Disappointed on Clarendon County's failed woman candidate
The editor expresses mild disappointment at Clarendon county's loss of Corinne Barfield in the race for a House of Representatives seat. They admit curiosity about how a lone woman legislator would function among men and what impact she might have on decorum, while affirming no prejudice and anticipation for future female representation.
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Clarendon County
Corinne Barfield
House of Representatives
House of Representative
Road to tax payment urged despite possible delay
The legislature may extend tax payment deadlines and Governor Cooper may veto. Citizens are urged to pay now to protect the county’s credit, avoid extra collection costs, and ensure funds for operations and schools. Prompt payment reduces future taxation burden and helps county finances and service continuity.
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Cooper
Lexington
Ouny
A Looming Foreign Policy Crisis Warns of War Risk
James Hamilton Lewis told Columbia's state bar association last week that America's European war effort may have been in vain. He warned that nations benefiting from U S entry feel jealousy and that Japan risks widening the threat of war.
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America
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
State Bar Association
Columbia
Japan
Diplomacy and the United States Role in World Affairs
A column argues Britain pursues vast territories under mandatories while France and Italy follow suit. It notes U.S. Senate rejection of the League of Nations has left the country voiceless in key settlements and urges strong statesmanship to choose a capable secretary of state, praying for wisdom in the Republican split over the appointment.
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France
Italy
United States
Senate
League of Nations
Republican Party
War risk and public finances stir readers in Newberry
A Newberry Herald and News column argues conflict with Japan could arise and criticizes isolationist and imperial tensions. It notes naval expansion, Anglo ties, and domestic advertising downturn while urging continued newspaper advertising as essential to business life and community resilience.
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Col. Aull
Dispatch-News
Merchants urged to improve outlook with readable signs
Fragmentary text urges showing space to remind customers these things are obtainable and suggests merchants adopting the practice could brighten the outlook from a dour or blue tone. The snippet frames a call for clearer presentation and optimism in commerce.
American army clears war contracts with Britain through lump sum
By payment of a lump sum of about 10 million dollars the American army has recently settled and closed all outstanding war contracts with Great Britain.
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Army
Marketing gaps hurt South Carolina crops in postwar era
The article contrasts South Carolina and California farm markets, noting SC 1919 value at 525 million dropped in 1920 to 282 million amid low prices, while California held near 457 million in 1920. It argues cooperative marketing, not just production, drove California profits and urges SC to adopt similar marketing practices to convert output into cash.
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South Carolina
California
Crosson bill to shield small stockholders in mills
State senator D M Crosson of Lexington introduces a textile firms bill requiring 10 percent of net earnings set to surplus before dividends, with annual increase to protect minority stockholders. Violations by officers or agents would be a misdemeanor and punishable by the court’s discretion.
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D. M. Crosson
Lexington
Lexington Praised for Quick Eye Care Solution
Lexington residents applaud Lavoptik eye wash mixed with witchhazel camphor hydrastis for rapid relief. A man suffered strained eyes yet two applications eased pain while a woman with weak eyes found early help from one bottle. Har mon Drugs Co. guarantees Lagoptik for any case of weak or inflamed eyes.
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Harmon Drugs Co
Notice of Final Discharge and Administration Citation
Notice is given that J Henry MiEick will apply to George Drufts Probate Judge in Lexington County South Carolina on March 2 1921 for final discharge as executor. William H Wilson seeks letters of administration of Boyce Wilson estate. Citations require all kindred and creditors to appear February 17 1921 at 11 o clock in the forenoon at Lexington Court to show cause why administration should not be granted.
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George
Lexington County
South Carolina
Meetae
J. Henry MiEick
State of
Lexington
George 3. Drufts
William H. Wilson
Boyce Wilson
Lroe Bate
C. 10
S.C
Hani
Anne Dorin
Lexington Cy
Peliary
Senate Blocks State and County Salary Cut Bill
Columbia February 1 The senate nearly killed Senator Wightman of Saluda's bill to cut salaries of all state and county officers. Only Hubbard voted for it as 33 opposed. The measure failed to pass.
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Columbia
Senate
Wightman
Saluda
Hubbard
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