Telephone Service Frustrations Highlighted in Argus
A letter cites daily telephone vexations in Robinson's area with frequent wrong numbers ringing delays and missed replies. The writer laments the nuisance and notes talk of another company building a new plant to improve service.
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Robinson
The
Argus
Tillman the Radical Statesman Who Became a Conservative
A obituary recounts Benjamin Ryan Tillman once feared as a radical firebrand who distrusted elites and spurred reform in South Carolina. Over time his style softened, his views shifted toward conservatism, yet he retained influence and earned lasting respect from colleagues despite fierce earlier rhetoric.
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Benjamin Ryan Tillman
Senate
South Carolina
Matthew C. Butler
Confederacy
Hampton Legion
Wade Hampton
Cleveland
Tilleman
Tillman
Embroidery Carbon Paper Sold at Herald Office
The Herald Office offers large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery patterns and other designs. Provides a handy supply for pattern makers and crafters seeking clean transfers.
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Herald
Grief Acknowledged as Senate Reflects on Passing
The senate expresses deep sorrow over his death, recognizing the loss and the impact of his passing within the chamber. The tone conveys solemn respect and lasting tribute.
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Senate
Gibson county farmers hail super-wheat yield in Indiana
Samuel T. Heston’s Gibson county farm grows a new “super-wheat” grain. Seed cost $178 per bushel with forty pounds sown per acre, forecast to yield about 100 bushels per acre. Grain men and millers praise quality and potential seed stock for next year.
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Gibson County
Ind
Samuel T. Heston
Heston
Indiana
Farmer Surrenders Hoarded War Flour in Illinois
Paris News reports a wealthy retired Edgar County farmer hoarded war flour. A federal food commission inquiry found he stored thirty three 50 pound sacks. The flour was turned over to a Paris grocer for distribution. outcome of penalties or warnings remains unclear.
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Paris
Edgar County
Federal Food Commission
Department of A Justice
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Kidney Pain Relief Ad Claim From Mrs Nay Testimony
Backache signals weak kidneys and Doan's Kidney Pills are urged as a tested remedy. Mrs. Edgar Nay of Marshall credits three boxes for relief after prolonged back pain and urinary issues. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Doan
Nay
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Packers defend margins as fair competition in meat trade
A public statement from five large meat packers argues that their three year combined profits of 140 million on sales over four and a half billion reflect tiny margins. They claim only one third of the national meat business is represented and deny price manipulation.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
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