Marlboro County Cotton Boom Notes History of Production
Marlboro County South Carolina has boosted soil productivity through fertilization rotation and intensive cultivation. Records show 80,000 bales of cotton on 76,000 acres in 1922 and earlier highs of corn yields. Lands previously valued at 4 an acre now fetch 200. Local soils include Norfolk and Orangeburg series with sandy beds near clay. Farmers apply 700 to 1000 pounds of fertilizer per acre and 100 to 200 pounds of nitrate soda as side dressings.
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Marlboro County
South Carolina
Orangeburg
Bennettsville
Z. T. Drake
United States
East Texas
Fletcher and Adams
Crop cultivation relies on fertilizer just as mules need feed
A saying contrasts farming success with animal care, stating that one would not try to grow crops without fertilizer just as they would not cultivate without feeding their mules. The line emphasizes the necessity of input and stewardship in agriculture.
Lilleys Sale Draws Huge Crowds in Whitewright
Hundreds of shoppers filled Lilleys store Wednesday for a clearance sale in Whitewright and nearby areas. Men’s clothing and women’s wear led crowds while dry goods and shoes also sold briskly. Staff struggled with service due to crowds, many customers delivering purchases to wrapping counters themselves.
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J. F. Lilley
Whitewright
Are You Weak Nervous Houston Man Endorses Dr Pierce Remedies
Mr W H Jackson of Houston Texas endorses Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as effective tonics for general health and feminine troubles after experiencing weak nervous spells. He recommends trial packs and notes dealers carry the remedies.
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Houston
Texas
Route 1
Good Digestion a Blessing Ad Promotes Tablets
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a simple remedy for indigestion and sour stomach, priced at 25 cents. It suggests relief from gassy pains and heartburn. Also notes magazine availability at Pierce's Cafe and offers half-soling for worn shoes by R S Morehead. Mentions Clean Up Week dates April 5 to 11.
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Chamberlain
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brom Quinine Ad
An old advertisement claims Laxative Brom Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day and stop cough and headache. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature. Priced at 3 cents.
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E.W. Grove
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Sun Office
Golden Rule Grocery
Luther Smith & Son
Whitewright’s
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Ohio
S. H. Montgomery
Pierce
R. S. Morehead
Sudan
Kimbell Milling Co
J. W. Davidson
the Quality Store
Bushell A
Main Street
A. D. Mebane
Lester Findley
Bob Pumphrey
Lester Haile
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