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Newspaper
The Dispatch News
Location
Lexington, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
5
The item reports on residents returning home from hospital, ill health among families, and social visits. It notes a protracted meeting at Samaria Baptist church and includes census figures on illiteracy by city Florence Columbia Anderson, with percentages and breakdowns by native white foreign born white and negro populations.
Census figures for 1920 show South Carolina with 220667 illiterate persons aged ten and over, including 181422 negroes. Urban illiteracy is 10.3 percent versus 20.0 rural, with Berkeley County highest at 38.4 and Pickens lowest at 10.7. Charleston reports 5073 illiterates, 9.2 percent of the population ten years and over, while Spartanburg and Columbia show notable declines from 1910.
The piece discusses standard weights for bushels and the preferred basis of sale by weight for many perishable goods. It lists established bushel weights for apples, beans, cabbage, cherries, corn, grapes, onions, peaches, rice, wheat, and more, and notes practical issues like packing costs, transit shrinkage, and variation in weight during shipping.
Court action nearly emptied the county and now prisons show signs of filling up. Dugervinet and Evans Starks, two men, were arrested on a Chevrolet car theft charge from Mr Ibhett Inabinet of Swansea section where Starks worked. Inabinet denies involvement. Henry Eichelberger, a man from near Irma, was jailed for violation of prohibition law. Sheriff Roof arrested Bill Wilson, a white man tied to breaking a bond in Jesup Georgia and charged with disturbing religious worship.
A Columbia based bus line driver encountered car trouble when a female operator failed to understand the Ford’s mechanism. She stopped a passing roadster, asking for help. The driver replied with a rude joke and drove off, leaving the situation unresolved.
A newly married husband asked a saleslady at a leading Columbia department store where to find a ladies waist. She replied that it was between the neckwear and the hosiery, delivering a light moment in the shopping scene.
Towne notes Brooks appears exceptionally agile as Browne praises his form. The exchange highlights Brooks as a remarkable performer while Towne jokes about self-praise age.
A playful exchange about forgiveness unfolds as a caller from a jewelry store seeks pardon. The piece weaves in wry quips on life insurance and the humorous notion that self-made men are scarce while self-made fools abound, along with a remark on discarded fishbones as fertilizer.
A humorous domestic exchange features a wife declaring she’s not going out in a frock while her husband protests. The playful banter centers on styling and implied plans, ending with her stating she’s going to bed.
A writer compares an elephant trained to balance on its head with how business benefits from steady publicity. Training and consistent application yield self confidence, expanded reach, and reliable performance. As the elephant grows older, observers note established years of growth and the value of common sense marketing.
Ikey asks Pat how much notice is needed to withdraw from the bank after depositing today. Pat replies that a two week notice is required to access funds tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs G O Derrick announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Delle to John Brooks Lowman. The wedding is planned for October at High Hill Lutheran Church in Lexington, with the announcement noting the couple’s county and state connections.
Sunday school children will observe a Children’s Day program at Bethany Lutheran Church next Saturday September 24. The public is cordially invited to attend the event with family and friends.
A special election will be held in Limon County on Tuesday October 11 to fill the unexpired term as probate judge following the death of George S. Dratts. The notice specifies the election date and the vacant probate judge seat in Lexington County.
Notice of a general election in Lexington County on October 11 1921 to fill the unexpired term of probate judge due to George S Crafts death. Voters must show registration certificates and tax receipts including poll tax. Election managers are listed by precincts Batesbury Boylsto Brookland Cayce Chapin Cromer and others.
A historical notice lists precinct managers from multiple communities including Irmo Lexington Macedonia and Swansea with names such as Cron Y Ashil Victor Edmund T Sharpe and many others. It instructs the first listed manager at each precinct to serve as chairman and to secure boxes and blanks for the election with boxes to be returned to the Clerk of the Commissioners of Election. notices cite D E Amick and officials Kleckley Lowman Counts Frick and Shealy.
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