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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
A fervent critique of reckless drivers labeled road hogs, urging harsher laws and penalties. The piece condemns dangerous passing, mud-splashing, and horn blaring while calling for legislative action. It also notes local health updates and Furman University achievements, including sports and a presidential inauguration.
Two Allen brothers from Latta Dillon County earned medals for declamation at Furman University during commencement. C J Allen won the Whar medal for best Freshman declamation and C B Allen the McMillan medal for best junior declamation. C B Allen was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Hornet, Furman’s weekly student publication.
Four youths aged 2, 6, 9 and 11 sailed from Lake Side, Michigan in a frail row boat to seek treasure islands in Lake Erie. They were adrift about twenty hours and rescued thirty miles offshore by a passenger steamer. The boys and a niece of Merwin Case of Toledo are safe, prayers of thanks reported.
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