Upton Family in Border War Standoff at Mexican Camp
At the New Mexico border a caravan led by Miss Dorothy Upton and Mrs Mane confronts Lt Kaynaston during a siege to seize funds and arms from Mexican holders. Across the line a priest seeks an emerald bell and the tale follows improvised defenses, threats, and vigil against the Villistas as water runs dry and a makeshift alarm system of tin cans defends the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Upton
Mra. Pane
New Mexico
Gutral
Kaynuaston
Miss Upton
Kaymastan
Woten
Wiki
Border Line
Kenaston
Dearothy
Upton
Republic
Santa Cruz
Provisional Republic
Senor
Warkee
Kynaston
Dorothy
Waiting for Death or Sunrise Execution
A stark meditation on the terror of awaiting death versus the act of dying. It contrasts the condemned man awaiting a sunrise shot with a father's dread as a mob sacks his home wounds his family and menace to his daughter.
Half-Bucket of Water Turns The Tide At Sunrise Siege
In a night siege in a desert valley the defenders watch for fire as a small group under Mr. Wilkes holds a standoff. Kynaston rides to the creek for water, narrowly survives bullets and a downed pony, and returns with life saving fluid for the house. Dawn reveals a fallen rebel and a flag of truce prompts talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton
Kynaston
John Wilkes
Mr. Wilkes
Greaser
Old Wilkes
Nolan
Wilson
Kynagston
Dorothy Upton
Wilkes
Mr. Upton
Question on Mrs Fane and Lieutenant Kynaston love interest
The note asks if Mrs Fane loves Lieutenant Kynaston and whether his affection would shift to the widow if Dorothy dies, indicating speculative romance queries about specific individuals.
15 Days Camp for Militia in Columbia
The National Guard encampment in South Carolina will run for 15 days according to Adjutant General W W Moore. Soldiers must reenlist and take a new oath as part of updated militia rules prepared by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
National Guard of
South Carolina
W. W. Moore
Washington
Baker
Gorcel
National Guard
Adjutant General
War Department
United States
State of
United States of America
Home demonstration short courses led by county agents
Columbia reports that agents across multiple counties are conducting short courses in home demonstration work. Participants include Nellie Ray in Barnwell with aides Dora Walker and B. W. Faust, Stella Mims in Chesterfield, Cora L. D. Conner in Colleton with Amanda Edwards and Jo Yarborough, Marguerite Richardson in Beaufort with Caroline Bostick and Pearl Napier, Katherine Richardson in Clarendon, Grace Lumpkin in Aiken with Bostick, Dorothy Napier in Richland, and Tda Moore in Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Nellie Ray
Barnwell County
Dora Dee Walker
B. W. Faust
Bamberg
Stella Mims
Chesterfield
Cora L. D. Conner
Colleton County
Amanda Edwards
Williamsburg County
Jo Yarborough
Chester County
Marguerite Richardson
Beaufort County
Caroline Bostick
Pearl Napier
Charleston County
Katherine Richardson
Clarendon County
Grace Lumpkin
Aiken County
Bostick
Dorothy Napier
Richland County
Tda Moore
Marlboro County
Entertaining Firemen Ahead in Orangeburg Meet
Orangeburg prepares for the state Firemen's Association convention June 20 21 22 with a big tournament. Local committees promise top entertainment for visiting fire laddies and a record crowd may attend the races expected to reach about 15000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeburg
State Firemen’s Association
Dillon man named vice consul to Riga Russia
Congressman J. W. Ragsdale was informed that T. B. Brooks Alford of Dillon has been appointed vice consul to Riga, Russia. An alumnus of the University of South Carolina, he has served as secretary to Mr. Ragsdale since January 1 and will spend about two weeks with relatives in South Carolina before sailing from New York or fuga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. W. Ragsdale
State Department
T. B. Brooks Alford
Dillon
Riga
Russia
Mr. Alford
University of South Carolina
Ragsdale
Alford
South Carolina
New York
Fuga
Travelers Select Columbia Hosts Next Year Meet
Florence The United Commercial Travelers of the Carolinas held their annual convention here Memorial services were held for seven members who have died since the last gathering Columbia was chosen as the next meeting place for the organization's annual convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
United Commercial Travelers of the
Carolinas
Columbia
Order
South Carolina News Briefs Cover Local Visits and Deaths
A. R. Brooks leaves for Newport News for a 10 day vacation. Cecil Jean Rogers 3 of Ebenezer was killed by a train near his home. Hartsville to start city mail delivery July 1. Clemson grads number 118. Eugene M. Hart 72, Confederate veteran, dies in Columbia. 41 women graduate from Women’s College at Due Wear. Oliphant reports Lexington highway progress. Spartanburg meeting to form mutual insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Brooks
South Carolina Supreme Court
Newport News
Cecil Jean Rogers
H. K. Rogers
Ebenezer
Hartsville
Clemson College
Eugene M. Hart
Columbia
Papila
Women’s College At
Due Wear
Albert D. Oliphant
State Board of Chariies and Corrections
Lexington
Spartanburg
Deliverance of the Philippian jail and the church formed
In Acts 16 the Apostle Paul and Silas are jailed in Philippi after upsetting local traders. A midnight earthquake frees all prisoners, the jailer seeks salvation, and the magistrates release the preachers, leading to the founding of the Philippian church and praise to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Vaughn
Philippi
Lydia
Apollo
Mt. Parnassus
Paul
Silas
Christ
Pilate
Apostle
God
Timothy
Philipp
Remarkable Recovery After Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Englewood resident Mrs. EB Sheldon recounts severe headaches nerves and heat during menopause. After spending 1900 on doctors with no cure she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and fully recovered, urging others to try it. She notes doctors failed to help and praises the old fashioned herbal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
EB. Sheldon
Halsted St
Englew
Pyne E. Pinkham
Housekeeping Budget Then and Now Quoted
A family dialogue recalls frugal housekeeping on fifteen dollars weekly. The mother warns that attempting such a budget today would leave parents starving before their honeymoon, illustrating economic changes across generations.
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Poton
Moore
Travelers Select
Shllors
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western
Union
Lhwsson
Jesus
Pie Seven
Bright
Dean
C. M. Whlliams
Central Ave
Asheville
WN. C
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Ye
Carter
Carters
Thacher Medicine CO
Hattanooga. Tenn
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