Record Yield Of Corn In Aiken Using New Methods
J T Shuler of Aiken County harvested three acres yielding 348 1 2 bushels of corn averaging 116 1 8 bushels per acre with 1800 fodder bundles. He attributes the success to cultivation and fertilizer, detailing field preparation planting and multiple fertilizer applications. Net profit over production costs was 89 94 dollars, with potential for wider future use.
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J. T. Shuler
Aiken County
Shuler
Advice to Hunters on Trespass and Courtesy
The piece warns hunters to seek permission before entering others lands and to avoid carrying loaded guns in vehicles. It advises removing cartridges after hunting, not over-harvesting birds when abundant, and respecting farmers who ban shooting. It uses a frontline citizen example to urge moderation and polite behavior toward landowners.
Leech Experiment Reveals Dangers of Smoking
A physician demonstrates the harm of tobacco by applying a leech to a smoker. The leech swells then dies after a convulsion, illustrating how the smoker’s blood poisons the leech. The patient admits blame for his run down condition and cigarette use.
Leech Scene Sparks Morbid Cigarette Debate
A doctor treats a young man with leeches as they discuss quitting cigarettes. The patient jokes about reducing his daily allowance while two leeches die, and the physician attributes the deaths to empyreumatic oil in the blood. The exchange ends with a wavering belief in the doctor's warning.
Married couple split over drinking in Boston kitchen
A cook told her Boston mistress she would marry soon, but months passed with no word. When asked about the wedding the cook said she would not marry a man who is drunk, and he refuses to marry while sober, leaving a troubled stalemate judged by a court.
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Boston
Nora
Mike
Union Meeting Program at Pyerian Church 1909
The upper Marion Union meets at Pyerian church on Oct 29 30 1909 with sessions led by A E C Pittman A C Gentry H A Willis J L Dew Joel I Allen W C Allen W C Wallace B K Mason and others Topics include financing a Baptist church seminary work state board aid class organization and a sermon Sunday morning with devotional and Sunday school arrangements.
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Upper Marion Union
Pyerian Church
A. E. C. Pittman
C. C. Bridges
W. C. Allen
A. C. Gentry
H. A. Willis
J. L. Dew
Joel I. Allen
B. K Mason
S. S
J. A. Hursey
W. C. Wallace
Resolutions of Respect For Mrs Sallie J Jackson
The Hamer Presbyterian church Ladies Aid and Missionary Society publishes resolutions praising Mrs Sallie J Jackson for her faithful service. The group offers sympathy to her family and dedicates a page in society records and a Dillon Herald publication to her memory.
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Sallie J
John R Jackson
Ladies Aid and Missionary Soisty
Hamer Presbyterian Church
Dillon Herald
J B McEachern
M A Campbell
R P Hamer
Snakes In Tobacco Lot And Odd Courtroom Tales
A tobacco sale at Mullins Enterprise reveals a snake in the pile causing shock among onlookers. In a separate case Judge Watts presided over a conviction for aggravated assault with a crowd raising a $25 fine, aided by officials and bystander generosity. A northern squire performs a comic mixed race wedding ceremony, ending with a blunt Arkansas line on payment and unity.
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Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Englishwoman commits suicide at Ball in St Petersburg
A young Englishwoman named Miss Slott killed herself at a ball hosted by Gen. Schlopoloff in St Petersburg on October 17. After dancing she went to a deserted corner and fired a small revolver concealed in a silken wrist bag, dying from a heart shot.
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St. Petersburg
Miss Slott
A Quick Settlement Between Mrs Pace and South Atlantic Life
Mrs S L Pace expresses gratitude for a rapid death claim settlement by South Atlantic Life Insurance Co Dillon S C. She notes the proofs of death were sent on the 13th and the check for 1000 was received the 14th, praising the prompt handling despite usual red tape.
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Max Fass
South Atlantic Life Insurance Co
Dillon, S.C
S. L. Page
South Atlantic Life Insurance Company
S. L. Pace
Black people Regulate Members of Race
White cappers in Lancaster County target Black residents. An unmarried Black man from Flat Creek township abused a Black man's wife in Antioch, then she was later harmed when seeking an update. Some Black residents respond by enforcing morals within their community.
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Jim
Bet
The
Arkansas Justice of the Peace
Lancaster
Flat Creek
Antioch
Wat Creek
Price Campbell cotton picker demonstration near Bennettsville
In Bennettsville on October 16 a Price Campbell cotton picker demonstration drew Northern visitors. The machine picked a bale of cotton in about 60 minutes and was ginned instantly, showing comparable results to hand picking. Theodore Price and Angus Campbell hosted about 15 friends and a party of 30 attendees remained through Monday.
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Bennettsville
Price-Campbell
Theodore Price
Angus Campbell
Price
Mr. Price
Hote
McCalland
Progress in Marion county schools shows cautious gains
The Marion county annual scholastic report notes increased average term length from 23 to 24 weeks and more teachers rising from 104 to 119, lowering pupil per teacher ratio. Enrollment rose to 9044 but attendance remains 5489 of 12000 potential, with concerns about overall turnout and rural access. Three districts use state Aid Fund and Pages Mills gains a new high school, with calls for further expansion in lower county.
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Marion County
Mt. Calvary
Midway
Kemper
J. F. Watson
Pages Mills
Sellers
Temperance
Wahee
County Supervisor Martin Oversees Bridge Project Near Little Rock
County Supervisor Martin has the chain gang working on Harlee's Bridge near Little Rock. Officials report the bridge is in good shape and road work in the upper section of the county has progressed recently.
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Martin
Harlee
Little Rock
Bes Ut
Martin Eal
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News & Courier
Mason
Mullins Enterprise
Marion Star
Gene Sessions
Watts
Covington
Court House
Dr. Miles
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