Old Glory origin tale from the Civil War era
Tracing the name Old Glory through a tale of Captain William Driver and the Sixth Ohio Regiment. A flag gifted to the regiment traveled from Nashville to the Capitol, survived the war, and ended up at the Kansas State Institute. a separate letter discusses methods to combat cotton bollworms and a closing quip about belief in women.
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Traving Sen
The
Courier
United States
Mra
Jon. G. Steele
Deer Lodge
Montana
Valhalla
Charles Doggett
Salen Harbor
William Driver
Captain Driver
Nashville
Tenn
Sixth Ohio Regiment
Nadlrville
Beoikvod
Obie Sixth
Obie
Driver
Ohio
Silk culture and farm notes from Spartanburg era
The piece surveys 1830s to 1840s South farming shifts, noting silk culture attempts near Jimpstone Springs, celery as a rising table staple, and colery quality. It argues labor costs hinder profitable silkworm work, urges larger vegetable gardens, and extols sorghum syrup while criticizing beef trusts and urging meat reduction. It discusses crop rotation, proper planting, and soil care to improve yields and weed control.
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Vishore
Jimpstone Springs
Hreubes Parry
Alwyce
Wil
Northwest
Beef Trust
Spartanburg Spartan
Largest gun in the world at Watervliet Arsenal
A four year construction project at Watervliet Arsenal Albany yields a 16 inch gun reputed to be the largest artillery piece. It is slated for Sandy Hook seacoast defense and may fire a 21000 pound projectile up to about 21 miles with 1000 pounds of powder. A disappearing carriage is planned for Fort Hamilton.
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Albany
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Fort Tamlton
United States
Aix
Europe
Im Frett
Wearon Praconn Company
Savannah
Olso
Wenly Watte
Southern Cotton OM Company
Carolinas
Georgia
Religion guides empire as ruler hails cross and God
A long excerpt notes Emperor William of Germany praising religion as vital to welfare and unity. He asserts that both moderns and workers must build life on faith, placing his empire under the cross and under God’s word. The passage contrasts religious duty with secular aims.
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Germany
Jane
Aix-la-Chspoll
Prussia
Lansing
Advice to the Aged and Planting Fall Potatoes
The article offers guidance on aging health issues and kidney and liver concerns, praising Tutt's Pills for stimulating bowels and reviving vigor. It then provides detailed tips for fall potato planting, noting timing, bed preparation, moisture, and methods to secure a good stand, with scattered notices about horticulture societies and upcoming events.
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Tutt
Old Glory over South Carolina schools in 1800s tone
August 11 article notes the first flag over White Rock School near Oconee and Seneca area, praising South Carolina leaders in village and school improvement. It mentions White Rock, Seneca, Kirchland and Walhalla graded schools as banner schools and lists local libraries, educators, and community events.
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Oconee
White Rock
South Carolinns
America
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Walhalla
Boar Swamp
Patente
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Theag
Achool
Margo Shelor
Anbor
Mina Lule Adama
Mounty Lund
Mikk ‘Lirzy Smith
Weatminster
Mra
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Iaholl Fair May
Mize Telew Chompauns Towne Villa
Livalo Kruce
Tole
Lowen
Deoney
Ana
Conditton
Craig
Andrew Mickona
Lelter
Clinton
Tunkslooss
Ala
James Robinson
Mordoshue Robinson
Robinson
Alabama
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Dames Robinson
Tie
Monk
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Tobinson
Bronte
Clinton Apentea
Kennedy
Lorushow Robinson
Pants Boule
Arua
G. Ta Ron
Woodeast
South Cauralita Military Academy
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Havin
Goorin Tadnatetat
Ones Aecepiuil
Woreaster
Maui
Eiunne
Ate
Gao Sho
Athenia
Tive Winton
Emunie
Shiva
Interesting Newsons in a Strange Field and Auction Tale
A garbled report mentions a field task at Howe with a giant jawbone discovery and a senate candidate’s jaw bones. It cites New Orleans style farming, a large cotton sale, and a 400000 dollar revenue note.
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Howe
Senate
New Orleans
Daly
Lol Wallin
South Carolina Democratic primary managers named
Headquarters County Democratic Executive Committee lists nominees appointed to oversee the August 20 and September 6, 2002 Democratic primary. The long roster covers numerous counties and towns including Walhalla, Walhalla God, M. Ansel, J. 2, Tabett, Garrison, and many others across Tanger, Richland, Salem, Providence, Holly Springs, and more, with appointed managers for each grouping.
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Walhalla
8. C
Pomona
Democratic Party
South Carolina
Kalley
Walhalla God
M. Ansel
Tabett
Garrison
High Fallo
Nimmonn
Whitay
Whit Knox
Teng Ae
M. Lemmons
Game
Clint White
Loo
Little River
Calley
M. Lay
Jon
Alexande Rouble
W. Hi. Mongol
W. J. Barker
J.T. Lyloa
Comnorone
Juffernon
Hronzonle
Wilburn Abbott
Nair Pidy
S. P. Stribling
Lake Jarrard
J. W. Grubba
Usion
Ins
Neville
J. W. Reader
G. Ky Pilko
Willie J. Guinn
Waneanton
Lethiaho Muntar
Louis A. King
W.T “Unt
John @. Hareris
W. N. Woolbr
J.J. BleCarley
H. J. Hope Kthin
Ke Ps Toews A
J. J. McCracken
H. G. Routh
Holly Springe
W. W.bueidon
T. Chamburn
Chamber Newry
Dryaty
Tydo
Matt Whitmire
Dammons
Arvo
Joh
Ketholl
Mont Tabor
W. Tabory
Yeeros
Moorahond
Midinon
R. Tones
J. Ta Brynn
Ra Mahon T
M. Harbin
Jsolins
Dom Dona
The King's Girl to England
England plans a coronation gift involving Osborne House and the Isle of Wight as a naval relief home. A national unity gesture follows a formal announcement to Prime Minister Balfour and the public rejoices amid cautious optimism.
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Lonton
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Victoria
Wight
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Ingland
Campaign pleas for county posts flood local ballots
The notice sheet lists numerous candidates for county superintendent of education probate judge county supervisor and other offices subject to the Democratic primary. It includes endorsements for re election and welcomes inquiries while noting a lynching of an unknown Black man in San Antonio Pasco County Florida for assault on a white woman.
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Oconoo
C. L. Onaig
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M. Fannant
Democratic’ Party
Democratic Party of
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Friends of
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I. H. V. Thouson
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Epward
S. M. Poor
D. Frank McAtisn
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Gronon M. Ware
Naru Anrd Pattie
Uconve
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Oconea
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Ogonso
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Goonce
Jos. C. Alex
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J.P. Kener
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San Antonio
Pasco County
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Stort Hale Questioned Over Petticont Appearance
A fragment notes speculation about Stort Hale and his tan, pondering how he would look in Petticont. The text is unclear but centers on appearance and style.
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Hale
Petticont
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