President’s job duty and car use amid Prohibition era
The article critiques a President departing from Washington and asserts a president is elected to the job and must serve. It comments on the widespread use of motor cars, noting few accidents and drivers’ caution. It discusses Texas oil growth, driving fuel demand, and how Prohibition affects state revenue and taxation, suggesting wets will fund higher taxes under a dry regime.
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Washington
White House
Broadway and the Dry Wave
The article notes Broadway in New York as the center of moving pictures and misleads about its allure. Prohibition has changed the street, shrinking late hours as buyers from Dillon seek goods and pleasures, with attractions not running past 11 pm.
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Broadway
Moving Picture Industry
Dillon
New York
The Case Against Artificial Prices
A discussion of a de facto price fixing scheme in essentials, noting storage surpluses and market flow. It argues that middlemen and vested interests manipulate supply and prices, creating artificially high costs for consumers.
Indifferent Congress on High Food Prices
A historical commentary argues Congress has shown indifference to the persistently high cost of living since the war. It notes numerous investigations yielded little change, with Congress mainly regulating rents in Washington, an issue that also affected lawmakers themselves.
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Congress
Washington City
Presbyterians Welcome Pastor Chandler at Fiam Church
The congregation invites the public to worship as Mr. Chandler returns to fill his regular appointment at Fiam Church this Sunday August 10 with no night service announced.
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Chandler
Fiam
Words Appreciated Writer Endorses Dillon Candidate
Yorkville Enquirer editor Grist praises A B Jordan of Dillon as a potential candidate for the unexpired term in Congress. The note notes Jordan’s character and ability and says his candidacy would reflect well on his state and district, while confirming no LOFH consent has been advised yet.
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Yorkville
Grist
Sherwood of Horry Announces for Congress
Imoising young attorney and former Dillon County man in the race. Sherwood, born in Little Rock area, 37 years ago, is influential farmer and former editor of The Field at Conway. He studied law, practiced in Conway, and served in the South Carolina House before returning to law practice.
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Indepedent Republic
Dillon County
Mr. Sherwood
Little Rock
C. Sherwood
Horry County
Congress
Robt. B. Scarborough
Scarborough
Sherwood
Field
Conway
Law School
University of South Carolina
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Harry
House of Representatives
Mendal L. Smith
Judiciary
U. S. Congress
W. F. Stevenson
Fifth
R. S. Whaley
Charleston
C. C Wyche
U. S
South Carolina
Horry
Stoll Evans Seek Congress From Sixth District
Philip H. Stoll and J. J. Evans announce candidacies for Congress from the Sixth District subject to Democratic Primary rules and party regulations.
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Congress
Philip H. Stoll
Democratic Party
J. J. Evans
Sherwood as long-time public servant and defender of war effort
W F Stackhouse lauds Mr Sherwood a veteran of local government and war service in Conway praising loyalty to Wilson and the Democratic party He served on the County Board of Education and repeatedly elected to the Board of Aldermen never defeated and trusted for public duties His wife devoted herself to war activities and held roles in the Council of Defense and Selective Service era urging voters to choose Sherwood in the Sixth District race
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Ctice
Sherwood
County Board of Education
Conway
Horry
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Party
Way
Council of Defense
Congress
Rules Board
W. F. Stackhouse
McInnes Files Democratic Candidacy for Sixth District
Julius S McInnes announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the Sixth District subject to Democratic primary rules. He signs the declaration of candidacy as of the date printed.
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Julius S. McInnes
FOR SALE FORD TOURING CAR 1917 MODEL
Classified ads list multiple local sales including a 1917 Ford Touring Car in fine running shape with office pickup, 1920s Kodak finishing specials, a house and lot for sale at reduced price, livestock and grain offers, a 1918 Ford Touring Car with 1500 miles, a second hand Indian motorcycle, linen ginning tags, and engraving services. Also notes August sale timelines and contact details.
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Goodyear
B. Frank Norman
Lake View
How Standard Oil Became Wealthy Before Cars
The question examines Standard Oil’s early accumulation of wealth prior to the rise of automobiles, focusing on its 19th century oil refining monopolies, vertical integration, railroad rebates, and market control that generated vast profits before mass car use.
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The
Standard Oil Co
Notice of Final Discharge for J D Ammons Estate
J D Webster as administrator petitions for final discharge from the estate of J D Ammons deceased. A hearing is set for Thursday August 28 1919 at 11 am. All claimants must file their claims with the administrator by 11 am that day or be barred. Joe Cabell Davis Judge of Probate Dillon County.
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J. D. Webster
J. D. Ammons
Joe Cabell Davis
Dillon County
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Marcels Post
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Attention Presbyterians
KE. J. Sherwood
J. W. Legrand
KODAK
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Columbia Photo Finishing Co
Chas. H. Burroughs
Goldsboro
N. C
Carolina Milling Company
Dillon, S. C
Essex
Duroc Jersey
R. H. Powers
S. C
C. W. Bethea
Farmers Warehouse
Herald Publishing Co
Red Bluff Farms
Clio
8. C
Dillon Herald
Howe Scale Co
Columbia Supply CO
West Gervais Street
Columbia
Aealth
Pilloyate Harris
Miller
Globe
E. T. Elliot, Jr
G. F. Wern
Morris Fass Department Store
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