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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues a risky cotton future due to boll weevil damage and urges Lexington County to diversify. It proposes keeping some cotton in the cleanest areas, while expanding sweet potatoes for syrup, vinegar, and feed, plus cooperative canneries and markets. It calls for organized curing houses and leadership to avoid bankruptcy and invites reader suggestions.
Clemson College warns farmers to clean up fields to deny the boll weevil winter harborage. The piece contrasts Texas open farms against South Carolina’s woods and grasshummocks, urging action now to prevent cotton losses and avoid Texas-like devastation.
In Lexington county 1921 witnesses brutal premeditated murders that shock the helpless and law abiding. The writer laments lenient judges and juries and urges the court to meet justice on the criminal docket to protect the people's lives. The piece calls for decisive punishment for merciless killers.
The Red Bank community reports good health and notes Andrew Roland’s improving condition. John Taylor has two very sick children but their condition is improving. Rev. Dillard of Columbia led a successful Red Bank church meeting, with Rev. Sox and Rev. Oxner from New Brookland slated to lead talks Monday through Wednesday. Thomas Smith and Em mie attended Lonnie Corley’s party Saturday night. Miss Myrtie Pound from Columbia visited her mother Hattie Pound. Red Bank and Olympia played an interesting ball game last Saturday.
A first class barbecue will be held at the Boiling Springs school house on Saturday September 3 hosted by the Ladies Improvement league. Several speeches are planned and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Florence Baptist Church hosts a Children’s Day exercise and picnic dinner on Saturday September 10. All invited to attend and bring a well filled basket. Hon J D Carroll of Lexington delivered a fine address to the congregation at Florence and may return to speak at the event.
Steadman defeated Leesville 7 to 0 on Leesville grounds last Saturday. Sharpe, Superintendent of Education, visited the area to observe school interests. Olin Hall of Tigersville and several families spent time with relatives and friends. Osie Boyce and Woodard Gant couples also made a business trip to Columbia. Earle Hall spent days in Wagner. A lighthearted scene in a drugstore features an elderly customer testing a young clerk’s exam readiness with a playful exchange about the pharmacist’s responsibilities.
Eugene S. Blease, noted lawyer and brother of ex governor, won a legislative seat to fill the George S. Mower vacancy. He faced opposition from Hub Evans and others as the Yorkville Enquirer notes a stray poem and odd quips mixed into the clippings.
A letter to Lexington county voters warns against “Political Ming” pushers urging support for a single candidate. The writer argues public officers serve all people, denounces paid operatives, and urges choosing the best fit without political manipulation. He cites Brookland annexation and urges New Buckland remain in Old Lexington County.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after the death of a husband and father. The note lists Mrs. Noaff Frick and family. J Z Kyzer announces sale of 69 acre G. W. Kyzer old place in Hollow Creek township on the first Monday in October 1921 at public sale to the highest bidder for cash unless sold privately beforehand.
All persons not in possession of county registration certificates should apply to the county board of registration for the same on September 16 and % county registration certificates being necessary before anyone can obtain a town registration certificate to participate in the election for mayor and aldermen in the coming election. J. S. CAUGHMAN, Supervisor of Registration for the Town of Lexington.
Notice of applying on September 19 to Holly L Harman acting judge of probate for Lexington county to be administrator of E H Barrs estate. Also a Charter Oak schoolhouse barbecue by the ladies school improvement league on September 3 with dinner charges 21c 40c and 50c, plus entertainment and a small admission fee.
By order of the Democratic Party Executive Committee Lexington County announces a September primary to nominate Probate Judge with possible September 20 runoff. Polls run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Managers listed per precinct. last name in each four-person group serves as Clerk. vacancies may be filled by the precinct executive committee.
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