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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

6

Alexander wins in Kershaw county primaries

Partial county primary results show G. G. Alexander leading in Kershaw for the house with 1,151 votes and M. M. Johnson 858, N. S. Richards 929. Alexander also elected for the state senate over multiple contenders. In York Rock Hill, Sheriff Quinn defeats Cal Steele 1,898 to 830, with Latimore leading clerk of court bids and other minor race details reported.

Rock Hill York County Smith Aiken H. H. Howard Aiken County Messrs. Rabern and Samuels Barnwell Bronson Duncan Still Townes Sanders O'Banan Moody G. C. Still Woodward State Senate Kennedy House of Representatives Brown Davis Folk Hutson Killingsworth Walterboro B. B. Peurifoy James Detreville N. Langdal J. M. Black D. B. Hudson Strickland H. W. Black W. B. Ackerman C. W. Thompson Sheriff Ackerman Greenwood F. M. White Greenwood County G. F. Yeldell L. H. Russell Sam Sherrard W. J. Moore T. J. Beacham Joe Lake J. W. Canfield A. J. Bell T. M. Hodges York Fred Quinn Cal Steele Walker Latimer T. E. McMacklin Latimore McMackin F. E. Clinton Hugh Brown Seads Cle Gordon Roger Lee Clem Gordon

Furman Prepares to Open Fall Session

Furman University will accommodate all enrolled students for the coming session. Min ter Homes of Tul City will erect a frame building to house 60 students, to be completed in two weeks for the September 15 opening. The Greenville Chamber of Commerce opposes proposed Southern railroad freight reclassifications, warning of substantial price increases. Judge J W Devore advocates equal pay for women teachers and urges schools focus on pupil instruction. City fire alarms mark suffrage victory as bells ring and flags display on Mayor Grace's proclamation.

Greenville Furman University Minter Homes Company Tull City Southern Railroads Greenvillehhamber of Commerce J. W. Devore Court of General Sessions Devore

Prohibition Wot Campaign Fails to Rally Votes

Washington analysis says prohibition will not dominate the presidential race. Wets turn to Congress, aiming to shift power in a broad slate of districts as party leaders refrain from pledges. A survey shows hope rests on gains in the next House and Senate, with party leaders cautious on any change to Volstead enforcement.

James P. Hornaday Washington Congress Senate Ried Aly Prohibitunts

No Laughing Matter and The Latest Style Exchange

A fragmentary dialogue on humor and style references. An editor cites William Dean Howells joking about trends and a minister’s sermon using Revelations as a text. The exchange highlights wit about danger fashion and scriptural allusion.

William Dean Howells

Pimples Signal Bad Blood and Blood Purifier Claims

An old advertisement warns pimples and skin troubles indicate sluggish blood. It promotes S S S as a vegetable blood purifier without minerals or chemicals, claiming it cleanses accumulations to cure blemishes. Readers are urged to obtain free medical advice by writing to the Medical Director in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mei Jcal Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Million Dollar Dilemmas Aboard the Baymen

Baymen gather at a shack on Great South Bay to imagine what they would do with a million dollars. Zeb Banks, known as a ne’er do well, finally responds that he would pay his debts, living up to frugal habits and plain speaking.

Baymen Guin TS Byates Great South Bay Con Zeb Saturday Evening Post

Birthday Cake and Yeast Mention in Odd Celebration

In a brief, quirky exchange, Knicker asks if a birthday cake with candles existed. Bocker confirms a cake containing yeast was present, but a portion of the reply appears garbled, leaving uncertainty about details and meaning.

Bocker

Are You Thinking of Taking This Out

Fragmentary note questions removing an item or idea. Vague phrasing hints at a decision or plan but specifics are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or places to identify from the readable text.

Negro Soldier Wounds Explained By Amusing Exchange

An American Legion weekly item recounts a medical corps officer and a witty Negro soldier. The man explains his wound with humor about ziggin and zaggin as germs fired. The officer reassures him and notes the next meeting was in a hospital, illustrating a light moment amid war.

Cap'n Gro Mose American Legion

Indy's Bargain Baske t Prices Cited

Fragmentary OCR about fifty cent dairy items and a basket sale. Mentions a vendor or store labeled Indy offering items at fifty cents a quart with a repeated emphasis on affordable prices. Readers encounter dialogue with a woman customer confirming the price. The text is incomplete and lacks full context.

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