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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
2
The Pitts Georgia meteorite on April 20 produced fireball and thunder like sounds with flashes and explosions. Fragments struck near Nancy Brinson and Jim Harden, but no humans were injured though cattle have died from meteorites.
The note observes that while a million are said to fall daily, only a comparatively small number reach a size visible to the naked eye, implying most are too small to be perceived without aid.
A report from the United States Bureau of Standards describes how moisture and low temperature inside an aircraft engine can form snow during fuel vaporization. The snow causes violent, unpredictable power fluctuations, not guaranteed engine failure, and may explain some disasters blamed on pilots.
A reader recalls a frog in Madison Wisconsin singing from a stone and performing as if the whole orchestra. In spring 1876 a high school student and sister paused by a stream to hear the soloist resume its trill after they approached. The vivid scene captures the frog’s continued refrain and close audience engagement.
The passage describes a performer whose voice and technique captivated an audience. The performer’s soft broad throat was likened to a marble placed in the mouth with a string to hold it, creating vibrating tongue trills that both charmed the audience and seemed to amuse the singer, who wore a self-satisfied air.
The department of agriculture commerce and industries reports a strong rebound in South Carolina cotton mills. Of 185 mills only 15 closed by June 1, most have resumed. Mills must fill orders from storage reserves. Wages not expected to fall as conditions are satisfactory. Sanitary and child employment conditions and amenities for workers are said to be better than ever.
A promotional advertisement from Draughon’s Business College claims that success comes to those who do more and deliver the goods. It urges readers to write for information and offers home or school study options in business training. The ad lists Wm. Lykes Jr and F. W. Lykes and provides a Columbia, South Carolina contact.
Notice from Dillon County South Carolina announcing an election in Lake View school district No. 14 on issuing bonds up to 4000 dollars to enlarge and further equip the district. Petitions by over one third of qualified voters and resident freeholders aged twenty one supported the request. The notice prescribes election procedures and dates.
A 1912 civil code based notice declares a bond election to be held at the Bank of Lake View on Tuesday July 5th. Managers WM Ford A W Smith and A Q Page oversee. Voters must present tax receipts and registration certificates. Ballots read For Bonds or Against Bonds. Officials Hilliard Rogers H H Bailey D K Ford listed.
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