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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
4
Citizens complain contractors on the Augusta road are not keeping it passable during work. The public interest demands the road be maintained for traffic, as the contract requires, lest detours via Leyphart Road burden residents between Lexington and Columbia. The responsible party should ensure a reasonable effort to improve passage.
The court house hosts an Monday night gathering to interest farmers in community cooperative canneries and a sweet potato curing house. Indications show increased acreage this year, hinting at a surplus that could be profitably stored or processed by small, inexpensive tanmeries proven effective in other communities. Farmers in this section are urged to attend for profitable information.
The article lauds the selection of a board of successful businessmen to administer the new county law. It emphasizes harmony among the appointees and predicts improved administration and fiscal soundness for the county. The piece notes time demands on the board and anticipates cooperation to implement the law effectively.
A conservative editorial urges restraint and favorable view of President Harding's administration begun March 4. It notes the need to restore normal business conditions and expresses hope he will appoint with South regard in mind while maintaining Republican credibility in the region.
The piece argues patriotism supports the administration while asserting Bryan is unlikely to head the party. It notes his councils failed to unite the Democrats historically, and while sincere, he has not won majority support. It predicts time will reveal more capable Nehaskau leaders.
A new pension act creates county boards of honor to manage Confederate veterans and widows enrollments. It sets eligibility, funding, and enrollment procedures, with state pension funds allocated by county veteran counts and a two dollar daily pay for board members. The act abolishes prior pension acts and takes effect immediately.
Mrs Style says presenting a wig to her husband is fitting as a wife covers his defects. Mrs Myles counters that such a gesture is proper when addressing a spouse’s flaws in their marriage.
A compact newspaper notice advertises reduced prices on Nunnally's and Block's high grade candies despite higher sugar costs. It also promotes Harmon's Drug Co offerings including superior flower seeds by Mandeville & King Crosman and Perry's, plus cabbage plants onion sets and new crop garden seeds.
Moving picture show to be held Tuesday night March 15 at 8 o clock at Midway school house. Admission 25 and 15 cents with part of proceeds benefiting the school. School improvement league to serve refreshments. Everyone invited for a big time.
The 1921 fiscal year loan plan seeks ninety five thousand dollars for ordinary county purposes and past indebtedness. Notes include twenty five thousand for ordinary uses and thirty thousand for past debts, due 2022 and 2023 in varying installments. Sealed bids must reach the county treasurer by March 25, 1921, at noon.
Mrs Ed Bailey of Newark writes Tyrrell’s Hygienic Institute praising the Cascade as a remedy for 18 years of heartburn and sour stomach and frequent headaches. The ad touts the J B L Cascade internal bath for cleansing the lower intestine and preventing a range of ailments, offering a free booklet by Dr Charles Tyrrell.
Advertisement warns to look for Bayer on Aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years. It notes Bayer protects safety and lists uses from colds to rheumatism, markets small twelve tablet tins and larger packages, and identifies aspirin as Bayer's trademark.
A Saturday night program at St John’s school house Calk Road on March 12 begins at 8 o’clock. Admission is 25c and 1k with part of proceeds for the school. The school improvement league will serve refreshments and invites everyone to attend for a big time.
On Wednesday night March 16 at 8 o clock a moving picture show will be shown at Round Hill with admission 25 cents and 15 cents, part of the proceeds benefiting the local fund.
Probate judge George Sote issues a citation in Lexington South Carolina requiring kindred and creditors of J J McCarthy deceased to appear March 17 1921 at 11 am in the Court of Probate Lexington Court House to show cause why administration should not be granted. The notice is published in the Lexington Dispatch News for two weeks.
Notice states Hendrix-Redd Company Incorporated has applied to the Secretary of State for a charter of incorporation to conduct general merchandise business in Lexington South Carolina with capital stock of three thousand dollars in shares of one hundred dollars. Subscriptions will open at Sim L. Hendrix’s office in Lexington from noon to 4 p m on Monday March 14 1921.
Lexington County treasurer announces penalties for unpaid taxes starting January 1 1921. 1 per cent added monthly through May 1 1921 reaching 7 per cent for those unpaid by May 1. Poll tax stands at $1 while road tax is $5 and dog tax is listed as Cc. Include township and school district and a full name for remittance. May 15 Hill.
Small town seed shop offers new crop seeds grown by trusted seedsmen in Scand Rapers with named varieties. Includes a large assortment of superior flower seeds cabbage plants and onion sets in packages and bulk.
A moving picture show will be at Charter Oak School house Friday night March 11 beginning at 8 o'clock. New pictures will be shown with satisfaction guaranteed. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. Part of the proceeds will go to the school and refreshments will be served by the school improvement league.
Warm weather nears and warns to save your meat with Figuro Preserver, a liquid smoke that cures salt meats safely and economically. Harmless and economical, it offers a perfect compound for preserving meat in heat.
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