01 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
1
The backyard city garden should feature a fence and clothes posts as permanent elements. To keep them attractive after leaves fall, use a nonoffensive brick or stone fence and green painted posts, allowing shrubs and vines to flourish in season while remaining neat in winter.
Checkered signs have been placed at busy Columbus intersections and parkways to warn drivers of danger. The black and white boards, installed by the Columbus Automobile Club, measure three by six feet and will soon be recognized as a danger emblem with plans for red lights.
The article argues that neighboring towns must coordinate planning when railroads shift, parks edge into another community, or housing sits just over the line. It notes that different rules cause unfairness and advantages, urging cooperation to avoid waste and maintain appearance.
The passage argues parks should be open and inviting to everyone, offering entertainment, comfort, and pleasure. It criticizes austere, inhospitable designs and urges bright flowers, tennis courts, swings, teeter boards, sandboxes, seating, arbors, picnic areas, and music to attract and welcome the public.
The article urges greater use of walls and fences in compact gardens. It recommends training both ornamental and fruiting vines against walls or mesh wired structures in fan or flat shapes. Melon and cucumber vines can serve as short season screens, enhancing aesthetics and privacy.
June 18 1917 M A Taylor announces a price of forty cents per 100 pounds for all kinds of scrap iron except old boilers with a three week deadline before prices decline. He notes coal shipments are enroute and hints at summer prices for July and August.
In Common Pleas W M Rowland plaintiff and Lucy Philpot defendant creditors are warned to file and prove claims against the estate of Charity Philpot Jr by October 1 next year or be barred. Master J H Cantelou for Edgefield County dated July 13 1917.
OFFICERS: J C Sheppard President B E Nicholson Vice President E J Mims Cashier J H Allen Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS: J C Sheppard Thos H Rainsford John Rainsford B E Nicholson A S Tompkins C C Fuller E J Mims J H Allen.
The notice promotes holiday camps for growing boys emphasizing academic guidance and wholesome outdoor activities. It highlights structured instruction, physical training, and wholesome influences to foster development during vacation periods.
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