Cotton Shortage Highlights South Carolina Crop Debate
Columbia dispatches report a cotton shortage of 7,209,000 bales drawn from 1914 surplus, with proposals to retire every third bale to absorb demand. The Home for the Feebleminded will be built near Clinton on 1,200 acres, funded by Clinton citizens and state lands. Charters issued include Cox-Vernon Company of Darlington and Pee Dee Knitting Mill of Cheraw with planned capitals of 50,000 and 100,000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Senator Smith
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Census
Bowman
J. W. Dobbs
Clinton
Board of Regents of State Hospital
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Dover
H. I.’. McLeod
Board of Regents
Geo. BR. Cromer
T. Cody
D. D. Wallace
L. F. Carrigan
W. Banks Dove
Cox-Vernon Company
Darlington
I. R. Cox
George KE. Dargan
Pee Dee
Appointments of State Game Wardens Listed
Governor Manning appointed several game wardens across counties including J B Clownay Fairfield R I Kelly Fairfield T L Harman Lexington N Crider Bamberg O B Lane Bamberg W J Matthews Berkeley J A Hutchinson Charleston J R Tarrant Abbeville W J Hutto Bamberg J Platt Berkeley J W Koon Laurens Paul Harris and named I I Allen as stenographer of the Thirteenth Judicial circuit effective September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Clownay
Fairfield
R. I. Kelly
T. L. Harman
Lexington
N. Crider
Bamberg
O. B. Lane
W. J. Matthews
Berkeley
J. A. Hutchinson
Charleston
J. QR. Tarrant
Abbeville
W. J. Hutto
J. Platt
State Farmers Union adopts market and crop resolutions
At the night session of the annual meeting a three member committee presented resolutions. Farmers to withhold every third bale, market the other two slowly, and devote 50 percent of next year's cultivated land to food crops.
South Carolina Deaths and Political Moves Reported
The state reports the death of Carlton W. Sawyer comptroller general by accidental shotgun discharge and outlines his succession plan via executive appointment before a November general election. It also lists South Carolina casualties overseas plus fuel and sugar policy notes from the War and Food administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton W. Sawyer
South Carolina
Sawyer
Manning
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Charters Granted To Mills And Market Association
W Banks Dove secretary of state issues commissions to St Matthews Roller Flour Mill of St Matthews with 5000 capital stock to grind flour corn rice and feeds. A commission to Anderson Farmers Market Association of Anderson with 5000 capital stock to deal in farm garden and dairy products live stock and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Banks Dove
St. Matthews
Anderson Farmers’ Market Association of
Anderson
Senator Smith Opposes Cotton Weighing Ban at Platforms
South Carolina Senator protested to the railroad administration in Washington against a regulation that forbids weighing cotton on southern railroad platforms. He argued the practice is old and aids shipments. He was assured an investigation would be conducted to remedy the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Railroad Administration
Washington
South
Opportunity to Become Engineer The Naval Reserve Training School
The navy department opens a training school at Hoboken New Jersey for chief machinist's mates. Applicants are enlisted as ensigns in the naval reserve upon course completion. Training lasts about five months with a salary of 83 dollars monthly plus 60 dollars subsistence, totaling 143 dollars per month.
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Enavy Department
Hoboken, N
Naval Reserve
War Camp Notes From South Carolina Camps
Items from Camp Jackson Camp Sevier and Camp Wadsworth report Jewish holidays at Camp Jackson a new ice plant at Camp Wadsworth to ease famine and disciplinary actions including court martial sentences for two soldiers at Camp Wadsworth Brig. Gen Guy C Carleton oversees reductions and reorganizations as divisions form and a portrait of General Pershing is hung at Camp Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wadsworth
Elmer G. Hindy
Guy C. Carleton
Wagoner D. Haas
68Rd Pioneer Infantry
Carleton
Arrested as Escaped German Prisoner of War Suit
A. Burgess of Paris sues Conestee Mills and president Thomas S. Charles for 10000 in damages claiming wrongful arrest and detainment after German prisoner of war escape at Camp Sevier near Greenville. Incident occurred around July 26 before Easley arrest news spread.
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Greenville
A. Burgess
Paris
Conestee Mills
Thos. S. Charles
Burgess
Charles
Camp Sevier
Easley
Gaffney Welcomes Bankhead Route Commitment
Gaffney residents celebrate approval of the Bankhead highway route through town after a committee decision in Charlotte. The Grover to Broad River segment is praised as one of the nation’s best, with rapid work planned to reach the Spartanburg county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Bankhead
Shelby
Charlotte
Grover
N. C
Broad River
Spartanburg
Comptroller General Sawyer Found Dead in Columbia
Carlton W. Sawyer, comptroller general of South Carolina, was found shot dead at his home 1329 Senate Street. A 20 gauge double barreled shotgun lay beside him. an inquest ruled death from veil dented gunshot wounds. Funeral services were held in Orangeburg.
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Columbia
Carlton W. Sawyer
South Carolina
J. C. Whittaker
Senate Street
Mr. Sawyer
Whitaker
Ile
McCormick's Undertaking
Orangeburg
General Sawyer Laid to Rest in Orangeburg
The funeral for Carl ton W. Sawyer, comptroller general, was held at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Orangeburg. Honorary state officials and prominent locals attended. Orangeburg Commandery Knights Templars provided a 12‑man escort. Sawyer was a high Mason and Shriner with ties to Orangeburg and Columbia commanderies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Orangeburg
Carlton W. Sawyer
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Knights Templars
Columbia
Clemson College to enact S A T C training for students
Dr W M Riggs president of Clemson College explains the War Department authorized a S A T C unit at Clemson. All students will take the course and 18+ must enlist while under 18 enroll. Government to provide uniforms and subsistence, R O T C pay changes to $9 monthly and $75 uniform value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
War Department
Clemson
Sumter County Seeks Split Funding for Health Survey
The Rockefeller Foundation renews a health survey offer for Sumter County if the county raises part of the funds. The program now proposes $5,000 from the foundation and $2,500 from Sumter, with local black residents aiming to raise at least $600 and up to $1,200 to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Rockefeller Foundation
Sumter County
Surater
Western York class one men drill for induction act training
About 100 men from western York district gathered for military training under Lieut. Eskew assisted by Maj W. T. Moore Capt. M. C. Willis and Col. J. R. Lindsay. They were drilled and served noon dinner in the McNeel memorial building by local ladies.
Road Building Aiding War Effort Through Southwest Highways
The piece argues highways are crucial to winning the war, urging broad Southwest state and interstate road development. It stresses connecting counties and states will boost commerce and supply flows, with focus on spreading investment to accessible resources and urging communities to support road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siates
Southwest
Highway Building for War Behind English Armies
The roads behind the English army are built and maintained under Gen. BP Maybury. A lieutenant colonel under Maybury has directed roads for two years with 1000 to 12000 men. About 25 to 60 percent of workers have been German prisoners. Daily road work consumes up to 2000 tons of material. broken stone costs 7500 per ton. The aim is to keep traffic moving, not minimize cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybury
Inneland
Ger- Wn
Toll Roads Day Passes With State Takeover
The state of Pennsylvania has taken over the old York Pennsylvania road, ending toll gates along this section. The road, once a colonial route to Philadelphia, evolved from a log and plank highway to become part of the Lincoln Highway, pleasing drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old York-Philadelphia
State of Pennsylvania
York-Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United States Road Rules for Mountain Passings
Government rules for motorists on mountain roads require that when passing a team on a steep grade, the driver must take the outside of the road. The policy emphasizes safety and courtesy on lightly traveled mountain roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Parks
Httle
Roads During War Time
Opinion argues war should not disrupt highway construction and maintenance as roads are more essential than ever. It emphasizes continuous upkeep and construction despite wartime conditions and stresses the importance of reliable transportation infrastructure for the nation.
Roads and Costs of Poor Infrastructure Warned
The notice warns that bad roads will waste labor and money, delaying dawn harvests and reducing income from produce. It emphasizes lost time, degraded transport, and overall economic harm to workers and communities.
Sorghum Troubles Highlight Foreign Varieties
A brief note discusses little trouble with sorghums and contrasts foreign varieties being comparatively free from diseases and insect enemies.
War Horse Still a Factor in Modern Warfare
Despite mass motor vehicles, horses remain vital in war with 4,500,000 already used on front lines and 1,500,000 more expected for the new army. Wounded horses accept treatment, showing courage as surgeons attend to injuries.
Tetterine touted for clear skin by Shuptrine Co Ad
An advertisement touts Tetterine as valuable for clearing blotches and itchy patches and improving complexion. It claims even severe eczema yields to the product and notes availability from druggists or by mail for 50e from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga.
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Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Ady
New Indiana school heads on Shideler contrast tale
Representing G A H Shideler and Charles A McGonagle the new Plainfield Indiana Boys’ school superintendent tells a story about his predecessor G A J Shideler now superintendent at Jeffersonville reformatory. The tale notes Shideler weighs about 300 pounds and centers on a pupil seeking transfer to avoid punishment amid a “being superintendent” pillow game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. H. Shideler
Charles A. McGonagle
Indhina Boys’ School
Plainfield
G. A. J. Shideler
Jeffersonville Reformantory
Shideler
Joffersonville
Must Salute the Wrens in Royal Navy
British naval officers must salute the Wrens and return the bow when women are senior. Women in the royal naval services appear to have substantial liberty in saluting each other and in matters of rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Naval Services
The Main Reason Socialist Orator Speaks Tonight
Voice in the rear complains of no free show as an orator from the socialist camp declares they are here tonight because it is a free country.
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E. W. Dabbs
Yeoeman
Jos K. McCurry
Valorence
Ellis G. Owens
Blacksburg
Edwyn A. Cribb
Rheims
Otto Starr
Rock Hill
T. B. Marshall
J. G. Lynch
P. W. Davis
Camden
J. B. Jones
Leslie
C. R. Sprott
J. C. Stroneecker
Moncks Corner
J. D. Gillespie
Central
Raymond M. Dicks
Beech Creek
Warrie Ward
Saluda
R. C. Ray
Cowpens
Hl. J. Sutton
Sutherland
Mississippi
Gossett
Fuel Administration
France
The
Food Administration
Cook
Camp Jackson
Corp
A. Borchew
Depot Brigade
General Pershing
Horner
Croke
L. R. Long
J. G. Driver
H. M. Miles
Dame Fortune
Miles
Army Training Corps
York
South Boston
Dean
Mrs. Sterritt
W. F. Sterritt
Dorchester Ave
Boston
Mass
Doan
Janey Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Tersmites
Parker
Boon
Math
Thomas E. Green Bank
Chatsworth
Oas
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