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Newspaper
Georgetown Index
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
4
Georgetown Index lists advertising rates at 20c per inch and notes entry under permit for second class mail matter at Georgetown postoffice, S. C.
The text urges workers to embrace hard work rather than loafing. It argues economy of effort is needed to sustain daily life amid rising costs. The message emphasizes discipline and continued effort as essential to progress.
The author cites James Wilson and Horace Greeley to urge moving South as the coming agricultural frontier. The piece praises the South’s fertile lands, mild climate, low prices, and expanding agriculture, industry, and hydroelectric development, inviting readers to seek homes and profitable farming there. It highlights Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida as rapid recent progress centers with large-scale investments and population growth.
The article urges careful land planning for tobacco as labor shortages rise, noting many soldiers did not return to farming and hired help demands higher wages. It advises limiting acreage to what can be reliably managed from planting to harvest, stressing that quality matters more than sheer yield.
The piece urges farmers to prioritize producing sufficient human and animal feed before dedicating land to tobacco or other money crops. It warns against relying on economists who expect price drops, noting that food and clothing costs will rise, so self-sufficiency is essential.
The paper announces a separate column The People's Forum for debatable matters of local concern. Writers must include their name. Not all submissions will be published. topics should matter to town and county. The note also urges sensible farming with tobacco after feeding considerations.
Farmers in Monroe receive cotton seed orders from nearby counties. Wallace sees formation of Farmers Bank and Trust Company with 50000 capital. Winston-Salem hosts union revival services April 18 after change to avoid conflict with Redpath chautauqua. Raleigh Carolina Automotive Exposition planned for April 12–17. Nashville to decide paving Washington and Railroad streets. Hillsboro Sheriff Rosemond resigns May 1 to enter cedar business. Asheville Henderson county Democrats plan April 3 convention and aim for strong campaign. Winston-Salem Kress & Co building loss hits 145000. Charlotte will probates estate of Die Cc Register, library of 10000 volumes to Trinity College. Marion Legion holds memorial. Shelby forms Legion post named Warren F. Hoyle. Winston-Salem Maynes Rubber increases capital to 2006000. Wilmington City of Omaha freighter expected, leased to Green Star line. Raleigh Major Bulwinkle resigns to run for Congress. Snow Hill awards hotel contract 60000. Tarboro aims to be The City Beautiful with lawn prizes. Wilmington petitions for a policewoman for probation work.
Henry G. Barnwell recalls William Morris and Charles Reade as the two most irascible literary minds. Morris eruptions were brief. Reade’s tempers sparked lawsuits and hearty curses aimed at petty wrongs, yet both showed generosity after bursts of fury. Wilkie Collins witnessed Reade scold a cobbler sent by Collins, then the pair shared lunch.
The Planters and Mechanics Bank at Georgetown South Carolina reports its March 1 1920 condition with assets including loans and discounts 127 458 13 72 95 6 508 10 12 802 20 currency gold and coin checks and cash items 46 577 22 5 9 83 00 total resources 202 165 90 liabilities show capital stock 48 803 75 undivided profits 1 633 75 subject to check deposits 1 010 28 118 17 202 165 90 sworn by cashier P H POW on March 8 1920 before W H Phillips Notary Public Directors attested F A Bell C Phillips J M Powell.
Friday became unlucky due to the crucifixion said to have occurred that day. Some link spilling salt to Judas Iscariot in Da Vinci's painting. Others claim salt symbolizes incorruptibility and spilling it signals broken friendships and general unrest.
The Chicago News cautions readers to avoid cynics despite their wit and charm. It urges keeping away from cynical acquaintances to preserve faith in humanity and peace of mind.
An 80 year old woman in our neighborhood walks with surprising youthfulness. My daughter noted her face looks older than her legs, remarking that her vitality defies her years. The exchange highlights her erect bearing and spring in step, inspiring admiration among younger neighbors.
The article urges maintaining amiable relations with neighbors by avoiding taking advantage of proximity. It suggests there are always small lessons in courtesy that can be overlooked yet improve daily neighborly interactions.
At a spirited Burlington meeting the local American Legion post unanimously adopted resolutions supporting the soldiers and sailors relief program now before Congress. A large turnout of former service members backed the measure.
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