War-Time Camp Humor and Anecdotes From Spain Veterans
A humor column recounts tales from Spanish-American War veterans who never saw combat. A hospital steward describes a Georgia camp as hot and unproductive in action hopes, a man nicknamed Cinch nearly goes insane fishing in a field, and a parade of small jokes follows. The piece blends recollections of discharges, pranks, and social banter reflecting camp life and postwar reflections.
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Spain
Georgia
Cinch
Company C
Washington
Klondike Gold Output and World Population Figures
The excerpt notes the Klondike gold output for 1900 at 20 million dollars and cites global and regional population counts from census data, including Europe, New York, Nevada, Illinois, and Virginia. It also touches on public figures and curiosities, like a centenarian Mrs. Nancy Hollifield and comments on education and governance.
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Klondike
Europe
Nancy Hollifield
Charlotte
N. C
Smith
Vancouver
B. C
New York
Nevada
Marriage of Mrs Anna Reid to Mr Louis Ayers in Rock Hill
In York Rock Hill Chronicle notes the December wedding of Mrs Anna Reid daughter of the late Ralph McFadden and Mrs Eliza McFadden to Mr Louis W Ayers of Anderson County now Rockingham NC. The ceremony at sister Mrs Dillingham's home was led by Rev Shuler and Rev Alexander Sprunt with only relatives present. The couple left for Rockingham.
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York
Rock Hill
Anna McFadden Reid
Ralph McFadden
Chester
Eliza J. McFadden
W. C. Reid
Dillingham
Louis W. Ayer
Anderson County
Rockingham
N. C
J. Harry Foster
Kershaw
Lancaster
Carl
Ralph
Carl Foster
Harry
Foster
Bishop Capers
Church of Our Savior
J. P. Killebrew
Mary Kee
Supreme Court
Klugh
Board of Trustees
Cork
Gaffney Ledger
Thomas Gibson
Bradly
Clifton No. 3
Spartanburg
Bradley
Gibson
J. S Sarratt
Depot Street
John C. Swygert, Jr
Peaks
Olive
J. B. Bell
Montgomery Street
Baptist Parsonage
Ruby Gaffney
J. J. Gaffney
Rush Sarratt
Non A. Sarratt
Gaffney
Broad River
Rush
Chester—Lantern
J. G. Johnson
Sue Guy
H. C. Buckholz
Seaboard
Johnson
Newberry
Anna Reid
RL. Horne
L. W. Ayers
T. H. Shuler
T. H. Shuler, Assisted By the Rev. Dr. Sprunt
Stupid Mules and a Parrot Automaton Tale
A New Orleans Times Democrat item recounts an ex-showman’s jab at mule intelligence and a curious bird act. It notes mules’ reputed dullness, hidden signals by trainers, and a famed educated bird troupe led by a Paris-built parrot automaton that wowed audiences until its secret leaked after the trainer’s death.
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Paris
New Orleans Times Democrat
Yorkville Loan and Savings Bank Opens for Business
Loan and Savings Bank announces opening in Yorkville with ample capital for customer protection and accommodation. S. M. McNeel serves as president and W. P. Harrison as cashier. Bank hours are 9 am to 3 pm.
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Yorkville
Keller and Co advertise wood iron brick stone work Yorkville
J J Keller & Co of Yorkville advertise material and construction services within 25 miles offering dressed lumber nails hardware lime and made to order scroll work balusters stairs columns and plans for builders also list wide stock and prompt service The second notice, from H A D Neely York County Treasurer, announces 1900 tax collection starting October 15 and closing December 31 with meetings at Yorkville December 8 to 31 and a 15 percent penalty after that.
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Yorkville
York County
S. C
H. A. D. Neely
Jeweler Speck Appeals for Early Repairs and Eyewear
Jeweler Speck urges customers to bring watches for repair in November to ensure prompt service and best results as the shop anticipates a busy month. He notes a full stock of spectacles and eye glasses and invites customers to view the complete selection in town.
104 Issues for $1.75 Pay for All Time Effort
A listing promises 104 issues for a single dollar seventy five with the claim that the biggest pay goes to the best workers while every worker is fully compensated for all time and effort expended, framed as an offer or ad style notice.
Special inducements for Yorkville Enquirer subscriptions
The Yorkville Enquirer announces 1901 subscription offers with a club premium system. Clubmakers submitting and paying for the most names win prizes including buggies, guns, watches, and household goods. New subscribers receive free Enquirer time, with terms, pricing, and transfer rules defined, ending March 6, 1901.
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Enquirer
Ta Ae Eamens Ikity
Yorkville
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