Thanksgiving Proclamation and Reflections on Holiday Observance
A fragmented notice from 1903 encourages free obituary notices under a charge beyond one hundred words, then shifts to a Thanksgiving sermon-like reflection. It recalls the national spirit, praises God, and urges readers to observe Thanksgiving with rest, gratitude, and church services, citing personal anecdotes and a Georgia perspective.
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Feapect
Earth
United States
Nationa
Sam P. Jones
Went
Onus Moraten
Himuchi
Christman
Pororia
Mendota
Georgia
America
Meir
Three Papers a Week Offer From Local Newspapers
A clubbing deal combines The Charleston Semi-Weekly News and Courier with The Keowee Courier at 1.50 per year. The Keowee Courier ranks as a top county paper in Oconee, while The Lovie Weekly News and Courier provides detailed South Carolina news and world dispatches. The offer urges both existing readers and new subscribers to take two of South Carolina’s best papers for a slight extra beyond single-subscription prices, with sample copies available at The Courier office.
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Charleston
News and Courier
Keowee
Oconee County
South Carolina
Tony Konbor
State finances exhaustively discussed and borrowing eyed
The article warns South Carolina faces deep financial trouble as annual appropriations grow without commensurate revenue and forecasts a need to borrow about $200000 yearly. It questions remedies, weighs curtailing spending versus tax hikes, and cautions that debt will raise future costs, urging a move toward a nonfinancial basis for state operations.
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South Carolina
South Carolina Taxation Debate on 100 Percent Assessment
Readers examine a Colton article discussing full value assessment versus 100 percent assessment in South Carolina. It critiques proposed remedies, notes Comptroller General Durham's figures, compares state taxes to Northern regions, and weighs raising assessments against lowering levy to fund state expenses.
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Durham
Firmpra
South Carolina
Innda
New England
County Officials Split Over Tax Payment Extension
A Columbia dispatch to the Charlenton Nova and Courier reports Governor McSweeney resisting a time extension for tax payments. Auditors and Treasurers urge December 1 deadline with penalties, arguing extensions cause book confusion and favor large firms. They insist December 1 will not hurt anyone and closing books then is best for state obligations.
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Columbia
Charlenton Nova and Courier
McSwoenay
Orangeburg
McSweeney
Ax Aruto
Seneca News Notes and Local Happenings
The Seneca area reports social visits, engagements, and shifts in residents’ plans. Highlights include Mrs. J. J. McLealy visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sitton’s son’s accident, Arthur Thompson’s upcoming LaGrange marriage, Arbor Day prep at the school, and various travel and family updates among local families and guests.
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Poe
A. Hines
Mbor
H. L. Adams
Little Ruskin Anderson
Miny Il
Stribling
Pendleton
Mina Ethel Fincannon
Walhalla
Frank Maxwell
Clim Fincannon
J. J. McLealy
Russell's
W. Grant
Mr. I, McGil
Hartwell
Porritt. T
McGil
Hartwell Sun
Oconco
Mina Hardie Thompson
Columbia
Savannah
Martin Patterson
South Carolina
Seneca
Bella
Geneva
New Keoweo Piazza
Rudbin Anderson
Claude
Arthur Thompson
LaGrange
Thompson
Wm. McDow
Fagman
Atante
Opeon Week Club
L. W. Jordan
Bandits Rob Rock Island Express Near Davenport
Fifteen masked robbers stopped the Rock Island express three miles east of Davenport in the earliest hours, detaching the engine and tender, then forcing the messenger to open the iron strong box. They escaped with an estimated 625,000 to 76,000 dollars. Rail authorities pursue possible clues along adjacent points.
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Davenport
Rock Island
United States Expres Company
Hox
At In
Discount Clothing and Dry Goods Sale Ad
A late 19th or early 20th century style ad touts a clean up-to-date dry goods and hardware store with a wide assortment. It highlights cheap prices on textiles and clothing including water proofing fabrics, Cheviot cloth, flannel, cashmeres, mercerized satins, hats, suits, underwear, and footwear. The listing mentions secondhand clothing with New York sanitary tag and urges cash buyers to visit for low prices and satisfaction.
Washington Briefs and Mixed Local News Highlights
Washington arrivals preview Congress week ahead as Speaker Henderson predicts limited legislation besides appropriation bills. Trusts may push constitutional amendment as the remedy. Also notes on a bad cold remedy ad, farm apple losses, local crimes, school incident verdict, and a 1903 Daughters of the Confederacy notice.
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Washington
Hour of Representatives
Congress
Monsayco
Henderson
Isonllora
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J. W. Boll
Guide To
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Clinton
D. A. Johnson
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Sumter County
T. ‘Thomason
Yorkville
J. W. Simpson
W. F. Little
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the Daughters of the Confederacy
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Charlon Waters
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W. KE. Harvey
Mr. Harvey
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Carolina Midhand Railroad
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