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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
2
Gerald Billon urges farmers in Pillsen S C October 28 1920 to stay calm as costs rise. He advises gathering cotton and ginning it, storing in warehouses, selling only necessary debts to ease pressure, and keeping nerve. He warns the fighter will endure and farmers must finish strong.
A newspaper discussion warns that elevated loan calls in New York City bypass the Federal Reserve Act, draining funds from other regions. It argues brokers’ decisions influence Liberty and Victory bond markets and calls for curbing excessive financial power.
The piece argues wage earners across jobs will face wage cuts as living costs fall. It notes distribution skew prewar, upcoming readjustment toward equality, and that skilled trades like bricklayers and carpenters may not return to prewar wages while overall wages trend lower due to supply and demand dynamics.
In a blunt wartime style reflection a newspaper piece urges nerve and restraint as cotton prices tumble by 22 cents and over $100 a bale. It recalls Jacob Schiff calm under pressure at the Northern Pacific schemes and notes farmers may sell below cost to make ends meet while the world cannot steal the cotton crop.
A colored man drank at the Fair Grounds Friday night after an argument with a showman over change. He drew a long pistol, was disarmed by an officer, and spent the night in the lock-up before paying 200 to the town treasury. A separate scuffle between an officer and a White man caused minor blows with no injuries.
A 1861 slave pass fragment shows a man named Sandy visiting his wife near Melonville Orange County Florida with limited two week return permission. The note cites steamer officials aiding cross county travel. Dillon County announces state scholarship awards for 1917 1919 and 1920 to J E Hawkins J D Salmon Mary Tart Flora Watson and notes three one year agricultural scholarships open at Clemson.
The Red Path Lyceum course opens at the school auditorium this evening with the Original Swiss and Yodlers performing in national costume. Two costume changes are planned, and the group previously won top prize in a six day Innsbruck contest. Season tickets available at local drug stores and at the door.
An old advertisement claims blood quality shows in looks and vitality. It promotes Pepto-Mangan as a blood building tonic available in liquid or tablet form, asserting faster improvement and urging to seek the full brand name Gude's Pepto-Mangan on the package.
Peter M. Stewart administrator of the Don Carmichael estate seeks final discharge. A hearing is set for Thursday November 4 at 10 a.m. All claimants must file by 10 a.m. November 4 or risk loss of recovery. Judge of Probate Joe Cabell Davis presiding.
A fiddle gathering will be held at Lake View School Auditorium Friday evening November 5 1920 at 7 30 o clock. Enjoy good music and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the school. Public invited.
In Dillon County South Carolina the Master for Dillon County will sell at public auction on the first Monday in November 1920 during lawful hours before Dillon courthouse door. The eight acre tract bounded by Ed Williams and Allen Ford known as Mary Williams lands transfers to highest bidder for cash with purchaser covering papers and revenue stamps. If the bid is not honored the property will be resold at the risk of the former purchaser. Pit a. Jordan Master for Dillon County. 10-14-31
The notice announces tax collection for county, state, poll and road taxes opening October 15 and closing December 31 1920 with penalties for late payment. It lists district levies, poll tax of 1 and road tax of 2, and urges taxpayers to request tax amounts by card, include township or district details, and verify receipts. Mail payments and receipts with return postage requested.
Notice states the sender is an agent for the Florence Steam Laundry and will receive and deliver all laundries as needed, mentioning Palace Mar ret. The text identifies acting capacity and scope of service without additional details or dates.
P B Hamer judge of probate will sell the estate of Mrs M L Power at Marion Court House door on November 1 1920. Two tracts cover 110 and 154 acres with timber and cleared land. Terms: one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by mortgage. option to pay full bid in cash. For details consult L D Lide attorney, Marion South Carolina.
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