Poe urges farmers to join cotton marketing cooperative
Dr Clarence Poe of The Progressive Farmer appeals to Lee county farmers to sign the cotton cooperative marketing contract. He cites successful coop models in Denmark, California, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and notes boards of directors in partner states. Local speeches outline business like operations and finance hurdles while J P Myers and Rogers Scarborough push campaign details and plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Poe
Lee County
Court House
South Carolina Cottoners ‘Cooperative Association
Poe
Caive Marketing
Coop
Denmark
California
Tive
Texas
Oklahoma
Misei
Arizona
Mississippi
Ariz
Georgia
North Carolina
Alabama
T .E
J. P
Rogers Scarborough
South Carolina Cotton Grow Cooperative Association
Unhe
Ile National Bank
Bowling Tournament Opens at Common Building Alleys
A weekly bowling tournament starts Friday at the Common Building alleys. The popular event drew attention as a great success. The Spinning Room team faced Cloth and Shop departments in day and night contests. The Sunshine Club held a private bowling party Wednesday with all enjoying the evening and facilities. Refreshments were red but did not detract from the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Sunshine Club
Alewine Loses Barn and Stock in Fire at Level Line
Level Line farmer P. Alewine loses barn, 3000 bundles fodder, feed and farm tools in a Sunday morning blaze. He appeals for aid from friends noting the loss is heavy and kindness will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Alewine
Level L
Rail executives vow no further compromise in railroad strike
Washington Aug 13 railroad executives and government officials meet after President Harding's settlement proposal. Union leaders plan continued mediation as four brotherhoods form a mediation committee for eight unions on strike. Lee Sheppard says conductors will mediate until Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Four
Brotherhoods of
Wes
White House
Brotherhoods
Lee Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Congress
Arthur Griffith Dies in Dublin
Dublin reports the sudden death of Arthur Griffith, president of the Dail Eireann, from heart failure after recent tonsillitis surgery. Flags fly at half mast as the Free State leader’s passing raises questions about civil affairs and the provisional government’s next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Dail Eireann
Ireland
Free State
Michael Collina
Griffith
Dail Direan
William Cosgrove
City Council Sets License Taxes for Shoe Shine Booths
The City Council met Friday at 8:30 p.m. with most aldermen present. It set license taxes for shoe shine stands at 5 cents per shine with a $5 annual fee and 10 cents per shine with a $25 annual fee. The meeting also noted camp activities by Abbeville youth and nearby officials visiting Camp Tippacanoe with local boys reporting a lively stay and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
C. L. Link
Abbeville
L. M. Blanchett
John James
C. F. Martin
Marwick
Leroy Wilson
Charlie Wilson
Lloyd McCurry
Guy Blanchett
Ansel Blanchett
Robert Walker
Carl Bond
Eldred Campbell
Ian Singleton
Emory Williams
Amos Creswell
Fred Carroll
Leroy Joeines
Fred Godfrey
Woman Stabbed in Front of Bosdell's Market
Frances Harper stabbed Minnie Cade during a dusk confrontation in front of Bosdell's Market. Cade was taken to the hospital with a knife wound through the lungs, doctors deem her likely to recover. Harper is jailed awaiting the wound’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Harper
Minnie Cade
Bosdell's Market
Neuffer
ABBEVILLE and ANDERSON Faceoff in Key Carolina League Series
The Carolina League race tightens as Abbeville hosts Anderson today and tomorrow. Anderson leads by a half game, while Abbeville has won eight of ten and seeks a decisive pair against a tough Anderson squad. Fans urged to attend and back the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Abbeville
Abbeville Boys
Gaelloway
Bere
Greenwood
Laurens
Shealy Secures Coal for South Carolina Mills
Frank W Shealy chairman of the railroad commission wired Governor Harvey from Washington that satisfactory arrangements had been made to obtain enough coal to keep cotton mills and allied industries operating in South Carolina. He pressed mills to report current stock and projected needs for September and October to prevent a shutdown and mass unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Frank W Shealy
Railroad Commission
Harvey
Washington
Cotton Mills
Allied Industries
South Carolina
Shealy
Baptist Missionary Rev S L Watson Preaches in State
Rev S L Watson, a Baptist missionary to Brazil on furlough, spoke at the Baptist Church last night sharing insights into missionary work. He married Annie Miller, daughter of Rev B F Miller of Smithville and sister of Joe M Miller of Abbeville, linking him to local families. Rev S F Epps preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.L. Vawon
Baptist Church
Brazil
United States
Mr. Watson
Annie Miller
B. F. Miller
Smithville
County
Joe M. Miller
Abbeville
S. F. Epps
Home From Hendersonville Visit
Judge and Mrs. Frank B. Gary are back from a two week trip to Hendersonville. They traveled through the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendersonville
Frank B. Gary
West Virginia to widen tariff plan and rail project
Charleston reports a flexible tariff plan proposal allowing the president to raise or cut duties and to fund real estate development in Charleston upper harbor area through July 1, 1924. Senate approved a $600000 railroad right of way project between Jamestown and Mount Pleasant via McClellan Danville, 55 miles, with a 36 to 20 vote and some party opposition. W. H. Powers plans 164 modeled residences at Rutledge Heights, 82 now, 50 by January 1 and the rest by March 15, aiming for modern compact homes to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Washington
Senate
Jamestown
Mount Pleasant
McCilell
Danville
W. H. Powers
Rutledge Heights
Senate approves modified tariff plan amid amendments
The Senate adopted by 34 to 18 an amendment by Senator Bursum to limit changes in duties after July 1 1924 to Congress. The final plan tightens control on production costs, ties rate changes to tariff commission reports, and strengthens public hearings before recommendations. The measure also sets out how costs of production and foreign competition are assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bursum
New Mexico
Congress
Tuxbury Lumber Company
McClellansville
Jamestown
Seaboard
Charleston
Berkeley
Senator Reed
Missouri
Train Jumps Track Near Columbia Tragedy
Seaboard Air Line train No 3 northbound from Jacksonville to Washington derailed near Dixiana DC at 530 PM. Engineer John Preacher of Savannah Georgia was killed and Fireman Dave Stevens of Savannah hurt. One passenger hospitalized with minor injuries. Officials cite track conditions causing the derailment and three cars left derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Preacher
Savannah
Columbia
Seaboard Air Line
Jacksonville
Washington
Dixiana
D. C
Dave Stevens
Columbia Hospital
Campers F B McLane and others on Little River
Mrs. F B McLane and family with C L Rock and family of Haskell s Mr and Mrs C F Gilliam of Watts RH Gilliam Mr and Mrs Giles McLane of Atlanta Mr and Mrs J G McLane of Greenwood and Mr and Mrs G S Todd of Columbia camp this week at Island Ford Bridge on Little River Sheriff McLane Capt J L Perrin Mr and Mrs Paul Kennedy and Mrs Mary I Kennedy joined for Sunday dinner with the campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. McLane
C. L. Rock
Haskell’s
C F Gilliam
Watts
RH. Gilliam
Giles McLane
Atlanta
J. G. McLane
Greenwood
G S. Todd
Columbia
Island Ford Bridge
Little River
Sheriff McLane
J. L. Perrin
Paul Kennedy
Mary I Kennedy
First Open Cotton Boll Observed At Cotton Hill
Mrs Lanier Eason returns to Charleston after a pleasant visit with Mr Press and Banner office. Mrs Sydney Eason at the first open cotton boll of the season from the farm at Cotton Hill. Eugene B Gary and Mr Euson also leaving for New York for work. The cotton shows fine texture with no sign of weevil activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanier Eason
Charleston
Earthquake Recorded by Georgetown Seismograph
An earthquake of moderate intensity was detected tonight at Georgetown University. The shocks began at 7 12 p m and lasted 48 minutes. The epicenter was about 5500 miles from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown University
Cotton Market Prices and Futures Startle Local Trade
The local cotton market posted the best price at 21 cents per pound today. Futures closed with October December at 20 25, January at 20 24, and March at 20 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annenee
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Arenge Poe
Kershaw
Alewine
RAIL
Dial Eireann
Council
Eva Pratt
Due West
Negro
Abbeyville
S. L. Watson
Tariff Commission
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