Old Time Horse Swap Ends In Comic Trade
In Georgia satire style, a crowd watches a horse swap between Bullet and Kit. The Yellow Blossom touts Bullet as the best horse while Peter Ketch touts Kit, with comic trading banter. A hidden sore on Bullet’s back and Kit’s alleged blindness become punchlines as the old man’s bargain collapses into laughter.
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Bob Smart
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Blossom
Peter Ketch
Neddy
Kit
Peter
Ned
Old Kit
Hall
Battle of Cowpens Recounts Turning Point in Revolution
The Yorkville Enquirer recounts the 1781 Cowpens engagement, detailing Morgan and Washington’s southern campaign, Tarleton's failed pursuit, and Cornwallis's setbacks leading to Yorktown. It notes militia discipline, strategic moves, and the stark British losses versus American victory.
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Savannah
Charleston
General Gates
Gamden
Great Britain
South Carolina
Chesappeake
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
England
Europe
Cornwallis
Tarleton
Rawdon
King’s Mountain
Les
Clinton
New York
Chesapeake
Leslie
Portsmouth
Washington
Gates
Camden
Charlotte
Patrick Ferguson
Marion
Santee
Black
Sumter
King's Mountain
General O'Hara
Earl Cornwallis
Lincoln
Yorktown
Winnsboro
Arnold
Cornlis
Broad River
Remn
Gen- Leslie
Wallis
Genlesse
Eston
Genslie
Ninety-Six
Ferguson
Taron
Frst
Blackstock
Brierly’s Ferry
Corn-wallis
Hillsborough
Maryland
Delaware
Otho Holland Williams
Baylor
Bland and Moyland
William Washington
Daniel Morgan
Sumner
Davidson
Davie
Congress
Nathaniel Greene
Greene
Gener
General Greene
Cheserfield County
Hicks’ Creek
Morgan
Spartanburg County
Pacolet
Broad Rivers
Cheraw
Rugeley’s Mill
Rugeley
Catawba River
Wright's Ferry
Lacey
Turkey Creek
York County
Pacolet Springs
Spartanburg
Bill Cunningham
Greene Erin
Sam Clowney
Sam
Tar
Lord Cornwallis
Bullock
Bullock's Creek Church
Moran
Carolina
McDowell
Cunningham
Hammond
Donnelly
Howard
Continental
Taite
Triplett
Pickens
Beaty
Seventy-First
McArthur
McCall
Hamilton's Tord
No Heaven For Him At Southside Revival
A five year old boy refused to stand during a revival appeal, saying he wanted to go home instead. The minister asked if he wished to go to heaven and the child replied no, he preferred to go home quickly, and his wish was granted.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Quick
States push primary elections for senator by the people
Across the country, states have held primaries to elect U S senators by popular vote. Eleven southern states already chose senators through primaries, with legislatures expected to ratify. Oregon and Dakota have similar plans, and others may follow as the reform spreads nationwide.
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United States
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Oregon
Diiiols
Mifmois
Cullom
Production of Explosives
The article explains high explosives require unstable chemical mixtures and detonators to trigger instantaneous decomposition. It details cordite as a safe propellant made from guncotton nitroglycerin and mineral jelly with acetone, processed to a solid yet reactive state for ammunition.
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