County fair tale grows from China to modern trade
The item recounts the origin of China’s enduring county fair concept begun as a revenge tale in a ruined temple within a village near Mineville, evolving into a social and business gathering that blends gospel mission with commerce. It notes local activity in Ebeneger and Indian Trail along with farmers collecting corn and fodder, and mentions residents planning meetings and minor community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Rose Mice Mace
Minevissien
Fale
Chinas
Ebeneger
Journal
Heaton's
Cross Roads
Roanoke
Cleve Suit
Carne
Walter
Teddie Smith
Midland
Wills Furr
Boston
Bill
G. C. Deese
Rock Hill
Reece Simpson
J. M. Hartsell and Sons
B. B
Axword
Baxter Merterie
J. E. Funderburk
W. Benton
Benton
J. EB. Howell
Estelle
Allerbe
Richmond County
Fairne
George W. Cram Freed From Sing: Old George Wakes New Life
George W. Cram aged 85 walked free from Sing Sing after twenty one years, recalling a harsh past. He rode his first automobile journey, then an electric train to New York, and marveled at Grand Central before returning to relatives. A Civil War veteran, he reflected on his crime and life ahead, while a crowd bid farewell at the prison gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cram
George W. Cam
Sing Sing
New York
George
Cram
Osborne
Gow Whitman
Ree
Freedom
Cran
Burg
New York City
Arthur
Grand Central Terminal
Tian Way
Tyshoro
California
Californi
Caif Ribs
Dillard
Hostetter Hocks
Flutie Belcher
Tickville
Ellick Hellwanger
Washington Hocks
Hogwallow
New Fertilizer Formula for Small Grains
A state agronomist promotes an acre fertilizer mix using ground limestone or marl, 16 percent acid phosphate, and cotton seed meal or dried blood. The blend supplies calcium carbonate, available phosphate, and nitrogen, with lime improving nutrient availability. The Commissioner offers limestone at low cost if orders are placed early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hogwallow News Tells of Jailer, Wedding, and Odd Tales
A local Hogwallow column reports a rash of small events from a broken-into Rye Straw store with missing socks to a rural wedding in Caif Ribs and the Hogwallow Improvement Association over weed-choked post office surroundings. Notable notes include Washington Hooks growing into a community figure, a Jay-bird confinement story, a weather-tinged chimney sighting, and a humorous autograph satire from a Georgia clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogwallow
Wild Onion School
Washington Hooks
Saturday Blade
Tickville
Depuy
Hogwallow Improvement Association
Cricket Hicks
Poke Earley
Gander Creek
Luke Mathewsla
Georgia
Georgia Verackers
Ton for Ton Cotton Seed Meal Offer in Monroe or Milan
A local supplier announces a French automatic continuous system and offers to trade cotton seed meal for weed. The note invites comparison of turnouts and mentions ginning cotton. Possible locations Monroe or Mil le.
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THE
Monroe Journal
G. M. and
R. F. Beasley
RE. P. Beasley
Telephone
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Bosley Streets
Pate
Atlanta Constitution
Gon
Levi PB. Monton
Tim
Vencenes
Mary Secrest
Greenville NC
Miss Secrest
Greenville
James Helms
Navy
C. A. Lotlin
Iro
Secrest
Philatheas
Griffin
Vance Presson
Presson
C. Bo Russell
Micah Stamey
Laurinburg
J. A. Sharp
C. W. Biggers
Mexico
Washington Dispatch
Brownsville
Messikes
War Department
Funston
Progreso
Tex
Amercan
Bjorksom
Carranza
Blocksom
Waxhaw
Marehville
Mecklenburg Line
Sandy Ridge
South Carolina Line
Jas. L. Burgess
W. A. Graham
Commay
Mothe
Styleplus
Iateer
W. H. Belk & Bro
Clothing Department
Saakes
Sorange
Mowe Passaw
Beause
Grange
REX Theatre
Goose Creek
Gloucester Hotel
Cardus
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