Labor Shortage Shapes Cotton Market and Wages
A June 30 crop report from the American Cotton Association highlights a 68 percent growing-crop condition, four weeks late, amid a 10.21 inch rise in rainfall over 1919. It warns of a persistent labor shortage, costlier production, and the risk of a sixth consecutive cotton crop shortfall affecting global clothing supplies. A separate note links wartime shifts to farm diversification and machinery use to counter labor gaps.
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American ‘Cotton Association
American’ Cotton Association
Realizig
High Heels and Humble Fashion From Queen Elisabeth's Reign
A historic note recalls Queen Elisabeth I popularizing high heels to add height and stateliness. The preserved pair is said to make the wearer three inches taller, reflecting the era’s desire for impressive presence. The anecdote was shared at a Rotary luncheon in Rock Hill on June 9.
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Elisabeth
Rotary
Uncheon
Rock Hill
Pennsylvania
Notice to Contractors for Lexington County Highway Bid
South Carolina State Highway Department invites bids by 12 noon on July 14 1920 for 20.44 miles of the Washington Atlanta Highway between Hook's Corners survey sta 0-1-00 and 1140-1 90.7. Work includes clearing and grubbing 4.0 acres, extensive earth and rock excavation, sand clay surfacing, concrete headwalls culverts and required pipes with plans at Lexing ton Court House J D Gregory Colum bia offices. A five dollar deposit buys plans refundable after return within one month.
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South Carolina State Highway Department F. A
Lexington County
Board of County Commissioners
Lexington
S. C
Hook's Corner
C. B. Corley
J.D. Gregory
Main Street
Columbia
Young man seeks private apartments after rejection
From the Agony column James Edwin Kerr writes a young man seeking separate lodgings near a newly married couple with a crying baby. He notes the father pace and prefers a loud sweater. The piece cites Boston Transcript style humor and other brief quips about society and peerage.
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Boston Transcript
Gritty Girl and Jenkins Chase Racy Escape
A London Th-Bits item tells of Jenkins and his girl racing to sell a last-round party. With twelve miles left they defy police traps and speed at fifty mph. The girl swallows dust and answers she is full of grit, proving their bold resolve.
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