Advertising as a boon in tight markets urges merchants to act
Cullen told the Agricultural Society at Alice that a campaign in advertising can awaken demand when shoppers are reluctant to buy. He cited Bradstreet and Dun's 1920 failure data to show firms falter by not acting, urged use of advertising to stimulate markets, and said lessons from California fruit and New York produce apply to other businesses.
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Cullen
Mehan
Bradstreet
Dun
Agricultural Society
Alice
California
New York
Tmare
Tly Paramount
Dim
Zeke Perkins Buys a New Ford in Wild Ballad
A rough sung verse recounts Zeke Perkins purchasing a Ford and a chaotic ride home. The tale features Zeke’s frantic attempts to stop the car and the car’s unstoppable progress, with a rural town setting and unsettled chaos as Miranda and others react to the spectacle.
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Casey Joneu
Zeke Perkins
The Woods il night the tank conductor goes
A fragmentary poem-like piece describes a tank conductor threading a snowy skidroad through trees and ice. It contrasts self-made boasts with hidden effort, hinting at labor behind progress and success. The passage mentions trains, loads, and a road paved by the conductor’s devices.
Business training and career paths for stenographers
A discussion urges girls to pursue solid business training in stenography, noting demand and advancement potential. It contrasts staying in routine posts with rising to office management or private secretary roles, and recommends continuous learning via extension, home, evening courses, and publications. Marshal Foch privately visits his son’s grave in Longwy after a late Paris reception.
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Karl
Chronicle fragment hints at urgency and pursuit
An incomplete chronicle fragment shows a scene of someone rushing, noting a mop and items picked up, with a surprised line about a “south-dinged thing” ahead, suggesting a chase or pursuit. The brief text conveys action and confusion without clear names or places.
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Chronicle
World debt to unknown soldiers and anonymous service
An essay reflecting on how democracy honors unnamed war heroes and public servants. It argues that while the deed matters, recognizing the individual can symbolize collective sacrifice, yet anonymity often preserves the universal nature of service. The piece cites Dr. Nehemiah Boynton on honoring the anonymous in life.
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France
Great Britain
Westmnater
Nehemah Boynton
Ife
Brooklyn Eagle
Rocks That Bend and Flexible Stones Across Regions
A description of malleable rocks that bend under simple supports. Lome sandstone and mica-rich rocks from India, America, and Brazil display hinge-like quartz particle structures that allow bending without breaking. The report notes lamp chimneys use for mica and the rock's resilience under flexing.
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Lome
India
America
Brazil
The Snail and the Screw Invention Link
The French school of mines notes a link between natural spiral forms and the screw. It argues primitive observation of the snail's spiral withdrawal motion inspired the screw concept, showing a screw’s resistance to straight pull led to its development as an early human invention.
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Fremont
Noted Names on Supreme Court Rolls Questioned
The report states Daniel Webster, a famed attorney before the United States Supreme Court, never signed the court’s membership roll. It also notes Justice John H. Clarke never appeared before the court as a lawyer nor was his name on the admission rolls. Former Associate Justice David Davis, who left the court after the Hayes-Tilden contest to become Illinois senator, appeared before the court on several occasions.
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Supreme Court
Rolla
Daniel Webster
United States Supreme Court
John H. Clarke
Preston
David Davis
Hayes-Tilden
United States
Mlinois
Davis
Sorrows of the Sultan and wives’ career turn
A sultan dismissed a dozen wives for economy but reverses course as foodstuffs and dress goods fall. Seven wives head to the movie stage while the remaining wives model in New York, per the Richmond Times Dispatch.
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New York
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Fragmentary rural chatter on a waterway petition demand
In a country store a speaker notes Shefield forty miles from the coast asks Britain to build a waterway to the ocean. A flurry of puzzled replies follows about schooling and parental support. The dialogue hints at local concerns and humorous exchanges over civic projects.
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Tharet
Shefield
Sheffield
County education officers face new law and counties align
Local officials discuss the employment law for education officers as Leopard’s bill prompts partial exemptions. Several counties including Laurens Fairfield Berkeley Anderson Marion Spartanburg Kershaw Greenville Lancaster Georgetown and others move to amend or reject provisions.
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Leopard
Rae
Laurens
Fairfield
Berkeley
Anderson
Colds Should Be Cared For Prescription Distribution
A brief notice urges early care for colds to prevent serious illness. It cites horehound mullein and tar in a standard remedy, compounded with other elements. Dr Murrey’s chemists prepare quantities for quick supply to druggists.
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Pener Ang
Murray’s Horehound Mullein and Tar Children Enjoy It
Druggist refunds money if satisfaction is not complete. Colds and influenza helped by Dr Hilton’s Life with Murray’s Horehound Mullein and Tar. Manufactured by The Murray Drug Company, Columbia, S C.
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Murray
Dr. Hilton
TRE Murray Drug Company
Columbia
8. C
Administration Notice in Dillon County Probate Court
The State of South Carolina County of Dillon. By Joe Cabell Davis. Alice Stackhouse has petitioned for letters of administration of Hector Stackhouse deceased. Kin, creditors must appear at Dillon Court of Probate on Monday February 7 to show cause why administration should not be granted. 19 February 1921. Judge of Probate Dillon County. 11 20 21. Notice is here given that J. J. executor of J. Deceased estate has filed for final discharge. Hearing Friday February 18 at 10 am. All claims must be filed with the executor by 16 am Friday February 18 or be barred. Dillon County. 120 4t.
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South Caroina
Coun PZ
Dittos
Joe Cabell Davin
Whertas
Alice Stackhouse
Hector Aonene
Hector Stackhouse
Dillon
Joe Cabell Davis
Dillon County
J. c
J. M., Godbolt
Sarah Godbolt
Joh Cabell Davis
Hollywood
Tatum, S. C
McColl
Manuat Jollywood Greenhouses
Moody Drug CO
Final Discharge Notice and Master’s Sale in Dillon County
Final discharge hearing set for Wednesday February 23 at 10 a m for J M Godbolt administrator of Sarah Godbolt estate. File all papers by 10 a m February 23 or risk loss. Master for Dillon County to sell on first Monday in February at Dillon Court House door to satisfy 376 acre Carmichael Township tract in Dillon County South Carolina.
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Elizabeth McNeill
W. H. Townsend
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Dillon County
Dillon
Carmichael Township
County of
Bell Ye Now or Amelia J Michael Bid Policy
Notice states that any person bidding on the sole property and refusing to comply with the bid will have the property sold on the same or a subsequent sales day with risk to the former purchaser. A. B. Jordan, 220 Blk Manier for Dillon County.
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Run of Bell Ye
Amelia J. Michael
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