Cotton prices and farmer protest over wartime profits
J M Holman of Creston urges Southern farmers to stop planting cotton to pressure spinners and manufacturers to raise prices. He argues high factory profits and a heavy income tax on mills harm farmers, citing 1918 earnings in the textile sector to justify collective action.
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Andy
South Carolina
Fall River
North
England
South
My Ming
J. M. Holman
Creston
President Wilson to Return After Versailles Peace Talk
The Echo de Paris reports President Wilson plans to return soon after attending the Versailles peace Congress opening. Gol. B. M. House to act on his behalf during his absence, as noted by the paper.
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Wilson
United States
Peace Congress
Versailles
Echo de Paris
Hhis
Gol. B. M. House
Cotton market manipulation blamed by SC official
Ottows Wanamaker, chair of the South Carolina Cotton Association, argues market manipulation has robbed the cotton belt of vast sums. He cites grade downgrades and New York price bets, noting the belt has lost hundreds of millions since the start of the year due to manipulated grades and prices.
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Ottows Wanamaker
South Carolina Cotton Association
Acta
Ushg
New York Exchange
South
Why One More Liberty Bond 13 Needed
War era appeal explains why postwar funding is required. It argues revenue from taxes is insufficient to cover demobilization and reconstruction costs, and Liberty Bonds will finance pensions, housing, wages, and reemployment programs for veterans and workers. The piece underscores keeping European troops fed and clothed until peace and delivering veterans back to self support.
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America
United States
Germany
Treasury
Victory Liberty
Europe
Dillon Interview Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
Three year old Dillon interview with W. West of Hampton Street recounts his kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain dizziness and unusual secretions prior to treatment and notes that since January 1918 his kidneys and back have stayed strong. 60 cents at dealers FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY 4 17 31 250.
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Dillon
West
Deans
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
Notice to Trespass in Carmichael Township Lands
All persons are warned against hunting hauling straw or wood or trespassing upon lands of Bettie A. Fore in Carmichael Township. Violations will be dealt with according to law. 48-31-142.
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Carmichael Township
Lan
Bettie A. Fore
Visible gas tank tells gallons and quality at purchase
TARLTON Plumbing proclaims a new visible gas tank that shows exact gallons and quality as gas enters the car. It markets plumbing and heating services with guaranteed workmanship and material while promising prompt service and country water systems.
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Oyee
Prom P
Rey A Eat
waTat
Fragmented Local Note Returns Faint Reads of Public Notice
Damaged OCR provides partial readability about a local public notice. Names, dates, and actions are unclear. Context remains vague with no verifiable details or complete sentences.
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
Laxative syrup Lax-Fos with Pepsin claims to relieve habitual constipation promptly when taken regularly for 14 to 21 days. It allegedly stimulates and regulates bowel action and is described as very pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
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Ft. Te
Parle
Quinine Tonic Brand Claims Safer Head Comfort
An advertisement asserts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE offers tonic relief without headaches or nervousness, claiming superior calm head comfort against the effects of ordinary quinine. Signature attributed to W. Grove Co. with brand name emphasis.
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W. Grove
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys And Digestion
An old time home remedy extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a life prolonging solution. It claims weakened kidneys and digestive organs signal aging and that cleansing organs delays old age. Advertising asserts oil supports kidney action and strengthens systems, promising health and refunds if ineffective.
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Bolence
Hagrlom
Haarlem Ofta Fa
Haarlem
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