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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
Vague remarks from residents discuss a proposed amendment affecting taxes and election costs. Citizens weigh impacts on the divorce courts and planned profits from crops, with reference to a large tobacco redrying plant and a two-man ballot process.
Fragmentary, brusque remarks criticize Samuel Gompers and labor management. The text suggests Republicans own large manufacturing interests and fear labor votes influencing elections, mentioning campaign expenses and dividends. The fragment hints at political tension around industrial troubles and election dynamics.
The article argues sugar dealers manipulated markets to push prices higher while a claimed shortage was overstated. It cites government appeals, the Crop Bureau denials, and public stockpiling by families that fueled speculation. It predicts prices may fall to near 16 cents a pound and urges profiteers to accept the outcome.
A State August 17, 1020 editorial praises Senator Cotton Smith for wartime support of farmers and cotton, noting efforts to raise prices, standardize cotton grading, secure reports, and back nitrate plant plans. The piece argues for reelection over opponents and highlights Smith’s role with the Wetton Growers Association and other farm-focused initiatives.
A South Carolina farmer praises Senator Smith for backing the Farm Loan Act and economic measures aiding farmers and laborers. The letter asserts Smith’s strong committee work, alignment with Good Roads and regional banking, and warns against replacing him with a new candidate. It notes criticisms from Washington lawyers and urges an overwhelming primary vote to show confidence in Smith.
Take notice that the Fall Term of Court of General Sessions will convene at Dillon South Carolina on Monday the 13th day of September 1920 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. John C Bethea ccc P&G s 826 41.
Pursuant to party rules a meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee will be held at the Court House at 10 o clock in the forenoon on Thursday August 19 for revising club rolls. Persons denied enrollment or with protests may appear and speak to roll issues. A B Jordan County Chairman.
The Herald lists appointed managers of election for the first Democratic Primary on August 31 and the second on September 14, with committees for Latta Centerville Lake View Fork Oak Grove Floydale Judson Little Rock Maple Mill Dillon Pleasant Hill Gaddys Mill Mt Calvary Bermuda Hamer and Kemper Parish. Names include Latta Ernest Parham Henry Bethea A L Smith and others across numerous locales.
Virgil Hall aged nineteen, son of Mr and Mrs R K Hall died at Florence Hospital after a several weeks illness due to an abscess on the brain. He moved to Dillon from Waynesville six months ago and had worked for Mint Cola Co. Interment was at Waynesville today.
Want column items show real estate and goods for sale in Dillon South Carolina. Notices advertise three lots near the race track apply to D M Sygaen Dil lon October 19 1921 and other classifieds include farming feeds Mon ark Zhog meal and tobacco market updates plus milling and seed oats notices. A mix of local ads from Carolina Milling Co Neal & Dixon Bros and farmers warehouse Co with delivery and price details.
State of South Carolina Dillon County. Ringsdale Lumber vs Carskdan & Co Trustees. Defendants must answer by service within twenty days of August 20 1920. Attorney L D Lide notarizes copy filed Marion South Carolina. Jno C Bethea certified copy. $26 31c. Herald subscription ad.
State of South Carolina Dillon County announces an election to increase the common school levy by 3 mills in Hillsboro School District No 23. The Board of Education orders the vote for Tuesday at the schoolhouse. Trustees serve as managers. voting restricted to qualified electors with tax receipts and registration certificates. Yes or No ballots. Signed by W C Moore El Coubar R S Rogers. 826 2t.
A historical note presents totals of votes and quorum calls, detailing total absences, not voting, and paired votes for 1893. The fragment references Senator E D Smith and summarizes parliamentary activity without sensational detail.
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