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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
4
Publication notice outlines subscription rates at 2.00 per year 1.25 for six months with 20 cent monthly charges for under six months. Advertising policies include rates in advance, reach to Dillon and surrounding regions, and limits on content and placement. Obituary sketches cards of thanks and political endorsements priced at five cents per line.
Dillon, June 5 1919 A New York bureau reports 80 percent of editors favor returning railroads to private ownership, citing war era losses and officials' salaries. Commentary mocks Bolshevik democracy and laments costs of lying and high freight by rail vs autos. The piece also notes transit flaws and predicts prosperity with fewer cattle in Dillon county.
The piece notes rapid soldier returns from the war and compares it to the idea that France’s population is being depleted. It also mentions a Fourth of July scene where Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey would fight, reflecting wartime morale and contemporary sports imagery.
John Monroe a Black farm hand on Robert Alford’s place near Selkirk died after a wagon toppled and mules dragged him. He was in oats when the wagon overturned throwing him into harness. The wagon then passed over him. Coroner Gasque found no inquest at Monroe’s wife’s request, deeming it accidental.
About three thousand people attended the Dillon Matinee Club races at the Fair Grounds last Friday afternoon. Visitors from nearby counties and scouts from distant states watched the fast heats with no betting and an orderly crowd. Race results include Queen Abbe in the 2:30 Pace and Direct Bell in the 2:18 Pace, with several Dillon owners placing in top positions. Judges were John C. Bethea D. D. Whitcover and R. L. Wienges, starter Joe Cabell Day.
Lax-Fos with Pepsin is a specially prepared Syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
Latta residents share travel visits with Dillon and Marion, and many attend county events. Notables include Sadie Bethea returning from vacation, Mrs Elmira Alten and Miss Sellers at Oak Grove milk demonstration, and Walter Berry's fatal railroad accident near town. Fundraiser dinner for Presbyterian Manse nets 375.00.
On Wednesday July 2, 1919, T applies to Judge Joe Cabell Davis of Dillon County Probate for final discharge as guardian of Lizzie Alford's estate. All claimants must present their claims by that date.
Notice of final discharge as guardian for Ella Coward estate to the judge of probate in Dillon County. All claimants must present claims by the specified date. Final discharge dated 6-5-41.
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