Personal notes from Batesburg social scene and visiting locals
Miss Kate Creighton and Selma Lewis of Columbu College were guests of Misses Edith and Marion Roof last weekend. Uncle Jimmie Raw spends Memorial Day with Batesburg people. Veterans and widows visit for pensions, modest but welcome. Robert Moorman, popular salesman, spent time with his family here. William M. Schwartz canvassed the area to see his mother and old home, friends glad to see him. Mr and Mrs D Blume and baby visited relatives Sunday. Steve Marks now Mrs Blume is remembered. A. L. Hook, from Brookland, visited Saturday. Mr and Miss Wrighton of Baltimore, Md and others from Columbia visited Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Creighton
Selma Lewis
Columbu College
Edith
Marion Roof
Jimmie Raw
Batesburg
Robert Moorman
William M. Schwartz
D. Blume
Baby
Steve Marks
Gaslight-era reflections on judiciary reform and coal strike
The piece discusses a House Judiciary Committee hearing on a Bacharach bill to curb federal courts in state matters, with Mayor Hylan claiming a people’s mandate for state rights. It notes unlikely passage, compares state rights agitation to annual coal strikes, and cites cautious federal inertia amid a noncritical coal dispute. An English speaker quips about American men and their women from a subway seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives’ Committee
Conan Doyle
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Republic
Bil
Hylan
New York
Congress
Apple Leads Other Fruits in 1921 Values
The king of fruits, apples, topped fruit values in 1921 with an estimated $163,000,000 for the fresh crop despite a poor year. Oranges followed at $64,000,000, with peaches $52,000,000, strawberries $41,000,000, grapes $29,000,000, plums and prunes $20,000,000, pears $18,000,000, cranberries $6,400,000, apricots $5,400,000, figs $1,400,000, and almonds at $800,000.
Rights of Trade Associations Hearings Scheduled
The Senate Judiciary Committee designated a subcommittee to study trade associations rights and legal limits under current law. The panel will hold hearings to examine the general subject and potential implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Potash Find Reported in Reagan County Texas
The United States Geological Survey reports a notable potash discovery from drill cuttings in Reagan County Texas analyzed by the Survey. A public school teacher tried to quiet a noisy room with a pin drop remark, and a student responded with Let er drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Reagan County
Early Door Designs From Egypt to Chaldea
A brief note on ancient door concepts describing swinging flaps that closed openings in doors. Originating in Egypt and Chaldea, these primitive doors were voted not hinged and appear in historical scenes.
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Egypt
Chaldea
Eagle facts and history from American symbols and species
An article outlines eagle biology and lore, noting lifespans beyond a century, sleep patterns with owls, flight to six thousand feet, and hunting with talons. It discusses two U.S. species, the bald and golden eagles, and mentions the bald eagle as a national symbol adopted as the seal on June 20 1782.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
History of Road Building Inventions and Bridges
The Carthaginians pioneered an early road paving system while the Romans are famed for road construction. John Macadam is linked to tar macadam roads. Wood paving originated in Russia and reached Britain in 1836.
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John Macadam
Russia
First Laborer Quits To Fit Trolley Traffic Fix
On the Shiftless Shift Life quotes a laborer boasting of a dandy job repairing trolley tracks while admitting a frequent quitting habit to let cars pass. The exchange lampoons arduous work and idle humor in a city maintenance setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
The Boss Probes Education In Brief Exchange
A young applicant admits attending a small college for three months after a blunt question from the boss. The terse dialogue underscores caution about formal credentials and the value placed on lasting experience.
Unclear fragment hints at press play on unanimity
Fragmentary text mentions a sea of something and a push toward unity with fragmented phrasing and quoted terms, offering no clear event, names, places, or dates.
Bred Bank Wins Big In County Matchup
Red Bank ball team defeated Lexington 11 to 3 on Sunday. Readers respond with requests to play any county team. Includes quirky lines about marriage, army days, and a courtroom exchange. Mentions L. V. Andrews and J. H. Atkins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
Lexington
County
L. V. Andrews
J. H. Atkins
Mer. Anen
Rest in Peace Mr J C Griffin 1895 1922
Obituary notice for J C Griffin born October 9 1895 died February 13 1922 aged 26. His wife speaks of loss and faith in heaven with verses about reunion and eternal rest. He leaves a wife a child his mother and siblings mourn his death in a heartfelt funeral poem.
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J. C. Griffin
Roof and sides matter for auto tops
A concise note emphasizes attention to every detail of a vehicle top, including the roof sides back and even the small mica windows for visibility, arguing no feature should be overlooked.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. L. Hook
Brookland
Wrighton
Baltimore
R. B. Melton
Columbia
Ada Hancock
Mayme Myers
G. M
Tammany Presents
Department of Justce
Coa
JAS. Wessinger
Chapin, S. C
Purina Chows
Hampton St
Columbia, S. C
Lyvewyre
Lexington, S. C
Washington St
Red Arrow Filling Station
Lexington Picture
Robinson Crusoe
Farnum
Fox
Iipper
Bred Bank
Purist
God
Columbus
Genoa
America
Patagonia
Jim
God Thas
Heaven
Jesus
W. P. Matthews
the Auto Ape Man
Main Street
Colurabis
Ohio Truss Company
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