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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
2
The editorial argues Dillon County must shift from cotton to grain and potatoes. It cites boll weevil damage, proposes building grain elevators and potato curing houses, and urges cooperation among farmers merchants and bankers to replace cotton and sustain local income. It notes national issues like disarmament debates and Pullman tax effects, and mocks misguided hunting terminology.
The county weighs continuing cotton as a key revenue of about $2 million yearly against switching to other crops. Experts say $200,000 is needed to build elevators for 1.2 million bushels of grain and $100,000 to build curing capacity for potatoes, with markets already uncertain. The decision rests with local farmers and leaders to avoid bankruptcy while sustaining wealth-producing land use.
The Little Rocke Graded School closes its first month of the current session with smooth runs and promising prospects. A new corps of teachers leads the year with Principal C. B. Allen, assistants Misses Sarah Bethea and Charlton John, and Mrs. E. P. Hayes. Enrollment and attendance are high, and practical courses in sewing for girls and agriculture for boys are offered. A literary society formed by upper grades elected J. E. James as President, Gertrude McColl as Vice President, Loise Wallace as Secretary, and Kellar Britt as Treasurer. Rev. J. A. Langley spoke at chapel, with plans for broader talks by local pastors and guests.
A county leader urges a organized campaign to plant two million dollars in grain and potatoes, arguing it will replace cotton income and fund storage and elevators. He compares the effort to wartime drives, saying now is the time to begin while crops are good and prices fair.
Rev W K Phillips of Timmonsville visited friends in town last week. Mr and Mrs B P Parrish Miss Rosa Parrish L L Parrish and Maxcy B Smith spent Sunday and Monday at Wrightsville Beach. Miss Clarice Baxley left Monday for Kingstree. Mrs Alice Coley of Selma NC visited Mr and Mrs L W Temple last week. Miss Bessie Hayes left Wednesday for Carolina College Maxton NC. Mr and Mrs R L Gaddy and Mrs D J Buchanan of Chatham Hill VA were in town Friday. Mr H H Bailey has returned from a trip north. Miss Belle Ioine spent Monday in Marion. Miss Myrtle Phillips of Marion visiting Mrs W T Powell. Rev D A Phillips of Marion spent a few hours in town Thursday.
Last Friday at Oak Grove school a meeting on cooperative cotton marketing was led by S. W. Epps and Senator P. L. Bethea with W. H. Smith of Latta describing the plan. Farmers listened intently, praised as the best solution seen for marketing cotton.
The American Red Cross reports that in eighteen European countries twelve million children lost one or both parents due to the war. Russia leads with about four million and Albania is the lowest at 171,000. A religious reflection follows on the grace of Christ guiding service and personal power, linking faith to discipline, courage, and character.
Creek plantation farmers report rapid progress gathering cotton but expect a short yield this year. High prices have improved sentiment, yet outlook for next season is much lower as boll weevil presence causes riskier production decisions.
The Improvement Club held its September session with Mrs. L. C. Braddy presiding. A reception for teachers was set for the first Friday night in October. Social committee named: E. L. Moore, A. C. Rogers, Wade Stackhouse, Ida Dunbar, J. R. Watson, C. L. Wheeler, W. A. Blizzard. The club will assist Lyceum publicity for educational uplift. A musical program followed adjournment. Publicity Chairman.
Dillon County hosts a butter judging event Thursday October 6 at 11 o clock in Evans Pharmacy. Miss Forney the dairy agent scores the entries, and residents are invited to bring a pound of butter for judging. The column also emphasizes nutritious school lunches and practical packing guidance for mid day meals.
American apples are shipped to eighty countries and are said to reach all parts of the world, showing extensive overseas distribution and global market presence.
In 1899 car manufacture was first listed in United States census reports. Within twenty five years the number of cars in operation grew from three thousand seven hundred to seven million, marking rapid industrial expansion in the early automotive era.
The regular teachers examination is set for Saturday October 8 under the certification rules adopted July 1 1921. Three certificate sets exist primary general elementary and high school with a twelve subject schedule across Friday and Saturday. Primary certificates allow teaching in first five grades general elementary in first nine grades and high school with options in science and foreign language. H. M. Moody Co Supt of Education oversees the notice.
The county treasurer notes books open October 15 and stay open through December 31, 1921 without penalty. Penalties apply after dates through March 15, including 1 percent monthly additions. District levies for school purposes listed by district, with poll and road taxes stated. Taxpayers are urged to mail calculations by December 1 and to verify receipts for full coverage.
Final discharge application filed by W. Alf as administrator guardian for Tommie J Alford deceased. Hearing set for Saturday October 22, 1921 at ten o clock A M at my office to consider the guardian settlement and discharge.
A fragmentary meditation links Jesus on the cross to divine love and Pentecost as expressions of grace. It hints regeneration as renewal of nature and ongoing reinforcements through grace for believers.
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