The Marlboro Corn Champion of Marlboro County
A South Carolina farmer, J. Drake, grows a record corn crop on one acre in Marlboro County. The article details soil, planting, fertilizing, and cultivation steps, noting a yield of 253 bushels of corn per acre and describing the contest's wide attention and endorsements from local planters and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Drake
Marlborough County
South Carolina
Mr. Drake
Wilcox, Gibbes & Co
Kaimithia
Starke
Dixie
Drake
Acre
Thomas
Thomas Barrow
Thomas Harrow
Campbell
Marion County
Chattanooga quarries ship seventy nine carloads of stone
The Chattanooga marble and stone quarries reported a record month shipping seventy nine carloads, each car holding 200 cubic feet of stone, signaling strong regional trade between the lakes and the gulf, and along the Athletic and Pacific. The report notes large interregional movement of stone.
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Chattanooga
Lakes
Gulf
Louisiana Plantation Colony of Creeles on Greyenberg
A 1860s Louisiana plantation report describes a Greyenberg colony on Bayou Teche in St Mary Parish with twelve Creole families totaling about 100 persons. They worked 500 acres on share, produced 800 dollars per hand over two years in sugar and molasses, and funded family needs with chickens and eggs.
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Greyenberg
Bayou Teche
Louisiana
Gregemberg
Ex Governor William Holden Stricken With Paralysis
Ex governor William Holden of North Carolina is critically ill after a late night paralysis attack. A prominent public figure for decades, Holden led the state as provisional governor, was editor of the Standard, and served as postmaster. he is about seventy five years old and his death is expected.
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William Holden
North Carolina
Standard
Johnson
Banquet Anecdote Involving Congressman Fitch
A humorous tale recounted at a Baltimore dinner with Congressman Ashbel D. P. Fitch recalls lavish fare and wine. Host Herman Stump warns Fitch to take the cab at the foot of the steps, as the other is missing, delivering a wry ending to the gathering.
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Ashbel
Fitch
New York
Herman Stump
Maryland
Baltimore
Mr. Stump
Mr. Fitch
Turbulent clash at Hilasonia ends in Turkish victory
A fierce battle near Hilasonia between Turkish Koopa and Brigands leaves twenty Turkish dead and six Brigands killed as the Turkish forces disperse the band.
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ConstantinovLy
Koopa
Hilasonia
March 1880 Department of Agriculture corn and wheat figures
The March agricultural report shows corn growers hold 15.9 percent of 970 million bushels and 8.0 percent of 156 million bushels of wheat. It notes corn stock at a record March high, with 1,148 million bushels consumed by March 1. Wheat remaining in growers’ hands averages about 130 million bushels over ten years, with yields around 450 million bushels.
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DD. C
Department of Agriculture
Mysterious Pittsburg teen in boy’s clothes found in coma
Annie Fisher a 16 year old girl was found unconscious in a Butler Street house hallway in Pittsburg and taken to a hospital in critical condition. She had earlier appeared in town dressed as a boy and sought work, then revealed her identity after being noticed by a sympathetic resident.
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Annie Fisher
Butler Street
Pittsburg
Staunton Avenue
Elise
Franklin
Atlanta Constitution
Agal
Slab Woods
Loy
Via
Howdy
Jim
Jin
Sally
Sud
Nerimouth
Bewin
Tom Moor
Norris Suffered Partial Stroke Forcing Possible Political Withdrawal
Col D K Norris of Pendleton has a partial stroke affecting the right side of his face. He was visiting Starkville Mississippi with Clemson College Trustees to inspect the State Agricultural College when struck down. He was brought home by Col R W Simpson and arrived in Pendleton last Thursday. Doctors urge absolute rest and quiet and no excitement. Norris’s withdrawal from the Third District congressional race may follow, altering the campaign outlook.
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D. K. Norris
Pendleton
Colonel Norris
Clemson College
Starkvrille
Mississippi
State Agricultural College
Starkville
R. W. Simpson
Sttoke
Judge Cothran
Congress
Third District
Farmers’ Movement
Greenville News
Cotton seed fed to cattle shows economic profitability
Bulletin No. 8 reports Professor Stone's investigations on using cotton seed hulls and meal as cattle feed. Conclusions include profitability, no harm to animal or product health, suitability for beef, mutton, and milk, a daily ration of 25.35 pounds hulls and 0.625 pounds meal, hulls as hay substitute, and manure benefits boosting overall profitability.
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Tennessee Experiment Station
Professor Stone
Grand jury packed with Republicans riles Jacksonville Times Union
The Times Union reiterates claims that the North District of Florida grand jury drawn before Judge Swain was packed with Republicans. Of 23 jurors, 22 were Republicans and one Democrat, sparking mathematical analysis of chances under fair drawing. The piece links broader GOP influence to local coverage.
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Chandler
Jacksonville Times-Union
United States Court For
Northern District of
Florida
Swain
Jacksonville Mathematican
ARP ON MATRIBOMY AND MARRIAGE BELLS IN THE SOUTH
A long, rambling reminiscence from Colonel Stansell and Major Lanck Clark discusses marriage, divorce, and social views among the Southern folk. It recalls religious ceremonies, a makeshift wedding bell frame, and stories of weddings, separations, and enduring love, with commentary on liberty and the role of women.
Bold Diamond Heist Strikes Dallas Jewelers
A daring robbery at Downar Samuels Jewelers on 608 Main Street Dallas saw a rock smashed display window 42 diamond rings valued about 5000 stolen. Suspect described as slender white man 5 feet 8 inches in a black suit and light hat fled up stairs then into an alley pursued by sheriffs and bloodhounds.
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Texas
Main Street
Dallas
Downar & Samuels
Teac
Remedy Claim From Botanic Blood Balm Ad
An ad recounts a family affected by illness with the mother weakened and bedridden. It praises Botanic Blood Balm as restoring strength, reducing pain, and aiding regular function, citing a Georgia reader James W. Lancaster of Hawkinsville reporting his wife cured after six bottles.
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Mother
James W. Lancaster
Hawkinsville
Prisoner at the Bar Dispute Cited by Dusky Prosecutor
A courtroom exchange records a dusky prosecutor denying personal involvement in a clash while directing the lawyer to lean and observe the alleged fact spot. The lawyer remains unmoved as the dialogue ends.
Destructive Fire Destroys Cincinnati Clothing Firm
A five story building at Third and Vine in Cincinnati, owned and occupied by Stern Mayer & Co., one of the city’s largest clothing manufacturers, burned down early this morning. Loss estimated at 450000 dollars with 250000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Cincinnati
Third and Vine Streets
Stern, Mayer & Co
Remarkable aged traveler visits Charlotte from Blackstock
J. H. Hunter of Blackstock with an old colored man named Billie Aiken, age 126, arrived in Charlotte on horseback. Aiken claims to have seen George Washington and LaFayette and remains hale and hearty at this extraordinary age, according to the Chronicle.
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J. H. Hunter
Blackstock
Charlotte
Billie Aiken
George Washington
LaFayette
Chronicle
Seaside Advice Becomes Divorce Court Jibe
A gushing young woman urges Mr Blank to visit the seaside and listen to the tide. He retorts he already hears enough of that in divorce court, prompting a sharp exchange between the two in a wry, **courtroom**-flavored vignette.
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Blank
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Winds Ak the Tozer Engine Works
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H. H. P. Cuananram
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