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The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

8

Senate pushes compulsory military training bill in Senate vote

Washington January 26 by a 9 to 5 vote the Senate military committee approved compulsory military training for boys aged eighteen to twenty one and ordered a favorable report on the army reorganization bill. The measure fixes a four month training period and aims to form a citizen army with a reserve and a national guard.

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Anti Boll Weevil Conference Held in Columbia

A state house meeting called by Governor Cooper on January 21 addressed the boll weevil menace with legislators from across the state. Senator Alan Johnstone and Senator Neils Christensen pledged support for planned measures. W A Preacher outlined local damage in Jasper county, warning of possible destitution and Red Cross needs if trends continue. Clemson Extension’s W W Long warned of expected state damage totaling about twenty million dollars with ideal conditions for the pest. The discussion cited a U S Department of Agriculture official predicting the boll weevil could eventually cover South Carolina.

Spartanburg Greenville Anderson Finance Committee Senate Ways and Means Committee House C. R. Sprott Columbia State House Cooper Alan Johnstone Neils Christensen Beaufort W. A. Preacher Jasper County Hig County Red Cross W. W. Long Clemson College Long

Easterling Guardian Seeks Final Discharge Hearing Fixed

Easterling deceased has applied for final discharge as guardian and a hearing is set for Thursday February 26 1920 at 10 am. All claimants against the estate must file with the administratrix before the deadline to plead in bar of the s. Judge of Probate Dillon County.

B. B Sellers Wm. Lester Easterling Thg

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The American Cotton Association Rogers Garage Joe Cabell Davis Ate Henry F. Easterling Louise Stoney F. C. B. Dillon S. C Dillon County R. M. Bailey Dillon Live Stock Company Dillon, S.C Dillon S.C MT. Calvary River Road Penny Brothers J. M. Millikan Gen. Mgr Greensboro N. C
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