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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary local notice lists a weekly publication published every Thursday priced at 31.50 per year. Mentions Jordan Borros Griftion and a rolling event at Ditton with unclear context.
In a Dillon South Carolina letter dated January 28 1909 the writer lauds Mr Sheppards jury majority rule bill but argues for statewide juror drawing to reduce bias and mistrials. He praises federal court impartiality from statewide juror selection and urges adoption locally, claiming current county juries favor personal ties and hinder justice.
Seven years ago Dillon marketed 10 000 bales of cotton. Today the figure won t exceed 11 000 while the population has doubled and merchants have quadrupled. The town is missing 29 000 bales and should aim for 25 000 to 30 000. Businessmen must unite to attract buyers and export houses to Dillon. This matters beside the new county movement.
Classified notice by W. T. Bethea offering Pekin duck eggs for hatching. Price is 3.00 per dozen. Local poultry advertises genuine eggs with guaranteed quality for breeders and enthusiasts seeking reliable stock.
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