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Newspaper

The Dillon Herald

Location

Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

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Farm Loan Bank loans spur relief in Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court upheld the Farm Loan Bank act enabling farmers to obtain long term loans at low rates through local Federal Land Banks. Local banks can offer thirty six year terms with five and a half percent interest, with optional early payoff and principal payments after year five, aiding farmers through the crisis.

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Controversy Over Murder Rates in Dillon County Debate

A letter to the editor questions Dillon County murder statistics and race related crime claims. The writer cites local cases, contrasts White and Black crime rates, challenges peers in Calhoun County, and dares other counties to beat their record, urging transparency and scrutiny of official figures.

Dillon County Solreboy Spears Hom Iles South Carolina Diffey Speare Calhoun County Pee Dee Ayeana H. Drehe

Thirty Seven Dead From Train Crash Official Count

Porter Indiana February 28 Railroad officials and Coroner EB O Seipel revised the previous death toll from the Michigan Central and New York Central wreck to 37 after a careful check at Chesterton morgue. Bodies were counted twice due to mangling, with several possibly unidentifiable. The wreck left one engine and coach wreckage, the search ongoing and limited identification likely. Engineers and operators provided testimonies about signal and switch failures, with Joe Cook stepping in as substitute operator under Piering, and the crash still under investigation with officials in Niles, Michigan.

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Man Swallows Swords to Seek Liberty in Odd Case

Sheriff Hesse joked as two men were arrested over swords swallowed in a bizarre claim to access safe tones. A witness saw men with a long package and a grip near railroad tracks. both confessed to swallowing multiple swords and claimed a friend would perform with fire for Florence carnival. The two, said to be nearly broke, inspired a sheriff's donation to aid their journey. The State reports this strange episode.

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Bird season closes as Thanksgiving opens hunting rush

The open partridge season ended Monday and will not reopen until Thanksgiving in November. Hunters enjoyed fine weather and plentiful coveys with many birds seen at closing as at opening. Old timers note birds move from swamps seeking food and new coveys take over feeding grounds as others are harvested.

Pittsburgh Bank Data Seized by Clearing House Probe

Washington reports claim the Pittsburgh Clearing House Association barred member banks from reporting certain items in the national bank call issued by the Comptroller of the Currency. The items withheld include details on bond and stock collateral loans, executive salaries, and total staff numbers. Officials suggest the move aims to shield the bank’s finances from public scrutiny and questions arise about misdirected funds and governance.

Washington Pineburg Clearing House Association Currency Walllitnis New York City Wil- Hanes Lee Willie

Train derails near town injures none

An express train left Dillon and plowed up about 200 yards of track after leaving town. No one was injured though the fast schedule train derailed while the coaches left the track. The northbound morning service was rerouted via Marion and Wilmington with delayed mail.

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Cotton talk turns to farming and price issues

The writer discusses receiving credit for an article about cotton, urging self farming and relying on advisers to raise prices. He critiques agencies like the American Cotton Association and Cotton Corporation, questions price support, and suggests practical steps toward stabilizing cotton income and storage concerns. The text references local meetings and lodge announcements, signaling community events and ongoing industry debate.

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Camphoria Synthetic Plant Faces Turpentine Based Process

Fragmentary OCR reads about camphor production from turpentine using a synthetic process. Mentions a large quantity figure and an empire description, but details are garbled. No clear date, place, or named organizations are discernible.

Vege Lamberton Robesonian Police Action Report

A scrambled account describes police guidance and actions on a seaboard route from Charlotte. Officers monitored movements of jeepmen, coordinated with Vegemen and local officials, and responded as the scene developed amid uncertain details and a preacher-related arrest.

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Remarkable Snow Storm Hits Bear Swamp North Carolina

The Southern section of North Carolina, near Bear Swamp between Bute and Rennett, reported one and a half inches of snow last Sunday night. Conductor Vann, in an A T report No 2, noted snow early Sunday with a fierce blast. The storm brought violent winds and damaged trees, with residents affected along the mile noted in the Sinn section.

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Week End Socials Report From Marion County

Marion county notes show Mrs Mack and Mrs Brickhe visiting Mrs J A Alford. Mr and Mrs Snelhouse hosted a turkey dinner Feb 25 for son Percy McDonald and guests including Stackhouse, Creeley, Froyt, Floyd Jr., Bene, Mebaurin, and Ry Oliver. Several locals entertained friends Sunday and Saturday with gatherings, traveling to northern markets for Lloyd Co. commerce. Acknowledgment of appreciation expressed for a pleasant evening.

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Sunday Sermon and Local Illnesses Highlight Parish News

The article notes pastor J. A Littley delivering a strong Sunday sermon and mentions Mr. Ko Moody from Rel Springs visiting for Nis furi work. A fall of sickness, cold and cough, affects many families across the area. FP Bowens youngest child, two years old, is seriously ill. References to local events include a wedding announcement and Sunday school signals, with community prayers for relief and a note of plowing activity nearby.

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Hayes enters birthday party in Etherry on February 26, 1024

Mite Alleen Hayes attended a birthday gathering with friends in Etherry on Saturday afternoon February 26 1024. After arrival the group was summoned to the lawn where several games were played and enjoyed by all. At the end Mrs Hoyt faced the dog incident with the group observing.

Mite Alleen Hayes Mra. Hoyt

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