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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
6
A compilation from the Orangeburg Sun highlights bizarre and grim acts including a father chaining his daughter, a man drowning his children, a husband scolding his wife on a boat, and a bride’s fatal quarrel during their honeymoon. Also noted are a cat killing a rattlesnake, a mule injuring a man, and other deadly or violent incidents abroad and at home.
The article questions the type of liquor the man drinks tied to stories about the women of Pullmar and their cars, suggesting an unusual local rumor.
A Southern Sunday school tradition invites all to contribute the income of at least one workday to an orphanage. Thornwell Connie Maxwell Epworth and The Church Home seek broad participation in South Carolina with advance announcements and a shared Saturday of tasks for all ages.
The article discusses communities organizing Thanksgiving observances at churches and orphanages, suggesting Sunday or Thanksgiving day as collection options. It notes that with cooperative effort, orphanages could receive enough to cover current needs, and comments on generous yet selective public giving.
A quirky personal note about a husband who finds his wife using his razor to sharpen pencils. The line hints at household improvisation and shared tools without broader context or consequences.
A terse confrontation unfolds between Miny Fotrox and Mr. Hunter as she rejects marriage, asserting she would not wed him even for a million dollars, prompting a sharp reply about their differing values. The exchange captures a tense domestic dispute moment.
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