South Carolina Enterprises Chartered and Bank Capital Raised
State secretary authorizes several new ventures including Spartan Hot Farm in Spartanburg with 825000 capital to breed hogs and farm. The Planters Fertilizer and Oil Company of Georgetown capital 250000 to manufacture fertilizer. The George Dearman Company of Spartanburg capital 60000 with officers listed. The Palmetto Duroe Farm Inc of Charleston capital 15000 with officers named. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Norway increases capital to 25000. The National Printing and Stamp Company of Marion capital 7600 to publish newspapers and stamps. Planters Warehouse of Nichols capital 15000 to trade tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Spartan Hot Farm
Spartanburg
D. L. Smith
R. J. Fike
Fertilizer and Ol Company
Georgetown
J. ¥. Russells
Wilmington
N. C
J.B. Steele
W. H W. McDonald
R. Y. Cathou
George Dearman Company
George Dearman
Thomas J. Sygert
Palmetto Duroe Farm, Inc
Charleston
W. L. Seddon
BE. A. Marvin
S. L. Reid
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, of
Norway
National Printing and Stamp Company of
Marion
J. H. Angel
L.M. Angel
Nichols
J. R. Battle
H. L. Ayore
Wow Battle
State to clear remaining cattle tick counties under quarantine
A systematic effort led by Dr. W. K. Lewis of the Department of Agriculture will begin to remove quarantine in the ten coastal counties from North Carolina line to Savannah River. About 100 field agents will disinfect livestock, barns, and premises under a state statute with fines from ten to one hundred dollars and possible jail or workhouse time for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Lewis
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Lewis
North Carolina
Savannah River
Horry
Georgetown
Williamsburg
Berkeley
Charleston
Dorchester
Colleton
Hampton
Jasper
Beaufort
Cottage Cheese Drive Chooses Miss Elizabeth F Forney
The dairy division of the U S Department of Agriculture Winthrop College and Clemson College cooperate to appoint Miss Elizabeth F Forney as dairy agent to work with home demonstration forces nationwide. She focuses on cottage cheese from skim milk as a war measure with the slogan Let a pound of cottage cheese release a pound of meat. Forney is a Winthrop graduate and former Anderson county agent who has studied cottage cheese at Washington dairy labs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Winthrop College
Clemson College
Elizabeth F. Forney
Miss Forney
Miss Morney
Winthrop
Anderson
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Plant a War Garden to Aid the Nation and War Effort
Herbert Hoover urges Americans to plant only what they will use to feed soldiers and allies, not what they hope to sell. South Carolina faces a critical food shortage, and every plot, yard, or waste space should be used to bolster summer and fall production for home and national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
United States Food Administrators
South
South Carolina
Europe
Food Administration
Wilson
Lincoln Leasing Company Charleston Chartered Capital Five Hundred
Lincoln Leasing Company of Charleston was chartered with capital stock of $500. Officers include Ashmead F Pringle as president and treasurer Ernest M Pringle as vice president William P Cornell as secretary. Merchant's Grocery Company Belton chartered with $15,000 capital led by C I Cox as president and treasurer W J Moorehead as vice president and W A Williams as secretary. Piedmont Grocery Company Spartanburg applied for an inc...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Leasing Company
Charleston
Ashmead F. Pringle
Ernest M. Pringle
William P. Cornell
Merchant's Grocery Company of
Belton
C. I. Cox
W. J. Moorehead
W. A. Williams
Piedmont Grocery Company of
Spartanburg
Winnsboro Youth Wins First Prize in SC Corn Club
Bryan Willingham of Winnsboro won first prize in South Carolina's boys corn club contest for 1917. His yield was 157.8 bushels on one acre at 17.6 cents per bushel. he receives a gold medal from Rep. A. F. Levar and a six shovel riding cultivator valued at 70 dollars. James Draffin and Hallam Smith took second and third with 119.5 and 106.2 bushels respectively. The year saw 1,056 enrolled in 36 counties with 501 reporting 26,818 bushels total at 40.7 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Willingham
Winnsboro
South Carolina
Fairfield County
James W. Draffin
Leslie
York County
Hallam Smith
Smoak
Colleton County
Young Willingham
A. FL Levar
International Harvester Company No
Draffin
Mixson Seed Company
Charleston
Smith
L. L. Baker
W. W. Long
Clemson College
Tl Bey
Abbeville
Berkeley
Beaufort
Edgefield
Georgetown
Greeny
Calhoun
Kershaw
Laurens
Bamberg
Hampton
Lancaster
Oconee
Deliver Mail by Truck Columbia to Charleston
The South Carolina Mail Delivery Company based in Charleston is authorized to run a motor mail service between Columbia and Charleston. W Banks Cove, secretary of state, commissions the venture with proposed capital stock of 40000 dollars. Petitioners from Charleston include W O O’Hagan H Lee Harvey John Slattery and D A Brockington. The corporation aims to transport mail and conduct related activities to support the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina Mail Delivery Company
Charleston
W. Banks Cove
W. O. O'Hagan
H. Lee Harvey
John ©. Slattery
D. A. Brockington
Charlesleston
Young Seamen Study at Columbia on Naval Academy Path
Edward Mobley Wood ward now serves in the U S Navy and is in Columbia on a 30 day furlough. He will be coached by Col A R Banks for entry into the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis under a Navy ruling allowing 100 sailors to enter after passing the exam. A large number of sailors will take the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Edward Mobley Woodward
United States Navy
Col
A. R. Banks
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Lemon Tree for Sale Enters South Carolina Market
Sam J. Derrick of Swansea offers an eight year old, ever bearing lemon tree for sale in Columbia. He provides lemon samples to prove fruit quality, noting the specimen weighed one and a half pounds and the tree is in full bloom with several lemons developing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Sam J. Derrick
Swansea
South Carolina
South Carolina Lowers Gasoline Standards For War Need
Columbia reports state agriculture commerce and industries commissioner Dr A C Summers sets new gasoline standards effective April 1 as war measures. The revised grades require 20 percent off 110, 40 percent off 130, 65 percent off 150, with residue limits and a 150 pound dry point cap to conserve fuel for aircraft and federal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
A. C. Summers
Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
Federal Fuel Administration
Rhett to relinquish presidency of national chamber
R Goodwyn Rhett of Charleston will resign as president at the annual meeting in Chicago next month after two terms. He steered the organization through major national events, undertook extensive travels, and fulfilled duties with energy and efficiency. A new president will be elected per custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Chamber of Commmerce of
United States
Chicago
R. Goodwyn Rhett
National Chamber
Rhett
State constable reports big haul of illicit stills
T J Smurl chief state constable presented a quarterly report to Governor Manning showing 48 illicit stills captured since January 1 with capacities from five to 100 gallons. 401 gallons of still beer 88 fermenters and 0 gallons blockade whiskey destroyed. March totals 412 quarts whiskey valued at 1200 dollars with two month sentences. Distribution of March captures lists several counties and towns. J L Poppenheim noted Charleston food returns including trucks handbags quarts of whiskey and bottles of beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
T. J. Smurl
Manning
Pamplico Rally Unites 2000 for Red Cross and Liberty Campaigns
A mass meeting in Pamplico drew about 2,000 residents and nearby communities who pledged to support America’s war effort. Speakers condemned disloyalty as they urged continued Red Cross work, Liberty Loan, and War Savings campaigns with strong patriotic fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamplico
America
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
South Carolina News Items Highlight Appointments and YWCA Purchase
Senator Smith appoints L H Wanna maker Jr of Orangeburg as clerk of the interstate commerce committee. YWCA announces property purchase on George Street after a $125,000 campaign, adding athletic grounds and a block-depth site for a new building. Camp Sevier deaths, Camp Jackson art displays, and decorative gateway work noted in Greenville town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Smith
L. H. Wannamaker, Jr
Orangeburg
Camp Sevier
Greenville
United States
Jackson
Vital Draft Changes Urge Classification Overhaul
Plan submitted by the Provost Marshal General and the Department of Labor proposes drastic revision of draft classifications affecting millions. The goal is to purge non productive registrants and mobilize labor for essential industries, with penalties for deferral abuse and a survey of lower class statuses to identify idlers and harmful pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Department of Labor
Washington
Wilson
Provost Marshal General's Office
Germans Hurl Massed Division Against Allies
German forces launch a massive assault from north of Albert toward Montdidier with the aim of severing the Paris Amiens railroad and dividing British and French lines. Entente troops, though pressed, hold most fronts with notable retreats near Castel and Castel Moreuu, while Paris Amiens road remains within three miles of encroaching forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Montdidier
Paris-Amiens
Amiens
Castel
Moreuu
Eutons
Paria Amiens
Germans Gain Small Territory Near Albert Front
Hard fighting raged along a 9000 yard front between Aveluy and Dernancourt as German forces pressed a heavy attack on British lines. Reports say Germans established a foothold on a small triangular patch just southwest of Albert, nearing the Albert Amiens railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Aveluy
Dernancourt
Albert-Amiens
Fire in Washington Government Building Damages Upper Floor
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the upper floor of a government building near the great state war and navy building housing the navy bureau of construction and repair and the camouflage section. Some supplies and papers burned but damage described as insignificant and no one was inside except a watchman. No suspicions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orifin
Great State, War and Navy Building
Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair
Drops of magic corn remedy promises painless removal
Advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap quick cure for corns. It claims droplets on a corn stop pain instantly and allow the corn to be lifted off with no effort, encouraging immediate trial.
One Great Truth and Odd Satire From Kansas City
A fragmentary note from Kansas City parodies political hoaxes and tells of a dubious doctor’s claim. It mentions a single dose product named Dead Shot said to expel worms and tone the stomach. The text includes garbled lines about office tenure and bank rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpeers
Spring Fever Remedy Promises Vitality With Dr. Pierce
An 19th century style health notice urges readers to combat spring fatigue by purifying the blood with Golden Medical Discovery and Anurie. It claims indoor winter habits clog circulation and harm liver and kidneys, and promotes tablets priced sixty cents from drug stores. It names Golden Seal root and Wild Cherry bark as extracts and touts neuralgia relief through better blood nourishment.
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Oregon
Dr. Pierce
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