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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
3
A rhetorical plea urges leaders to consider immigration with seriousness as the question of whether the state remains a white man’s country is framed as pivotal. It emphasizes public opinion shaping policy and national identity and calls for patriotic discernment.
Yorkville Enquirer notes a lively Woodmen log rolling in Friedheim's hall with J B Johnson as toastmaster. Walnut camp shows 504 members and $590,000 in insurance, with $44,000 in death losses and 32 monuments. Myrtle camp has about 35 members. Several local shindigs and upcoming Fourth of July rally are mentioned along with new industrial plans and local ball games.
The Enquirer notes that Yorkville barbers will raise the shaving price to fifteen cents after July 1, 1907. In Harmony, Woodlawn and nearby communities, service times are announced for Sunday preaching at Harmony 11 am, School House 4 pm, and Woodlawn 8 pm.
Church of the Good Shepherd led by Rev J O Babin holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. No morning or afternoon service. First Presbyterian under Rev E E Gillespie offers Sunday school at 10 40 a.m. Children’s Day exercises and sermon at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 15 p.m. Rev W C Ewart presides at Sabbath services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 8 15 p.m.
On July Fourth the store keeps open and invites all to call and view stock of house furnishings including hammocks lounges and couches. New shipment of stoves and the "Free"Ma oven is advertised with cash or credit terms offered to convince customers the best.
Advertises large advantages for a small cost with A B and B 8 Courses. Tuition and incidental fee set at 40000 dollars. Board in college home at cost. Limited number of young ladies admitted to the Wylie Home with tuition free. Competent instructors and wholesome moral influence. Positive Christian education. Write for catalogue to J B MOFFATT, nrcenien.
Yorkville notes cotton for June 28 with 11 to 13 premium. New York spot cotton closed steady up 10 points with mid dling uplands at 13 cents and middling gulf at 13. Futures opened and closed steady across months: June 11.72, July 11.76, Aug 11.74, Sept 11.41, Oct 11.65, Nov 11.54, Dec 11.57, Jan 11.67, Feb 11.71, March 11.76.
Mrs. Dobson offers daily production of embroidered and chiffon hats for warm weather. Hats for children, misses, and ladies including sailors, with good work, latest styles, and reasonable prices. Also offers short notice hat supply and laundry basket service every Wednesday morning at 8, returning Saturday morning. Also advertises commercial printing services including booklets and law briefs.
Large sale on ladies low oxford shoes in styles of vici and patent leather. Prices include $3.50 quality reduced to $2.50, $3.00 quality to $2.00, and $2.00 quality to $1.50 per pair. Act fast to secure sizes. Sell for less.
A dealer promotes cycling as healthy and urges customers to view a full stock of reliable bicycles. The ad also features high grade sewing machines in polished oak and mahogany cases with a guarantee of satisfaction and affordable prices.
The notice invites orders for fresh meats and fish and promotes seasonal groceries. It lists a phone number 83 and mentions The Enquirer as a source for commercial printing services.
Yorkville residents and visitors are urged to attend a community event with family friendly activities. The committee promises solid enjoyment for all ages including old folks young folks ladies and children. Railroads offer cheap rates to encourage turnout.
Readers note that residents and visitors travel long distances to inspect Yorkville Monument Works offerings and memorial pieces.
A farm advertises pure cream at 25 cents a quart available at the farm or delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays. It notes ownership by AL MILLS and lists a January 25 date.
An advertisement touts Faultless Brand canned beans peas corn and succotash priced at 16c per can and sugared strawberries raspberries and pears at 30c, claiming top quality and freshness equal to garden produce with plenty of cheaper inferior options also offered.
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