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Newspaper

The Lancaster Ledger

Location

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1904

Page

2

Cotton Farmers Face Price Stand at 10 Cents a Pound

An article urges cotton growers to unite against bears in the market and push for a 10 cent per pound price. It argues withholdings and coordinated sales can restore value, comparing to past fights and stressing the need to reduce supply and hold firm for months. It notes manufacturers need cotton and speculation largely drives swings, calling for a large crop to balance.

Catton Trade Fargiere & Your Ago Weral Tor Lille Serenge

North Carolian Farmers Solid and Cotton Hold Declared

A fragmentary 19th century report shows North Carolina farmers uniting on price support for cotton. Resolitions urge holding cotton for ten consecutive months to meet a minimum price and call for reducing a township levy to ease burdens on growers at Bennett's Ferry.

N.C. Dee Bennett's Ery

Violent Coastal Storms Sweep New England Coast

New York reports a snow storm and gale the coast yesterday through this morning, eight inches fallen in the city and widespread disruption. New England storm reaches hurricane strength with 60 mph winds near Block Island, wrecking schooners off Vineyard Haven. Newport endures the blizzard with over two feet of snow and city traffic at a standstill after midnight.

Vineyard Haven New York New Jersey New England Wales Central Park Speedway Boston New London Conn Cape Cod Newport R. I

Died of Hydrophobia Near Morgantown

Horace Hoffmanton, son of a Burke County wealth owner, died at his home six miles from Morganton after rabies developed following bites on November 8. His younger brother, who also was bitten, returned from Baltimore after Pasteur institute treatment. he died today in a violent form. The elder brother shows no symptoms so far.

Charlotte N. C Horace Hoffmanton Burke County Morganton Ironman Baltimore Pasteur Institute

Dispensary Board Buys Liquor Amid Monthly Purchases

Columbia December 15 The State board of directors of the dispensary today made their monthly purchases. They bought 2 200 barrels of liquor and 15 650 cases of liquors, two cars of beer and 100 cases of glass bottles and glass ware.

Columbia the Dispensary

Farmers Plan 10000 Bales of Cotton Sale

In Macon Georgia on December 13 farmers from Twiggs Winnsboro Laurens and Pulaski counties held a mass meeting. They plan to hold 10000 bales of cotton in hand until the market reaches 10 cents per pound.

Earl Thurs Hoomihivey Wall Street Conte Macon Twiggs Winnsboro Laurens Pulaski Counties

Wholesale price cuts aim to aid trade and clear stock

The speaker states a plan to reduce prices for the coming month to benefit trade with the best goods for the least money. The goal is to reduce stock by January 1 while repairing the building and reconfiguring storage, moving dry goods to the lower part and groceries to their current area, an immense relocation task.

Large Stock Inducements Keep Prices Low

A business invites the public to inspect a large stock and take advantage of price cuts. The note emphasizes serious intent to reduce stock quickly and warns that one month is a short time to act, promising buyers will be convinced by the selection and savings.

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