Moldavia torpedoed with American troops aboard sinks
The British armed merchant trooper Moldavia was torpedoed and sunk with American troops aboard. No crew casualties but 56 Americans unaccounted for, feared lost amidships after the blast. The vessel struck below the bridge and attempted to reach port before sinking. Also, Baker proposed raising the army enlistment age to 66 with over 40s assigned to noncombatant service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moldavia
Admiralty
London
Red Cross Day in a North State Town 1918
Dear Herald, on Red Cross day the town showcased patriotism and effort. The note reports hogs, cattle, and a booming economy despite war anxieties, noting donations doubled the goal, led by local women. Alex Robinson and Dillon’s efforts supported the Red Cross with substantial donations and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Herald
Red Cross
Ed Rogers
Old North
France
Hole
Tower of the Gram
Kiser Hill
Virginia
Zip Coon
Cotton Eve Doe
Favors Early Motherhood in Court Notice
The notice cites a court session of the County of Dilton to convene in Dillon on Monday June 10 at noon. It mentions a discussion on heredity and motherhood, noting perceived vitality and intellect of children from older versus younger parents, and references MO. C BETHEA as official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Bell
D.C
Euumer Tern Court of Gener
Dilton
Dillon
Penalty for Disloyalty Draft for South Carolina towns
The State Council of Defense proposes a model ordinance to be adopted by all municipalities in South Carolina. It would authorize local authorities to apprehend and hold individuals accused of disloyalty during wartime investigations, defining disorderly conduct for expressions or actions deemed supportive of enemy countries or hostile to U S war aims. The draft emphasizes preventing breach of the peace and enabling faster action by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
State Council of Defense
Mayors and Boards of Council of
South Carolina
Minutepail
Lanith
U Aitel
Word of Wrouth
United States
Local Club Demonstrations on Food Substitution and Cooking
The Mibliu Meeting of Heys and divs will host demonstrations by Stackhouse at Creetaind on oocenning, devine and brining of vegetables with discussions on Ways and Means of food substitution and conservation. All club members and their parents are urged to attend this meeting Wednesday at the end of school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mibliu
Heys
Divs
Wink
Ehibs
Murray
Hove
Adenie
Farrier
Amd
Creetaind
Aleo
Vice-Consul Alford Returns to Dillon After Russia Tour
Mr T Brooks Alford American Vice-Consul at Riga arrived in Dillon on a six week furlough after two years abroad He sailed in 1916 but war time transport delays lengthened his journey He reported to the Foreign Office on Russia conditions and described revolutions German raids and the harsh wartime life He spoke to a Sunday school auditorium audience sharing first hand observations of Riga Petrograd Moscow and Moscow home life during the upheaval He noted American admiration in Russians and the dire food situation worsened by illicit German purchases of Russian supplies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Brooks Alford
Riga
Russia
Alford
San Francisco
Washington
Foreign Office
Annie Alford
J. F. Alford
Cit
Petrograd
Moscow
Husala
Saya
Ruacha
America
Russig
United States
Germany
Dupan
Siberia
Dajain
Allied air campaign reports heavy German losses May 15 to May 18
A Berlin dispatch tallies 37 German planes destroyed and 68 damaged as Allied air forces attack enemy lines. Between May 1 and May 18 Allied squadrons dropped 110 bombs on enemy depots and targets, with 15 by night flights. May 16 saw 120 Allied aircraft bombing many towns. 33 enemy aircraft were claimed downed on May 22 near Lysbat-Herel.
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Wiy 18
Vatertan
Father
Ellis
Ashton
Berlin
Lysbat- Herel
Neville Island Ordnance Plant Powers Pittsburg Garden Dream
War Dept announces United Bitatoe Steel Corp to build a vast ordnance plant on Neville Island, Pittsburgh, transforming 994 acres with housing for 20,000 workers. The site, historically a rich garden, sits along the Ohio River with railway lines, tramway, and water access. Officials urge men to enlist in the military, warning Germany’s aggression and urging registration and travel to Florence, South Carolina, by June 2, 1918 to complete enlistment. Card of Thanks from Mrs. T. B. Hayes family.
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Pittsburg
John W. Gates
War Department
United Bitatoe Steel Corporation
Neville Island
Ohio River
Alleshutey
Ught Pennsylvania
The
Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Olds
Smaat
Mr. Gates
American Steel & Wire Company
Gates
Neville
Lake Erie
New York Central System
Ordnance
Why Young Men Should Volunteer in War Effort
A wartime appeal argues young men must answer the call to arms as citizens awaken to defend the nation. It condemns delaying conscription and urges immediate service, citing sacrifices and dangers faced by Europe and asserting duty to uphold ancestral traditions.
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United States
Germany
Europe
Abe
Latta Resident Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
Walter E. Bethea of Latta South Carolina describes kidney trouble with back pain and congested scanty secretions. He read about Doan’s Kidney Pills in a local paper and used two boxes to become fully cured. The testimonial date is 5-23-21 and the product is sold for 60 cents at dealers.
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Latta
Leolor
Doan
Down's Pit
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Charge of Clerk of County Commissioners
All persons having claims against iillon County will please file game with Mr. A. P. Bethea as he is Clerk of the Board having entered the service of U. S. A. SAM McLAURIN Subscribe to The Herald $2 per year in advance.
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Iillon County
A. P. Bethea
Sam McLaurin
Missionary Society Annual Meeting List of Attendees
A continued list from Page 1 shows numerous ladies and companions attending the Missionary Society annual gathering. Names include Mrs. H J Cauthen, Mrs Wale lay, Mrs Ida Dunbar, Miss Pearl Covington, Miss Olive Covington, Mrs W T Bethan, Mrs Summers, Mrs Maryin, and many others. The roll captures members and guests, with notes such as meals taken at specific homes and places referenced in parentheses.
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H. J. Cauthen
Mra. Walelay
Ida Dunbar
Pearl Covington
Olive Covington
W. T. Bethan
J. Summers
Maryin
B. F. Keller
Mise Marthe Kak Jer
L. C. Braddy
Joyner
Taylor
Mra. Zeigler
Simms
T. W. Bethea
M. L. Banks
M. W. Hook
W. C. Moore
Dan Moorer
D. D
Ciith
Walker Floyd
W. M. Funk
J. C. Everett
P. A. Ingraham
A. J
Letha Edwards
Perritt
A. C. Rogers
Bans
Mra
J. A. White
L. Cottinghan
W. Mikel
M. H. O'Neal
J. A. Moore
Matte Reames
H. C.bethea
L. F. Johnson
Vera Ford
Arieen Corbett
Marvin McLean
A. H. Odom
Lutie Bethea
Eluie Brown
Mise Heaele
May Hanna
R. L. Moody
J. B. Ford
A. A. Garner
W. C. Tolar
C. E. Exum
Hall
Bank Statement Fragment From Dillon South Carolina 1918
A bank statement from Dillon County South Carolina appears with figures for deposits, reserves, and liabilities. The document lists demand deposits, certificates of deposit, and totals including rediscounts and notes with a notarized affirmation by Cashier J R Regan and notary J M Sprant dated May 20, 1918.
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Wilton
S.C
Sowish Carolina
Liberty Lawn
Liberty
Seliuus
Federal Reserve Bank
Laws Reserve
U. S
Interoat
Fem
Sunyeet
Reseres
Nowa
Tho
State of
South Carolina
Dillon
St. Regan
J. R. Regan
J. N. Hargrove
E. T. Elliott
FP. L. Bethe
J. M. Sprant
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Bill
Army
Baker
Congress
Clark
Nespitwis
Boston
Alex Rohingon
Eulaeeil
Td Cross
MO. C
Bethea, Cc
Ea. S
Florence
D. C
8. C
Sam M. Snow
Lake View
T. B. Hayes
Herald
First National Bank
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