South as balance wheel in crisis era
The excerpt from Dilion South Carolina notes that the South stands as a balance wheel amid global crises. It attributes stability to fewer immigrants, simpler lifestyle, and conservative values, while warning of future shifts that could alter this equilibrium as the nation faces Bolshevism and unrest. It references the Presidency and League of Nations in a reflective commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
League of Nations
South
The Influence Of Transportation In Society
A compact reflection on transportation shaping civilization. It notes railroads expanding reach, improving life yet bringing both blessings and evils to passenger traffic and daily existence. The piece discusses travel facilities, religious life, and overall social change driven by faster movement.
Chance for the Farmers and Rural Liberty Hopes
The piece argues for forming the Southern Cotton Association to unite farmers for fair prices, warning of manipulators and urging diversification against boll weevil. It notes Republican senators returning to Washington, critiques aircraft motor disposal, and laments Northern race tensions while posing a troubling question about race relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Association
Old Santa Faces Holiday Cheer Amid High Living Costs
An old town Santa plans to balance the joy of Christmas with the strain of rising costs this season. Residents hope festive events stay bright while prices push budgets to the limit.
New Weevil Map Traces Pest Spread Across13 South Carolina Counties
A South Carolina pest commission releases a new map showing the cotton boll weevil expanding across the state. The affected counties include Charleston Beaufort Hampton Allendale Barnwell Jasper Colleton Dorchester Berkeley Orangeburg Bamberg Aiken and Edgefield, with invasion from the Atlantic coast near Charleston to the Georgia line north of Augusta.
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South Carolina Pest Commission
South Carolina
Atlantic Seaboard
Charleston
Monck's Corner
Orangeburg
Georgia Line
Augusta
Beaufort
Hampton
Allendale
Barnwell
Jasper
Colleton
Dorchester
Berkeley
Bamberg
Aiken
Edgefield
Locating Lost Daughter Search Near Lumberton
J O Hyatt, a diligent farmer living on D W Bethea’s place near town, hunted for his daughter Minnie who ran away weeks ago. He, Deputy Britt, and Policeman Hamilton went to Lumberton Tuesday afternoon after learning she worked in a cotton mill there, but no location was given.
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J. O. Hyatt
D. W. Bethea
Lumberton
Britt
Hamilton
Minnie
Father Seeks Missing Daughter After Sudden Exit
Mr. Hyatt reports a daughter about 17 vanished after receiving two messages, one from Columbia claiming she married and moved to Alabama. He says she appeared happy and was recovering from typhoid, left with several young men and showed no clear preference. He seeks any information and is distressed by her sudden conduct.
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Columbia
Alabama
Mr. Hyatt
Dillon Hotel Company Stock Subscription Notice
Notice of incorporation states books for subscription to capital stock open at Dillon Hardware office of C L Wheeler in Dillon on Friday the 26th of September at 10 o'clock forenoon. All interested subscribers urged to appear at the office. Board of incorporators listed including Daenontalle L Wheeler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Hotel Company
C. L. Wheeler
Dillon Hardware
Dillon
C. J. Wheeler
Daenontalle
Notice of Election in Dillon County South Carolina 1919
Official notice from Governor R A Cooper announces a special election for the 6th Congressional District to replace the late J Willard Ragsdale. Polls open 7 am to 4 pm, except Charleston 7 am to 6 pm. Detailed registration and oath requirements, precinct managers listed, and procedural duties described. dated Sept 18 1919.
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South Carolina
Dillon
R. A. Cooper
J. Willard Ragsdale
Tstate
Board of Managers
Charleston
Commissioners of Election
Maple Mill
F. B. Booth
Tom McFadder
H. C. Barrentine
Mt. Calvary
E. P. Wiggins
J. H. Moody
Oak Grove
T. L. Fore
J. S. Fair
Amo. C. Hayes
Little Rock
Britt
L. A. Manning
D. W- Bethea
Gaddy’s Mill
Charlie Gibson
C.B. Arnett
Gaddy Carmichael
Bermuda
JL. L. Stephens
T. T.moody
C. G. Kenzie
Latta
Jas
B. Moore
Bethea
Ernest Parham
Judson
Dunk McLaurin
J. A. Cottingham
J.E. Norton
Hamer
Daniel McDuffie
Watson McDaniel
W. S. Campbell
Pleasant Hill
E. V. Moody
W.M. Arnett
J. F. Oliver
Lakeview
John Huggins
Charlie Hayes
K.P. Horn
Fork
Oliver Carmichael
L. K. Bethea
B. A. McQueen
Kemper
Parker Barfield
W. T Moody
Manton Hayes
Floydale
L. K. Rogers
J. H. Berry
W. S. Floyd
B. A. Harrelson
T. 8S
Richbourg
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Billon Gerald
B. Jordan
Dilion
S. C
Washington
Samuel
United Sates
Senate
L. Wheeler
A.B. Jordan
M. A. Stubbs
Morris Fass
Joe P. Lane
Board of Incorporators
First National Bank
Fleishman’s Big Store
Fayetteville, N. C
Fleishman's
Fayetteville
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