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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1905

Page

4

Spinners Will Fight Association in Southern Cotton War

A Sun era article reports President Harvie Jordan calling farmers to Asheville on September 6 to back a minimum price for 1904 cotton. Foreign spinners demand a price drop to crush the Southern Cotton Association and deter farmer protests as mills consume vast output. farmers vow to stand firm to force the world to pay fair prices. The Southern press is urged to editorialize in support as farmers organize nationwide to defend the staple.

Harvie Jordan Asheville London Gland Southern Cotton Association Asteville Noc South ST Sta Vke Jlnners Associaton Monticello

Conditions in Cherokee report on dispensary closure impact

Letter from Yorkville Enquirer discusses sharp drop in whiskey use after the dispensary was closed in Cherokee. The writer cites fewer drunks, less mayor's court activity, and improved family welfare, arguing the dispensary fueled drunkenness and that its removal reduced illegal whiskey selling to near disappearance.

Yorkville Enquirer Yorkville Gaffney

Bell Urges York County Vote Against Dispensary Evil

James B. Bell of Gaffney warns in a letter that whiskey shipments to Gaffney are far larger than dispensary patrons, calling for York County residents to vote out the dispensary. He argues non-patrons receive most shipments and notes his background as city attorney and U.S. commissioner.

Gaffney Sam York County James B. Bell Gaffney, S. C Bell Yorkville United States Ed Enquirer

Parson’s Quote On Age And Women In Local Appeal

The piece quotes a parson remarking on age and women as speaking terms, noting troubles women face as large and unresolved. It mentions Cordelia and a mint misreference, then reports a kidney complaint case: A L Davis of Mt Sterling Indiana benefited from Foley's Kidney Care after two bottles. sold by Derburk Pharmacy.

A. TL. Davis Mt Sterling Foley Iderburk Pharmney

Fragmented Text About Incomplete Meeting Notes

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and a cabin day with ornate design. It references an event or meeting with possible participants including Niel Writ and GeTity HE Laknaser, but the text is incomplete and unclear on dates, places, or outcomes.

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