Weevil Surge Signals Cotton Outlook for 1923
B R Coad reports Delta Laboratory findings predicting a strong boll weevil presence in 1923. Spanish moss samples from 15 sites show live weevils per ton of moss at highest levels since 1915, with survival rates far above past years, suggesting a significant infestation risk for cotton farmers next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Laboratory
Bureau of Entomology
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Louis Na
Tallulah
Louisiana
Notice of Administration for R T Zenker Estate
State probate court in Lexington County notices Nettie O Zenker seeks Letters of Administration for the estate of R T Zenker. Citations require all heirs and creditors to appear March 8, 1922, at 11:00 AM in Lexington Court of Probate to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published February 24, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Carolina
Lexington
George S. Draf Esquire
Nettie O. Zenker
R. T. Zenker
D. H
8. C
Walter F. Hook
Walter Dooley
Margaret Dooley
C. H
S. C
W. F. Hook
Lexington County
Notice to heirs for administration of Olin M Price estate
J H Price petitions for letters of administration for the estate of Olin M Price. Citizens and creditors are summoned to appear at Lexington Court House, S C, March 1, 1922, to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated February 14, 1922. Probate Judge W F Hook. Published February 15, 1922.
Public sale of Lexington land by court order
Clark's sale notice from Lexington Court of Common Pleas by order of Timm erman & Graham. Property parcels in Lexington County near Hendrix street to be sold at public auction on first Monday in March, cash terms, no debts claimed, with multiple bounds and owners named. Auctioneer states no mortgage on the lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Carolina
Lexington
County of
Hendrix Street
D. B. Ballentine
A. J. Fox
Fost Strother
Davis Williams
Barr
J. H. Price
Norman Waring
Q the Price
W. F. Strother
Free Flower Seeds Offer From Hastings Catalog
Million packets of flower seeds offered free to customers as Hastings Seeds promotes a 1923 catalog. The ad promises no obligation to buy and invites readers to request the catalog by mail from H. G. Hastings Co. in Atlanta, Georgia, highlighting garden and farm tips for Southern homes. It also cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted maternal favorite for children’s colds and related illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
H. G. Hastings CO
Seedsmen
Atlanta
Estate of Margaret Catharine Mathias Notice
Creditors of the estate of Margaret Catherine Mathias, deceased, must render duly attested accounts of their demands to executor P. Tillman Mathias or his attorney Cyrus Shealy of Lexington, South Carolina. Debtors must pay what they owe. Dated January 18, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Catharine Mathias
Cyrus Shealy
Lexington
S. C
P. Tillman Mathias
Mar Catherine Mathias
D. C
C. LS
Are
A Judicious Inquiry into Cough Remedies
A well known traveling man who visits the drug trade says druggists often ask buyers if the cough medicine is for a child or adult. For children they usually recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it is safe and cures colds croup and whooping cough, unsurpassed and without danger.
Why Mr Joe Armstrong Uses Rat Snap As Dog Trainer
Noticed rats around my kennele with hundreds of prize dogs so I tried RAT-SNAP. In three weeks every rat disappeared and the dogs never touched RAT-SNAP. I recommend RAT-SNAP to friends. Safe exterminator sold by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Company. Money back if Rat-Snap doesn’t work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Pharmacy
Harmon Drug Company
RAT SNAP Promises A Rat Free Cellar For Farms And Stores
Vroome and Co. of New York advertises RAT SNAP to control rats in cellars. Farmers use it because rats eat all food. Three sizes priced at 350, 650, and 1.25 dollars. Sold and guaranteed by Harmon Drug Co and Lexington Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vroome & Co
Butten& Cheese Merchants
New York City
Harmon Drug Co
Lexington Pharmacy
Come Up to These Claims RAT-SNAP Guarantee
An advertorial claim promotes RAT-SNAP as a guaranteed rodent killer that cremates rats and mice. It states rodents leave no smell after contact and that rats will ignore food to approach RAT-SNAP. The product is described as cake form with no mixing and promises cats or dogs won’t touch it, offered in three sizes priced 35c 65c and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Pharmacy
Harmon Drug Co
Tax Notice With Penalties and Tax Rates
County treasurer W. J. Smith lists penalties for unpaid taxes starting January 1 1922 with 1 percent, February 1 1922 another percent, and March 1 1922 a total 7 percent. Poll tax 1, capitation tax 5, capitation tax 1.25. Tax books close March 15 19. When remitting name township and school district, use one name initials, return receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Lexinston County
C. Tin Med
Oside
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
An old advertisement promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills from Harmon Drug Co in Lexington Maine with a testimonial from Mrs. R F Powell recounting back pain fatigue headaches and blurred sight relieved after using the product. The copy also markets school and office supplies and a Texan quality ink line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lexington
R. F. Powell
Maine
Harmon Drug Co
They Appeal to Our Sympathies
They appeal to our sympathies and count sufferers to the bilious and dyspeptic. Many have been restored to health by Chamberlain's Tablets which strengthen the stomach invigorate the liver and improve digestion. They also cause a gentle movement of the bowels. If you have stomach trouble give them a trial.
Gude’s Pepto Mangan Iron Tonic Ad Claims Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Gude’s Pepto Mangan as a permanent iron tonic for health and vigor. It claims to build red blood, enhance lips and eyes, and provide lasting strength with continued use. Sold in liquid and tablet forms through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Government warns partners about disease spread by rats
Government warns that rats carry bubonic plague and foot and mouth disease affecting humans, animals, and crops. Rat SNAP product promises rapid rat destruction with no lingering odor, offered in three cake sizes at 85e 65c and 1.25 dollars, sold by Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 6
Lexington Pharmacy
Harmon Drug Company
Mrs Laura Hoyt Praises Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs Laura Hoyt of Ruckport New York writes that she has frequently used Chamberlains Tablets for three years and found them splendid for headache and bilious attacks. She is pleased to speak a word in praise of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Laura M. Loyt
Ruckport, N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. R. Coad
Lexington Co
5. C
George S. Crafts
Esquire
Olin M. Price
S.C
Lexington Paper
L. Harman
L. S
C.c
Lexington, D, C
Joe Armstrong
Woods Seeds
Alt
T.w.wood & Sons Seedsmen
Bohmond
New York
Laura M. Hoyt
Chas. L. _Sligh
Columbia
Avery “Tjeweler
Columbia, S.C
Main ST
Lorick & Lowrance, Inc
Columbia, S. C
Lorick Brothers
Main Street
Caughman-Kaminer Co
Lexington, S. C
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