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Newspaper
Andrews News
Location
Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
2
Mrs Styles asks for money for a new hat while Mr Styles suggests a bet on tomorrow's weather with his game lady friend. She counters that he should not wear his old hat another year and instead bet on a fresh bonnet.
In a confused scene a victim recalls being struck by something resembling a motor car but cannot confirm whether a vehicle caused the injury. The speaker describes fear and uncertainty about the accident.
A quip suggests a brilliant woman chose a stupid husband while noting her first marriage to a genius. The exchange hinges on contrasting intellects and humor about marriage.
A reflection on free speech suggesting that if all voices must speak before decisions, business progress could stall. The author warns of paralysis when everyone insists on lengthy discussion before action.
A humorous dialogue explains dry wit as the clever, sober humor that men require from others. The exchange contrasts wit that earns laughter when drinking with wit that proves intellect when one is sober.
A quip duo contrasts public duty with ambition as Senator Sorghum jokes that long involvement in politics breeds a craving for controlling interest, framing a witty take on governance and power.
A witty exchange recalls Miss Sue Brette Pleasant and a summer spent under the sun with roasters and critics present. The tone hints at a lively theater crowd and sharp remarks from observers.
A theatrical manager questions a new recruit about Hamlet experience. The newcomer responds with a bold claim that he has played in every Hamlet worldwide.
A dialogue excerpt shows Miss Cayenne and a speaker debating readiness to speak. The line A person should always think before he speaks appears, followed by Miss Cayenne noting some are better equipped with the facilities for speech.
Attendance collapses as a no show for Uncle Tom's Cabin shocks the crowd at the opera house. Sheriff steps in arresting the owner for operating without a proper license for his dogs.
The quip recalls a mill builder who solved a weak water supply by damming a pond. A brief anecdote emphasizes practical engineering over complaint.
A dialogue reveals a broken engagement as a woman explains she could not marry the suitor over his car choice and lifestyle. The exchange shows social pressures and personal whimsy in selecting a spouse.
A reflective note extols a proactive man who acts rather than speaks, emphasizing industrious effort to prevent world delays and promote progress. The writing praises practical deeds over talk, highlighting a model of civic responsibility.
A brief, humorous exchange shows Gladys and her husband departing for a honeymoon in a state of playful ecstasy. The other remark notes a curious new make as they depart.
Readable fragments hint at a playful dialogue about candy feasts and a sad parting, capturing a lighthearted exchange and humorous sentiment suitable for a brief newspaper item.
A humorous exchange centers on gifting a wrist watch to a friend. One sides notes the gift was appropriate while the other quips that it was timely, offering a light wordplay about timing and friendship.
The southern sweet potato is rising as a top field crop with curing and storage advances shaping marketing. It yields 200 to 400 bushels per acre with proper fertilization and soils, offering high returns versus cotton. Variety options include Nancy Hall Porto Rico Triumph Southern Queen and Yellow Jersey.
Guidance for farmers shopkeepers and tradesmen on 1919 income tax filings. It covers identifying gross farm income deducting allowable farm expenses including tools feed and repairs, and choosing cash or accrual methods. It notes deductions rules for wages autos machinery losses and land sales profits.
A Tyrolean peasant girl Griselda wins a noble marquis’s love after enduring orders to surrender her child and leave him. She complies meekly, later returns to prepare his new bride for the altar, and the marquis proclaims her his true wife, proving boundless devotion.
The piece argues that salesmanship is necessary to overcome human inertia and to persuade in professions like clergy, medicine, law, and teaching. It notes that even the gospel must be sold, though often without monetary exchange, and cites J. E. Rossignol's view in the Review.
The ancient Greeks dedicated rosé to Harpocrates the God of Silence and hung rose garlands on doors of debate rooms to signify words spoken sub rosa were private and not to be repeated. This gave rise to the modern use of the term confidential.
A brief quotation credits Henry Wadsworth Longfellow urging that affection is never wasted. The line emphasizes enduring care over fleeting sentiment.
Free catalog details best garden seed varieties for home use and canning. It lists field seeds suitable for hay pasturage and advises which seeds to sow for abundant forage.
Washington reports indicate South Carolina leaders are in Washington regarding a confidential political matter of high importance. If developments proceed as hinted, significant news awaits the Palmetto State.
The piece asks if Kipling consulted Hindu mythology for The Seven Seas title. It cites the Puranas describing a circular flat earth, 1,000,000,000 miles in circumference, with Mount Soomeroo at the center.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of the Farmers & Merchants Bank to be held in the bank building on Tuesday April 20 1920 at 4 P M. The purpose is to increase capital from 50000 to 100000 dollars. All stockholders are urged to attend. D L Moyd president E V Andersen cashier Andrews S C March 17 1920 Adv 41 March 18
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