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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
7
Demonstration notes explain quick bread basics for biscuits using flour leavening fat salt and a liquid. It covers bread flour versus plain flour, leavening agents baking powder soda sour milk molasses, and the gas carbon dioxide that makes dough rise. Includes a practical recipe for baking powder biscuits and soda biscuits with measured ingredients and steps.
An extra southbound freight ran into the rear of No. 67 at Swansea’s north switch. The rear engine lay on its side on a low embankment. Conductor Watson led the extra train, Engineer Weeks and fireman escaped by jumping. Air brakes allegedly failed. one engine wrecked and several cars damaged. Traffic delayed for hours. Goiter is noted as more common among women than men.
The Cross Roads Literary Society held a Friday meeting at 2 30 p m with officers Belle Martin president Josie Rister vice president Myrtle Craft secretary Minnie Rister treasurer Wyrle Smith critic and a varied program including recitations readings jokes riddles essays geography and history questions current events music and a critic report Adjournment set for next Friday at 2 30 p m. Also notes of social visits and a county board of equalization notice for Lexington courthouse March 22 1921 at 10 30 a m for appeals and tax reviews.
An old consumer notice promotes aspirin branded Bayer. It urges taking aspirin only as labeled in each package and claims doctors developed the dosage over twenty one years. It mentions the Bayer cross symbol as a sign of safety for colds headaches rheumatism and other pains, with small tin boxes and larger packs sold by druggists.
Columbia prepares for Palmafesta week from March 28 to April 2 with an $80,000 city-backed program. The event features the South Carolina Spring Automobile Show, a large Spring Fashion Show, exhibits by retailers and manufacturers, the world famous Scotch Kittys band, Beauty Queens from 45 counties, fireworks, and three major parades including the floral and baby parades. Professional float builders from New York and Philadelphia have worked for weeks on the spectacular parades, with events running from late Friday morning through April 2.
Arrangements have been made for the world famed Kilties band to appear here in two daily programs. They will feature their renowned music including Scottish tenor, bagpipes, and dancers. Each member is a skilled musician and soloist, promising a rare and delightful performance.
A special Palma festa committee outlines visitor accommodations via the Columbia Chamber of Commerce with a list of registered private homes and boarding houses. Restaurants pledge no price increases and parking arrangements at the fairgrounds. Parades include a baby procession led by a giant stork on March 30 and floral and trades displays March 31 and April 1 with cash prizes for best decorations and carriages.
South Carolina county contests select 45 representatives to compete for Queen Palmafesta in Columbia. Public voting occurs during the Palmafesta week with each admission ticket granting one vote. The queen will win a full Spring Outfit as grand prize and photos will document the court.
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