Cotton crop outlook and boll weevil impact forecast
An extended note from The Manufacturers' Record via Galveston experts predicts the 1911-12 American cotton crop at about 15.5 million bales with cot ton near 16 cents. It cites boll weevil damage in Louisiana and Mississippi, drought in the Carolinas, and dry Texas conditions, arguing a 15 to 16 million bale national yield is unlikely and prices may hold if demand remains firm.
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Galveston
Texas
Mississippi
Carolina
Louisiana
Carolinas
Pomerene Urges Prosecution of Trust Officers
Senator Pomerene urged criminal prosecutions against officers of Standard Oil and American Tobacco, arguing the Sherman Act clearly authorizes such action. He asserted courts must enforce the law or repeal it, warning delay endangers government power and the public.
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Cong
Pheer
Congress
Senate
Pomerene
Washington
Standard Oil Company
American Tobacco Company
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Ab Court
Bar of Justice
Supreme Court
Shoes and the Hookworm in the South
An article argues for wearing specially designed wooden-soled shoes to prevent hookworm infection among Southern workers. It cites European practice, notes machine-made shoes fail to protect, and suggests sturdy, water-tight uppers with wooden soles reduce contact with larvae. It calls on clinicians to record such infections and promote these footwear changes.
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Army
W. F
United Navy
Arnold
Medics
Europe
Continental
Urope
Erie
Holland
South
Editors in Trouble Over Delinquent Subscribers
Des Moines Capitol reports Editor Fay of Lyons Iowa summoned to Washington for failing to enforce advance payment on subscription lists. Post office inspectors review whether papers meet federal rules, risking government action if too many subscribers are unpaid. The Bee of Jefferson notes similar pressure on editors to collect promptly.
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Auxiliar
Post Office Department
Des Moines Capitol
Fay
Lyons
Iowa
Washington City
The
Bee
Jefferson
Untitled editorial remarks on delinquent papers and payment terms
The editor laments debt collection practices and newspaper penalties for nonpayment. He notes threats to withhold papers from delinquents, asserts willingness to enforce rules, and discusses past issues and potential repercussions for readers and the business. He hints at operational strains from late payments and the need for patrons to assist.
From forger to financier Townsend's Stock Exchange rise
James Townsend rose from blacksmith apprentice to stock broker after a chance invitation. He joined Jefferson & Co and later founded his own firm. Townsend has spent nearly twenty years on the Stock Exchange committees and now serves a second term as finance chair, with other leadership roles through the years.
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Townsend
Blincksmith
Sears
Fly
Min
I Sleeksiith
Martindale
Wiedmont
Goldsmith Maid
Osly
Jong
City Central Committee
State Committee
West Park
Polis
Jim
Tess Deyie
John A King
Port Wearborn
Hank
Jefferson & Co
Stock Exchange
Going After Joy Riders Under South Carolina Law
South Carolina lawmakers move to enforce speed limits on public highways with penalties for violations. A proposed act limits motor vehicle speed to fifteen miles per hour in general, six miles per hour near intersections bridges curves and descents, and mandates warning signals when approaching pedestrians animals on roadways.
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Eton J
Ah Ra Assembly
South Carolina
Medway
Safety rules for horse drawn and motor vehicles on roadways
A wartime style notice outlines duties to protect people and animals when guiding horses or driving vehicles. It covers yielding to riders, signaling, keeping distance, and passing safely, plus penalties for violations. It includes a moral poem about compassion toward the needy, reflecting public concern for vulnerable individuals.
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Feorsen
Etter
Wekar
Anitals
Wien
Persia
Simal Otley
Persun
Hidden Gold Treasure Tale Aboard San Diego Steamer
A message from San Diego reports a Cuban crew buried treasure off the Hon duran coast over 26 years ago. Estimates vary from 15 million to 65 million dollars. Financing came from Harry Krelling of San Francisco after a Honduras native key to the map sparked the search.
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San Diego
Cal
Treasure Keekers
Harry Krellng
San Francisco
Honduras
Krelling
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Tietal
Conde
Texitinrite
Gmond
Sorsmeph PO
JOY Riders
Cheerfield Advertiser
Valuinn
Edwin Markam- Whitbled
Conrad
Sid
Square
Dillon County
Senth m Counholders Life Insurance Company
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Ies
Trapwick
Prost
Richmond
Max Fass
Dillon, S C
Devnes
Southern
Michelin
Williams Motor Car Co
H. L. Williams
Carreee
Cortwright Metal Roofing Company
N. 23Rd
ST. Philedelphia
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