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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
4
The Dispatch News argues the state university should remain free from what it calls cod fish aristocracy. It praises Senator George K. Laney of Chesterfield for supporting the current law barring Greek letter fraternities from public colleges and warns against repeal or evasion by students.
An editorial notes a 1904 congressional appropriation of about a quarter million dollars to fight the Mexican boll weevil. In 1921 the insect is described as advancing relentlessly, likened to Sherman’s march to the sea, leaving ruin in its wake.
Mrs Mary Graves shares experience raising poultry with an incubator and profits in three years. She notes rats killed her baby chicks, found dead rats after using Rat-Snap, then rats disappeared completely. Lexington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co sell and guarantee three sizes: 35c, 5c, and 1.25.
Columbia May 10 Considerable speculation centers on how the national administration will act toward South Carolina politics The talk includes a proposed new Republican party backed by 4000 white businessmen aiming to exclude blacks from politics C C Campbell an Ohioan lumberman claims the plan is under formation and a mysterious business leader would run a new party John L McLaurin formerly of Bennettsville might act as referee for officeholders But most observers doubt any real third party emerges and expect the Old Guard to hold sway with Tolbert wing likely to stay dominant Visitors to Washington keep the talks lively but a material shift remains unlikely
Hester Lewie wife of Ben Lewie died at her home near Lexington on Sunday and was buried at Bethel A M E church Monday. Austin Lorick a well known colored man died Sunday at Hagermann place and was buried at Dreher burying ground. Lucy Smith colored was buried Tuesday near her home in the Dreher neighborhood. All were highly regarded by both white and colored residents and left large circles of relatives.
William Banks laments hard times in the boll weevil region with quips about a merchant who sold only a coffin this year and another who found a coon skin worth more than an ox hide. He notes farmers endure losses while shoes remain priced, a paradox reflecting economic strains.
An old advertorial recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for persistent coughing that disturbs sleep. It promises to ease throat irritation and help sleep, noting the medicine contains no opiate.
Garner Mill Gladstone N J sells RAT-SNAP with claims it kills rats and leaves no carcass odor. Comes in cakes four sizes 35c 1 25 sold guaranteed by Lexington Shar mary and Harmen Prug Co.
Washington May 6 Rep Tinkham Republican Massachusetts demanded immediate consideration of a resolution on voting rights for African Americans in the South. Mondell opposed. The house rejected the measure 285 to 46 after a two hour parliamentary confrontation.
Ad claims Lavoptik eye wash clears red strained eyes and dark rings within a week. Uses witch hazel camphor hydrastis and other ingredients. Dainty aluminum eye cup offered free by Harmon Drug Co.
Probate notice from Judge Geo S Dratts cites Cromer A Shealy to obtain Letters of Administration for Martha A Shealy. All kindred and creditors must appear at the Court of Probate in Lexington South Carolina on May 16 1921 at 11:00 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Published May 4 1941 for two weeks.
The Community Cannery will be ready to operate when the canning season opens next month and will be able to can any table fruit or vegetable grown in Calhoun County. Reorganization toward this end began at two stockholders meetings and a committee of managers led by J. B. Prickett, T. L. Buyek, C. F. James, and W. C. Hodges will oversee plans and plant operation.
Special to The State Orangeburg May 6 Farmers around Neeses have expanded into truck and new crops. Tobacco acreage is large with a 30 percent drop in cotton. Cucumbers watermelons cantaloupes sweet potatoes and Jinja beans are being planted. Farm demonstration Agent White schedules a Neeses meeting with G P Hoffman and F L Harkey to advise farmers on these crops.
A broody hen on a Kelton farm mothers a young pig left without its protector. The hen nest in the piggery and covers the pig with feathers. When thirsty the pig drinks at a milk trough then returns to its feathered mother for protection.
The Lexington county Board of Commissioners invites merchants in Lexington county and Columbia to bid by the first Monday in June to furnish supplies for the county chain gang. Deliveries include flour, meat, butter beans, grits, rice, Irish potatoes, cabbage, lard, tobacco, syrup, sugar, coffee, and tomatoes. Signed by Supervisor G. Steele and county commissioners B H Barree, Jas M Barr, W W H Witt, and J H Hiller.
S. C. bank at Swansea closes April 28 1921 with resources 53 082 73 dollars. Currency gold and silver total 8 281 859 286 40. Checks and cash items 2 751 82 and other figures show capital stock 45 175 undivided profits 388 40 and deposits including individual savings and time deposits totaling 53 082 73. S. E. Smith cashier swears the statement true before Notary J Derrick May 8 1921.
AML persons are hereby warned not to trespass pony lands for fishing in the pond of the Lexington Manufacturing Company or for hunting or other purposes. The law will be invoked on violators. $1-p-32. CHASE, TAYLOR.
A petition by one third of Sand Mountain School District No 36 electors and freeholders requests an election on May 27 1921 from 7 am to 4 pm at the new schoolhouse to issue coupon bonds of 1000 dollars for building and equipping a school and paying debt. Managers Charlie Baughman J Senn and J Q Shumpert appointed. R Lenn chair RB Shumpert secretary G W Rish trustees.
In Lexington South Carolina on May 14 1921 at 11 o clock in the forenoon creditors of Linnie Derrick are urged to appear in the probate court to show cause why administration should not be granted. This notice is signed by Probate Judge Geo S Drafts and published May 5 1921 in the Lexington paper for two weeks.
Minnie V. Jones filed suit to obtain letters of administration for the estate of Barrett Jones deceased. The matter is set for May 21, 1921, at 11 a.m. to show cause why the sale of the estate should not proceed, as ordered by Probate Judge GRO. DRAPTS and the Lexington County board of execution published notice in Lexington on May 6 and 11, 1921, for two weeks.
A label on the paper urges readers to renew immediately. It emphasizes prompt action to avoid service interruption and notes renewal can be completed at the point of sale or designated renewal site. Strong entities include the paper and renewal location.
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