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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
4
A June 29 1921 editorial warns that the United States is drifting toward centralized federal authority. It laments encroachment on states rights since the Civil War, fears rising taxes, and argues the Constitution is becoming a patchwork of federal regulation guiding moral and political life. It cautions against autocracy while noting some see change as acceptable.
The paper critiques the State highway department while praising a central commission for spurring road work. It argues roads are improving statewide, credits the commission’s policy with progress, and notes recent budget cuts challenge future gains. It cautions personnel changes if the idea cannot work with current staff.
Reports say William Jennings Bryan moved his citizenship to Florida and may enter the U S Senate race against Senator Trammell. The move signals a renewed Bryan role in national politics and party influence, despite past setbacks in Nebraska and a weakened grip on the Democratic machine.
The passage argues that many Democrats lost respect for the man after a pivotal event. It contends Florida electors may oppose him, suggesting Bryan would struggle to advance in the Senate race or other positions.
The Calhoun Times defends strong editorial pages under new editor Dr. T. H. Dreher. Dreher, a forceful writer from Lexington county, has taken over editorial duties and injects energy into the page. he is noted as brother of Dr. L. E. Dreher of Leesville, former county representative.
The column notes hot dry weather with crops under strain, cotton and corn outlook, peas late, and farmers laying by corn. It covers Rev. Fred Frazier's sermon circuit, Boiling Springs teachers’ summer school by Miss Ethel Miller, a Bible class growth and red blue contest results, local highway lighting concerns, road conditions, tax effects on the poor, and a skeptical remark about speed limits on a national highway.
A Lexington native D W Roof promotes D W Roof Lumber Company in Columbia. The plant north of Elmwood Avenue on the Seaboard is among the capital city’s largest in its field. D B Clarke is also linked with the Roof Lumber concern.
Gaston celebrated community life with visitors and weekend outings. Residents moved away to Swansea and Columbia while locals hosted guests from Columbia and Hamlet. A Friday game saw Gaston beat Sand Dam 17 to 5, and a pond fish fry drew a Columbia party to Moorer's pond.
The Penland chain of fourteen stores plans a July fourth barbecue for all employees and their families. J B Penland will host at John Sox's place near Lexington with Mr Sox catering. A large crowd is expected as workers and families join for a day of reunion and celebration.
A Lexington ad announces Drive-in Auto Service Station near the state house monument offering Diamond Grid Batteries and prompt battery service. They seek a Lexington agent but invite locals to use their battery work, gasoline oil and auto accessories.
A dialogue frames a playful dispute over who was first man. Tommy argues Washington holds the title for foreigners, while the speaker insists Adam was first man, prompting a clash of age old references.
Qualified resident electors in Smith Branch School District No 64 are notified of a June 30 1921 election at the school house to approve a six mill levy for school purposes Polls open 7 am to 4 pm Voters should bring tax receipts and registration certificates By order of the County Board of Education Board of Trustees No 64 B M Yonce S L Lucas Lee Berry
The College of Charleston invites applicants to entrance examinations for free tuition county scholarships at county seats on Friday July 8 at 9 a.m. Four year B A and B S degrees offered with a special two year pre medical course. Spacious buildings athletic grounds labs and library. Dormitory for men. For catalogue and illustrated address Harrison Randolph President.
Mr J B Penland of Columbia plans to open a Pay-U Grocery in Lexington around July 1, becoming the 16th store in the chain. The Leesville Batesburg pair foresees growth with Johnston and Ridge Spring openings. Eugene H Cooley of Leesville will run the Lexington store, bringing business experience and local popularity to the venture.
An old advertisement asserts Bayer Aspirin tablets carry the Bayer cross and guarantee safe directions tested by physicians over 21 years. It promotes genuine Bayer tablets for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and pain and notes small tin boxes cost a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
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