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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
4
The article debates cotton futures and warehousing, noting 2,000,000 bales contracted for October delivery at high prices. It contrasts farmer interests with the New York Commercial stance, argues for producer-led distribution, and warns of price cuts in cotton goods as demand remains strong.
A jumble of commentary on John Barleyvorn near death, a San Francisco convention price report, and remarks on women at summer conventions. The piece mocks quotation marks and includes references to Senator Harding’s Ireland letter and Dr. Butcher’s remarks about Gen. Wood.
A compact polemic compares the elusive flea to the modern profiteer, noting the difficulty of curbing greed. The speaker humorously invokes economic Sherlock Holmes to round them up, while expressing doubt about achieving full success.
A newspaper piece discusses Senator Harding likened to a band musician, with experts noting the alto horn and cornet as symbols of political strategy. Analysts say playing the alto horn could suppress impact, while leading the band with the cornet might amplify his voice, causing worry among party bosses.
The New York Commercial reports the cotton crop at 68 percent of normal, forecasting a sixth consecutive short year. Severe winter, wet spring, insect damage, and a mass exodus of over two million workers since 1914 have reduced field labor, risking efficiency and broader market effects. The piece notes uncertainty about future cotton prices.
The Yorkville Enquirer credits William G. McAdoo with rescuing the South during the 1914 cotton crisis. It notes how, as secretary of the treasury, he acted on a suggestion from John L. Milan to use a regional reserve bank to discount cotton and support southern producers when cotton prices collapsed and credit evaporated.
J H Herring, who farms near town, says he found a boll weevil and brought one to The Herald Office on Tuesday. Ed McEachern notes the pests across the county eating squares, while County Agent Eppa cautions the insect may be the pea bug and not yet a threat this year, with potential increase next year.
An obituary tribute to Lawrence K. Bethea praising his unselfish life, hospitality, and community service. It notes his generosity, counsel, and active church involvement, and closes with a framed verse about heaven and remembrance from Charlotte Murray.
The notice forbids employing or harboring Cecil Bridges underage and mentions a pardon request by Burney McNeil to the pardon board at the next board meeting. It references a location at 714 Burney McNeil.
United States District Court Eastern District of South Carolina schedules hearing in Charleston on July 4 1990 to determine forfeiture of six hundred sacks of Brown Shorta goods shipped from Gateway Milling Co Kansas City Missouri to Dillon South Carolina. Parties with any interest must appear to show cause why a decree should not be entered. U S Marshal Jass Sims, cited involved.
Advert shows men and women in labor seeking renewed energy from Ziron Iron Tonic. Claiming pure medicinal iron salts and tonic ingredients, the text cites a Tennessee man, H. Converse, who says he regained strength after using Ziron and remained at work. Includes money back offer and free trial bottle guarantee.
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