Reunion of South Carolina Confederate Veterans at Abbeville
The South Carolina Division United Confederate Veterans met in Abbeville for a two day reunion with a concert, prayer, and business session. Delegates from 36 camps attended, electing officers, endorsing Wilson administration policies, and praising Abbeville’s hospitality. Scouts and railroads were lauded for support. reflections suggested this may be the final gathering for some veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
Abbeville
G. W. Swope
M. M. Buford
Newberry
South
W. A. Clark
Columbia
Wilson
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
McLaurin
Pension Board
Carlton W. Sawyer
B. R. Fleinniken
W. M. Weston
W. H. Edwards
R. J. Morris
B. H. Teague
Teague
J. Fuller Lyon
Clark
C. A. Reed
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Stranger Placed Under Suspicion as German Spy
Residents of Catawba Junction report a strange man suspected of anti white propaganda by placing inciting cards near rail ties and in bypaths. Described as 30s, dark, 140 pounds with a heavy moustache, he wore a brown suit and high crew hat, crippled right leg, and limped away from the tracks. State Council of Defense notified. man deemed very suspicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba Junction
State Council of Defense
State Passes 20 Million Liberty Loan Mark
South Carolina subscriptions to the third Liberty loan exceed 20 million dollars with 14.652 million apportioned and seven banks yet to report. Major Columbia subscription came from E W Robertson, who owns a summer home in Maine and contributed 30 thousand dollars in bonds and 500 to the Kennebunkport apportionment. The Food Administration urges SC residents to consider potatoes in wartime effort as prices stay low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Enterprise of
Bamberg
National Exchange
Chester
Citizen’s Bank
Mayesville
Farmers’ and Merchants
Monck's Corner
Bank of
Norris
Bank of Ruby
Mt. Croghan
Ruby
St. Matthews National
Columbia
E. W. Robertson
Robertson
Kennebunkport
Maine
Germany
The
Food Administration
Pine Grove Live Stock Company chartered in Charleston
The Pine Grove Live Stock Company of Charleston is commissioned by Secretary of State W Banks Dove with proposed capital stock of 70000 to raise and trade live stock operate commissaries stores saw mills and conduct real estate business. Petitioners are I W Durant Jr JH Jennings and A M Mills all of Charleston. The Orangeburg Pharmacy is chartered with capital stock of 10000 with J G Wannamaker Jr as president and treasurer.
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New Enterprisea
Saluda Mercantile Company
Ware Shoals
HH. B. Bilis
B. H. Smith
Horton Commission and Auction Company of
Anderson
R, Horton
L. 8
T. E. Horton
Andar
Pine Grove Live Stock Company of
Charleston
W. Banks Dove
I. W. Durant, Jr
JH. H. Jennings
A. M. Mills
Red Cross Home Service Growth Cited by Philadelphia Paper
The March 30 issue highlights Red Cross Home Service growth in the Pennsylvania division. From 2000 to 4500 families aided, with a letter from a soldier praising Red Cross support for his wife and children, and General Pershing quoted on morale.
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Red Cross
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
American Red Cross
David Copperfield
Home Service
Pennsylvania Division
Division Director of Civilian Relief
Red Cross Home Service
Robert Duncan
Golder
Pershing
Afternoon Frock of Two Materials
Designers embrace dual material frocks for spring and summer with two materials per garment. Satin and georgette pair well in an afternoon gown. gingham with fine cotton voile and other combos extend fabric use. Embroidered bands join materials, easing home sewing and reviving older frocks through thrifty remodeling.
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Georgette
Sleeves, Styles, and Gloves Stir Fashion Debate
The article debates dress economy versus style in sleeve resuscitation. It contrasts short sleeve forecasts with long gloves or net sleeves, noting many women resist coquetish sleeves and prefer visible under sleeves. It suggests gloves remain essential and cannot be fully replaced by silk or cotton.
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Tpoane
Hats and Fabrics Dominate Millinery Styles
Hats and fabrics dominate the milner scene with crowns brims and hats often made of georgette crepe satin tulle or chiffon. Georgette and crepe de chine are most common aside from nets and laces and some designs appear untrimmed except for crepe drapery. Beautiful colored silks are used for draped toques in current fashion.
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Milners
Taffeta and Satin Frocks Show Changing Popularity
In moderate-priced dresses taffeta remains in demand across shops while satin dominates the higher priced gowns. The shift reflects shoppers seeking affordable elegance in tafted fabrics contrasted with satin for luxury lines.
Crepe Combinations Highlight Afternoon Fashion Trends
Fashion notes describe Georgette Crepe styles with taffeta and pearette accents seen in many towns. Latins favor more exclusive combinations.
Newberry College Names Rev J C Seegers as President
The Newberry College board elected Rev J C Seegers D D professor of practical theology at Lutheran Theological Seminary Columbia as president to succeed Rev J Henry Harris D D who resigned. A committee will travel to Columbia to offer the post. Seegers, a Columbia resident, has pastorates in Albany and Easton and was raised in Columbia.
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Newberry
Newberry College
J. C. Seegers
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Columbia
J. Henry Harris
Seegers
Lutheran Church
Registration of 21 Year Old Men Across Nation
The plan for registering the 1,000,000 men who have turned 21 since June 5, 1917 is outlined. Local boards will oversee registration, using city offices where possible and establishing additional sites as needed to ensure a complete, cost effective process.
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Columbia
United States
Returned Soldiers Speak In State for War Conditions
Fifty American soldiers who fought the Huns in France have been sent home by General Pershing to inform Americans about actual conditions overseas. They have arrived and are available for speaking tours in South Carolina during the present month, as advised by the War Department through the State Council of Defense.
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State
Columbia
France
America
Pershing
State Council of Defense
War Department
Washington
South Carolina
Liberty Hosiery Company Formed In South Carolina
The Rock TIM enterprise secured Liberty Hosiery Company with capital stock set at 25 000 and incorporators J C Cauthen J B Creighton and C L Cobb. A camp for militia officers opens June 9 at Camp Styx near Columbia while Calhoun aine commission met at the Jefferson Hotel deciding not to appeal for funds now and local boards are urged to fill orders from Class 1 as needed.
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Rock Tim
Liberty Hosiery Company
Secretary of State
J. C. Cauthen
J. B. Creighton
C. L. Cobb
State Reserve Militia
Camp Styx
Columbia
W. W. Moore
Woman's Nervine Strength Promoted By Pinkham's Compound
A Minnesota woman reports relief from long standing nervousness and sleepless nights after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts decades of use and claims it combats displacements inflammation irregularities backache and nervous prostration in women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Mia
Albert Sultze
Olmstead St
Winona
Minn
Mrs. Sultze
Back Chat Gossip Sparks Dueling Slants In Chicago Dinner
District Attorney Clyne laments Bolshevik Ukrainian hostility at a Chicago dinner while recalling a sharp exchange between two society leaders. The first leader jokes about visiting her mother, prompting a surprised reply about aging. The exchange ends with a lighthearted quip.
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Clyne
Chicago
Mother
Swamp Root Promoted For Post Grip Kidney Support
Doctors report a nationwide grip epidemic leaving many with back pain and urinary troubles. Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a gentle herbal remedy that strengthens kidneys after grip and offers sample bottles by mail upon ten cent request. Regular sizes sold at druggists. Be sure to mention this paper.
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Jr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
The Reason Morning Ledger on Tosan Binks
A terse line reports Tosan Binks appearing worn and distressed this morning. The remark notes his broke state, framing a scene of personal hardship and fatigue.
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Tosan
Unclear plea to let her run across road before car
Fragmentary line suggests a request to allow a woman or animal to cross a road ahead of a speeding vehicle. No clear names, places, or dates are provided to identify the incident or context. The text lacks complete details.
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UN Hen
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted
An old advertisement urges readers to renew energy and blood health by drinking hot water before meals and using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It claims pure red blood prevents disease and details the herbal formula with Golden Seal and other roots, selling tablets and liquid at sixty cents.
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Dr. Pierce
Oregon
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Confederate Veterans OF State
D. C
Woodrow Wilson
C. L. Blease
Aiken
B. D. Smith
Smith
Senate
Senate Committee On Post Office and Post Roads
Vierse
United States Circuit’ Court of Appeals
Richmond
Paul Wierse
Johann Klattenhoff
Federal
Atlanta
Klattenhoff
Wierse
Francis H. Weston
Muller
South America
Charleston American
Hapsburg Liebe
Orangeburg
J. G. Wannarmaker, Jr
Piv Louimm Ley
Deegers Eea) OF
Lutheran
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