Second Estimate of Cotton Acreage Report
The 1905 cotton acreage in Southern States is estimated at 26.999 million acres, 8.5% below 1904. Hyde and Holmes are criticized for underestimating based on seven reporter reports. States show declines from Virginia to Oklahoma with varying percentages, and the board approves the revised figures under James Wilson’s department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ant
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Statistics
Kirst
Blyde
Mr Hyde
Mr Holmes
Bureau
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgi
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Boand
Victor Olmated
Stephen D Fessenden
George K Holmes
W W Long
WM Hays
James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Texas Penitentiary Burned at Huntsville in July Fire
Fire at the Texas State penitentiary in Huntsville destroyed the prison, causing an estimated loss of $50,000. The convicts were removed promptly after the fire was detected, and there were no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
Fury Of Fire Spent In Humble Oil Field Blaze
After thirty six hours of burning with volcanic fury workers labored to stop the flames by building embankments between tanks. Officials say the fire is now contained and burning oil in the district nearly exhausted. Three million barrels of crude destroyed, twelve lives lost, property valued at 1 500 000. All victims were African American and six bodies recovered, charred beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Tex
Fire At Sourh Lake Increases Oil Loss In Texas
In Beaumont on July 25 a Texas firm suffered from Humble oil field fires with 2 500 000 barrels lost. Lightning struck tanks at Sourh Lake, toppling 130 000 barrels and 100 000 barrels more, all total losses. Fire continues but spread risk reduced by isolating tanks. Estimated loss about 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Texas Company
Humble Oil Field
Sourh Lake
Home Company
Greatly In Demand Blood Cleanser Pills Ad
Noting is more in demand than a medicine which meets modern requirements for a blood and system cleanser such as Dr Kings New Life Pills. They are met what you need to cure stomach and liver troubles. Try them at Crawford Bros J F Mackey Co and Fanderburk Pharmacy drug store 25c guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J F Mackey & Co
Fanderburk Pharmacy
Fragmented Advice on Society Life and Shopping
A garbled column offers social musings on manners and thrift, noting men hesitate in fires and couples, with a quip on tombstones. It ends by urging readers to buy crockery glass and tinware from Williams Hughes Stock Bennett Grocery Co for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams, Hughes Stock
Bennett Grocery Co
Foley's Kulney Cure Sold By Fanderpark Pharmacy
Sound kidneys are safeguards of life. Foley's Kulney Cure promises health benefits and is sold by Fanderpark Pharmacy. The note concludes with a remark on jealousy as a vine that grows sour grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Fanderpark Pharmacy
Creditors Meeting in Darlington Over Debts of Oil Company
Creditors of the Tides fendest Cotton Oil Company gathered in Darlington for a court held meeting that lasted about two hours. Trustees were appointed to manage the assets with an estimated debt load totaling 878,808.88 dollars and a creditors’ pool around 50 to 88 percent expected, amid sparse attendance and strong legal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Faslopendent Cotton Oil Company
Caralina
Bant
Messrs
Henry Buist
T. M. Mordecni
D. M. Ibrost
W. H. Parker
Julian Mitchell, Jr
Charleston, Jos
A. Loskhart
Henry Mullins
Movion
Messrs Dargin & Covseshall
Mturaeya
Bank
Npt
Tidependent Cotton Oil Company
Delity
Insolvent company assets reveal large bank claims
Resciver Williamson presents a cautious asset and liability schedule for the company. The Mockhelders receive nothing and creditors may be fortunate if his conjecture is correct. Data were hard to obtain amid confusion, yet the schedule shows the largest claims totaling about $500,000 held mainly by Clarkston, Richmond, Wilmington, and New York banks. bills payable exceed $600,000 in notes to banks and individuals.
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Srvent
Rescsiver Williamson
Clarkston
Richmond
Wilmington
New York
Cure for Consumption Promoted in Local Ad
A Oaklandon Indiana resident recounts his wife’s near death from consumption and says Dr Gags New Discovery cured her after doctors gave up. The ad claims the product kills germs of all diseases, with one dose relief and guaranteed prices 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free at Crawford Bros J B Mackey & Co Fonderbark Pharmacy and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
Crawford Bros
J. B. Mackey & Co
Fonderbark Pharmacy
Lynching of Harris on Yazoo Valley train near Sharkey
Will Harris and brother Henry Harris, both Black, shot two white men on James plantation July 19. Henry Harris was killed by a pursuing posse. Will Harris was seized by a mob near Black Bayou and lynched a quarter mile from the railroad after being moved to Greenwood and placed on a Tallahatchie county train.
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Memphis
Tenn
Glendora
Miss
Will Harris
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Black Bayou
Harris
Henry
Barksdale
Allen
James Plantation
Sharkey
Henry Harris
Heathman
Greenwood
Tallahatchie County
Electric Bitters Claim Malaria Cure Across the Nation
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and malaria related jaundice, claiming superior curative effects without quinine’s after effects. Testimonial from E S Munday of Henrietta Texas supports life saving benefits. Sold at Crawford Bros J P Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
Crawford Bros
J.P. Mackey & Co
Funderbuark Pharmacy
Foley's Honey and Tar Kids Safe and Opiate Free
A vintage note promoting Foley’s Honey and Tar as a child safe remedy with no opiates. Claims to be a trusted product for families, emphasizing safety and reliability for young users.
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Foley
Gillis Case Again Continued in South Carolina
The Gill case was adjourned again due to ill witness Mrs Br being ill in Columbia. Sentiment in Anderson shows opposition to the Dispensary as the county's prohibition commission plans to call in all petitions in early August with no fixed election date yet. More than half of qualified voters are expected to sign in, though there is strong anti-dispensary feeling around the Grow Moat Institute question.
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Camden
Gill
Alceacy Ui
Columbian
Anderson
Minti
Grow Moat Institute
News and Gossip From the City on the Congaree
Special to Greenville News reports an Alliance Exchange appeal filed with papers in progress and expected argument at the court term. Notes Tina scuppernong growth as a first step toward scaling the scuppernong industry in South Carolina. Col Watson’s work garners a fret carload order for a major champagne and wine making event at an unnamed location.
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Greenville News
Columbia
Weumat
Alliance Exchange
Cay
Watson
Col Watson
Fershman
Spoiled Beauty Gained by Arnica Salve Sayings
Harriet Howard of 200 W oti St New York recalls skin ailment relief after trying Laser Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The quick healer is praised for cuts sores and eczema with affordable 25e at Crawford row J F Mackey Co and Funderburk Pharmacy stores.
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Harriet Howard
Oti St
New York
Crawford Row
Senator Mitchell Sentenced in Portland Case
United States Senator Mitchell was convicted of using his office to further the law practice of Grin of Mitchell & Tanner. He received a fine of 1000 dollars and six months of alibi servitude. The sentence awaits Supreme Court review and Mitchell remains under bail.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Mitchell
Mitchell & Tanner
Mrs Minerva Smith Chronic Bronchitis Remedy Claim
Mrs Minerva Smith of Dunville Indiana says twenty years of bronchitis relief came after using Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup, a claim she makes as a sure cure sold by Vundertari Pharmacy and O Klld.
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Minerva Smith
Dunville, IN
Nevay
Vote question at Lanastor Cotton Weigher office
A garbled OCR item references the Institute and a local office in Lanastor City. The readable fragment mentions a Valic Cotton weigher in Lanastor Cift and includes scattered names and terms without clear context.
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Dautitute Fae Tia
Valiic Cotton Weigher
Lanastor Cif
AJ Uuily
Heroly Nemotini Piyielt At Cotton Wey Springs
A local report from dty shows Hero ny Nemotini participating in a tense event at Cotton Wey Springs, with officials noting notable efforts by several participants. The article lists Yeandibite as a key figure and mentions Ae Mipiey in connection with the proceedings.
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Heroly
Nemotini
Piyielt
Jeandibite
Ofie
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Hyde
Holmes
Texas Penitentiary
Com
Asante
JB Norment
Masses
Brighe Wy
Darlinztein
State of Charleston
OC. B. Layer, Jy
South Carolina News
Gillis
Senator Mitchell
Southern MS
Cortee
Miratead vRed
Cubanlun Shangonal
Chrow Coteon Mls
Am. Ciiary
Cloton Ean
Charl
Joe Cots
Sonia Meith
Pal Bipiins
Bate Agleteuta
Spraisey
GE Ficueral Repaw Shop
Heyerty
Wren
Elhino
Dente
Mlb
Des
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