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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
4
The column discusses food regulations and patriotism, noting volunteers and officials enforce rules with varying certainty. It highlights local business support, public sentiment, and political tensions around cand idates such as Mr. Blease and Mr. Wilson, with Dillon County figures Andrew J. Beery and Junina T. Liles cited as gubernatorial hopefuls.
A fragment on political blame traces the German campaign and royal favor, arguing the crown prince would bear blame if the drive failed. It questions governance and urges thoughtful voters to wake up as President Wilson hints at political maneuvering behind Bleasse’s Senate bid.
For fifty years Germans believed their army was invincible but recent events show civilization cannot be destroyed by force. The piece urges replacing autocratic rule with democracy, arguing that leaders in Germany must yield to the people's wishes. It states that Allied powers, led by President Wilson, would support a democratic shift to secure lasting peace.
Notice announces registration books open August 12 to August 22, 1918 in Dillon for qualified electors to vote in a September 1918 special election for two aldermen. Books supervised by Curtis, Placement unspecified, Mayor J. F Thompson signs with Clerk and Treasurer OAL PEDENBATGI.
By authority of the Dillon Democratic party rules a primary election is ordered for Friday August 5? 1938 at the usual voting place to nominate candidates for two aldermanic seats. Polls run 4 p.m. to close. enrollment books open at McLaurin Drug Store until noon August 20. Officers named: C. S. Herring S. W. Jackson B. A. Harrelson.
In Dillon County Court of Common Pleas Master for Dillon County will sell on the first Monday in September at the courthouse door in Dillon. A parcel of land 75 feet on Hampton Street by 150 feet along Eight Avenue bounded by A. J. Cottingham estate and Addie McEachern. Cash terms. Purchaser pays papers and stamps. If bid is not complied with, resale at risk of bidder. Notice includes tobacco buyers urged to sell before Sept 1 for top prices at Watkins & Son.
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