Town Aims to Complete Key Street Alignment
The mayor and town council praise street conditions overall but urge finishing the road from Caughman Kamier corner to George's mill. Residents note the bridge is incomplete and the Greek passage bridge is not yet in shape, affecting access to George's pond for summer recreation. Council and county commissioners should collaborate to complete the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy Ue
Ted
Caughman-Kamier Corner
George's Mill
George's Pond
Boll Weevils in Wet Weather Warn Farmers
The article warns cotton growers that boll weevils are most active in wet conditions and calls for strict, timely calcium arsenate dusting. It emphasizes choosing the right weather, frequent applications every four days during peak infestation, and using dusters to apply the poison. Government guidance notes calm atmospheres are crucial for effective coverage and warns that earlier and longer control may be needed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cvinge
Sainthéed
Iivetrs
Hig
Énys Eg Berg
Cour
United States Department of Agriculture
Coad
Reliable seed advertised by Harmon Drug Co
Amber and Oranrt Cané Pearl and Hoge Millet dwarf Urupe a quick growing corn for roasting ears turnip seed all varieties ear age seed Our seed are grown by reliable seedsmen and true to fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Drug CO
Wonders of the Century by William Allen White
In an editorial for Judge William Allen White reflects on how physical discoveries in a century have shrunk the world, transformed communication and transport, and reshaped creeds, institutions, and human conduct, making people braver kinder and wiser as knowledge accelerates life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
Monroe
God
Bank Robber Needs Five Hundred For Safety Deposit Box
A young man negotiates a loan of five hundred dollars claiming personal security. An older banker opens a locked iron chest and directs the youth to place his security inside, hinting at a hidden danger or trap in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
New High Speed Steel Promises Cutting Power Edge
Report from Sheffield introduces speed steel for cutting tools, claimed to have four times the cutting power of existing steels. Its exact composition remains secret, but it can be hardened in water or air blast and resists wear, reducing grinding. Makers caution it is not the final development of high speed steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
England
Washington Star
Danish Aid to War Stricken Austria and Germany
Danish joint committees report aid since 1919. Denmark hosted Austrian children for months in 1921 and cared for 16,455 Austrian and 5,428 German children since 1919. A Special camp left 120 German children unused. Hospital equipment reached Austria and Germany. 40,000 francs funded a children’s home near Rheims. Food and clothing worth 70,000 Danish crowns went to Germany and Austria. Financial aid to Belgium 25,000 crowns, Poland 33,775 crowns, and France 34,500 crowns.
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Denmark
Austria
Germany
Rheims
Belgium
Poland
France
Ancient Egypt records show strikes long before modern era
A recently found Thebes excavation report cites hieroglyphic tablets detailing labor unrest 3,000 years ago. The tablets describe workers informing employers they would quit unless back pay was issued and a new wage scale set, illuminating early strike practices and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iqbar
Thebes
Deleterious Imitation and Faith in Human Nature
The dialogue questions whether human nature is reliable with Senator Sorghum asserting that people can always find generous actors and opinions. It contrasts genuine human nature with the denatured bellum of society and hints at relying on artifice and imitation rather than true character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Mixed clever quips on society and politics from various papers
A collage of witty and satirical lines from multiple newspapers, touching on efficiency, shipping, agriculture, fashion, and prohibition. Notable snippets include jokes about bootlegging on Shipping Board cruises, Taocle Sam as a bartender, and remarks on Ulster temper plus prohibition debates.
DeVoe paints brighten up homes at Harmon Drug Co
A cheerful note promotes DeVoe paints varnishes and enamels in any quantity and size with right prices. Call for a color card or let us show you the beautiful line at Harman Drug Co.
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DeVoe
Harmon Drug GO
Summit District Barbecue On Campaign Day August 15
Trustees of Summit school district will furnish a die and refreshments at Summit on Campaign Day Tuesday August 15. Proceeds will be used for school purposes. The Ladies School Improvement Association will furnish a first class barbecue and refreshments at the Oak Line school house Gilbert Route 2 on July 29 1922. The barbecue will be cooked by Mr Jerod Taylor. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Ladies” School Improvement Association
Gilbert
S. C
Jerod Taylor
Notice of Stock for Lost Certificate and Education Office Update
Notice announces the application to issue a lost stock certificate for ten shares from Lexington Cotton and Fertilizer Company, dated October 15, 1920. It also issues a county education office schedule change, opening Saturdays and Mondays 9 AM to 3 PM for urgent matters and annual reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Cotton and Fertilizer-for- Lexington S. C
Themsa
Lexingtom Pharnie
Eaid Company
Tiine’s
Lexington
S. C
Ofeby & Neem
Aeecydia
Manipur
Hitler Wusivens
Cos Rae Lee
Lexington PI Aalagy
Ry M.S. Rethosy
Ran Ey
Candidate Announcements for Congress From Multiple Districts
A 1922 notice from Swansea lists Andrew J Bethea, S B Smith, and D Ernest Amick as candidates for Congress and House of Representatives, subject to Democratic primary rules. The items emphasize commitment to duties and seeking party support in the Seventh and Lexington County districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
House of Representatves
Lexington County
D. Ernest Amick
Campaign pledge from Lexington county treasurer candidate
A Lexington county Democrat announces candidacy for reelection as treasurer and pledges to abide by the election result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington County
Candidate for Probate Judge Reelection in Lexington County
An announcement from a candidate seeking reelection to the office of Probate Judge in Lexington County. The statement asserts continued public service under the county party, outlining intent to resume duties if victorious.
County Auditor Position in Lexington County
County Auditor of Lexington County, W. D. Dent, seeks support for the upcoming election. Dent outlines duties, proposed reforms, and experience in public finance to ensure transparent accounting and efficient county operations.
Lexington Democratic Primary Magistrate Candidates Named
The notice lists J Arthur Harman for District 1 magistrate Lexington Irmo third district pledge to abide by primary results. Hook seeks position in 6th district. BE Martin praised for service as magistrate of 6th district and announced as candidate subject to Democratic rules. McKendree Bart named for House of Representatives Lexington primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
District No
J. Arthur Harman
Magistrate Third District
Irmo
Mystif
Hook
Magstrate
BE. M. Martin
Democratic Party
Chas E Taylot Announces Candidacy for Lexington County House Seat
Chas E Taylot declares candidacy for the Lexington county House of Representatives. He states intent to comply with the rules and regulations of the Democratic party. Opposition and further details not provided.
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House Representatives
Fels of Representatives
Lexington County
Democratic Party
Chas E. Taylot
Executor of Hendrix estate seeks prompt debt payments
All persons owing estate of L. L. Hendrix deceased will please make prompt payment of their debtedness to the undersigned Executor and all persons having claim against said estate will please file the same with the undersigned Executor duly verified. C. R. Dreher, Executor of I. L. Hendrix, deceased. June 19, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Hendri
C. R. Dreher
I. L. Hendrix
School district sets August 1922 levy vote at resident J A Kets jer
Residents warned of a August 60 1922 school levy vote at J A Kets jer residence to approve an extra two mill levy. Polls open from dawn to dusk. bring tax receipt and registration certificate. County Board of Education order posted. Also notice forbids fishing or hunting on Six Mile Creek pond without written permission from Albert R Taylor dated July 3 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ketsjer
County Board of Were Wise
Six-Mile Creek
Congaree Townento
Albert R. Taylor
Notice of Application in Lex County Request
Notice states that the undersigned will apply to Walter Pid Hook for Lex County authority. Dated August 10. Action concerns final charge on foot. Takers 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pid Hook
Odoar
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Slich & Walkdr
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Phue
Americate Lumilertian
Chicago
Volsteadnaigt
Saya
Manila
HIS. Safety Deposit Box
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The
Hague
Washington Post
Shipping Board
Dallas News
Asheville
Los Banos
Boston Shoe and Leather
Taocle Sam
Asailor
Craig
Ulster
Manila Bulletin
Mr. Lasker
Neashville
Marion Star
Corley Bros
Julius E. Sharpe
Supt. of Education Lexington Co
Andrew J. Bethea
House of Representative
S. BE. Smith
Swansea, B.Z
Lexington’ County
W. D. Dent
McKendree Bart
Indian Chemical Co
Augusta
Gay
G. Me
Harman
Sam P
W. Proof, Jr
J. A. Wise
Edmund
S. C. Are
Long Leap Pine
Quase
L. D. Brabham Co., Inc
Fatesburg, S. C
W. M
Wingard
5. C
Ine Mutual Tile
Notial Saeve Activtess Insurance
Secretary of State
Jone
J. S. Wessinger & Sons, Inc
Chapin
8. C
Talluk
J. A. Keisler
S. S. McCartha
Board of
Keisler School U
Peoples Pressing Club
Lexington, D. C
Dixie Lodge
OG. F
Odd Fellows Hall
J. F. Roberts
Noble
J. F. Rawl
Lexington Loge
P. Lesngton Lodge
Knights 6
Lythias
Ermod
Barre
Faxington Connell
Lexington Council
Ay L.A. M
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