Marlboro Man Ends Life in Barn Suicide
Bennettsville April 28 Press R Mangum 42 hanged himself with a cow chain from a barn joist at his home in northeastern Marlboro County. Motive not stated though wife cited worry in recent days possibly financial distress. Survived by wife and three children. Funeral held at Fletcher cemetery at 10 this morning.
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Estimation of Ex President Wilson by Lauzanne
Paris editor Stephen Lauzanne argues Wilson won the war but lost the peace. He notes Wilson unified American public opinion for war and handled sacrifice admirably yet failed to secure postwar realities. The piece praises his eloquence and dignity despite political vanity and regret from France.
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Paris Martin
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Wilson
America
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Middle West
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Milwaukee
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Lusitania
Lorento
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Norway. To Mr. Wilson
Paris
Plaster Cast on Pedestal Honors Philosopher Instead of Marble
The monument scene shifts as a plaster cast of the philosopher is placed on the pedestal she prepared. She had intended a heavy marble statue to honor a man of justice, but chose the lighter tribute reflecting her ideals and time.
Thick spacing recommended for cotton yields
Clemson College agronomist Prof. C. P. Blackwell reports strong interest in cotton spacing for boll weevil conditions. He cites experiments and The Progressive Farmer data showing thick spacing increases yields, with most farmers supporting thick spacing and several experimenting or reporting better results from thin spacing.
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Clemson College
C. P. Blackwell
A Letter to His Son by Robert E. Lee
A guidance note urging frankness and honesty in every action. It advises granting reasonable favors, avoiding equivocation, and refusing wrongs for friendship. It stresses dealing kindly yet firmly with peers, addressing faults directly, and living without harming others.
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Robert E. Lee
The Dark Day Reminder of Duty and Resolve
In a reflection on duty, ahistoric tale recalls the Connecticut Legislature during the 17th century crisis known as the Dark Day. Davenport of Stamford urged candles be brought so the House could continue its duties, exemplifying quiet wisdom and obedience even in fear.
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Davenport
Stamford
Discovery of Bacon cipher manuscripts shows early telescope use
The text notes that Roger Bacon era people were not unfamiliar with telescopes and light-powered microscopes. It discusses cipher manuscripts as evidence of advanced observational tools in the period. These details reveal historical attitudes toward scientific instruments in early civilization.
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