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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
The text praises ee eT J. Dereh Barreca of Cooway for making the organization a useful community institution. The Herald operates under Manchester order and prints every Monday for the next weeks. It notes the paper’s weekly work and the administrator's order, with praise for painless dental descriptions and observed cases.
The choir will hold weekly rehearsals each Wednesday after Prayer Service. Community music lovers can look forward to an excellent program at each service as a feature of church work.
Dan W Rowell a U S Navy seaman in town Tuesday was called home due to his wife s illness who died on the 11th leaving a nine day old infant His vivid talk covered a trip across the water on a destroyer encountering hostile craft and the dangers of submarine warfare He explained periscope watches six men on duty and the six pound gun threat He noted English spirits low stores emptied and women in mourning He will rejoin his ship after a brief respite and recalls another crew member Moe Carter also on the voyage
The Avon Club places a Glass bowl in Hargrove Hall's window to collect broken or discarded gold and silver items for the Red Cross fund. Citizens urged to donate small articles like cuff links and coins to aid soldiers. Out-of-town contributors may send items to Mrs. Joe P. Lane to add to the collection.
Teachers of the county are invited to attend a meeting at the Dillon School auditorium Saturday at 11 o'clock. The event will be addressed by Victor E. Rector of the University of South Carolina and McFadden district farm demonstration agent. R.W. Morrison, Secretary.
The Christian Endeavor Society held a Sunday evening gathering at six with Stead Stackhouse presiding. Rev Neely opened with prayer as Miss Carmichael outlined the evening topic Reaching Out and various members spoke on promoting fellowship and extending Christianity while attendees praised the society’s selfless service.
In Omaha News from July, a scene shows Mrs Youngbride faulting a grocer for aged eggs. The grocer explains that young chickens were slaughtered for holiday trade, leaving only old hens to lay eggs. The exchange ends with Mrs Youngbride accepting the explanation.
A brief dialogue from the Youngstown Telegram shows children role playing royalty. One child declares loyalty as a Knight of the Garter and mentions Edwin as Sstor y, while others question titles and nicknames. The exchange hints at playful mispronunciations and old royalty terms.
A man named Grant, with several children and a former wife, is said to have complained of hard times and inability to support his family. Yesterday he fired a pistol at himself in a chair after waking his wife for breakfast. The fleeing brains and a shot to the head were reported as the room showed a gruesome scene. The coroner and sheriff ruled no inquest needed and noted the incident occurred around 3:45 to 4:00 AM.
London Answers notes that after peace, Britain and allies will chase recovered riches from sunk ships. More than 2,200 ships have fallen, carrying gold, jewels, silks, fabrics, and cargoes from India to Spain, now scattered in wrecks across major oceans. Divers may earn fortunes, but many wrecks lie beyond reach in deep fathoms.
Editor of the Herald prints a thank you note from Leona Hamilton thanking many friends for kindness and help in winning the Detroit Vapor Store prize in the Gerald's Auto Contest.
A digestive laxative labeled LAX-FOS LAL-FOE IS AN INAPROVED CASCARA A Digestive Liquid Lasative. Cathayité TM and Liver Tonic lists cascara bark may apple root senna leaves and pepsin. Claims smooth action without griping and notes a 1-24-1ty aspect.
The list names Elijah Page and numerous colored individuals along with several white names, detailing residents with roles or statuses in the county. Included are military, religious, and community-linked figures, reflecting a broad roster across county and state services. The passage transitions into a wartime potato campaign by the United States Food Administration urging weekly potato emphasis.
Public auction to sell several valuable tracts of Horry farming lands near Loris and Little River, South Carolina, in Conway on Monday, February 4. The estates of the late Dr. B. P. Watson are involved under a court ordered division. An opportunity to invest.
A brief note notes Marlboro and Dile Agency promoting Hupmobi in Series R 1918 as a striking beauty. The writer expresses pleasure at a call and shared enthusiasm with the reader.
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