01 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
1
London says Britain's note to France re Silesia covers circumstances behind the crisis and rejects claims Britain opposes France. It emphasizes no danger to French troops and opposes reinforcements before the August 4 Supreme Council meeting while urging continued dialogue.
Abbeville marks third market day with Miss Crowther home demonstration agent overseeing weekly Tuesday sale on the square. Residents praise fresh vegetables and fruits at fair cash prices. Merchants argue low prices threaten profits as wagons supply perishables daily.
London newspapers express hearty approval of Japan accepting President Harding's invitation to discuss armament limits and the Far East. The Times, Daily Telegraph, and Daily Mail praise the move as a relief and a step toward peace, warning against distractions and urging broad, firm disarmament goals benefiting Japan and allied nations.
Mrs Mary Nickles Glenn 37 widow of Walter Glenn formerly of Abbeville and late of Neeses Ga died at home Thursday July 28 and was buried there Saturday She was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs George Nickles and relative to the Hagens in Long Cane township Survived by her husband five children and her father She was a Presbyterian from childhood Aunts and cousins attended the funeral returning to Abbeville yesterday
Miss Crowther announces a six to one advantage sale opening tomorrow morning with staples and produce including beans Irish potatoes squash cantaloupe cucumbers and more. Customers may order additional items by special request.
Antreville audiences saw three health education films on germs drinking water and cattle disease this week in Abbeville County. D A Burrows of the University of Maryland led the show with Ruth Crowther assisting and about 1800 residents reached countywide.
The government cotton report issued today indicates a 64.7 percent yield of normal and an 8,200,000 bale crop, the lowest for this date. October cotton advances 83 points on the strength of the release, with July 1 at 64 percent and the year average at 69.2. Estimated lint yield per acre is 148 pounds.
On the first Monday sales day the sheriff sold an Auburn to Feinstein for 210 dollars seized in a liquor raid. The day was dull with intense heat as records suggest the thermometer hit about 100 in the shade around one in the afternoon. Crowds disputed whether it was the hottest day of the year or their lives.
A film show at Abbeville nearly failed when an axle broke on the way to Central School. A pine pole improvised a tow, a tractor retraced the way hours later, and the audience waited past midnight. Dr. Hayden praised mill village sanitation efforts in Abbeville and Ware Shoals after visits noting strong community interest and worker-employer accord.
London July 30 Prime Minister Lloyd George read a statement authorized by King George denying a reported interview in the United States by Lord Northcliffe. The King’s denial calls the interview a fabrication and urges not to mislead about his views on Ireland. Northcliffe issued a cablegram denying attributing such words to the King.
President Harding responded to Representative Byrnes denying exaggerated South Carolina famine reports. He cited public health service findings and southern advisories supporting continued government investigation to determine proper action without undue alarm. He quoted Spartanburg Herald editor Hearon praising the health service’s ongoing inquiry.
In Minneapolis on July 30 prevailing styles for chores are described by a gas meter reader. He is welcomed by housewives wearing one-piece bathing suits, a style favored at lake homes during hot summer mornings while dusting and sweeping.
The Rev. M. R. Plaxco returns from Anderson county where he led revival services at Generasee ARP Church. He announces August morning services only at Abbeville Associate Reformed Church.
Hunting licenses will be sold until September 1 at the Abbeville County sheriff office and at Lowndesville Game Warden J. M. Huckabee's office.
The 49th reunion of Orrs Regiment of Rifles will be held in Walhalla on August 15 and 16. Walhalla preparations aim to make it one of the greatest reunions, with Abbeville county veterans warmly invited to attend.
Revival services begin at Bethel church Abbeville circuit on Sunday August 7 with preaching at 11 am and 8 30 pm Rev G E Peele assists in these services.
The Rev. Luther R. Hogan of the University of Tennessee preached yesterday morning and evening at the Baptist church. His personality and scholarly sermons were enjoyed by attendees.
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