Subscriptions switch to cash in advance at Dispatch-News
The Dispatch-News will adopt cash-in-advance subscriptions on February 1. January’s last issue goes to readers who have not prepaid, with warnings to check the paper label. The Cotton Association sells 300,000 bales and publishes Cotton News to aid growers, while stressing cautious farming and reduced cotton acreage to secure prosperity.
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Dispatch-News
American Cotton Association
Cotton Association
West
Florida
South Carolina
Cotton News
Dispatch News
Prophesy on Electric Secret Yet Unfound
A prophetic note predicts that discovery of the real secret of electricity will come, once someone harnesses atmospheric static electricity for a practical device. The writer mocks sensational claims and urges caution toward emerging electric machines drawing power from the air.
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Simday
Farmers and electricity spark thoughts of future power
A railing discussion on electricity as a revolutionary force and the farmer’s burden amid strikes. The writer muses on a Seattle boy possibly discovering a power secret and warns of the widespread impact of labor disputes on farm costs and supplies.
Bryan’s Prohibition Tour and Democratic Drift
The piece questions William Jennings Bryan’s use of a lecture tour funded by the Anti Saloon League to attack Democratic leaders, arguing newspapers overstate his impact and suggesting his influence within party councils has faded. It notes his war stance and warns against overvaluing his party sway.
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Mr. Bryan
Anti- Saloon League
Democratic Party
League
Cummings
New Jersey
Bryan
Anti-Saioon League
Bennettsville Cartoon Causes Stir Over Shimmy Debate
In Bennettsville readers encounter a parody on the shimmy and modernization as a mirror of national trends. The piece ribbing high priced cotton and land notes anti-saloon politics and a dig at Reform rhetoric, while lampooning editors and public figures in a light satire tone.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Bennettsville
Chicago man seeks two brides defies widower claim
A Chicago man who aimed to wed two women at once was not a widower. The item hints at broader political tensions, mentioning Mexican policy, Republican war beliefs, and March income tax return deadlines in a brisk, clipped newspaper style.
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Chicago
Amick Ferry News Highlights Local Visits and Health
Mr J F Amick is able to be out again after illness. Carrol Addy and family visited D A Hendrixs. Lillie Belle and Lila Koon spent the day with Travis Hills. M E Epting from Macedonia stayed with sister M C Amick. Victor Shealy and wife dined with J E Koon. Kenneth Amick praised as chief sport of South Carolina. J B Dreher bought a new Ford. C Amick family and Lewis Davis with R B Amick dined with them. Margaret Hollis visited Mozelle Nichols. Charlie Hollis and family visited W D Hollis. J F Amick and wife with Julia Wessinger visited B E Amick. L T Seigler visiting in Aiken. Black Eyes.
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Carrol Addy
D. A. Hendrix
Lillie Belle
Lila Koon
Travis Hill
M. E. Epting
Macedonia
M. C. Amick
Victor Shealy
J. E. Koon
Charlie
J. F. Amick
Julia Wessinger
Mt. Pleasant School
B. E. Amick
L. T. Seigler
Aiken
Membership Campaign for Cotton Association in Lexington
Lexington County launches an energetic drive for new members in the American Cotton Association led by Mr. O. L. Shealy. Secretary Chalmers E. Wessinger urges farmers to join and assist, while naming several local gentlemen to confirm addresses for mailing Cotton News. He also praises The Dispatch News editors for securing the contract to print Cotton News for the state.
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Lexington County
O. L. Shealy
Lexington
Chalmers E. Wessinger
P. S
E. B. Price
E. B. Jacob
J. W. Hendrix
W. W. Price
Jas. A. Meetze
Dispatch News
Popular School Miss Wingard Confined to Home
Miss Mary Wingard long time principal of Lexington High School's primary department has been bedridden with a severe cold for several days. In her absence Miss Ethel Dreher has led the primary grade, with support from high school pupils.
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Mary
Wingard
Lexington High School
Lexington
Miss Wingard
Ethel Dreher
Health of the community in good condition at present
News from Old Athens notes health remains good as Mr and Mrs Herskell Shealy move into a new house on the road between C L Wise and Pelion. George Wise plans a barn then house on the Pelion road while J D Shumpert enjoys his new automobile. A Pelion store venture by farmers is hoped to succeed.
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Herskell Shealy
C. L. Wise
Pelion
George Wise
J. D. Shumpert
Parsonage Wedding Echoes In Unclear Local Remainders
An opaque Sunday afternoon note records a ceremony at a parsonage involving a couple with elusive names. The fragment hints at a religious setting and a community event, but lacks verifiable details for fuller context.
Discharge hearing notes in Sueur Pinar case and sale teeters
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a discharge hearing involving Sueur Pinar and Lewin, with scattered mentions of 2488 Ky and a sale teetering. Details are unclear but imply court actions and potential sale proceedings awaiting resolution.
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Tey Hyuts
Oteese
Tin Sven
Autograph misstep at Longdale society gathering
At a Longdale salon hosted by Mrs Eunice Brandell, Myra Lane seeks an autograph for her collection and mistakes Armand Lisle for Hector Bermingham. Alma Dysart helps smooth the moment by presenting Lisle with a copy of his poems, while the real writer’s quiet courtesy earns her respect.
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Alma
Myra
Alma Dysart
Horatio Bermingham
Hector Bermingham
Armand Lisle
Mrs Brandell
Mrs. Brandell
Mr. Lisle
Tie
Lhranadell
Fia
Thay
Tosuk
Rey
Ariel Lister
Fey
In memory of Ray Al-Vin Keisler four years old
In loving remembrance of Ray Al-Vin Keisler son of J H and Emms Keisler born October 14 1914 died September 12 1919 four years seven months and twenty eight days his memory shall never fade beyond the grave his parents express enduring affection and sorrow for the child who rests in quiet grave at the family plot
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Ray al- Vin Keisler
J. H and
Emms Keisler
Earth
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