A Fine Plantation in Stewart Creek Township
A report from Hillside Farm highlights the Thompson plantation in Stewart Creek township. Mr. Thompson, a Marlboro County native, demonstrates productive cultivation on land once undervalued. He expects average cotton yields of a bale per acre and 50 to 60 bushels of corn per acre, aided by superintendent H. B. Woodley and Mr. J. Allon. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Woodley hosted a dinner showcasing Southern hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnett
Repneter
Thompson
Conley
J. B. Hrran
Rick
Bryan Co
R. H. Thompson
Hillside
Stewart Creek
Mr. Thompson
Richmond
Marlboro County
South Carolina
South
H. B. Woodley
Allon
Good Times on the Farm Two Dollar Prize Letter
A farm daughter writes that life on the old farm is rewarding under favorable conditions. She praises rural liberty, nature’s music, improving farms and schools, and the welcome balance of work and pleasure. She urges more relaxation and thanks The Progressive Farmer for inspiring happier, healthier rural life in Stovall, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ando Ot
Euy
Tragic Timminsville Night Wounding Shocks Town
In Timminsville a fatal misadventure during a night incident left Julia Oakley severely wounded and hospitalized at Florence Infirmary, not expected to survive. The 14 year old youth, son of George Evans, was detained by authorities as investigations begin into motive and the string of alleged robberies in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintakes
Indy
Florence
Timminsville
Julia Oakter
Aldomen
Wldr
George Evans
Thmmonsville
Oakley
Ney Oakley
Divers Recover Mantle Piece From Ancient Greek Galley
Splendid art treasure from a sunken Mediterranean galley wrecked 2,000 years ago near Mebdia Tunisia is being raised by French divers. The cargo, if recovered complete, could surpass all prior ancient finds in value. The wreck lies about 100 feet deep. four expeditions have already brought items to the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Mediterranean
Rome
Tunis
Meriin
Freneh
Tarnisix
Merlin
Brie
John W Gates Gambling Career Highlighted in New York Sun
The New York Sun profiles John W Gates once renowned for high stakes gambling and audacious bets. It notes his last office in the Proudly building, his poker daring, and a $25,000,000 wheat corner bid. After Wall Street, he moved to Texas to back oil ventures and influence Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Proulty
Charles G. Gates & Co
Orbfie
House of the Twelve Apostles
Chamber of Commerce
the Waldorf
Richard A. Canfield
Wall Street
Texas
Texas Oil Company
Standard 681
New York Sun
Death Dice and a Murder Tale from Early Germany
A historic account describes the so called death dice used by Elector Frederick William in the seventh century to resolve a murder case. Two suitors, Ralph and Alfred, faced a dice trial where the loser would be executed. Ralph threw a decisive number, and the dice box shattered. a fragment indicated guilt, while the crowd and dramatic spectacle marked the event with solemn pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ralph
Alfred
Frederick Willan
Prince Ralph’s Death Sentence Amid Heaven-Sent Sign
A prince hears declarations of divine sanction and, shocked by what he views as a heaven sent omen, confesses his sin and is condemned to death. The dramatic revelation frames a fatal punishment as a moral test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Kite Carrying Off Child Ends Kite Flight Misadventure
Six year old Jimmie Walker tried to anchor his box kite with his sister Agnes on the Bronx river docks. A gust pulled the girl overboard. she vanished as the airship style tether snapped, prompting the father to scold the boy for confusing a kite with an airship and warning him to fly in safe fashion.
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York
Philadelphia
Jimmie Walker
172Nd Street
West Farms Road
Jimmie
Slater
Agnes
Bronx
Aggie
Canonsburg Theatre Disaster Kills and Wounds Many
A motion picture film exploded at the Canonsburg Opera House triggering a panic that killed twenty six and injured over sixty. In a crush for the sole exit a ten foot high mass of bodies formed on the stairway as women and children were trampled and smothered. Firefighters and onlookers struggled to aid victims while a brave pianist Miss Mary Craig helped calm the crowd. A mother hurled her infant from a window as rescuers rushed to remove the dead and dying to the sidewalk. The town rallied as authorities and residents worked through the chaotic aftermath.
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Canonsburg
Tim
Canonsburg Opera House
Pike Street
Audiorium
Hadsen
J. W. Reese
Mra
Harry Kelly
Horolin
Mary Craig
Erlen
Mise Craig
Craig
Tin
Farm telephone growth in Southern states shows progress
An article notes 26,468 farm telephones in Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia under Southern Belt company contracts. Georgia leads with 7,283. Florida has 118. In five months this year 6,222 added, including 2,092 in West Virginia. January 1 total was 20,246. The company summary explains farmer cooperatives form lines, pay up to 50 cents monthly, and gain access to exchange and toll services. Florida lags, with only 128 connected to a late start, while Virtilua remains next in backwardness before Florida’s 118 count and 2,010 in counties.
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Southern Belt Company
Evelyn Harris
Raleigh, N. C
Uie
Whats the Use Entering the Office of a Friend
A neighbor recalls a sermon from a skull on a book asking Whats the Use and urges contentment in small joys. The piece cautions against chasing hard goals, urging appreciation of present beauty while noting Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy advertised by Mrs Spaugh of Manville Wyoming.
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Rocky Mountain
Nye
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
Evans Pharmacy Ad Promises Cures for Coughs and Lung Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Weight as the king of cough and lung cures. It claims thousands owe their lives and health to it and guarantees relief for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prial Botat Evans Pharmacy
Electric Bitters Health Miracle Claims Endorsements
An advertorial promises Electric Bitters will restore tone and vigor when illness or fatigue makes work impossible. It urges readers to try the remedy, claiming immediate benefits and widespread blessings, with a money back guarantee and consumer assurance.
Notice of Probate Claim at Estate of E Lide Berry
All persons holding claims against the estate of E Lide Berry deceased are notified to present duly proven claims to the undersigned or their attorney by a stated date. Tracey Re Fore and Percy A. George, executors, urge payment and notify creditors to file their claims accordingly.
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E. Lide Berry
Dew
Dane
Tracey Re Fore
Percy A. George. Esnentors
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
An ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and chest ailments at home, suggesting it helped a patient in Calamine, Arkansas regain weight after illness. The notice appeals to sufferers seeking a better climate and relief from persistent coughs.
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Dr. King
N. Calamne
Ark
Farm and timber land for sale at Fair Bluff N C
Farming land and timbered land with 40 to 440 acre tracts offered in Fair Bluff North Carolina Timeshare. Also one fourth to ten acre tracts in Jota area. For particulars contact J K Dick Buir Bluff NC indicating some bargains must be sold at once. Notice of court term Dillon county to begin Monday September 11 1911 at 10 o clock a m Bethea clerk plus August 14th 8-17.
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Fair Bluff
N.C
J. KE. Dick
Buir Bluff
N. C
Court of General Sessions
Dion County
Dillon
Johnson& Johnson
O. E's
W. PF. BR. Johnson
Townsend, Rogers & McLaurin
McLaurin Drug Store
JAS
W. Johnson
Maiion
South Carolina
Dillon County
Dillon County. 7 314Fee P. B, Sellera
W. C. Moore Slers & Moore
Bank of Dillon
Lane
Brasae
For Sale 404 Acres in Robes County Near Railroad Church
Land offered in Robes County includes 404 acres with 14 miles to R R church and 25 acres in high cultivation. About 100 acres easily cleared, several thousand feet of pine timber. Located on a public road and a railroad. Will sell immediately for $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robes County
R. R. Church
Throw Out the Line Give the Kidneys Help
An advertise style plea urges readers to aid overworked kidneys facing toxin buildup. Down’s Kidney Pills are claimed to have helped thousands, with testimonials from users in Tarbeville, Jarratt, and Florence praising relief from kidney complaints and urging others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbeville
Jarratt
Professional Cards from Dillon Advertisements
Professional cards list Dr L R Craig with residence and office phone numbers, and L M Page a civil engineer offering land surveying and general engineering. Also James K Coggershall with an accurate office location and a note about G R Phe oorre wr as Dillon.
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Eee Reese
L. R. Craig
Mia
Burton East Mainst
Bank of Dillon
Eresee O. M. Page
McLaurin
Atore James K. Coggershall
Phe Oorre
Dillon
Accurat
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Goldenrod
Jack
Stovall, N.C
Ella Volcano
Avort
Eaddy
Timmonaville
John W. Gates
Papa Walker
Little Rock
Catarrh
F. J. Cheney
Rinne Nanna Mark
Ohio
Halen
Caren
Anthony
James Wilkes
Ewing
Paton
S.C. Aguile
Berschbade
Nya
Shavesiber
Eointe
Evans’ Pharmacy
J. Beit, Mberton, N
Walter F, Stackho
Marion, South Carolina
Lanneaud
Marion
Graham Building
Knox Livingston
J. B. Gibson
Bennettsville
S.C
Rock Bottom
Saleeby
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