30 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
1
Gilgefield Advertiser established 1035 published weekly at The Advertiser Building Edgefield S C. Subscription two dollars annually. Entry as second class matter at Edgefield post office. Communications require writer name. Card of Thanks obituaries resolutions and political notices published at advertising rates.
The piece laments price declines and urges self control during gift giving. It compares political figures, notes a perjury witness in the Arbuckle case, and praises Japan’s emergence as a world power due to education and Christianity. It commends the Augusta Chronicle’s resilience after a fire and predicts its continued community role. It calls for reduced cotton acreage and diversified farming, with attention to pace and planning.
Obituary notices the death of Mrs. S. W. Gardner Sr known as Cousin Mollie. A Hardys church member, wife and mother, she died suddenly November 14 after health decline. She led an active life with a garden and kindness to neighbors, and would have celebrated 55 years of marriage with her husband on December 20. Funeral services were conducted.
Farmers plan to sow largely again when soil allows, aiming to double wheat acreage. If the harvest exceeds family needs next summer, surplus grain can be sold for cash.
The Episcopal Guild will hold its annual bazaar in the Court House on Saturday December 3. A bountiful dinner will be served at a moderate price to the hungry throng. Beautiful fancy work will be on sale as Christmas gifts. The social feature is pleasant and the ladies are working for a worthy cause.
The Trenton South Carolina obituary notes Mollie Gardner known as Cousin Mollie died at home after a long life of Christian service. Rev P B Lanham led funeral rites describing her loyalty and usefulness. She leaves husband S W Gardner Sr and five sons James S W J M H S Q and daughter Mrs J S Reynolds fourteen grandchildren one sister Mandy Morris of Grovetown Georgia and many nieces and nephews.
A column from Fountain Inn Tribune editor Robert Quillen publishes an open letter to young readers admitting misdeeds and professing renewed commitment to the church. He admits hypocrisy for drinking while claiming church membership and pledges to serve the Lord fully from age 34, asking forgiveness and urging peers to reflect on honesty. The piece appeared in the Columbia Record.
The United States government and Americans thank the Daughties of the American Revolution for lending Continental Memorial Hall for plenary meetings on armament limitations. The National Capital benefits from a well arranged venue with clear sightlines, ample viewing for advisory delegations, and balconies for the diplomatic corps and public. The auditorium lighting and acoustics are excellent.
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