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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
7
The essay argues Europeans will expand into the South Pacific, citing growing corporations and colonial rhetoric. It notes rubber plantations, coconut groves, mines, and mission schools already present under European influence, and predicts an ongoing exodus of whites to distant colonies as settlement widens.
During a London visit by Prince Feisal of the new kingdom of Syria, a dinner at the Guildhall featured the prince replying to the health toast in Arabic. Colonel Lawrence, his interpreter, later revealed the prince had whispered a request to recite verses about a cow from the Koran, a deception kept from the audience.
Robert G. Skerrett argues in Scientific American that a nation’s power capacity defines its production. He notes that modern countries rely on mechanical energy to supplement labor, claiming the United States would need 3,000,000,000 slaves to equal its annual work and that power multiplies individual labor service.
Visitors at the Royal Horticultural Hall in Westminster were surprised to find rare orchids confined in a heavy wire cage. The grower kept them barred to prevent pollen theft by rivals aiming to fertilize their own plants.
On the Rumichaca bridge, Presidents Alfredo Maguerizo Moreno of Ecuador and Fidel Suarez of Colombia laid the cornerstone of a monument celebrating the end of their boundary dispute. They met halfway, received artillery salutes, and hailed a symbol of peace and friendship in joint addresses to spectators from both nations.
Dr Stackhouse noted a summer plan of planting Irish potatoes between cotton rows and selling early for 2.50 per barrel. He observed a later spike to 3.50 and then 6 per barrel, and concluded potatoes can be stored nearly year round in ventilated barrels in a dark place, preserving flavor.
Dr. R F Darwin operates a dental clinic above the Bank of Dillon in a central storefront location. The notice lists practice details and hours, highlighting available patient services and contact information.
A resident near a railroad yard complains to the company about nonstop switch engine racket all night long. The letter catalogues a long string of sounds and odors described as relentless and disruptive to sleep and peace.
Tar, Nose and Throat Spectacles Fitted. Office hours 9 to 11 and 2 to 4. Evening hours by appointment. M D Henslee.
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