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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
3
A Connecticut woman has invented items to improve sanitary baking. The set includes waxed paper baking sheets and a waxed paper rolling pin with a cardboard core. Discarded coverings can be replaced, aiding cleanliness in kitchen tasks.
The Y M C A with government support seeks agricultural experts physical directors and secretaries to reinforce Red Triangle huts in Russia. Fifteen new secretaries are sought across the Southeastern Department focusing on rural and community welfare work to aid Russian morale and future development.
Mrs. Clara Simmons of Grafton Massachusetts, a Y M C A worker, is reported as the furthest front volunteer who calmly runs a canteen while shells fall nearby. She makes hot chocolate and distributes cookies to men going into action. Her husband serves with YMCA forces in Vladivostok Russia.
A magazine article emphasizes that a man's success hinges on his personality and choices. It outlines rules for career and conduct, including early life work definition, prudent friendships, prompt action, economy, diplomacy, cheerfulness, and balanced recreation to maintain body and mind.
Report from the front says American colored troops with Gouraud's army east of Rheims excel in bayonet use and have killed Germans, reaching a record tally. French officers praise their prowess and commend integrating fresh colored contingents with African units. Ledger supplies advertised at The Herald office.
The Food Administration urges saving the fruit crop through canning and drying without sugar. It notes sugar may be added later, and stresses avoiding waste to aid soldiers and allies. Many sugarless methods exist, including sterilizing fruit juices, using corn syrup, and canning with minimal sugar as a preservative.
Administrator of the estate of W K Fort seeks payment from all indebted parties and presents claims for authentication within the time allowed by law. Notice dated 8 1 31 warns that failure to comply will bar recovery.
Notice to all indebted parties to the estate of Telatha Witherington to settle accounts and present claims duly authenticated within the statutory period. J. W. Witherington is the administrator, dated August 1, 1931, and the notice warns that failure to comply will bar recovery.
The ad promotes switching from bound ledgers to loose leaf books as a big time saver. It claims statements ready on month end, reduces costs, and is already used by hundreds in Dillon Marlboro and Marion counties. Herald Publishing Co. Dillon S O sy
Entrance examinations will be held by the County Superintendent of Education at the County Court House on Friday July 12, 1918, at 9 a.m. The university offers science, literature, history, law and business courses. Moderate expenses, scholarships, and many elf support opportunities. War courses and applied science options like wireless telegraphy, bookkeeping, typewriting. Military training compulsory for freshmen and sophomores via ROTC. For full particulars write to The President, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C.
Steve Hoover of Mt Pleasants Iowa reports starting to feed his herd of about 100 hogs B A Thomas Hog Powder over two months ago. Fifty were sick and off feed but none died and the hogs are well and growing fast. For sale by Pee Dee Cash Store Dillon S C
An advertisement touts Farris Healing Remedy a bottle costing two dollars a pint for wound care. It promises quick relief with no flies bothering the area and urges purchase today at Pee Dee Cash Store in Dillhon.
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