20 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
1
Edgefield Advertiser edited by J L Mims publishes weekly from the Advertiser Building. Subscription is 1 50 yearly in advance. Second class matter at Edgefield post office. Communications require writer name. Cards of Thanks Obituaries and Political Notices published at advertising rates.
A collage of editorial quips from South Carolina papers notes holiday themes, public safety, and social commentary. Items reference Santa Claus, Christmas costs, Maine, gun safety humor, homicide rates in Edgefield, and fashion shaping perceptions of newborns.
A plea to protect children's belief in Santa Claus and enjoy a merry Christmas. The author warns that disillusionment comes with age and argues against telling kids there is no Santa, noting the weight of future responsibilities will come soon.
Announcement notes a gasoline price rise by one quarter cent attributed to the Standard Oil Company. The piece ponders whether all citizens acted as a single body or if the change was a concerted action by one company, invoking a play on e pluribus unum.
The article urges strict economy in 1912 to avert hard times as a large cotton crop could push prices to five cents. It notes even an average crop with carryover stock may keep cotton prices low next fall and warns against complacency.
The piece notes immigrants' kindness with Christmas gifts sent from ocean liners. It cites the New York post office selling over 31,000 money orders for Italy totaling more than a million dollars in a week, plus 25,000 money orders for Austria and smaller counts for Egypt and Liberia.
The press and church voices oppose racing with about 400 riders waiting outside the city for track preparations in January. If the Supreme Court fails to halt gamblers and promoters, lawmakers are expected to take a firm stand when the legislature convenes.
The Antioch and Ropers school districts plan elections to approve a two mill levy for longer term schools. The piece argues small levies by property owners add up to fund better public schools and urges taxation as the least burdensome, equitable path.
The Advertiser omits Christmas week issue as a holiday respite for staff. Readers are told not to worry, as a bigger, brighter paper will appear during the 51 weekly issues of the new year. The note extends Christmas and New Year wishes to 8,000 readers.
The article notes that Edgefield will see heavier express receipts for a few days but liquor consumption is far lower than the prior holiday surge. It recalls Christmas Eve congestion at the dispensary and argues reduced drinking shifts spending to groceries and home comforts, benefiting families.
The article recalls past prejudice against the Salvation Army and praises its modern, self sacrificing service in cities. It notes plans to provide Christmas dinners for thousands of indigent people, including outcasts, and ends urging support when opportunities arise.
Associate Justice Ga ry denied bail for James G. Seigler of Aiken after he shot Policeman Patterson during an attempted arrest. The court’s stance signals no extenuation for the crime and argues law and order must be upheld to protect society.
South Carolina Edgefield County call for a special two mill tax levy vote on January 4, 1912 at Ropers School House. Only taxpayers with receipts and registration may vote. polls open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trustees D E Lanham J F Atkins and J D B Boswell to conduct election per Sec 1208.
The Antioch School District No. 2 election seeks a two million dollar special tax to support the district’s funds. Trustees Johnson Quarles and Talbert set a public vote for January 18, 1912 at Antioch School House with three public postings and tax receipt and registration required for voters.
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