E Down ey and children of Marlboro visit their parents D Hanley.
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Charles Eaton
Lynn
Annie McKenna
Leominster
Hugh Daley
W. D. Hanley
E. Downey
Marlboro
D. Hanley
Tewksbury News Highlights From Foster School Area
Miss Harvey, the Foster school teacher, returns to Chelsea for summer. Twenty seven scholars took the high school exam over two days. Native strawberries are ripe and B King and Geo Foster reported first harvests of peas. Three Steps, a trio of young men, hosted a shirt waist party in the town hall with Atwood's Orchestra of Lowell providing music.
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Atwood
Lowell
Thief Steals Strong Box From Medford Home
In Medford, Mrs. H. B. Jackson found intruder enter via rear bulkhead around 6 pm Tuesday and steal a strong box with bonds a marriage certificate heirloom ring two children's rings and watches from a desk. The thief fled toward Park Street station. a former servant is suspected of involvement.
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H. B. Jackson
Dudley Street
Wo men's club field day and local notices at Wachusett
Last Saturday the Wo men s club and 47 friends rode to Wachusett park via Fitchburg to enjoy a field day with a few plans for exercises but time prevented more than a short reading by Dr White. The outing included views of Redemption Rock and a deed presentation by Senator Hoar to John Hoar of Concord. Local arrivals include Arthur Whitney s family visiting Edward Frost s home, Goldsmith Conant returning from Saco to study next year, and Elliott Frost entering Amherst College. Mrs. E H Priest attended her sister Hattie Freeman s Worcester graduation. The Back Log s annual strawberry festival and a Tuesday concert under P C Edwards were noted.
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Mt. Wachusett
Fitchburg
Wachusett Park
Robbins
Littleton
Dr. White
Redemption Rock
Princeton
Senator Hoar
John Hoar
Concord
Demotion Rock
Samuel Hoar
Arthur Whitney
Edward Frost
Goldsmith Conant
Saco
Elliott Frost
Amherst College
E. H. Priest
Worcester
Hattie Freeman
Normal School
Unitarian
P. C. Edwards
Thor
Laughter and lessons mark tutor and pupil showcase
The class of 15 lads, bright and earnest, showcased their progress with good solos. Mr. John Thomas, a humorist, kept a large audience in laughter with his lively portrayals and a humorous sermon on Mother Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. George Patch quietly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family.
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John Thomas
Mother Hubbard
George Patch
Westford Town Updates Tax List and Upcoming Events
The assessors set the 13.00 per 1000 tax rate, down 3.00 from last year. A photoshow runs at J W Fletcher library June 25 to July 13. Town officers attended the Lawrence library dedication in Pepperell last Saturday. The seventh grade graduation June 14 featured Mr Sargent's address on usable knowledge. The academy graduation is June 21 at the Unitarian church with diplomas by Rev E A Horton. An alumni social closes the day at the town hall.
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J. W. Fletcher
Lawrence
Pepperell
Sargent
Ruth Fisher
Unitarian Church
E. A. Horton
John D. Long
Old Town
Harvard Newsnote A Mix Of Weddings Visits And Local Notes
Mr Kingman and family plan to move to West Acton. Mrs Hannah Whipple and Mrs Henry of Amherst visit Miss E Farwell. On June 10 Mabel Lougee of Harvard wed George Turner of Ayer at the bridegroom's home. Mrs M D Sherman and Miss L W Dyar at brother’s Chelmsford home. Mrs A A Pollard attended the Conant family reunion in Boston with about 200 guests. Conant lineage traced 600 years. Rev J G Miller attended Y M C A convention in Boston. Sunday’s Congregational sermon asks What Think Ye of Christ and 7 30 Christian Endeavor on temperance. Grace Clay graduates from Abbot Academy June 18. parents attend.
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Kingman
West Acton
Hannah Whipple
Henry
Amherst
Mass
Chelmsford
A. A. Pollard
Conant
Vendome
Boston
J. G. Miller
Congregational Church
Christ
Christian Endeavor
Grace Clay
Abbot Academy
Andover
Chas. L. Clay
Lucy E. Hersey
Surging Mob Fills London Pro-Boer Meeting Hall
Thousands gathered outside Queen's Hall in London hours before a pro-Boer meeting. Inside, delegates arrived to hoots and cheers as prominent supporters like John Dillon and Sir Wilfrid Lawson attended. The scene caused traffic disruption on Regent Street with 10 000 onlookers outside. An amendment for independence of Boer republics proposed by Baron Battersea failed to win Labouchere party support.
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London
Queen's Hall
Henry Labourdiere
J. W. Laurer
Cape Colony
John Dillon
David Lloyd
George Welsh
James Keir Hardie
Wilfrid Lawson
Regent Street
traMic
Langham Hotel
Baron Battersea
Labouchere
Deutschland Sets New Transatlantic Speed Record
The Hamburg American line steamer Deutschland arrived at Plymouth at 8 15 a m after covering 3082 miles in 5 days 11 hours 51 minutes at an average speed of 23 38 knots. Captain Albers denies promising a five day crossing and says no special effort was made as favorable weather aided a fast passage. Passengers were unaware of any record attempt.
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Plymouth
Albers
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