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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
4
Robt. Quillen in Fountain Inn Tribune argues on local governance and city management. He favors a strong city manager, suggests mayor and council set policy then hands off, and proposes cost cutting like a road drag and mowing machine. He also critiques public spending and railway Sunday closures.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a new process to extract phosphoric acid from phosphate rock by smelting with mineral sand and coke. Demonstrated at Arlington Virginia, it yields 64 percent phosphoric acid versus 16 percent with acid treatment, enabling higher concentration ammonium phosphate and substantial freight savings.
A discussion on the lack of apprentices across trades cites unions and youth attitudes. It argues that many educated youths disdain trades, preferring prestige careers, while those with poorer schooling struggle to qualify. The piece warns this harms industry and future earnings, urging training for skilled labor alongside professional paths.
A reflective piece recalls youth when pride and offense ruled. It argues maturity brings restraint and peace, condemning constant quarrels in business and marriage as a sign of folly. The author links self control to steady relationships and internal balance.
Editor notes a Dillon petition to abolish commissioners of public works and put finances under a town council. The writer urges electing six conservatively minded council members, cutting taxes, avoiding large projects without public vote, and exploring buying current from Carolina Light and Water Company. Proposes electing a city manager electrician businessman with bond, reporting to council, and handling all town finances. seeks economical solutions without new bonds.
A distorted report recalls a royal decree granting grandees the privilege of remaining covered in the presence of the King of Spain. Today the Prince d Act, with head uncovered, shivers beneath the porticoes of a Roman palace begging for a few lire.
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