Start on world disarmament and U S defense stance
The piece cites Representative Fulmer urging Congress to back a plan to convene world powers for disarmament talks while stressing strong national defense. It notes the staggering cost of war preparations, argues the United States could lead in peaceful arms reduction, and critiques Congress for not passing the resolution while hoping for future action to invite global discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulmer
Congress
America
United States
Railroad Rates Spark Disclosure Of Hidden Costs
A reader argues railroads show deficits despite heavy traffic, blaming inflated material costs tied to railroad magnates and their side companies. He urges a public investigation under Esch-Cummins, calls for rate relief funded by wage cuts, and notes workers and shippers seek lower operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentteman
Volkime
Freight rates force railroad shift to unprofitable paths
Freight charges now exceed the value of cargo with ships moving goods from Galveston to European ports and back to New York then interior points at lower cost than rail routes. Lumber industries stall, housing and workmen idle, and calls grow to reduce rates as transportation remains essential to the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
New York
Artificial Times Warn of Readjustment or Collapse
A Florida source notes range growers face low prices while urban shoppers pay near wartime fruit costs. Transportation costs rival orange prices, and the writer warns regulation is needed to avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Boll Weevil and Cotton Prices In Uncertain Future
The text notes the boll weevil is not deflated and warns that buying Western bread meat and hay with cheap cotton would not sustain home living. It argues 40-cent cotton cannot support success and that future cotton prices for the fall are unknown.
The Man Who Quits by Charles R. Barrett
Poem on perseverance and grit urging men to stay the course. The speaker argues quitting stems from lack of sand and steadfast will rather than fate. It cites starting fast, losing focus, and the need to endure challenges to achieve skill and success.
The Modern Girl Provokes Lament and Fear
A middle aged man denounces the modern girl calling her dressy and undressed with cosmetic smeared faces and knee length skirts. He predicts dire outcomes as he laments decadence and the prospect of his son marrying such women. He fears the future generation and prophesies decline.
Bermuda 300th Anniversary of Representative Government Celebrated
The Bermuda islands recently marked 300 years since the establishment of representative government and the first session of Britain's colonial parliament. The event occurred in old St George's and a nearby State house now home to a Masonic lodge. Bermuda comprises about 150 islands, with Hamilton as the main land. The article notes Bermuda as a fortified British possession, its early discovery and colonization, and vivid descriptions of St George's and island life including fishing, sea gardens, and sea caves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda Islands
Fairyland
South Atlantic
South Carolina
Islands
Old
St. George's
Little State House
Bermuda
Hamilton
Halifax
Gibraltar
Uncle Sam
United States
Juan Bermudas
Ferdinand Camelo
George Somers
Virginia
Eight Billion Dollar Auto Growth Despite Saturation Talk
A Department of Agriculture census shows 9,211,295 gas driven vehicles in the United States last year, with an estimated $8,000,000,000 invested and annual interest around $500,000,000. The piece notes vast labor shift to auto building, steel and oil use, highway creation, and contemplates future demand if 10,000,000 cars become the cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
All America
Optimism on Modern Travel and Automobiles in America
A New York Herald reflection contrasts optimism about comfortable travel and country excursions with the rapid convenience cars provide to commerce. It notes that everyone with a car believes it necessary and that Americans demand what they think they need.
Shiloh Dots Social Notes Amid Planting Season
Mrs Emanuel Long remains ill though hopeful for improvement by next write. Farmers ease into gin season as planting nears completion. Claude Long and Elzie Long of Wilmington NC visit parents Emanuel Long. Roof Price family with Richard Monk group. Festus and Labon Sease dine with Frank and J A Keisler. Ethel Price Minnie Keisler weekend with Lizzie Viola Rawl. Maude Lethia Keisler with brother Henry Keisler. Frank Keisler weekend with Festus and Labon Lease. Luther Kleckley family dined with R B Rawl. Walter Leaphart dined with R B Rayl. J A Keisler and sons worshipped at Summit. W P Keister daughter Minnie visited Monday with P C Keister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Long
Claude Long
Elzie Long
Wilmington
N. C
Roof Price
Richard Monk
Messrs
Festus and
Labon Sease
Frank and
J. A. Keisler
Maude
Lethia Keisler
Henry Keisler
Frank Keisler
Labon Lease
Luther Kleckley
R. B. Rawl
Walter Leaphart
R. B. Rayl
J. A. and
Samuel
Summit
W. P., Keisler
Minnie
P. C. Keister
Asphalt Lake of Trinidad: Pitch Field and Workers
The far famed asphalt lake at Trinidad covers about a hundred acres with black pitch surfaced by shallow holes. Groups of negro workers extract porous lumps, loaded on cars to the factory while paid eighty cents daily for ten hours. The inexhaustible reservoir yields sand-like, sulfurous soil, sinking heels in soft ground and drawing white visitors for tips. Also notes on a child reading Shakespeare and new Victor records at Harman Drug Co with sales terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Harry A. Franck
West Indies
Order and Notice of Election for Coupon Bonds
A petition signed by one third of qualified resident electors of Sand Mountain School District No 36 and a like proportion of freeholders requests an election for issuing coupon bonds of 1000 dollars to build, equip, and pay debt on a new school house. The election is set for May 27 1921 at the new school house from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with managers Charlie Baughman J Senn and J Q Shumpert appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Mountain
Board of Trustees
Messrs
Charlie Baughman
T. Senn
J. Q
Probate administration citation for Linnie Derrick estate
State of South Carolina Lexington County. George S Crafts probate judge issues a citation to kindred and creditors of Linnie Derrick to appear May 1 1921 at 11 am in Lexington Court to show cause why Letters of Administration should not be granted. Published May 4 1921 for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Carolina
Lexington
George S. Crafts
Sam D. Derrick
Linnie Derrick
C. H
S. C
GEO. S
Lexington Co
8. C
George
Esquire
Cromer A. Shealy
Martha A. Shealy
D. H
D. C
GEO, S
Lexington Co. L
Final Discharge Notice for James D Addy Estate
On Tuesday May 10 the undersigned will apply to George Crafts probate judge Lexington county for final discharge as administrator of the estate of James D Addy deceased 41 25 1 EBB McCarthan Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Crafts
Lexington County
James D. Addy
D. B. Rawl
Gussie Rawl
Batesburg S. C
Teachers Examination Held in Lexington May 7
The spring Teachers examination will be held at Lexington on Saturday May 7. All intending examinees must be on hand at 9 a m. A D Martin County Superintendent Ed April 16 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
D. Martin
Citation Notice in Probate Court Lexington 1921
Darby C. Drafts cites Polly C. Drafts heirs and creditors to appear in the Court of Probate Lexington South Carolina on May 9 1921 at 11 o clock to show cause why admin istration should not be granted. Published April 27 1921 in the Lexington paper for two weeks.
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the Dispatrc
Sligh & Walker
G. M. Harman
Tered
S.C
Dispatch News
Lexington, S.C
Man
Ford
Charles R. Barrett
University News
THE
TIMES
Shiloh
Ethel Price
Minnie Keisler
Lizzie
Viola Rawl
Jane
Mary
Harmon Drug CO
Trexington
D. Shumpert
G. W. Rish
Board of Trustees of Land
Mountain School District No. 36
Lexington Oil Co
Hollman-Cullum Hardware Co
Batesburg
S. B. George
J.C .Cullum
J.B. Hollman
J. Luther Smith
Ebb, McCartha
George S. Drafts
Darby C. Drafts
Polly C
Polly C. Dratts
Do. H
Lexington Co. & C
Leeks
Chapin
Lankershim Bldg
Los Angeles
Calif
Lookout Mountain
Wingard & Son
R. Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Continental Bldg
Washington, D. Cc
Augusta Road
Bouknight
Finder
Tillman Mathias
E. N. Fairy
Depot Street
Homer Oswald
3. C
Pelion
Savannah
James C. Hartley
Fred G. Hartley
Lily White Market
Columbia
Addie Quick
Kodakers
Kodak
Columbia Studio
Main Street
Columbia, S. C
Hemstitching & Pleating Co
Wessinger Place
H. H. Steele
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