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Newspaper
The Lancaster Ledger
Location
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary report describes a powerful typhoon hitting the Brenel protectorate in southern China. Estimates claim thousands perish and tens of thousands are rendered homeless while rescue efforts are hampered by debris and damaged infrastructure. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as weather conditions complicate relief.
The farmers bulletin highlights weather impacts on cotton, corn, and wheat across states. Texas reports favorable picking though limited by labor. Arkansas shows heavy rains affecting picking but potential good quality, while Mississippi and Georgia note variable yields and ongoing harvests.
The piece notes American Cotton Company bonuses to planters and spinners for roundlap bales. It argues premiums go to both sides via higher bale value and efficiency, while farmers care mainly about higher net income. Rice planters on the coast report an exceptional harvest and surprise at yields.
Brave men suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles and weariness with weak appetites and nervousness. Gard ner of Idaville Indiana says Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite. He urges others to try them at Crawford Bros Drug Store for 50 cents with a guaranteed bottle.
An 19th century discussion argues soil testing is impractical and unreliable from single samples. It explains that wild growth reflects soil quality, not chemical analysis, with indicators like green briers and sweet gum revealing productive or poor lands. It notes soil texture, subsoil conditions, and drainage influence crop quality from tobacco to cotton, and mentions regional examples and mineral rock issues affecting fertilizer supply.
An advertisement claims Johnston's Sarsaparilla cures female diseases including suppressed menses irregularities and uterine issues. It lists headaches back pain digestion trouble neuralgia and urinary symptoms as reliefs with Michigan Drug Co Detroit as the supplier.
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