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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
4
An item notes mail matter entered at the Lexington, Kentucky post office as second class mail. It records official handling and classification by the postal service, reflecting routine mail processing for periodical or service matter.
The piece argues South Carolina should resist federal pressure to ratify the federal amendment enfranchising women. It notes the amendment is likely to be ratified nationally but maintains the state should preserve sovereignty. It weighs the consequence of centralization against state rights and questions whether Carolina will align with newer trends or uphold its tradition.
A com mentary by Mr Sohn T Kami critiques Senator Ridgell s roads bill and its proposal to appoint or elect the county supervisor. The piece argues the people should choose their officials but questions if appointment would reduce politics, suggesting elected commissioners and clear appointment roles while noting potential fixes to the bill s details.
The article urges public debate on road construction costs and financing. It notes that good roads cannot be wished into existence and must be paid for, arguing cheap roads are the exception. It welcomes Mr. Kaminer's views and invites others to join the discussion for a full, free exchange of opinions.
The article discusses William Jennings Bryan reemerging as a focal point in Democratic politics at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington, urging compromise on treaty ratification while advocating government ownership of railroads, and weighing McAdoo and Hoover as potential nominees amid postwar economic restructuring. It also includes a clerk's sale notice for land in Saluda Township, Lexington County, South Carolina, with sale details and terms.
The Lexington-Dis patch-News editor urges immediate electric lighting in Swansea, recounting a night fall that skinned his chin while walking alone. He notes residents head home at dusk and argues lighting would prevent such mishaps and improve safety. The note praises local youth and mentions an update from Newberry Herald.
Notices announce two separate Lexington County clerk sales under Court of Common Pleas. One estate sale in Boiling Springs Township at eighty four acres, bounded by Ed Black Ed W Corley and George Reeder with one year credit and eight percent interest. Second tract in Congaree Township of eighty six acres, described with boundaries Frank Hampton S P Shumpert J P Spires and a plat by J H Taylor with one year credit and eight percent interest. Both require cash options, purchaser bond and mortgage, and buyer pays papers stamps and recording.
Court notices describe sales of two lots in Irmo and other Bull Swamp Township parcels with terms of cash and credit, plus a list of local residents’ visits, illnesses and social gatherings in Pleasant area. The document mixes foreclosure style notices with a bustling community update.
Advertisement for pure fresh herbs and spices for sausages and meats. Claims state origin of ground and whole herbs, spices, flavorings and extracts. Emphasizes health benefits and best quality.
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