Letters From France and War Memoir Moments
Letters from Arch Sarles and Boyd Wallace recount World War I experiences in late 1918. Arch writes to his father Al Jon Sarles about gratitude, health, and the war ending. Wallace describes unit actions from St Methel to Beaufort, Scessey, Rowley, and occupation moves as Armistice nears.
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Boyd Wallace
A. Y. Wallace
France
Germany
Luke Kersey
Arch Sarles
al Jon Sarles
Father
St. Methel
Argonne—Neuse
Beaufort
Scessey
Neuse
Rowley
South Carolina Senators Seek Constitutional Convention Referendum
A resolution to call a constitutional convention is to be introduced in the South Carolina Senate by Senators Niels Christensen and S H Mc Gee. It proposes a referendum at the November 1920 general election to decide whether a constitutional convention should be held. The measure outlines ballot wording for yes and no options and directs the General Assembly to set venue if approved.
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Columbia
Senate
Niels Christensen
Beaufort
S. H. McGee
Greenwood
General Assembly
South Carolina
Reed amendment reversed by Supreme Court on liquor import rule
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court, holding Reed amendment nullifies state limits on importing intoxicants for personal use. Dan Hill to stand retrial for carrying a quart into West Virginia. Bank of James M Sprunt reveals stockholders elected and dividends declared. Letters express postwar reflection and longing for Scotland and Ireland.
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Washington
Jan
Congress
Supreme Court
Federal Court
District
West Virginia
Justice McReynolds
Justice Clarke
Fedjeret
Dan Hill
Bank
James M. Sprunt
R. L. Moody
Muller
Wade Stackhouge
L. A. Manni
Sherwood
T. W. Bethea
Bethea
A. J. Carmichael
Governor Allen cites lack of equipment in Argonne losses
Topeka Kansas January 13 Governor Grover Henry J Allen claims the Thirty fifth division suffered heavy losses in the Argonne forest from lack of equipment airplanes and transport facilities He says only 3 300 horses were available when 6 000 were needed and that German air power remained dominant He criticizes censorship as arrogant and absolute and notes bravery of aviators while accusing officials of mismanagement.
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Topeka
Kans
Thirtyifth
Armans
Argonne Forest
Tod
Allen
France
Red Cross
Allen J
British dirigible Calais plans Rockaway flight to seek Russia truce
Paris dispatch reports the British largest dirigible Calais preparing a 1,500 mile test flight from Rockaway Beach toward Key West to press for a Russian peace truce. French foreign minister Pichon notes no recognition for the Bolshevik regime and outlines Allied stance against the Soviet government while considering broader Russian nationalities’ claims.
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Washington
Paris
Calais
Rockaway Beach
France
Hampton
Russia
Key West
Fla
S. W. Parker
Rockaway
Stephen Pichon
Navy
Hampton Roads
Brunswick
Bol
Havi Roima
Rnasia
Nilion Whateyge
Perera
Rome
Pension
Tokio
Moscow
Kolchaki
Omask
Kalesdines
Ekaterinodar
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
Archangel
Pearl Diver Master of the Sea
Tahiti reports on Paumotu pearl divers in a seasonal boom. Dwellings line a sand strip as divers from neighboring islands dive the lagoon for shells. Successful earnings fuel purchases of finery while traders and picture shows shape a vibrant, transient frontier culture.
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Papeete
Tahiti
Paumotu Islands
Eastern Pacific
Paumotn
Moving Picture
Paumotu Diver
Dillon High to fund Domestic Science via local contributions
At the Dillon High School Parent-Teacher Association meeting in September the group voted to finance the Domestic Science Department from local contributions after fee collection issues. A committee will collect items January 22 and sell them January 27 to raise funds, avoiding public drives due to the epidemic.
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Dillon High School
King Gehome
Dillon
Smittee
M. Lutie Rether
John Hargrove
Nebraska
Wade Stackhouse
Latta Observer Editor JJ Sheppard Dies of Pneumonia
The Herald reports the death of Latta Observer editor JJ Sheppard from pneumonia following influenza illness. News notes his recent improvements and long service, marking a sorrowful moment for the Latta newspaper and community.
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Thep Herald
JJ Sheppard
Latta
Bounty News and Happerings Highlight Local Life
Local items detail military moves and leaves across Clemson College and Charleston Naval Station. Social gatherings at the Ayers and Huggins homes feature geography themed games and gum molding contests. Genealogy and school notes, plus church and lodge notices, fill a busy week in Hillsboro.
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HiLlsboro
Earl Baker
Clemson College
Charlie Ayers
Charleston
Hugh Huggins
Eugene Huggins
BE. T. Ayers
Meinnis
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Army
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