Borrowing as Alliance Policy and Its Economic Impact
A South Carolina Farmers' Alliance letter argues cash lending beats the old plan of credit with mortgages. It compares $5,000 cash versus loans at 8–10 percent, showing higher savings for members when centralized notes are used. The author urges member solidarity, transparency, and borrowing to boost local prosperity.
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A. Meares
Farmers’ Alliance
Ridgeway
Sooda
Pepo
Alliance
Lupe
Phil
Sam
Columbia
South Carolina
Othors
Nasi Hood
T. W. Woopwann
Man from Ireland Builds Wealth in South Carolina Trade
John L. Mimnaugh, who arrived in 1878 with little capital, started in Winnsboro and built a large mercantile business in Columbia. He renovated the Agnew block, now busy with trade, and his ledgers show substantial wealth growth from near 1000 dollars to about 125000, illustrating that success is possible in South Carolina with hard work and shrewd dealing.
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Palmietto
Lorace Greeley
America
South Carolina
John L. Mimnaugh
New York
Ireland
James A. Gray
Augusta
Mimnated
Winnsboro
Red Clay Hills
Gothia
Columbia
Agnew Black
Mimnaugh
Columbia Record
Secret youth society aims to police conduct in town
A Loanoke Virginia publication reports a clandestine youth group in the city vowing to monitor interactions with the opposite sex. Members must expose dissipation and discipline those deemed immoral, with blacklisting and expulsion for offenders or affectionate conduct toward blacklisted individuals.
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Organization
Reverend Sam Jones Denies Kentucky Move
The Rev. Sam Jones preached at Dalton Georgia on Sunday and denied plans to move to Kentucky to farm. He said he earns more money than ten bishops in the Methodist Church and would not pursue any such experiment.
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Sam Jones
Dalton
Kentucky
Methodist Church
County Meeting Nominations Report From Mine Districts
Reports in Greenville News show 11 of 35 counties unrepresented for March nominations. Delegations split with 30 for March nominations reported, others opposing or uninstructed. Fire trapped miners in South Wilkesbarre mine, eight killed as rescuers perished.
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Greenville News
Elgeffeld
Laurens
Marlboro
B. RB. Tillman
Union
Creenville
Fairfield
Andersen
Ester
Qolleton
Marion
Aiken
Lexington
York
Chester
Veonee
Abbeville
Orangeburg
Sumser
Clarendon
Barnwell
Florence
Charleston
Hampton
Richland
Kershaw
Terry
Darlington
Beaufort
Berkeley
Geor Xetown
Williamsburg
Chesterfield
Greenville
South Wilkesbarre
Nominating Delegates Clash at County Farmers Meet
A heated county farmers meeting at the Court House elected delegates to a Columbia convention. Capt. Geo B Dean was named chairman and Dr R M Smith led a move to nominate a nine member committee. Rival factions and appeals sparked turmoil as Capt J A W Stribling later reassembled another farmers meeting to elect a second slate of delegates.
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J. W. Stribling
Farmers’ Association
Court House
Columbia
Geo B. Dean
R. A. Lancaster
R. M. Smith
Eber Smith
Farmers Association
T. I. Moore
Capt. Dean
Dr. Smith
Moore
Mr. Moore
de. Smith
Maj
Claude C. Turner
Geo. B. Joan
Moses Wood
James W. Foster
J.B.O. Landrum
W. CG
Wood
Elias Smith
B.C. Allen
M. P. Patton
John Dewberry
N. L. Bennett
JA W. Stribling
Capt. Stribling
W. Turner
T. & Moore
E. Mason
J. W. Watford
J. H. Anderson
J. B. Landrum
Ses Foster
J. M. Lanham
J. J. Vernon
N. F. Walker
C. Eber Smith
W. J. Smith
A. P. Lancaster
L. Anderson
Spartanburg Herald
Deathbed of a Viennese Professor Ends in Champagne Farewell
A brilliant Vienna university professor known for psychology lectures died in his sleep after a champagne toast with his wife. Despite warnings of an incurable illness four years earlier he continued his gay lifestyle. The report notes Vienna papers withheld his full name, calling him Herr Professor.
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Vienna
Philosophical
Maer
St. Louis Globs-Democrat
Bright's Disease and a Stark Health Cure Ad
A bold medical advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for Bright's disease and related urinary and digestive issues. It cites testimonials from David Runkel of Cullman Alabama J A Maddox of Atlanta Georgia and Thomas Williams of Soddy Tennessee claiming restored appetite relief of pain and full recovery after using the product.
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Bright
David Runkel
Cullman
J. A. Maddox
Atlanta, Ga
Thomas Williams
Chicago Exposition Funding Plea Spreads Across News
A Chicago Times report outlines funding needs for a major exposition project. It cites at least 15 million dollars required with potential 5 million via bonds and possible 10 million US government advance, plus small allocations for exhibits and admissions.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago Times
Mississippi College Prospects Bright After Fire Loss
Bowen of Pickens reports Mississippi Agricultural College reaching 250 students and improving footing due to renewed state support. Fire destroyed barns and stables delaying farm operations, with temporary buildings now in use. President Lee’s remarks corroborate strong prospects for Clemson Agricultural College.
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Cal. Bowen
Pickens
Clemson Agricultural College
Suth Carolina
Starkville
Mississippi Agricultural College
Lee
Greenville Nova
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