Dillon County the new county rises hopeful in South Carolina
The Dillon County bill progresses in both houses with strong odds of passage. Supporters argue legal conditions are met and a new county is mandatory, with commissioners to be appointed once signed. Elections set for April, with the county machinery starting soon and plans for temporary offices before buildings are ready.
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Dillon County Sees Growth In Roads And Cotton
The article notes Dillon County has about 35 100 bales of cotton and over two bales per person. It urges a new roads system and railroad growth with a proposed site for a new courthouse on Main Street in front of the Methodist church to boost accessibility and business.
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Court House
Census enumerator jobs attract few applicants
The census bureau laments slow applicant turnout for the next census by listing duties in a circular from Director DuRand. The 60 day post pays about $5 a day and requires a fair education, highlighting the unusual lack of applicants for this government position.
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Census Bureau
DuRand
Rail schedule tweak urged for better Coast Line service
In a reader note the Herald argues the Atlantic Coast Line should space trains more evenly to improve passenger service. Florence sees three departures within 20 minutes nightly and three arrivals from the north within an hour each morning. a midday north south train around 1 pm is recommended.
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Tax Collectors Notice from Marion County Treasurer
Marion County treasurer announces tax book openings from October 15 to December 31 1909 for state county and misc taxes with penalties for late payment including 1 to 7 percent extra depending on remittance month. Road tax due in fall or January and February. commutation tax set at 2 dollars for 1910. Tax receipts urged per township or school district. Cash not registered please. 21 to 60 year old males liable except Confederate soldiers past 50 or legally excused. J D Montgomery county treasurer. September 11.
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Government Wages Fall Short of True Value for 60 Day Post
The piece argues that a 60 day enum erator role at five dollars per day is inadequate as food and living costs have rose due to tariff effects. It notes skilled workers and educated individuals deserve higher pay and urges the government to raise wages in line with tariff-driven price increases. It also says many will take the job for less, but the truly worthy seek permanent, higher paid positions.
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Otis Page Surveyor Advertisement
Otis Page offers surveying and drafting services with expert leveling and farm timber surveys. Specializes in city lots with guaranteed accuracy and careful attention to detail.
Beaty Civil Engineering Services Ad
R E and E N Beaty offer sewerage waterworks land surveys and subdivisions estimates made and contracts taken for tile drainage farms concrete bridges concrete walks and concrete curbing.
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