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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
4
Lexington urges public property ownership by locals for telephone service amid anger over Southern Bell’s rate hike and the cut of free neighbor town service. Citizens claim local owners will keep rates fair, ensure ongoing access, and improve service while preserving existing protections.
The piece argues tariffs may suppress cotton demand by restricting foreign purchases, harming underconsuming Southern families. It notes stagnant markets partly due to limited abroad demand, but recognizes potential aid from War Finance Corporation support for cotton exports as a path to restoring better markets if Southern output stays manageable.
Washington reports a senate coalition forming between Western and Southern senators to gain balance of power. The idea recalls Southern Democrats’ dream of agrarian unity, potentially reshaping national politics. Observers note possible party realignment while urging focus on farmers’ interests over partisanship.
The comment notes that the nation’s financiers appear completely in control during a period of apparent riding influence, suggesting a tense economic and political climate with powerful financial interests guiding events. The passage emphasizes the shift in influence and speculative optimism.
A wartime letter argues for united support to aid disabled veterans, urging prompt government action and removal of bureaucratic obstacles. It laments high tax burdens but insists on funding care, notes broader worries on paper industry and frost impacts, and contrasts German factory revival with U.S. market fears.
The Waters Messenger notes a nervous market reacts to labor unrest with price swings. Reports say a spike in European strikes and looming labor demands erode confidence as workers seek higher pay, while overall market conditions weaken from the labor strain.
Beaufort April 16. Hughes, a young farmer of Cat Island, grew 28 acres of lettuce and averaged 12 baskets per acre. In one week he harvested packed and shipped 21 cars to Port Royal with Oliver Bros of New York buying one car at 6 dollars and two cars at 5.50 to 6 dollars. He also produced Romaine with 131 baskets per acre.
A Western Mining Survey note from Salt Lake City reports a Taaho 2 teacher, once linked to banditry, is now near able to make ends meet. The item hints at recovery and resilience amid hardship. The sparse text offers little beyond a recovery narrative and regional context.
Those who are billous dyspentic and constipated feel miserably a good share of the time. They would soon feel fine and enjoy their meals so they would take a few doses of Cham berlain's Tablets to strengthen their digestion and regulate the fiver and bowels.
War on flies and insects featuring Swat the Fly Tanglefoot and other insect destroyers. Red Cedar Napthalene compound for moths moth balls disinfectants dipa and a full line of plant and animal insecticides offered by Harmon Drug Co Lexington
South Carolina Methodists launch a five year campaign to raise 2 267 000 for colleges and academies Wofford College Columbia College and others are named with specific pledges in the effort led by Director General Henry Nelson Snyder and supported by district and conference financial directors across the state.
A Glendale California resident unearthed gold valued at ten dollars per ton during excavation for a new residence. The find occurred on private property and was reported to local authorities. Further assessment will determine ownership and potential claims.
A Whitesboro New York woman Mrs E Dodge reports strong relief for herself and family from Chamberlain's Liniment noting its benefits for rheumatic pains and muscle soreness. The testimonial highlights widespread use and high commendation for the product.
Mrs D L Shealy wife of D L Shealy of Saxe Gotha section died Tuesday and was buried at Providence Church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A large congregation attended. She leaves her husband two children and brothers Sam P George E J Cook and Willie M Everett and sister Miss Hubbard Cook. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
A fragmented text presents a stylized poem or prayer with mis-spaced phrases about conscience, wealth, and family. It includes stray lines about a cat, obligations at the dinner table, and a mother scolding a child, with garbled dialogue ending in a question about future punishment.
The veteran group announces the Confederate veterans reunion set for May 18 and 19. Officials urge attendance to honor the fallen and celebrate the service of the soldiers. Details indicate ceremonies at the Wateren Mus Senger with expected attendees and activities.
Public notice dated 1921 advertises the estate of a deceased resident of Lexington. It requires any claim or interest to be shown in the Probate Court by a specified May date after publication, failing which administration may be granted to the petitioner. The notice names the deceased and the administrators and sets the time frame for appearance.
A column notes cedar boughs as a folk remedy against potato bugs and riffs on camping, followed by a joking aside about wild onions. It closes with a Macon Georgia city council anti sign finding ordinance banning men from talking to or taking signs from girls.
Notice of final discharge application by McCarthy as administrator of James P Addy estate in Lexington County. Probate Judge George S Crafts to hear on April 16 1921 at 11 oclock am in Lexington Court to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Published notice in local Lexington paper.
In Lexington County South Carolina the Probate Court announces a sale by auction of decedent estate assets including parcels in the town of Iena near Haskell Thomas and a tract known as Track T bounded by Mower Street Paul A Richrlperger Carlisle Street and LaLaiena Avenue. The sale is planned for April 12 at 8 o clock with cash terms and May 1 as a second date. proceeds cover papers and expenses.
For sale at Lexington Cotton and Fertilizer Co in Columbia South Carolina or G W Miller Girard SC is advertised an improved long staple cotton seed. Price is 2 cents per bushel with 1919 row test results indicating greater yields than shorter staple varieties.
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