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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
6
Latta and nearby towns report numerous visitors Saturday and Thursday. Residents from Elberry, Dillon, Floydale, Temperance, Mallory, Union, and Florence County attended events, visited relatives, and shopped. A bankruptcy stock sale by M. H. Blum and civic club notices conclude the roundup.
R T Fairey president of the Dillon County Teachers Association announces Prof. W H Hand superintendent of Columbia City Schools will speak at the association meeting on April 2 1921 The public is invited to attend noting Hand as one of the best public school men in the state with worthwhile insights for teachers.
S J Bethea Jr and Miss Ellen Murph of Fork High School faculty wed Sunday in Latta with Rev S J Bethea officiating. A Thursday gingham party hosted by Mrs N E McNair showcased gingham gowns, wisteria decor, a gingham sample bag contest, prizes of a gingham tea apron and a silver thimble, with hostesses aiding and guest refreshments served.
The Latta High School held its first annual Declamation and Reading Contest in the school auditorium on Tuesday night March 15. Four boys and four girls competed with prizes provided by the Bank of Latta and the Farmers and Merchants Bank, each prize a ten dollar bank deposit. Broadhurst won the boys prize and Mae Braddy the girls prize with judges noting their performances.
A correspondence from T. M. Carrington in Richmond to F. Watkins argues for reducing tobacco planting. He notes no demand for low grades, Europe’s unsettled conditions hurting demand, and urges farmers to cut acreage to improve future prices, suggesting a half crop could raise per acre returns for fine tobacco.
A 19th century column argues divorce rates soar from 1886 to 1916 and links the rise to women’s politics and morality. It cites rising divorce and declining marriages, blames female influence, urges women to obey social codes, modesty, and avoidance of temptation to curb the trend.
A letter argues that rape cases nationwide are linked to women not covering themselves, accusing white and Black men and praising moral restraint. The writer condemns scant clothing among women, including religious figures, and warns such dress harms sons and future generations. E. C. Bailey appeals for mercy and moral accountability.
The Latta High School baseball team chose Wade McMillan as captain and T. C. Bailey as manager. The article urges Latta citizens, including ladies, to support the team on campus and at games, praising returning players and introducing new members as a community project to restore the school's baseball prominence.
Latta High School appeals to the town to back its baseball squad after a 5 to 4 season opening loss. The coach references players Bill and Graham and praises M D for hustle as the team calls on fans to attend games and help fund equipment and travel.
E. C. Bailey argues that England and America are of the same Anglo-Saxon stock and should stand together against immigration and discord. He contends a world-spanning Anglo-Saxon alliance, guided by God, will shape global dominance, with Britain’s empire and Canada on top, while urging faith in American providence.
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