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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
6
A January 13, 1924 Dillon Herald reports a fatal row in Cabbage Row and discusses legislative moves on legitimating children born out of wedlock. The piece connects social welfare, immigration, and economic trends while noting wartime era concerns and agricultural markets. The discussion highlights potential rights for mixed-status children and impacts on inheritance and support obligations.
A fragmented tale recounts the kidnapping of Harry Tebow later known as Robert Hayes. He vanished at Wrightsville Beach and resurfaced decades later in Charleston with memory of family and the Bible confirming his identity. His sister J R Turney circulated ads in Detective Story Magazine seeking news.
The article argues that European poverty has crushed the U S market for our broods. It cites January 4 figures showing sharp currency depreciation for the British pound French franc Italian lira German mark Russian ruble Polish mark. It predicts a revival after a peace treaty and proper credit, restoring normal money values and prosperity.
G Rosembaum president of the National Cloak and Salt Company comments on a turning tide in trade. He predicts public demand for textiles will rise if prices are right as merchants sense an impending shift and buyers begin to loosen hold after market adjustments.
Greenville mill reports rapid orders as W L Gassaway secures an order for 400000 yards of pajama checks at a premium above New York quotations. Graham Mill interests win a large ginghams contract, while local mills resume forty eight hour weeks with wage cuts of 25 to 40 percent.
The Improvement Club met Friday afternoon to review fines and report progress from September. Officers reported a cash balance of 9562.20, with 200.00 in open funds. Plans included purchasing playground equipment, school auditorium needs, and continued collaboration with local health and education committees.
Rebecca Pickens Chapter D A R met in January with Mrs. Muller. One delegate is named for the Continental Congress in Washington this April. If Regent Craig cannot attend, Vice Regent Bethea will represent the chapter. Ten alternates were elected. After adjournment, readings included Our D A R Emblem by Miss Bethea and Organization of our first D A R Chapter by Mrs. Rogers. Refreshments were served by Bethea Hethea and the hostess. Maine rivers and lakes noted: 5151 rivers and streams and 1620 lakes per a recent survey.
Wanted men or women to take orders for genuine guaranteed hosiery among friends and neighbors. Earn 75 cents an hour spare time or about 26 dollars weekly for full time. No experience needed. Write International Stocking Mills Norr town Pa. l13 101.
The snippet blends old time patent medicines claiming antiseptic effects for wounds and flu remedies with a Florence Steam Laundry agent notice. It also references seed and feed goods, groceries, tobacco canvass, and miscellaneous local business listings, all in a dense, misspelled ad layout.
B B Hare Agricultural Statistician reports 410 acres of rye in South Carolina in 1920 with total production 203,650 bushels valued at $4 per bushel. The table lists county by county quantities and an office opening in Dorchester with storage figures across numerous counties.
Beebe announces ledgers loose leaf and bound, cash locks and journals in standard makes. Herald Publishing Co invites office buyers to modern leaf expense systems. Also ads for red cane syrup from Holman Live Stock Co and Kiln dried Sweet Potatoes. Sellers wanted for oils greases and paints by Harvey Oil Co. Wholesale grocery items offered by Southern Wholesale & Distributing Co with M. A. Stubbs as contact.
The bureau reports Dillon County's cotton per acre lagging behind the state average of 209 pounds lint. Beaufort Charleston and Jasper register the lowest at 6 pounds, while Marlboro leads with 336 and Lee with 311. Rain and losses affected overall production that year.
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