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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
A veteran statesman argues that public office demands heavy time and energy. He notes the duties of trusted positions have multiplied, making political service a strenuous life. He cautions that even honest officials can suffer health and financial setbacks in pursuit of public service.
The passage argues for providing wholesome community recreation suitable for all ages and professions. It stresses balanced relaxation after labor, differing needs for physical and mental work, and urges entertainment that strengthens individuals and avoids destructive forms.
A discussion notes anger over blackmail and intimidation aimed at congressmen. It condemns anonymous threats via the public mails as unacceptable, calls for a halt, and argues such tactics are not a proper method to address race or other issues.
The article surveys welfare work aimed at aiding community welfare through better schools vocational training and wholesome recreation. It notes more emphasis on welfare efforts, mentions sprinklers and paving questions for the town, and lists the Main Street Methodist Church service schedule with Pastor Duncan and topics such as The Exchange Functions of the Church and Athletic themes.
A man jokes that his wife cried as a dog ate a cake she baked for peace. He calms her with a plan to obtain another dog, mocking the mishap rather than dwelling on the loss.
The Dillon County Federation of Women’s Clubs calls a 10:30 a.m. meeting at Dulcho Savard for October 26 with club delegates, aims, and reports to Miss Lutelle Turner and Mrs J C Adams. Dues of fifty cents per club, plus three dollars per club for a clinic, are requested this fall to support federation finances and the Rural School Improvement program.
Official report from September 16, 1919 inspection by the State Board of Charities and Corrections finds the Dillon County jail clean, well kept, and among the best in the state. It notes improved plumbing, functioning toilets and baths, and praise for sheriff and jailor’s cleanliness. Recommendations include floor cleaning, rust prevention, better screening, painting, bunk padding protection, a regular county physician, and weekly prisoner examinations. Tuberculosis cases to be sent to penitentiary hospital as appropriate.
Isador der Bochos seeks a passport to Constantinople claiming his wife was sold into a Turkish official's harem during the wartime mass arrests of Armenians four years ago. He recounts his family’s seizure, his own death sentence, and hopes to rescue them.
A Good Out Turn And Clean seed, let us do your ginning. Will buy your seed at top prices. Caro lina Milling Co.
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