A Complex Case Tests Brice and Mayhew Rights
Wilton Brice declines to take a patent scale case for Boyd over contested signatures tied to Mayhew, the inventor of rival scales. Jerry Plympton warns of danger, while Brice investigates Mayhew’s claim and a forged contract, amid romance with Anice and threats to Patentee Mayhew’s venture. A fertilizer advisory and a student death at the State School for the Blind follow in brief notices.
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Boyd
Wilton Brice
Perci- Oya
Andrew
Mayhew
Brice
Meyhews
Boyd Peopley
Anice
Brever
Jerry Plympton
Mr. Mayhew
Jerry
Mr. Brice
Raleigh
Oma Oakes
State School For the Blind
Avery County
Peanuts As A Cash Crop For South Carolina Farmers
Clemson College reports boll weevil pressure pushing farmers toward peanuts as a profitable alternative to cotton. AAB agronomist Prof Blackwell notes peanut bulletins ready, while Georgia and Alabama farmers praise peanuts for future prospects, lending, and safer returns under weevil infestation.
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Clemson College
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C. P. Blackwell
Agronomist
South Carolina
Armers
Towin
Sorgan
P. Blackwell
Georgia
Alabama
American Cotton Association
South
Lexington Licenses for 1920 Propose Town Revenue Plan
An ordinance for Lexington South Carolina fixes annual business license fees for individuals and firms across trades and professions. It outlines due dates in 1920 and a detailed schedule listing fees for attorneys, banks, hotels, merchants, doctors, real estate, and many other occupations, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Lexington
South Carolina
Tax Notice on Penalties and Tax Deadlines 1920
County Auditor declares penalties for late payment of poll tax capitation road tax and dog tax. One percent added January, two percent by February, and seven percent by March 1, 1920. Tax books close March 15. Include township and school district and use full names. Send postage for return receipt.
Lexington Town Council Ordinance Passed In 1920
A Lexington South Carolina ordinance prescribes fines up to 160 dollars or up to thirty days imprisonment for violations. The document repeals inconsistent prior ordinances and was approved February 9 1920. Also included: New York customs agents searched the United Fruit Liner San Mateo for poisoned liquor decoy claims. 250 bottles believed hidden, inspector found 36 whiskey 10 cognac 14 hair tonic bottles unclaimed awaiting analysis. Look at the label on your pape.
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New York
United Fruit
San Mateo
Havana
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Funit
Lee
Eauh
Fed
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Mercantile Business
Turkey
Raffles, Tach
Undertaker
South Carolinia
Long
Lesington
J. B. Kaminer
Wiesepape
Optometrist
Main Streeh Cpa
Metropolitan Cafe
Columbia
S. C
The
Home National Bank
D. C
Federal Reserve Association
Snelgrove’s
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