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Newspaper

The Dispatch News

Location

Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1919

Page

7

Long Lost Girl Found in Washington Parents Reunite

Margaret Hickey, 16, who vanished two years ago, was located at Union Station Washington after arriving from Petersburg Virginia where she worked as a clerk. With no funds she sought aid, told how she ran away to see the world, and identified Scranton Pennsylvania relatives as her parents, who rushed to forgive her in a tearful reunion.

Washington Margaret ‘Hickey Union Station Petersburg Travelers Aid Scranton Margaret

Lexington man's lucky find Doan's Kidney Pills praised

EB Roberts a Lexington carpenter reports kidney trouble since boyhood and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief. He says a few pills restore his health when symptoms return and notes the 60 cent price at dealers, urging readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Lexington EB. S. Roberts Carpenter Doan

Dust Free Mills and Elevators Explosion Warning Poster

A color poster issued by the U S Department of Agriculture and the Grain Corporation promotes dust explosion prevention in mills and elevators. The display targets workers and managers with concise safety lessons and is provided free for distribution nationwide.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Grain Corporation

Brace poster warns of dust dangers in grain plants

The message on the poster contrasts two illustrations a burning grain elevator from carelessness and a clean modern concrete elevator that is safe and preserves lives and property. The text notes nothing to explode in clean plants and mentions USDA distributing more publications on guarding against dust in grain facilities.

United States Department of Agriculture

Rat Survives Three Months Hidden Behind Barrel

James Sykes a Westfield New Jersey butcher recalls a rat kept unseen behind a barrel for months with no odor. He described placing RAT-SNAP behind the barrel and discovering the dead rat later. The product comes in three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 sold and guaranteed by Harmon Drug Co.

James Sykes Westfield N. J Harmon Drug Co

First livestock judging contest at South Carolina state fair

Clemson College reports the first livestock judging contest by club boys at the state fair in South Carolina. On November 10 29 club boys competed at the Fair Grounds for prizes totaling 225 dollars including five bronze medals. Johnnie Barrett of Lancaster County won the overall general judging prize a Dur o c Jersey gift valued at 100 dollars donated by the Duroc Hog Farm of Cartersville.

Clemson College South Carolina Fair Johnnie Barrett Lancaster County Duroc Hog Farm Cartersville Poland

Notice of Letters of Administration for Henry Strickland

Citation notice from Judge George S Drafts announces Annie Strickland seeks administration of Henry Strickland estate. Court in Lexington S C will hear objections November 25 1919 at 11 o clock noon. Readers urged to appear if interested as heirs or creditors.

Prize Winners Named In Stock Judging Contest

Dr S J Summers of Cameron gave a $75 boar pig won by R B Blyther of Bishopville. Third prize Berkshire pig valued at $50 went to Co D Wilson Jr of Blythewood from Sun shine Berkshire Farm Columbia. Five bronze medals were awarded to Guernsey cattle judges Horace Prescott Sumter Clyde Lever Blythewood Milton Newman Sumter Johnnie Barrett Heath Springs C D Wilson Jr Blythewood. Twenty nine boys entered showing strong interest and knowledge.

S. J. Summers Cameron R. B. Blyther Bishopville Co. D. Wilson, Jr Blythewood Sunshine Berkshire Farm Columbia American Guernsey Cattle Club Guernsey Horace Prescott Sumter Clyde Lever Milton Newman Johnnie Barrett Heath Springs C. D. Wilson, Jr

Easier Now Than Later Says Local Reader Letter

A Detroit reader urges early treatment for lingering coughs and bronchitis. L. W. Day of 65 Campbell Ave, Detroit, recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick relief and notes it is sold everywhere.

L. W. Day Campbell Av Detroit Mich Foley

Brookland Property for Sale in Columbia S C

One seven room home built two years ago on a large lot with ample water. Also a one and a half acre adjoining lot fenced with outbuildings and brick supplies. Both properties offered at reasonable terms. Contact W. W. Hawes Columbia S C 16 Hook Building or phone 361.

Brookland Schley W. W. Hawes Columbia,s. C Hook Building

Boys Club contest draws strong turnout at event

Supervising Agent L. L. Baker praised the contest result and predicted a larger feature at future state fairs, noting high enthusiasm from participants and livestock show entries.

L. L. Baker

Cold dangers noted and remedy recommended

The article warns that a common cold can lead to serious diseases and urges prompt treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold. It stresses that early relief reduces danger and endorses the remedy as effective for driving the cold away.

Foreclosure Foreseen in Lexington County Suit

State of South Carolina Lexington County in the Court of Common Pleas N C McDuffie & Company plaintiff v E M Field Jr defendant summons for relief demands answer within twenty days after service copy of complaint served at 21 Clark Law Building Columbia S C Logan and Graydon plaintiff s attorneys dated September 9 1919 notice that summons and complaint for foreclosure of real property in Lexington County filed September 13 1919 requires reply per law 2 6t

State OF South Carolina Lexington Court OF Common Pleas N.C . McDuffie & Company E. M. Field, Jr Clark Law Building Columbia S. C Lexington County

Eye sight specialist at Tapps Department Store

If your eyes need attention or your glasses are not right see eye sight specialist at Tapps Department Store Cor Main and Blanding Sts Columbia S C. Consultation costs nothing and if needed will fit you to glasses your eyes require.

A. J. Glaxon

Probate notice for Vandora E. Stuck administration

In Lexington County dated November 1 1919 Probate Judge Geo S Drafts grants J W Stuck letters of administration for the estate of Vandora E Stuck deceased creditors of Vandora E Stuck are to appear November 15 1919 at 11 o clock in Lexington South Carolina after publication in the Lexington Dispatch News.

State of South Carolina Lexington George S. Crafts Annie Strickland Henry Strickland C. H S. C GEO. S. Drafts L. S Lexington County Lexington Dispatch-News J. W. Stuck Vandora E. Stuck C.ly Lexington Co Lexington Dispatch

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health and Relief

Mrs. O. J. Elis of Sioux Falls writes that Foley Kidney Pills invigorate and heal inactive kidneys and bladder, relieving severe back pains and fatigue. The ad claims strong results and asserts availability locally.

Foley O. J. Elis Sioux Falls S. D Eve

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Jox Dispatch Jessie Smith Taylor St Columbia, S. C New Brookland Property Logan & Graydon Cor, Main and Blanding Sts George S Crafty Esquire Ford Peerless Guar Lexington Peerless Starter Sales Co L. L. Parker
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