Bond exchanges discourage thrift and labor in war drive
South Carolina officials warn against exchanging Liberty bonds for merchandise or other securities. The plan is discouraged by the State Council of Defense with national approval, to avoid undermining thrift and war labor needs.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Council of Defense
Washington
War Savings drive results by South Carolina counties
The June intensive War Savings campaign results are shown for South Carolina with counties ranked by the percentage of campaign quota met in pledges and purchases. Data reflect pledge and purchase totals across counties and their relative performance in meeting the W. S. drive targets.
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South Carolina
Crop conditions improve with rain sought in South Carolina
R H Sullivan reports week ending July 9 shows cotton in good to excellent condition but needing rain in lower Piedmont and coastal plain. Corn tobacco and gardens suffer from dry spells. sweet potato transplanting slowed. wheat threshing disappointing. roasting ears appear. overall conditions remain favorable with rain needed for further improvement. Inspection of Reserve Militia to assess readiness to active service. Inspectors to review units and property at night. enlistment cards and data to be examined by company commanders and inspector general.
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South Carolina
R. H. Sullivan
W. W. Moore
New Charters Granted for Kohn Firms in Columbia
Two new corporations in Columbia receive charters. Kohn brothers form Kohns of Columba with capital stock of 50000, Sol Kohn as president and August Kohn as secretary and treasurer. Mercantile Holding Company of Columbia is chartered with capital stock of 5000, Sol Kohn as president and August Kohn as secretary and treasurer.
South Carolina bank and farmer reps named for Washington meeting
W G Smith president of South Carolina Cotton Marketing Organization names Judge B Howard Moss of Edisto National Bank Orangeburg as banker representative and Wade Stack of Dillon as farmer representative for the Cotton States Association of Farmers and Bankers meeting in Washington on July 17. Two reps from each of ten cotton growing states will attend.
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W. G. Smith
South Carolina Cotton Marketing Organization
B. Howard Moss
Edisto National Bank
Orangeburg
Bankers of
South Carolina
Cotton States Association of Farmers and Bankers
Washington
Wade Stack
House of Dillon
Birth Registration Emphasized by State Health Secretary
Dr. James A. Wayne, secretary of the state board of health, urges birth registration as the only official record of a person's birth. He says it proves legitimacy, descent, age for schooling, voting and marriage, and inheritance rights.
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James A. Wayne
State Board of Health
Anxiouy
Knitting Bags Match Hats In Wartime Garden Style
Summer fashion features knitting bags designed to accompany midsummer hats with milinery braids and lace. The guide highlights tube shaped bags covered in ribbon and braid, using calico vogue materials like gingham cotton crepe and perenne.
Slip Over Blouses Rise In Fall Fashion Trends
The slip-over style and similar blouses rising in popularity may feature in fall wardrobes. Georgette dominates early models with beadwork and bright colors like emerald, blue, gold, and rose. Several designs use peplums, belts, and open shoulders for easy wear with silk or satin skirts.
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Georgette
Embroidery Replaces Metal Trimming in Fashion
Fashion writers note embroidery rising as the dominant trim while metal bends grow scarce. Paris and New York styles shift from metal scraps to embroidery with single tone or simple contrasts, marking an end to bright Oriental and ecclesiastical embroideries.
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Paris
Organdle Frocks Inspire Vintage Youthful Garden Style
Organdle frocks fascinate with crisp freshness and a youthful look. The long lined medieval and Empire influences fade beside a bright garden party hat completing the charming ensemble for young girls.
Camp Jackson and Camp Sevier News Roundup
Reports from Camp Jackson detail road paving work on Garner's Ferry road using sheet pavement and vitrified brick. Balloon ascensions occur daily with passengers. 100 POWs contribute to camp road work. new Pioneer Infantry regiments Sixtieth to Sixty-second planned at Camp Wadsworth. At Camp Sevier lightning kills Walter I. Franklin. 81st Division forming with arrivals from Camp Jackson leading to new training setup.
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Camp Jackson
Andrew Patterson
Garner's Ferry
State Highway Commission
Street Railway Company
Elity
Field Artillery Replacement
War
Fort McPherson
Camp Wadsworth
Guy C. Carleton
National Guard
Camp Sevier
Walter I. Franklin
Proctor
N. C
324Th Infantry
List Division
Camp
Sevier
Franklin
Camp Jacksonfi
81St
17Th United States Infantry
17Th
81St Division
French War Orphans Adopted in Columbia
Local committee for fatherless children of France reports 23 French war orphans adopted to date. Efforts continue to place 100 more, with Mrs. 8S. Boylston as president and John P. Thomas Jr. as secretary handling applications.
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Columbia
France
Boylston
John P. Thomas, Jr
Furman professors and eight students to attend Plattsburg training
Prof W B Bible assistant professor of English at Furman University and eight Furman students will attend officers training school at Plattsburg this summer. They will qualify to act as officers in Furman’s upcoming military training program.
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Plattsburg
Greenville
W. B. Bible
Furman University
Furman
Forgetful Help Seeks Early Day Outing
Miss Winsome visits with Mr Jolbhn and Dido the dog after a portrait session with a photog rapher. The banter centers on Dido's charm as a side beauty, while Johnson nervously reacts, stroking the pet and blushing with mixed heat and cold.
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London
Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength Cream
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using Othine double strength with nightly and morning applications. The cream is sold with a money back guarantee if it fails, and claims quick results with few applications for a clear complexion.
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Ady
Photographers Flee Dry Towns In Search Of Work
A wary stranger asks for a photo gallery while locals recount photographers leaving town as it goes bone dry. The exchange hints at a wider shortage of men and work in Washington amid drought and economic strain.
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United States Employment Service
War Labor Policies Board
United States Public Service Reserve
Chambers of Commerce and Manufacturers' Associations
Federations of Labor
Public Service Reserve
Horace L. Tilghman
Public Service
Food Administration
The
Railroad Commission
W. W. Long
Clemson College
Clemson
Railroad and Express Companies
Bamberg
Dorchester
Laurens
York
Greenwod
Barnwell
Jasper
Chester
Dillon
Marion
Saluda
Lee See Eee
Kershaw Enaeae
Beaufort Oon
Fairfield
Georgetown Eee
Chesterfield
Marlboro
Colleton
Aiken
Williamsburg P
Darlington
Horry
Pickens
Lexington
Union Sheen
Cherokee
Oconee Eae
Richland
Berkeley O
Eee
Jackson
Wadsworth
Behrens Drug Co
Waco
Tex
Kodaks & Supplies
Galeski Optical Co
Richmond
Sheol
Satan
Styx
Rollent
Lueifer
Ahriman
Belial
Samuel
Beelzebub
Titan
Shedim
Mephstopeles
Asmodeus
Moloch
Hohenzollern
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