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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
6
The Dispatch News will move to an absolutely cash in advance basis on February 1. If a subscription has expired by that date the paper will not be delivered unless renewed. Check the label and renew before February 1 to avoid interruption.
A public notice urges all business leaders bankers and farmers to attend a boll weevil conference at the county courthouse on Thursday January 22. Agricultural experts will share lessons from southern cotton states to help individuals adapt, stay self sufficient and manage cotton as a secondary crop while fighting the pest.
The 1920 race shows many Republicans seeking the nomination including General Leonard Wood Senator Hiram Johnson and Governor Calvin Coolidge with Taft possibly serving as a compromise. On the Democratic side activity is muted as peace treaty talks proceed with Wilson’s name unlikely to be pressed in primaries.
A political observer predicts that delays and divisions among Republicans will yield an opportunity for a strong Democrat. He urges patience until a capable candidate emerges and suggests Republicans may fracture over their nomination.
The article notes real German potash becoming available, replacing inferior substitutes. It warns of poor results from American potash and mentions a fertilizer commission formed to curb dumping. It hopes for a law to protect farmers without harming legitimate businesses as the legislative session nears.
In Swansea a forceful plea for street lighting follows a painful near miss. The editor describes a dangerous dark street between local drug stores and the Bank of Swansea, urging merchants and officials to install lights to prevent accidents and protect a thriving, progressive town.
The writer condemns the surge of wood alcohol deaths as greed driven by bootleggers. They argue drinkers know the poison yet demand persists, urging government action to pursue and punish the culprits accordingly.
P News printed last week a letter from Senator Ridley outlining a bill to create a roads program for Lexington County. The plan favors a $100000 bond to contract the Augusta road and fund maintenance with possible statewide action. The Dispatch invites public critique and publication of letters on the issue.
A buy offer states the highest market prices for all varieties of seed peas in any quantity. The notice urges sellers to contact before finalizing sales and references a prior line ending with a partially readable name.
Spartanburg County Sunday School Association and the South Carolina Sunday School Association plan a School of Methods for all denominations from January 18 to 23 at First Baptist Church. The program runs daily 3 45 to 9 05 with free registration and a chance to earn International Training School Certificates after 15 periods. a special five period addition grants the certificate with "Special honor."
The Gilbert town plans an electric light plant. The secretary of state issued a commission to promoters K B Price P A Smith and T B Soase. Capital stock set at 3000 dollars. A Gilbert Fertilizer Company charter was also granted signaling town growth and faith in its future.
J B Floyd of Lexington operates a grocery on E Main St and testifies that kidney troubles including back pain and dark colored frequent secretions were relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports lasting improvement after several boxes and recommends the remedy priced at 60c per bottle from dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
An extra teachers examination will be held at the court house on Saturday January 10 1919 from 9 A M to 4 P M. All teachers who wish to take this examination must be present at the proper time. Applicants must be eighteen years of age. Bring large size paper and pencils. A D Martin Co Superintendent duration.
Little Sarah Murphey three and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs Murphey Hobbs, died at home near Lexington after a brief double pneumonia attack. Funeral services were held at Mt Hebron with Rev A Q Rice and Rev E L Lybrand officiating. She is survived by her parents four brothers and two sisters, and a community offered condolences.
Lillian Rucker and Perry Lybrand were married in Columbia on December 28. The Swansea couple left for Florida for ten days after the ceremony. Missy Rucker, daughter of Mrs. Anna Rucker of Swansea, and Lybrand, a prominent local merchant, were named in the notice.
County Treasurer Dob Leaphart has been busy as taxpayers from all sections visit his office. Collections run above average though many still owe, with expectations of fewer delinquents at the final roundup. Clerk Jon F. Harmon has moved to a new office in the court house annex and invites friends to visit.
An article promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a safe remedy to help pale thin children gain red blood and vitality. It notes tablets and squid form have identical medicinal properties and urges asking for the Gude's name to ensure authenticity. The piece also mentions a local hardware firm Enter prise Hardware Co in Lexington, S.C., seeking seed peas for sale.
The Lexington County Auditor outlines 1920 personal property tax meetings across towns from January 9 to January 30. Taxpayers should bring township and school district details, property valuations, real estate buys or sales, and and acres purchased or sold with recipient details. Penalties apply after February 20 for failure to appear.
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