Public improvements debated and wage questions voiced
The article discusses a $100000 public improvements plan for a town of 5000, potential $75000 bond to cover losses from an existing plant, and anticipated costs into 1930. It notes rail wage concerns, telephony rate fights with North Carolina approving 40 percent, and hints at 1922 political moves toward a Republican south. Florence merchants close at 2 pm weekly for half-holiday to boost worker health and efficiency.
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Hebt
Dillon
Wade Stackhouse
Florence
Town to Build New Power Plant and Water Upgrades
Town officials explored buying current from cotton mills but due to price abandoned the plan. They consider a two 200 horsepower crude oil engine plant at about $25 000 plus a water plant upgrade including a 250 000 gallon reservoir and extended pipe and tower lines costing 50 000 to 60 00, to be financed by a bond issue while addressing 25 000 debt.
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Dillon
Public Works Commission
McLaurin to Referee South Carolina GOP Reorganization
South Carolina politics swirl as the Republican National Committee meets in Washington Wednesday to shape the party's state and Georgia organization. John L. McLaurin is expected to handle patronage with a likely agricultural commissioner post and possibly other key appointments amid shifts in leadership. Local figures J W Tolbert and J A Banks are tied to the effort while Thomas J Miller asserts McLaurin will serve as referee for the state.
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Washington
Bleas
Harding
South
South Carolina
Republican National Committee
Columbia
Florence
Joseph W. Tolbert
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Georgia
McLaurin
National
Internal Revenue
Show Party
J. A. Banks
St. Matthews
Jos. W. Tolbert
Thomas J. Miller
Charleston
John L. McLaurin
Miller
Floydate event at Myrtle Beach and local visits
Crosby and daughter Eva spend several days at Alyrtle Beach. Mrs G K Way visits her parents Mr and Mrs HB Floyd. Lucile Mills spent Sunday at Tabor with sister Mrs Percy McDonald. Bessie Rogers shopped in Latta Friday. Mr and Mrs Hodges with Miss Ri and Herbert Hodges visit Mr and Mrs J H Stackhens. Children's Day observed at Mt Andrew church with all children performing well. Virginia Thompson returned to Corousca for a ten day visit to Mrs J H Starkinguse. Clara and Lier Connelly visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Bethea. Little Franklin Page visiting Aunt Mrs Lon Utley. Reaves and Mary Alford also mentioned.
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Eaily
Virginia Thompson
Corousca
Tenday
Postmasters Promote Government Savings Securities Awareness
Postmasters across Maryland District of Columbia West Virginia Virginia and the two Carolinas have distributed about 300000 letters since mid February urging savers to view even a dollar as capital and to trust government securities. They highlight safety and community welfare benefits while praising postmasters for expanding investment awareness.
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Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Virginia
Two
Carolinas
Open June 15 at Fauntall Murkills Inlet South Carolina
Excellent fishing creek and surf bathing advertised with rates of application. Mentions Mrs By B Mel White. The short notice format implies a local advertisement for opening June 15 with activity details and contact or rate information.
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Fauntall
Murkills Inlet
S.C
By B
Mel White
Studebaker says unfilled orders exceed seven thousand cars
The company notes over 7,000 unfilled orders and projects 21,000 cars produced this quarter, doubling last year's 11,000 in the comparable period. It claims no rival matches this rise, credits public confidence, and expects to maintain efficient production with further reductions in the Studebaker can.
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Studebaker
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