Cost of dirt roads in McCormick County critique
The Abbeville Press argues McCormick County’s dirt road program failed to deliver lasting improvements. It notes a 175000 dollar bond plan yielded limited work, with grading and bridging only, forgetting top dressing. It urges funded, permanent roads financed by motor taxes and gradual widening and grading.
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McCormick County
McCormick
General Assembly
Abbeville County
Capt. Shaw
St Valentine’s Mission and Valentine Poem
A playful poem contrasts winter bleakness with St Valentine’s prior tenderness and warmth. A casual aside features a joke about steak and knife sharpness, noting a guest comment and another quip about stropping the knife on the steak.
Correction on gasoline price at Caughman Kaminer Co
The Dispatch News corrects an error from last week noting gasoline was advertised at 25c per gallon but should have read 27c. Gasoline has recently increased in price and Caughman Kaminer Company cannot honor the former rate.
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Dispatch News
Caughman Kaminer Co
Caughman-Kaminer Company
Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Twist Reflected in Times Square Rant
A New York writer contrasts the old prayer Thy Kingdom Come with modern self centered thinking. He argues changing my to thy and meaning it could curb greed strikes and reduce war and the high cost of living.
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New York
Russia
Dr. John V. Sandel Recovered To Public Praise
Dr. John V. Sandel of Lexington has recovered from illness after several days confinement to his room and is now able to be out again. The news brings joy to his many friends across the county.
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John V. Sandel
Lexington
Sandel
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Lexington Resident
A Lexington citizen testifies to kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter by D. S. Smith on Main St. describes severe symptoms, initial improvement after one box, and ongoing use to prevent trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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Lexington
D. S. Smith
Main St
Doan
Thrift Stamp Week Observed in Fifth District Schools
Nation wide thrift stamp week runs March 1 to March 6 in the fifth federal reserve district. Superintendents receive materials and pledge cards from the war loan organization to promote daily saving among children. The week may close March 4 with a program showing stamps purchased, tied to treasury aims and reform at Atlanta city prison.
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Federal Reserve
War Loan Organization
United States
Treasury Department
Ziron Heralded as A Beneficial Medicine
An advertisement touts Ziron as a tonic iron formula with lime and soda hypophosphites. It includes a customer testimonial from Sidney Fry of Rock City Alabama claiming relief from indigestion and weakness after using Ziron for about a week and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not benefit.
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U. S
Sidney Fry
Rock City
Ala
Zion
Hastings 1920 Seed Catalogue Free For Southern Homes
Hastings announces over one million packets of free flower seeds, inviting readers to request the 100 page 1920 Seed Catalogue. The offer includes five free packets of flowers this spring with no obligation to buy, and promises practical garden and farm information. Volume promoted by H G Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Ga.
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Hastings
H. G. Hastings CO
Atlanta
Saluda Man Bitten in Face by Mad Dog Incident
J Elbert Riser, a leading farmer from Cool Spring, Saluda County, was bitten on the face Friday afternoon by a large hound suspected to be mad. He repelled the first bite but the dog lunged again and inflicted a facial wound. Riser drove to Columbia with the dog's head, seeking rabies treatment as reports of the animal’s condition circulated.
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Saluda
J. Elbert Riser
Cool Spring
Gasoline systems and store equipment auction listing
An OCR fragment lists gasoline systems tanks and pumps air compressors computing scales floor scales and safes with mentions of TRE HAMILTON SCALES in Columbia South Carolina. The readable text suggests an equipment catalog or auction notice for a hardware or provisioning business.
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Columbia, S. 0
Notice forbids employment of our 18 year old son Reedy Argoe
Public notice from H H Argoe and Echsoh Argol states no person may hire or employ Reedy Argoe aged eighteen under penalty of law enforcement. The fragment then references William G Clancy, noted as the first to carry an American flag over the top, who has returned to police duty in Boston and was shot by a crime.
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Reedy
H. H. Argoe
Echsoh Argol
William G. Clancy
Boston
Dollars and Cents. The cold cost you a lot this winter
A columnist notes the cost of a cold and argues most people work through illnesses. It states that ten days is typical to recover and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy shortens this period with proper care. A bottle in the home is advised as a winter and spring investment.
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Chamberlain
Sailors on ice-locked steamer trek for tobacco on Lake Michigan
Sailors aboard an icebound steamer on Lake Michigan walked twenty miles to obtain tobacco while food was airlifted to the vessel. The clipping also urges careful selection of children's cough medicine, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its safety and effectiveness.
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Lake Michigan
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St. Valentine
Valentine
DR. Sandel
Thrift
Being Utken
Georgia
Wilton, An
Wature
Hife Manney
Scott & Bor Dhomfeld
Bytiten
Chas. L. Sligh Florist
Columbia, S
Tri-Weekly Constitution
Alabama Times Southern Ruralist
Inland Farmer
Hackney Buggies
Washington Buggies
Columbus Buggies
Nissen Wagons
Gregory-Conder Mule Co
Hampton St
Columbia, S. C
P. J. O'Neill, M. D
Carolina National Bank Building
Cer
Main and
Washington Sts
New Star Restaurant
Ladies and
Columbia
J. A. Clifton
Batesburg
Mitchell
J. Frank Kneece
Batesburg, S. C
H. L. Gregory
Assembly Street
S. C
Barnhill
Crown and Bridge
Columbia, S.C
Lever’s Shoe Store
C. T. Brooks
H. W. Wall
Majin Street
8. C
Drs. Boozer
Main Street
Thestreet
S. P. Shumpert
Divine Street
E. J. Best
National Loan and Exchange Bank Columbia
Dr. Toole
A. J. Bedenbauch
P. B. SpInNer
Columbia,s
B. J. Wingard
Attorney AT Law No
Clark Law Building
Jaw Range Telephone
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