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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues no war profiteer list from the War Department, criticizes railroads and taxation, notes rising auto accidents attributed to more moonshine, and describes flaws in the published slacker list. It discusses fruit brokers, middlemen, and the difficulty of locating listed slackers, with towns and newspapers cited on prepublication notices.
A Chicago man campaigns in newspaper ads against revolvers arguing that without them thugs would lack weapons to threaten victims. He claims abolition would reduce killings and prison murders, noting vast wartime spending and the pistol's greater life toll than whiskey. He urges reformers to target pistols after Volstead era changes.
A North Carolina physician of prominence was acquitted of murder on the plea of insanity. The article notes a rising insanity craze in legal defenses, citing perceived police grievances and the broader impact on societal foundations. It contrasts with earlier craze ideas about appendixes and teeth.
A chief of police遭 encountered a physician who shot him dead after rushing from his office. Eminent physicians testified to insanity, the murder charge was dismissed, prompting debate on society's handling of violent mentally ill offenders and calls for confinement.
In Columbia in June, calcium arsenate and molasses mix showed strong boll weevil control. W. B. Ravenel & Co of Charleston forwarded results from tests by Holman-Cullum Hardware and Morris, noting high mortality rates among weevils on treated cotton, with several observers reporting 90 percent or better kill rates and enthusiasm for wider use.
Captain R. H. recounts a voyage on the Booth Line steamer Denis from New York to Manuels. He describes a river near Manada with countless electric eels emitting about forty watts each, lighting the water bright enough for crew to read Bibles. The tale blends marvel with maritime lore as the Denis reaches port.
Captain Terrible warns of danger after high voltage eels on deck cause a boy’s death when a riv er loading gang member falls overboard. A physician cites electric overcharge. The captain shows off a sun dodger monkey, a sleepy Brazilian sloth dies en route.
Clemson College discusses growing two Irish potato crops per year in South Carolina. The spring crop covers June to November, while a second fall crop can be stored to supply year round. Proper land preparation, Lookout Mountain variety, 12 to 15 bushels per acre, July planting, cool moist well drained soil, and careful harvesting and storage at above freezing temperatures are key.
More than one hundred club boys and girls signed up for the Lake View Club Encampment and Short Courses to run June 28 to 30. Demonstration Forces aim to make this the best Dilllon County event yet with specialists from Winthrop and Clemson Colleges and local agents. The schedule outlines opening exercises, meals, sewing and canning for girls, lectures for boys, jelly making, record books, and various demonstrations led by Miss Edna Earle, Mrs. Edna McPherson, and Colon McLaurin among others.
Capt F B Fishburne former southern champion visited Dillon last week. He demonstrated six boards of play, directing moves from a distance and winning against amateurs. He is a South Carolina native and long-time conductor with the Southern Railway in Columbia.
The College of Charleston invites both genders with entrance examinations and scholarships. Four year B A and B S degrees offered, plus a two year pre medical track. Spacious facilities, dormitory, moderate expenses. Address Harrison Randolph 623 2tpd for terms catalogue and booklet.
A special election is ordered for Oakland School District No. 5 in Dillon County South Carolina on July 6 at the Oakland School house. Voters must show tax receipts and registration. ballots read For Levy or Against Levy.
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