Railroad work starts to great cheer in Dillon
Dillon April 29 909 The news that work on the new railroad has started will be received in Dillon with delight. Wearyed at delays our people had begun to think everything that blows is not a locomotive. Special services at the Pee Dee church will be held next week with Dr Buckner assisted by Rev Spencer. The Lord's Supper will be administered on May 9. Farmers distrust cotton price rallies and call for prudent planting. Georgia farmers protested Patten's corner in wheat. South Carolina farmers should value hog and hominy as an asset in adversity.
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Dillon
Pee Dee Church
Buckner
Spencer
Texas
Georgia
Patten
South Carolina
Washington Letter on Income Tax in Tariff Bill Debate
Democratic senators push for an income tax within the tariff bill or aim to pin Republican leaders in a tight spot. The President supports an income tax and Democrats reuse 1864 language to dodge constitutional hurdles. Proposed tax on incomes over 3000 dollars at 3 percent would cost a 3000 plus earner about 90 dollars annually.
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Senate
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court of
Navy Staff and Line Conflict Sparks Cabinet Debate
The article discusses Meyer inheriting a navy clash between staff and line, with Newberry's push for staff power and line officers urging personnel as the priority. It notes sensational press coverage and reassures the fleet’s efficiency remains intact. It also covers tariff debates and public sentiment on taxation and beer taxes, linking direct taxation to tariff abolition and government spending control. Washington promenade concerts and social scenes are described, highlighting President Taft and public reaction.
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George von L. Meyer
Navy
Newberry
Meyer
Tariff bill clash over consumer costs and independence pledge
The piece contrasts Secretary Wilson and Patten on looming hardship for workers and eaters, while Champ Clark supports business interests and Congress debates tariff duties. It notes Republican concessions to limit debate, denying higher beer taxes, and bets on Senator Stone's 15‑year Philippine independence amendment.
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Champ Clark
Cannon
Congress
Stone
Missouri
Herald Office Introduces Modern Type Line
The Herald boasts a new large assortment of up-to-date type enhancing print quality. Managers say the improvement places them in a stronger position to serve, inviting comparison with larger cities.
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Herald
Notice: Marion County Court Term May 31 1909 Opens
The Sum mer Term of the Court of General Sessions for Marion County will convene at Marion on Monday May 31st 1909 at 10 A M. D F Miles C C G S. The Herald Book Store advertises magazines and advertising text. L Cott ingham Co offers Flaxton linen like goods and Stewart's Iron Fence designs by R E Beatty. The Dillon Herald priced at $1 50 per year.
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Court of General Sessions
Marion County
Marion
F. Miles
Munsey
Cosmopolitan
Review of Reviews
van Norden's
Pearson's
Hampton’s
Appleton's
American
Everybody's
Saturday Evening Post
Collier's
Herald Book
Cottingham Co Promotes Goods and Printing Services
Local ads highlight L. Cottingham Co selling oxfor ds shoes and magazines, with references to printing work praised as superior. R. E. Beatty has taken agency for Fence products, and McRay Refrigerators are advertised as energy-saving. The Herald Hook Store carries leading magazines and a Dillon Hardware Company promotes refrigeration units.
Mullins Mutual Fire Insurance Seeks Marion County Clients
The Pee Deg Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Mullins South Carolina markets as the only Mutual Fire Insurance Company operating in Marion and Jorry counties offering insurance at cost. They solicit local business and urge potential customers to consider their service.
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Pee Deg Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Mullins
S.C
Marion
Jorry
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Dillon Herald
B. Jordan Enrror
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Washington
Sru
Taft
Brewery Trust
Wilson
Mr. Patten
Flaxton
L. Cottingham Co
Stewart
R. E. Beatty
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C. Cottingham, Dillon
R- E. Beatty
Herald Hook
Wilson Snipes
Ashcraft’s
Brunson
R.E. Beatty
Sognte
the South Atlantic Insurance Company
Max Fass
Dillon, 5. C
Babcock and Moyer Buggies
Etiwan Fertilizers
Etiman Fertilizer Co
Charleston, S. C
Etiman
Acme Fertilizers
Acme
Acme Manufacturing Co
Wilmington, North Carolina
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