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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1921
Page
4
Four tax proposals seek revenue beyond property taxes including inheritance income soft drink and fuel taxes. The house has passed inheritance and gasoline taxes and the legislature may push more laws this session, shortening property tax levies and prompting calls for broader reform and fairer burden distribution among property owners.
A veteran businessperson tells the editor that success depends on actively seeking business, wisely managing purchases, and offering bargains to customers. He warns that purchasing power has fallen, making buyers more cautious, and predicts solid markets in 1921 for those who promote value and fair dealing.
The Marlboro County banks backed a 50 percent cotton acre reduction, then, under farmer pressure, withdrew the resolution. The article argues continued cotton planting amid low prices may threaten farmers’ ability to buy meat and bread, suggesting legislative acreage controls might be prudent if prices don’t recover.
The Progressive Farmer argues that suspending county agents in tough economic conditions is false economy. It cautions that lack of crop guidance, credit, and marketing reduces county income far more than the saved salaries, urging continued support to maintain production and wealth brought in by agents.
In a Manufacturers Record piece from Baltimore, the article traces David Franklin Houston’s influence on agriculture. It cites a Department of Agriculture note showing farm cattle and hog prices fell sharply after WWI, with corn value per acre dropping from 38.54 to 20.93, erasing prior gains and highlighting deflationary policy effects on farmers.
All persons having claims against the estate of Cathern V Langford will present them in due form to the undersigned on or before May 1, 1921. Those owing said estate will make settlement before that time. J R Langford, Executor.
A committee reports deplorable conditions at the Confederate home for old soldiers in South Carolina. It describes a dilapidated main building with leaking roof, bare heating, repulsive bedding, and unsuitable dining and hospital facilities. The group urges a new building costing about 75000 dollars or at least 35000 dollars for repairs, and calls for additional nurses and dairy support.
A speaker urges that at least a minority of the board of control for the institution be women. He argues that the absence of their influence is evident on the premises and that giving women a voice in administration would prevent the recurrence of past conditions at the home.
Clemson College reports 1919 U S sweet potato production shows the South growing about 80 of 103 million bushels but markets mainly supplied by the North with around 75 of all marketed. South Carolina produced 12,600 cars while 25 cars came from Georgia and North Carolina. issues include lack of market-ready storage, grading, and curing. Local extension agent urges graded, well-handled stock and notes a rapid marketing stride with expanded storage and hopes for increased shipments.
Billy Tompkins of San Diego notes in By the Way that the local concern operating automatic weighing machinesnarrows its income by offering more weights than one.
J Uunry Meetze executor of Jos Meetze deceased applies to probate judge George S Crafts Lexington County SC on March 2 1921 for 91 final discharge. Executor February 1 1921.
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