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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
4
The text shows a chaotic mix of remarks about curry, concealed weapons, savings, farming propaganda, youth routines, a boastful iron man, and a joke about bathing girls avoiding stockings. It reflects a rough, nonsensical newspaper fragment with multiple standalone lines and unnamed speakers.
The piece argues that road earning capacity depends on funding via bonds and interest, with sinking funds. It suggests comparing dividends from motor trucks and automobiles to infer whether good highways pay for themselves. The conclusion leans toward a yes, if earnings cover costs and reflect vehicle use.
As discussions on foreign exchange spread, homeowners and merchants fear a devalued currency will curtail European imports. Businesses warn that American goods may stall in warehouses, forcing a costly, disruptive shift to domestic markets and risk of factory shutdowns.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Kea and a lineup of unclear names and places. The partial text hints at a local meeting or event with individuals such as Davie and Winfiehd Winseh and a judge or jury line, but most names and details are unreadable.
In a San Carolin Bauckuou summary of local views, Supt Roberts argues for a longer school day with a double session. He cites benefits including extended supervised study time, reduced recitation strain, and better alignment with family mealtimes, claiming business leaders support increased daytime instructional hours.
Food prices are expected to tumble soon as large shipments arrive by land and sea, with meats butter eggs fresh fruit and vegetables en route or awaiting delivery. Market watchers say profiteers who held high prices may be forced to lower them. The Institute of American Meat Packers notes export trade has practically ceased, signaling a broader price break in pork and beef.
The Sunday School Convention of District No 1 will be held at the Methodist church in Little Rock on the fifth Sunday in February, the 29th, at 2 p.m. The programme will be published next week. District schools include Dillon Methodist, Litthle Reel Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian schools in Dothan, Pleasant Grove, Reedy Creek, Minturn, Hamer, and nearby contiguent schools. Full representation requested from each district school.
Frank Watkins proprietor of Watkin's Warehouse reports discovering a Berhea Township woman who is the mother of 22 children. She was twice married, with one child from the first husband and 21 from the second. Watkins notes she remains strong and active despite the large brood.
The higher grades of Kemper school will present a play titled The Dust of the Earth at the Kemper school house on Thursday evening February 26 at eight o clock. Likely additional amusements are planned and all are invited.
Secretary of State sanctions Dillon County business men to form Dillon County Warehouse and Marketing Corporation with $50,000 capital, subdivided into 50,000 shares of par value 1 each. Public subscriptions at Bank of Willon, Bank of Lake View and Bank of Lari, over $25,000 pledged. rest to be scattered statewide. The firm plans to store and ship cotton for American Cotton Company Association members, unify county warehouses, employ an expert scaler, and weigh grades for bulk handling, with aims to elect an active board and pursue countywide trust in warehouse operations.
South Carolina Dillon County notices an election to increase the ordinary school levy by 3 mills. Held Saturday February 28 at W. A. Lupo’s store. Only qualified electors showing receipt and verification may vote. Trustees act as election managers with the county board of education overseeing.
Osu hosts a cryptic season kickoff as Betis Cocoons clash with Pal Ale Oryea and Dior SG amid March dates and varied rosters. Nila Vetive’s late surge powers a comeback in a tightly contested exhibition.
The Hague February 16 The allied note on extradition of the former German emperor reverses the surrender demand and proposes internment perhaps on a Dutch East Indies island. An authoritative source says the Dutch government plans to reply by offering Wilhelm internment at Doorn Holland with full responsibility to keep him under guard and censorship to maintain world peace.
Meritone, a new remedy from McLaurin Drug Co, is now sold in Dillon with exclusive agency awarded to Trace Disease McLaurin. The product, claimed to be a blend of sixteen vegetable ingredients, is praised for stomach, liver, kidney relief and other conditions, with widespread demand noted in Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Lexington and Birmingham. A large shipment has arrived at McLaurin Drug Co for immediate public access.
Medical historians recount the long arc of influenza from ancient descriptions by Hippocrates to modern outbreaks. The narrative traces early epidemics around 412 B C, 1173 A D, repeated waves in Europe, and the 1889 90 pandemic known as the Russian epidemic, with global spread via ships and routes from Bokhara to Asia and Europe.
The American Legion reports war memorials from the French Government were issued for every Dilley County service member who died. A planned public presentation was canceled due to influenza, and the local post decided to mail the memorials to living veterans or their families. Names cited include Dr Darwin, Te Ta Eatin, Sain McLeurti, and HN.
The notice details a subscription for shares in a local company tied to Lake Views, with secretary Han W Bayh Hove handling arrangements. It mentions rapid steel needs and the opening date at a receiving hub, naming Key figures and places linked to the Pulnets project and the graphing company.
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