Complain of Whiskey Costs and Farm Prices Across Dillon County
A fragment from a 1919 era column discusses high whiskey prices and rising land values in Pitton county, noting Dillon county tobacco acreage and Marlboro’s lead in cotton per acre. It questions Croker’s millions, critiques profiteering in tobacco and cotton markets, and argues for warehouse systems to aid farmers.
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Dillon
Dillon County
Florence
H. Clarke
South Gillard St
S. C
Presidential sentiment and the preferential primary
The article notes flux in U S political mood with the preferential primary system failing to fix opinion. It cites General Wood as the leading Republican candidate but says spontaneous public support is needed for a sure nomination and election. Primaries are described as preliminary heats in the quadrennial derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wood
Truth About Liberty Bonds And Market Value
The Herald explains that Liberty and Vic usry bonds in Dillon and beyond are government obligations to be paid in full at maturity, and their market price does not affect the holder’s ultimate return. Government interest remains high, and no one will lose if bonds are held to maturity. Sell or redeem only if seeking cash, not recovery of par.
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Dillon
Herald
Dillon County
Cr. Myers
Maple Camp
Dillon, S. C
Myers
Dillon Herald
Law on Traffic Enforcement Needs Consistency
A law article argues enforcement of traffic ordinances must be steady and reasonable. It criticizes selective enforcement and calls for constant policing to deter careless driving, noting that inconsistent rules undermine public safety and respect for the law.
Allendale County Farmers Grow Pea Guts As Substitute
Allendale County farmers plan to cultivate 12000 or more acres of pea guts this year as a substitute for setton. Tobacco is also being planted on a limited scale by many farmers in different sections of the county.
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Allendale
Setton
Cost of Making Cotton In 1918 Report Criticized
W W Morrison critiques a Department of Agriculture report on 1918 cotton costs. The piece argues the bulk line cost is misleading, questions labor living conditions, and contends that rising demand and labor needs will drive prices and production, not the report’s figures. It urges meeting cotton laborer needs to secure adequate supply.
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W. W. Morrison
Department of Agriculture
South
New Dog Tax Delayed To 1921 With Penalties To 1922
The 1920 legislature enacted a dog tax of 1.25 per dog per capita, not due until January 1 1921, per an attorney general opinion at the comptroller general’s request. Penalties lift January 1 1922, when other taxes are due. The new tax sits alongside existing taxes, with the 50 cent capitation tax replaced by the canine levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General
Osborne
Fourteen Year Old Boy Caught With Fifteen Quarts
Wilmington dispatch reports federal agents arresting fourteen year old Arthur Catorn at Maple Hill while driving a bogey loaded with fifteen quarts of whiskey. Odelle Sandor, twenty two, was taken into custody. teams used by the boys were confiscated and the liquor destroyed.
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Wilmington
N. C
Maple Hill
Arthur Catorn
Odelle Sandor
Dillon High Wins Debate Over Government Rail Ownership
In Timmonsville on April 2 Dillon high school defeated Timmonsville high school in a debate on government ownership and control of railroads. The three to two decision favored Dillon. Participants included Dillon’s Miss Nell Caldwell and Mr. Marian Michaux against Cimmonsville’s Miss Dorothy Keith and Melvin Turnis. a large crowd attended.
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Timmonsville
Dillon High Schools
Dillon
Nell Caldwell
Marian Michaux
Cimmonsville
Dorothy Keith
Melvin Turnis
Cot sale in Bennettsville seals 22 bales to Marlboro Mills
Herbert M Hodges of Brownsville sold 22 bales of cotton to John F Everett representing Marlboro Cotton Mills of McColl. Prices ranged from 90 cents to 1 per pound. A 628 pound bale valued at 628 dollars plus 47 bushels of seed sold at 4 per bushel brings total to 816 dollars.
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Bennettsville
Herbert M. Hodges
Brownsville
John F. Everett
Marlboro Cotton Mills
McColl
Dillon High Debaters Triumph Over Timmonsville Teams
Dillon School and Dillon High School debating squads swept both sides from Timmonsville High on Friday. Dillon affirmative Emily Moore and Lesesene Richbourg won at home. negative Nelle Caldwell and Marion Michaux defeated Timmonsville’s affirmative at Timmonsville. Second round set for Friday April 9 with Dillon facing Bennettsville and Bennettsville opponents meeting Dillon at Bennettsville. Debates begin at 8 PM. 53 schools entered first round, 20 proceed to round two.
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Dillon High School
Timmonsville
Dillon
Emily Moore
Lesesene Richbourg
Nelle Caldwell
Marion Michaux
Bennettsville
Bennettsvile
McCormick
Batesbury
St. Matthews
Pinewood
Kingstree
Sumter
Camden
Kershaw
Cheraw
Clio
Gaffney
Cedar Spring
Newberry
Banquet Planned by Dillon Legion for World War Veterans
The Dillon American Legion chapter will host a banquet for the John David Post Friday evening April 16. Committees are set to handle arrangements and a feast for veterans of the world war will be provided. Contributions may be sent to Miss Marie McLees to support the event, with any surplus to fund the Legion’s club rooms.
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Dillon Red Cross
John David Post
American Legion
Mare McLees
Legions
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Dillon County Fair
Pursuant to a March 4 1920 director resolution the Dillon County fair Association calls a stockholders meeting Friday April 16 1920 at 3 p m at A P Bethea's office over the Bank of Dillon. The meeting aims to consider increasing capital stock from ten thousand to fifteen thousand dollars and to elect officers of the corporation.
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Dillon County Fair Association
A. P. Bethea
Bank of Dillon
A. V. Bethea
Dillon County Federation meets at Fork on May First program
Dillon County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Fork on Saturday May 1 with a morning session at 10 30 featuring music by Jordan Music Co Mullins an invocation an address of welcome and a president's address plus business reports on rural school supervision county home demonstration and public health nurse plans for the county fair an afternoon session with music an address on home demonstration work today by Miss Christine South and an illustrated lecture Socializing the Rural Community by Prof Wilson Lee of the South Carolina University followed by a health talk by Miss Chauncey Blackburn
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Dillon County Federation
Dillon County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fork
Jordan Music Co
Mullins
C. E. Taylor
Julia Alford
L. Cottingham
Amanda Edwards
Christine South
Wilson Lee
S. C. University
Chauncey Blackburn
State Tuberculosis Association
Carmichael Moody Furniture Co to Seek Charter in 1920
Notice that on April 14 1920 the declaration for a charter will be filed with the South Carolina Secretary of State by R M Carmichael C L Moody and J C Hennegan Jr corporators. The proposed Dillon South Carolina business to operate as Carmichael Moody Furniture Co with capital stock of 25000 shares at 100 each.
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R. M. Carmichael
C. L. Moody
J. C. Hennegan, Jr
South Carolina
Dillon
Carmichael-Moody Furniture Co
Secretary of State of
C. L.moopy
J. C
Hennegan, JR
8. C
Whiskey constables active in Darlington and Florence counties
State Constable W C Eichelberger and deputies Cohen Scott and Pegues returned after a three day raid in Darlington and Florence counties. They seized five stills and 75 rations of beer. Warrants issued for five men. One still found in Darlington and four in Florence. Three white men and two Black men named from the counties will face Commissioner Fulton for a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
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Florence
W. C. Eichelberger
Cohen, Scott and
Pegues
Darlington
Florence County
Fulton
Norrow
Rastus Johnsing’s Son Declared Carbon Copy
Andrews News reports that when Rastus Johnsing’s son arrived he looked just like his father the doctor declared him a carbon copy in a playful contrast of kinship and resemblance.
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Rastus Johnsing
Poppy
Andrews News
Best Medicine I Ever Saw Meritone Boosts Boy’s Health
W H Prather of Chattanooga Tennessee testifies Meritone improved his son after influenza. Two bottles gained five pounds and improved appetite energy color and sleep. He credits Meritone with a revived boy and recommends the medicine sold exclusively in Dillon by McLaurin Drug Co.
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Meritone
W. H. Prather
Bessig Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dillon
McLaurin Drug Co
Wanted Hides and Country Produce at Top Prices
Advertisement from Olige Lon Market Dillon offering highest prices for hides and country produce. Includes note to place orders and list stock with lowest flat prices on large shipments. Contact address 515-517 North P Avenue Fargo North Dakota. Fur bearing rabbits and other fur bearing animals also bought.
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Olige -Lon Market
Dillon
N. P. Ave
Fargo
N. D
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He Billan Gerald
Pitton County
Richard Crok
Tammany
Croker
Warenan
Peofi
H. B. Bethea Dillon
Court of Common Pleas
Lou Thompson
Missie Thompson
Leila Thompson
Marie Thompson Lee
Robert Thompson
J. P. Thompson
Gibson & Muller
Jno
C. Bethea
Vv. L. McLean
B. G. Doggett
S. F. Bailey
Committee
G. L. Seales
Sophia Seals
Joe Cabell Davis
Gaddys
C. B. Perritt
Lake View
Somone
A. B. Jordan
MASON
Mintura
Ay Sy
L. Ayers
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Dept
Winona
Minn
Little Rock
O. C. Hayes
Conklin
Herald Office
Cleveland
Cottingham
Mt. Wf
Salman
Sumter Marble & Mantel Co
Sumter, S.C
Tennessee
Fayetteville
Camp Bragg
Evans Pharmacy
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