South Carolina’s agricultural rise tops 1919 crop value
The News and Courier cites the Manufacturers Record to show South Carolina’s crop value leapt from 212.17 million in 1913-17 to 456.50 million in 1918 and 520.52 million in 1919, exceeding 10 other states despite smaller size and population. California trails by a wide margin. South Carolina’s growth rate outpaced every other state.
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Bank official embezzler linked drama ends in attempted self harm
Atlanta April 5 Mrs Catherine Bradstreet indicted with William B Greet former Bank of Fairburn vice president convicted of embezzlement attempted to kill herself tonight when police arrested her at her father's home She cried I wont go and seized a kitchen knife before family and police disarmed her She faces trial in Fairburn in August Green the man accused of amassing the funds faced a five year sentence and lunacy proceedings were halted in court until April 17
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Highest price paid for pair of vaunted Missouri mules
J Walter Sanders of Union S C paid 1500 for a fine sorrel pair weighing 2800 pounds at the National Stock Yards Atlanta. The mules, prize winners all around, were consigned to Weill Brothers and bought for South Carolina, cited by Dr Carneá as the world record price and the finest he has seen. Atlanta markets rank second only to one other in mule trade.
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New York City Declared “Worse Than Ever” By Cleric
Reverend John Roach Straton at Calvary Baptist describes New York as worse than ever citing a Saturday night tour of restaurants and cabarets. He alleges vice and open saloon liquor displays and names indecent dances observed on three large floors, urging grand jury affidavits from investigators.
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Fragmented description of indecent gatherings and conduct
A passage describes crowded tables with numerous men and women in indecent postures, engaging in indecent familiarities with each other, indicating a lurid social scene on display at a public or private event.
Fayetteville Police Detain Man Over Bad Checks
Detective Hewlett arrested J. E. Hall within minutes of receiving the warrant for issuing checks without funds. Hall was located at Braggs Hotel where he claimed to be J B Hall or a different name. From Marion and Florence, South Carolina, warrants may follow. he is held for a South Carolina officer.
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Beginning Exhumation of U.S. Marines and Sailors
Paris reports the American Naval Department has started exhuming bodies of Marines and sailors who died outside wartime battle zones in France. About 200 coffins draped with flags await shipment to the United States from Brest, with 400 more to be sent. relatives of the rest prefer burial in France.
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Birmingham Forms Big Overall Club
Birmingham forms an organization with 3000 members pledging to wear overalls until clothing prices drop. The club, led by Alvin Douglass and Theodore Lamar, aims for an April 16 “Overall Day” with members wearing denims in public. Members include city workers and railroad staff.
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Mrs W B Allen Entertains Honor of Miss Stackhouse
On Saturday afternoon Mrs Merritt Allen entertained in honor of Miss Bessie Stackhouse. Block leg cream Nabisco's and cake were served. Black ice cream Nabisco and cake were served.
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Colored Fair Meeting For Dillon County 1920
The colored citizens of Dillon county are called to meet at G F Bethea s barbershop Dillon South Carolina on Wednesday April 21 1920 at 8 p m The gathering aims to finalize arrangements for a county colored fair to be held in fall 1920 Representatives from each community should attend For information contact Aliyah J Carmichael Secretary Dillon SC G F Bethea President Dillon SC
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York County Damages Sought After River Ferry Accident
In York April 12 the coffin of Adger Hudson sank in the Catawba river while being moved for burial from Van Wick to Tivani on a county ferry. The county faced a damages claim of 500 by the deceased’s heirs. The accident involved a truck carrying the coffin losing control and plunging into the stream. Commissioners have not ruled on the claim.
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Pee Dee Baptist Sunday School Convention Convenes at Latin Church
The Pee Dee Baptist Sunday School Convention will convene with the Latin Baptist church on April 28 and 29. Prominent Sunday school workers will discuss better methods for aggressive Sunday school promotion, and every church in the association is urged to send delegates. Officers listed include 1. T. Mason as president, D. A. Johnson as vice president, and W. V. Jones as secretary.
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