Taxes and a looming political revolution in South Carolina
The Bennettsville Pee Dee Advocate notes rising talk of a political upheaval in state politics ahead of the next primary. Tax concerns fuel hopes for a reform movement, with comparisons to 1839 and Tillman era shifts, as observers debate the burden on small taxpayers versus wealthier earners and the fate of the income tax.
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Bennettsville Pee Dee
Malborough County
Mariporo
Tillman
B. R. Tillman
South Carolina
Tax policy debate urged as cure for high state taxes
The Dispatch News discusses South Carolina taxes, arguing that high taxes can drive efficiency if spent wisely. It criticizes the last legislature for ignoring gasoline tax, inheritance tax, and a property classification bill, urges calm, informed debate and constructive reform, and invites reader input.
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Euclid
Texas
Massachusetts
R. S
University News
Dispatch News
Marlon
South Carolina
Partizanship
Lexington Chautauqua Sponsorship Encouraged by Merchants
The Lexington merchants funded this year’s Chautauqua to allow country neighbors free access to cultural entertainment. The Dispatch News praises the cooperative spirit and urges all to attend April 19 to 21, promising varied programs, musical and comedic numbers, and lectures.
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Lexington
Palmafesta Celebrated in Columbia Despite Bad Weather
Palmafesta events in Columbia drew business leaders despite inclement weather. Local merchants’ groups praised the festival’s turnout and community spirit amid the rain and cold.
Gala week praised for Columbia festival success
The report commends the gala week for drawing many from across the state, noting Lexington residents enjoyed the relaxation and praising all participants. It hints at local mood shifts with politics, taxes, and Easter millinery concerns, and jests about cotton, crops, and regional figures.
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Columbia
Lexington
Pleasant day at Center school closing in Macedonia district
A report from a recent Center school closing in the Macedonia district describes a well produced program led by teacher C C Shealy. The day featured an entertaining program, brief speeches by Rev Mr Stroup and Julius Sharpe, a fine picnic, and nostalgic recollections of boyhood amid memories of old friends and local scenes.
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Macedonia
C. C. Shealy
Shealy
Stroup
Julius Sharpe
Green Cap Social Notes From the Dispatch News
Lexington letters from the Sand Hill News report farmers wrapping up corn planting and general crops. Mansfield households include Masters Eugene and James Burkett, Lee Reeve and family, G L Abner and wife visiting May Asbill, Monroe Hall and family returning from Newberry, and Izer Hall ill but hoped to recover.
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James Burkett
Eugene Maddox
Lee Reeve
May Asbill
G. L. Abner
Annie Gantt
Monroe Hall
Newberry
Izer Hall
Jess Maddox
Willie Burkett
Paul Senterfell
Samaria
Get a good education if possible
The piece urges parents to send children to school daily, arguing education grows in importance as years pass and that self sufficiency comes from learning. It emphasizes persistent, not ceded, effort and a belief that more education prevents reliance on others.
Dean of College Presidents Highlighted in Journal of Education
The Journal of Education dedicates space to Winthrop College President Dr D B Johnson noting he is the Dean of College Presidents in active service and head of a college with no prior president in its history. It cites a $2.5 million plant with under $600,000 state investment and Winthrop’s historic status as a leading South Atlantic educator.
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Journal of Education
Boston
Winthrop College
South Carolina College For Women
United States
Johnson
D. B. Johnson
South Atlantic
National Education Association
New York
American Educational Association
Is Every Animal At Its Best
Spring is here and every animal should be at its best. During the hard work season horses and mules should be fed Dr Hess Stock Tonic a strength giver and worm expeller. A scientific compound good for cattle hogs and sheep Hess Pangeea tones up dormant egg organs helps make your hens lay and keeps poultry healthy. Also Hess Dip and Kreso Disinfectant kill hog lice and disinfect pens and fowl houses. Crushed oyster shells help form eggs. Egg preserver saves eggs. in Harm on Urug Co.
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Esse
Harmon Urug CO
School Closing at Magnolia
Magnolia school will close on Friday evening the 8th at p m after a pleasing session for patrons and pupils with Mr Arthur Wessinger as teacher. Exercises include dialogues recitations and music and the public is invited to attend.
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Arthur Wessinger
From Weakness To Robust Health by Internal Baths
William W. Hughes of St Louis reports buying the J. B. L. Cascade months ago and becoming robust despite age ten, crediting the product with relief from constipation indigestion and related ailments. A. J. Mathias offers to explain the simple operation and provide a booklet by Dr. Chas A Tyrrell on internal bathing.
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William W. Hughes
North
St. St. Louis
Tyrell Hygienic Institute
J. B.L. Cascade
J.B. L. Cagéade
A. J .Mathias
J. B. L. Cascade
Chas. A. Tyrrell
New York
Tax Penalties Amass for Unpaid Lexington County Taxes
Lexington County treasurer Co. E Leaphart warns of escalating penalties for unpaid taxes beginning January 1 1921 with 1 percent and rising to 7 percent by May 7 1921. Tax books close May 15 and due taxes include Poll Tax 1 dollar Capitation Road Tax 5 dollars and Capitation Dog Tax 5 cents. Send full names and specify township and school district for remittance.
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Co. E. Leaphart
Lexington County
S. C
Citation Notice for Jefferson Lane Estate Administration
State probate judge cites kin and creditors of Jefferson Lane to appear in Lexington Court on April 20 1921 at 11 o clock in the forenoon why letters of administration should not be granted. Notice signed GHO Crafts probate judge. Published April 6 1921 Lexington paper two weeks.
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State of
South Carolina
Lexington
George S. Crafts
J. Andrew Long
Annie L. Shealy
Jefferson Lane
Jefferson ‘Long
Lexington S. C
GHO. S
Lexington County
D. C
Lexington Paper
Final Discharge Notice for Estate of Ida Hall
Final discharge applications filed by JAMES HALL as administrator and executors of Sam M. and Ida Hall estates in Lexington County Probate Court. Notices set for Friday April 29 and Saturday May 14 to seek final discharge.
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Lexington County
Sam M
George S. Dratts
Lexington Co
Ida Hall
James Hall
Atees
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