South Carolina Boys Campus Visit Reports Strong Conditions
Secretary G. Croft Williams of the state board of public welfare found the South Carolina Industrial School for Boys in excellent shape during a recent visit. about 200 boys were present, the campus shows improving facilities, and the farm and bands thrive though needs clothing and some repairs.
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Columbia
G. Croft Williams
State Board of Public Welfare
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Two New Charters Authorized By State Secretary
The Riggs Motor company of Brookland received a charter with capital stock of 6000. Officers include M. M. Riggs as president and treasurer CG J. DeMarchi as vice president J. M. Riggs as secretary. The Shell Road Business corporation of Burton, a retail merchandise and real estate firm, was chartered with capital stock of 1500. Officers are J. S. Shanklin as president Joseph Puha as vice president Mrs. India Shanklin as treasurer Paul McKee as secretary.
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Riggs Motor Company
Brookland
M. M. Riggs
CG. J. DeMarchi
J. M. Riggs
Shell Road Business Corporation of
Burton
J. S. Shanklin
Joseph Puha
Governor appoints three new staff members and neurons
Governor Harvey announced the appointment of three staff members WK. Gunter of Gaffney J. H. Sanders of Blackville and W. H. Hardeman of Newberry. The chief executive is completing his military staff and has already made several appointments.
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Harvey
WK. Gunter
Gaffney
J. 11. Sanders
Blackville
W. H .Hardeman
Newberry
Stamshire Spinning Company Chartered for Textile manufacture
The Stamshire Spinning company was chartered by the secretary of state with a capital stock of $1,000,000. The business will buy cotton and silk and manufacture into thread yarn cloth and other products from cotton and silk. It will engage in dyeing bleaching and mercerizing and may buy own and sell real estate and fuels.
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Stamshire Spinning Company
Lubrication Essentials for Automotive Engines
A guide on choosing the correct high quality oil and maintaining it for engines. Key factors include engine temperature, oil distribution, carbon formation, and piston ring sealing to maximize power and fuel efficiency while avoiding costly repairs.
Bent pedals easier reach with makeshift wrench fix
The article describes bending outer pedals away from the center on standard cars to free foot placement. It recommends removing floor boards, placing a heavy monkey wrench beneath the pedal pad and on the bent pedal, then straightening the pedals outward about a half inch. The brake lever is noted as awkward to reach.
Bending brake lever modified for easier operation
Two outside control pedals and the brake lever bent to speed operation. The lever is bent backward about twelve inches from the top to form a fifteen degree angle with the lower part, then the handle is bent forward to straighten. The ratchet catch rod is bent to fit the lever. Parts bend cold with leverage.
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Popular
Magnazine
Battery Power in Cold Weather and Maintenance Tips
Cold temperatures reduce battery power and hinder engine starting. The article advises regular water level checks, weekly inspections, and annual cleaning of sediment from the cells. Proper spring maintenance helps battery energy last through next winter.
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Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Motorist backs car as cleverly as driving forward
A motorist should be as clever in backing a car as when driving forward. Two thirds of breakdowns come from improper or insufficient lubrication. A sputtered engine not only wastes power but drains fuel efficiency.
Japan to Withdraw Troops From Siberia Amid Peace Move
Tokyo sources report the Japanese government will withdraw all troops from the maritime provinces of Siberia by October 30. Officials say the action promotes a non aggressive policy and signals Japan’s commitment to world peace following the Washington arms conference.
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Tokyo
Japan
Washington
Siberia
Baron Kato
Kato
Siberian
Russia
Genoa
Hague
Moscow
Liberia
Republic of
Foreign Office
A Dial
Work on Dam Postponed Muscle Shoals Appropriation
The House authorized 7.5 million dollars for new Wilson dam construction at Muscle Shoals Alabama but none will be spent before October under a house limit. Debate featured Mondell and other majority leaders urging immediate completion while Tuddleston’s anti expenditure amendment failed 119 to 182. The substitute delaying until October 16 passed 144 to 105.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Ala
House
Senate
Tuddleston
Democraty
Alabama
Ford
Muscle Shoal
Congress
James
Merger Creates Industrial Cotton Mills Company in Virginia
Richmond based Industrial Cotton Mills company formed by merger of Industrial Cotton Mills company Inc and Blue Buckle Cotton Mills Inc with Toe as principal office. Factories to operate at Rock Hill and Rock Hill. Incorporators include Alexander Long of Mock Hill as president and I B Cauthen of Rock Hill as secretary.
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Richmond
Industrial Cotton Mills Company, Inc
Blue-Buckle Cotton Mills, Inc
Industrial Cotton Mills Company
Toe
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Rock Tl
Alexander Long
Mock Hill
I. B. Cauthen
Rock Hill
Seceretary
Succeeds Where Doctors Fail Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Mrs Ed Miner of Churubusco New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after five years of backache and unsuccessful medical care. The letter promotes the remedy for female troubles and notes safety for all ages with no harmful drugs.
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Churubusco
N. Y
Lydia E.ham
ED Miner
Lydia E. Pinkham
Telephone Office Clash Sparks Rules Talk
A girl in the telephone office warns the chief clerk that some remarks over the wire are not fit for her ears bringing a demand for new rules. The chief clerk quips that working with electricity brings shocks.
Conversation Fragment Between Judie and Woman
In a fragmented dialogue Judie chides a woman for being mute during their engagement and reflects on plans for topics to discuss after a quarrel, revealing a domestic dispute tone and unfinished sentence.
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