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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
6
The Billon Herald notes Editor Dillon warns that wartime price controls and production cuts threaten widespread distribution of goods. Higher prices curb consumption and labor, urging action to boost production and reduce costs. Some locals fear the group’s political move signals deeper involvement in town affairs.
There are too many stock salesmen who lure people with promises of quick money. Warning readers about gilt tongue salesmen selling worthless securities and capital losses. The piece urges relying on bankers for safe investments and stresses safety over speculative gains.
Brick manufacturers claim most Americans build brick homes for lasting value and ease of upkeep. They note many brick houses forty years old in cities remain sound, and with updated interiors they rival modern frame homes in convenience, while owners failing to keep up with improvements see a gap. They attribute few brick houses today to poor advertising.
The author argues that good highways aid both farmers and city dwellers though the distribution of benefits depends on vehicle ownership levels. When rural residents own as many autos as towns, rural areas gain most. if city ownership dominates, urban residents benefit more from improved roads.
Industry faces ongoing demand to stay active in production and supply. Prices and distribution costs remain a central concern for manufacturers and distributors seeking stable output.
In a January 23 1910 Minneapolis speech J J Hinl warned neglecting railroad terminals would paralyze trade over five years. W C Brown of New York Central warned in November 1912 that freight cars idle time to load and unload choking efficiency, predicting acute congestion already set in.
Frederic J. Nash argues in the New York World that crude freak roads ruin motor truck efficiency, raise costs, and burden bondholders and governments. He urges rapid standardization of highway construction and roadway securities traded on stock exchanges to unlock nationwide prosperity.
The state of Arizona with national and forest service funds plans a road improvement program costing at least 10.9 million dollars across 14 counties. Most Pew communities can pay as they go, but those with high valuations and large cages may need a bond issue to finance the system.
Notice from Dillon election commissioners M A Stubbs W G Lucas F C Carmichael reporting votes tabulated October 7 1919 for extension of town units. Exhibit A adjacent territory yes 20 no 8. Exhibit B Town of Dillon yes 20 none 0. Attest City Clerk J B Edwards.
Local business notice: highest prices paid for carloads of cotton feed. Contact Carolina Milling Co to sell, urging readers to choose their service.
Hardware Co showcases Majestic ranges during a special demonstration this week. Also notes top prices for cotton seed at Carolina Milling Co and a $25 reward for auto tire theft suspects. A red mule, Pat Henry, is reported stolen from Dillon with a reward for tips leading to recovery.
Carolina Milling Co offers 2000 bushels of corn at 1.75 dollars. Contact Latta, S C. Hy HL Bass, Lattat 8, C. 10-9-21. State of South Carolina Dillon County. Petition signatures exceed one third of qualified electors and residents 21+ in High School District No 24.
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