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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
4
The notice states subscriptions at 1.50 dollars per year cash in advance. Advertising rates include obituaries and memorials at one cent per word, cash with order. Cards of thanks cost one cent a word, cash with order. Want ads are also one cent a word per insertion, cash with order.
New York July 21 1922 senator Gus elmo Marconi unveiled a radio searchlight concept that could project a focused beam to guide ships in fog or rough seas using reflected short wave signals. He demonstrated 99 mile experiments between London and Birmingham and discussed revolving reflectors for silent, direct radio warnings in adverse weather.
Mr and Mrs I D Lewis and their little daughter Virginia left last Monday for Ithaca New York where Mr Lewis will pursue a post graduate course in agriculture and animal husbandry at Cornell University and Mirea Lewis accompanies him
Five years in Kedland county schools and Mrs Lewis taught music across several schools. Both proved efficient and faithful, aiding community growth and participating in uplifting projects. Prof Herbert W Smith and family vacationing here from Ridgeville. Miss Gertrude Shealy visiting Brookland. Mrs John Lever returned from Morristown due to sister’s illness, sister improving. Prof 8 Derrick of Newberry College preached here. Marcela Sleazer, farm demonstrator in sabnda county, spent time with relatives. Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis of Columbia visited W T Turkett's family.
Six tourists traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Nicholasville were killed when a Central of Georgia passenger train struck their automobile at Lorane crossing, twelve miles from Macon. Mrs Lavonia Cox survived dying later and claimed her husband Howard Cox was a prisoner in Moundsville. The victims were identified with Taylor and Cox family connections. an infant girl and a young boy were among the dead. The train was moving southward from Atlanta and behind schedule.
The piece argues specialization distracts from profit and urges a self sufficient, diversified farming approach. It notes poultry, grain, and other livestock form a productive mix, with a historical nod to reconstruction era thrift and serendipitous gains from diversification. The dialogue mocks a courthouse fisticuff exchange and reflects local humor.
A humorous exchange frames a father's definition of the silent majority. The father explains to his son that it means two men trying to entertain one woman, a quip reflecting social humor rather than news.
Landry Berguce party en route to Rainier encamped at 9000 feet during harsh weather. Two explorers sighted a medium sized black bear in ice cavern fissures. They also document a frost plant, white flowers and a snow plant seed pod. Spiral snow drifts at 9000 feet form spring like columns with fresh snow tips. Reporting from Washington.
A depiction from Africa shows an accused man attempting a perilous trial by fire and a milder yet grim ordeal by pepper. The pepper test involves smoking a tobacco and red pepper mix until exhausted, with success marking innocence.
A judge narrates a risqué scene in which a man exposes a woman’s leg and adjusts her negligee as part of a window display. The exchange ends with the offer to show the exhibit before the shades are drawn, highlighting decorum concerns and public morality implications.
Compact lantern measures six by five and a half inches and is marketed for general use. The heavy metal case ensures durability and a standard low voltage plug provides protection. A handle and ball pivot allow the lantern to hang or stand at any angle. With dry batteries, the lamp runs about 20 hours continuous and about 40 hours intermittent service.
A faded tale recounts a Gentile who tries to remove a packet of cigarettes from Isaacstein’s shop. Isaac, a longtime tobacconist with forty years in money sense, asserts he never accepts bad coins and identifies a counterfeit scheme amid a tense exchange. The customer claims payment for the cigarettes after a brief confrontation.
A puzzling dialogue unfolds as the conductor asks about a girl, hinting at a deeper relation and misperceived identity. The exchange centers on whether the girl is the conductor’s daughter or another person, raising questions of recognition and motive.
A quotation emphasizes that generosity toward guests includes personally overseeing the meal. It asserts that one who hosts without direct supervision of the repast forfeits the value of friendship and social standing.
Fresh fish can be caught and eaten the same day with varied preparations. Pike bass pickerel and perch are common in fresh waters and can be stuffed baked or fried. A Creole tomato mushroom sauce complements boiled fish. Beef and beans dish uses beef rolls with onion juice and baked beans. Russian tea cakes mix eggs sour cream sugar and butter, rolled and baked with almonds and cinnamon.
An essay urges readers to think for themselves and use their own judgment rather than relying on others. It warns against mob influence, highlights personal responsibility for happiness and success, and stresses that only self discipline and wise guidance lead to the proper path. The piece notes that health and fate depend on individual choices and actions.
Andrew J Bethea announces his candidacy for Congress from South Carolina Seventh District under Democratic primary rules. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties and earn public confidence if elected. Date listed June 19 1922 Swansea South Carolina attached with 8 E Smith.
A notice stating the reelection date for Lexington County treasurer and a pledge to abide by the outcome of the Democratic primary. The fragment indicates official intent to participate in the primary and accept its result.
Carrie Peterson, administratrix, applies to Walter F. Hook, judge of probate for Lexington County, for final discharge as administrator of the estate of Wash Mack, deceased, on Thursday July 13.
A petition signed by one third of the resident qualified electors of Fairview School District No 27 requests a bond election to issue eight thousand dollars in coupon bonds for erecting a building and equipment. An election is ordered at the schoolhouse on June 29, 1922 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with managers William K are Frank Padgett Clinton Hughes W E B Rawls.
A first class barbecue will be furnished at Pelion on August 22 to support campaign activities. Arrangements will be made for candidates by H. A. Fogle.
A local notice invites all residents to a first class barbecue and refreshments at the county fair grounds on July 4 1922. Four ball teams and all candidates are to be present, with everyone welcome to enjoy the day hosted by Harman brothers.
Notice is hereby given that I will probate for Lexington county on Monday June 26 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for final discharge as administrator of the estate and effects of Heber R. Dreher deceased. CHAS B DREHER May 27 1922 Administrator.
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