Protecting orchards from frost with simple smoke fires
Extension Service horticulture guidance urges immediate frost protection for peaches apples and pears as a light to moderate frost threatens this spring. Build small smoke piles around and between trees to generate slow smoke that drifts with the breeze. Keep fires alight all night if needed and monitor temperatures with thermometers placed in fruit rows. Contact county agents for further directions and act now to preserve the crop.
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Mater
On Broadway News From Down
Mrs Bickley visited Mrs Monts Sunday evening. E Wingard and family visited Mrs Wise. Miss Mary Meetze guests of Miss Fannie Meetze. N C Monts and son dined with P D Lindler. Mrs Meetze and Willie Meetze spent evening with Derricks. James Monts family visited S A Meltzer. Annie Lee Koon stayed with cousins Amick. Reba Smith visited Monts sisters. Bennie Amick dined with Owens Koon.
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Ar. Bickley
N. C. Monts
E.B. Wingard
Della Wise
Mary Meetze
Fannie Pearl Meetze
J. M. Monts
P. D. Lindler
Charlie Meetze
Willie
C. R. Derrick
James Monts
Elberta
Samuel
Meetze
Gartman Couple Seen Planting As Spring Arrives
In springtime notes, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gartman are mentioned among farmers preparing fields for corn and cotton planting. The brief item highlights early agricultural activity.
Noah P Koon Dies at Home in Lexington County
Noah Patrick Koon, born March 15 1851, died March 19 1921 at his home in the Fork section of Lexington County at age 70. He married Martha Ann Lindler in 1870 and leaves seven living children, thirty two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his widow, one brother, and many relatives. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Peters Lutheran church and had been in declining health since July, death from pellagra. Funeral held Saturday at home with burial in the family cemetery, services by Rev. B L Stroup.
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Noah P. Koon
Citizn
Fork Section
Noah Patrick Koon
Fork
Lexington County
Martha Ann Elizabeth Lindler
St. Peter's
L’incy Woods
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation
Koon
Entertainment at Keisler school house on Good Friday
Reynolds Red Bird notes a community gathering to be held at the Keisler school house on Good Friday night beginning at 7 o clock. The local visitations include neighbors and families from Mrs Gartman Keisler Price McCartha Lindler and Ballington households. Everyone is invited for a social evening with a big laugh.
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John Keisler
J. D. McCartha
W. H.keisler
Calvin Ballington
Keisler
Red Bird
Governor Cooper Urges drastic cotton acreage cut
Columbia reports Governor Cooper urging a drastic reduction in cotton acreage for 1921 to restore prices. He says talk must end and actual curtailment is needed, arguing supply exceeds demand and European revival won’t offset the excess. He compares farmers to merchants with high inventories.
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Cooper
Europe
Wise course to raise food and reduce cotton
A statement urges prioritizing food production over cotton to ensure self sufficiency. It emphasizes increasing edible crops while minimizing reliance on cotton, reflecting agricultural policy or farmer stance. The remark highlights a shift toward food security and diversification in crop choices.
Seay Family Mourns Sudden Death of Daughter Ella Gregory
Mrs Ella Gregory, daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Seay of this county, died suddenly at her home in Bortsville Virginia Wednesday. She was 21 and recently married to her husband. Funeral held at St Peter's with Rev J A Cromer, in a large gathering. She leaves her parents two brothers and four sisters.
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Ella Today Gregory
P. H. Seay
Bortsville
St. Peter's
J. A. Cromer
Miss Seay
Manor town tribute honors cherished Christian character
A local tribute lauds a woman praised for her lovely Christian character shown in all interactions with neighbors and friends. The remembrance highlights her steady faith and kindness in community life.
Methodist Congregation Erecting Parsonage
Work has begun on the Methodist parsonage on West Main street. The old building has been torn down and a commodious home will replace it. Rev. H A Whitten, pastor, currently occupies the Meetze home until completion.
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West Main Street
School Entertainment at Macedonia Center
A school entertainment program at Macedonia Center is set for April 2, 1921 at 10 o clock. The program features songs recitations dialogues and monologues plus speeches and Hilton band music. Everyone is invited to bring well filled baskets and attend.
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Macedonia Center
Hilton Band
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DOWN
G. F. Gartman
B. L. Stroup
Columbia
Towns
Werty-Rustin
Servace
Mark Twain
Dispatech News
H. A. Taylor, Inc
Main St
Columbia, S. C
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