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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues farmers should shift to profitable crops and form cooperative marketing associations with selling agents to offer a square deal. It urges towns and cities to back local food sales, reduce dependence on Western brokers, and keep food production within the state. Cooperation is seen as key to keeping vast food outflow at home.
The article critiques Governor Cooper's call to cancel over ten billion of Allied debt, arguing it fails to resonate amid widespread financial strain in the state. It suggests most residents would resist subsidizing distant obligations while facing income tax burdens, noting divided public reaction within South Carolina.
A editorial argues against harsh collection on war loans, noting France and England owe most, while the US gained little from the treaty. It proposes canceling interest temporarily to help debtors restart, but cautions taxpayers bear the burden and will resist erasing the principal.
The Bell Telephone Company raised rates with railroad commission consent provoking widespread protests in towns across South Carolina. Subscrib ers threaten phone removals and some lawmakers urge a gubernatorial special session to shield citizens from sharp rate hikes amid national deflation. The piece argues for readjustment to protect tax paying public and private businesses from increased costs.
The piece criticizes President Harding's congress address for repudiating the League of Nations while endorsing a vague world peace concept. It argues the policy is hazy and isolationist, contrasting it with Wilson and Borah Johnson positions, and questions its effectiveness amid global distress.
The speaker calls President Harding’s plan for a black and white commission to investigate lynching absurd and insulting. The piece argues lynching loses its street value when the crime it enforces is rare, and honors T. A. Vaughn as someone who paid the penalty for his crime, likening it to execution.
William W. Fortick of Swansea responds to Senator Crosson regarding the appointment of the late Board of County Commissioners. He praises the four men yet argues rural representation is insufficient and questions political influence with the delegation and State Highway Commission. He claims proof of Crosson’s role in the process and asserts long ago a decision was made about the board’s makeup.
Weather brings light frost damaging gardens. Many Gaston residents attended Sand Mountain school closing exercises where Miss Mincy Pound and Miss Lola Martin taught successfully. Visitors included Miss Carrie Lee Spradley nurse at the State Hospital, and Edward Jefcoat from Pensacola aviation training. Local families hosted and traveled, with best wishes for Leta Spradley’s recovery from pneumonia.
Fire swept the old Emanuel Lown place Saturday night, destroying the house and nearly all contents. Levi Lown and resident Leaphart suffered losses. insurance status was not known.
A vintage ad notes that the right gasoline and oils improve engine performance. It promotes Standard gasoline and oils, Goodyear Tires, and Ford tires, emphasizing service, satisfaction, and long car life. The dispatch mentions Harmon Drug Co in Lexington and a subscription to The Dispatch News.
Newberg school house will host a moving picture show on Saturday night April 16 starting at 730. The program features Fatty Arbuckle and other famous comedy stars along with additional good pictures.
The ad promotes a full line of fly and insect destroyers including Black Flag Swat the Fly and Tanglefoot. It features Red Cedar and Napthalene compounds for moths, scinifectants, dips, and products for plants and animals.
State of South Carolina Lexington County probate judge cites all kindred and creditors of Jefferson Long to appear April 20 1921 at 11 AM in Lexington to show cause why administration should not be granted. Given April 6 1921 by Geo S Drafts probate judge. Published in Lexington paper for two weeks.
Lexington Probate Court issues notice in the Annie Black suit seeking Letters of Administration for Ellis S Black's estate. Creditors and interested parties must appear April 16, 1921 in Lexington, D B S C, to show cause why administration should not be granted.
In the Probate Court Lexington County South Carolina administrator James R. Allen for the estate of W Augustus Smith will sell at public auction on the first Monday in May 1921 before the Court House door in Lexington for cash two parcels in Irmo Town Lexington County described as lots 10 and 11 on a town map and lot 34 of a tract purchased by Quakland Heights Realty Company. Purchaser pays papers and revenue stamps. Judge GEO S. Drafts Probate Judge Lexington Co SC. April 12 1921.
A Tuesday filing announces final disposition of the estate of ARTHA. The will is to be probated by the judge, with the administrator serving to wind up affairs. The notice names a 41-28 case reference and directs actions toward settlement and closure.
In Lexington C H on April 11 1921 a notice before Probate Judge Geo S Drafts requires Gussie Raw to appear to show cause why letters of administration of the estate of D B Rawh should not be granted. The notice is published in the Lexington paper for two weeks.
Ownership and management details for The Dispatch News of Lexington South Carolina as sworn by Ira M. Sligh on March 28 1921. Names include publishers editors and business managers Slish and Walker with Lexington addresses. Known holders list Home National Bank and G M Harman. Details cover stockholders and securities dating actions and fiduciary roles.
The Lexington Electric Light Co warns all persons not to place fishing nets in the pond or trespass on the premises in any other way. Signatory W. W. Barre is listed as the issuer and the address is 41 2nd.
Sale notice for improved Columbia long staple cotton seed at 2.00 per bushel. Raw tests show higher yield per acre than Cleveland big ball and easier to harvest than short staple. Seed length 1 1/4 inches. Available at Lexington Cotton & Fertilizer Co in Lexington, South Carolina, or G W Miller in Gilbert, S C. 3c 16-11.
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