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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26
PRESIDENTS CABINET
NOT A LEGAL B0DY

Every four years when q
new president takes his office
tho American people hear a
s,eat deal about his cabinet
One would think that the cab
met is the greatest body in the
country, at least able to put
through great acts and meas
ures.
AS a matter Of fact, the pre-
sident's cabinet" as such has
no legal existence or powers.
In creating the departments l32
years ago, Congress author
lied secretaries to head them,
hut no mention was made in
the law of a cabinet or a cab
met council. Their secretaries
we're to be advisers Of the pre-
sident and to conduct the vari-
Gus government businesses un-
der their charge according to
The laws provided by congress.
Of course President Wash
ipgton called his secretaries
into consultation frequently,
hut it was some years after
he first presidential Office be-
can before the term. "cabi-
net" was heard 1t would be
interesting today to know who
first used or printed the word
cabinet" in connection with
the presidents sccretarial con
fcrences.
just now, when a new cabi-
net is so much in evidence, it
is instructive to know how this
body operates. They always
meet in executivc-secret-ses
sion, and on regular fixed days
selected by the president him
self and officially announced,
e each secretary's important
department business were tax
IN up and discussed, the meet
ings would be endless affairs.
Consequently each secretary
discusses such matters separ-
ately with the president. Only
matters of weight, involving
administration policy, and
pieces of legislation desired by
the president and the secret
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26

labor, delivery costs, machin-
cry, coal, freight charges, sup
plies, ETC., which mainly repre-
sent labor have not come down
to correspond with wheat or
flour.
The building industry is
marking time, although the
need of construction work is
greater than ever before, be-
cause the high costs are pro-
hibitive. If building should go
on under these conditions the
costs would be chargeable in
the form of high rentals large
ly for labor to pay. Would-bc
builders doubt if they can OBJ
tain such rentals and building
is almost at IA standstill in con
sequence. Wagc-rates in terms
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26
WHERE THE OBSTRUC.
TON IS.

The decline in the prices of
agricultural products and 9th
ell raw materials has effected
a substantial reduction in liv-
ing costs. The high cost of
living of which the wage-earn-
ers now complain, is in their
own wage scales.
This is the situation which
everybody is side-stepping,
while looking hopefully from
day to day for better times.
For instance, the baker can
not reduce the price of bread
to correspond with the reduct-
ion in flour, because flour is
only one item in his costs. His
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26

mark the beginning of the end
of our period of commercial
rest.
Now idle wheels will spin
again. Men will return to
their occupations, and the bus
liness world will soon be at nor
nal again.
We see nothing in the pres
ent situation to occasion any
alarm.
We see every indication of
an early return to activity.
Let us husband our strength
and our resources and await
with confident patience the day
when the tide begins to turn.
We will not have long to
wait.
WE PRINT RITTER WRAPPERS,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26

aries, are discussed at the ses-
sion.
We shall decline the ap
pointment if some future presi-
dent sees fit to offer us a cabi-
net job. About all a cabinet
member is, is a four-year tar
get for every opposition kicker
IN the country.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26

OF money should have n de-
gree of flexibility, giving them
a relation to the selling value
of products. High wage-scales
which prohibit employment can
only bring business stagnation
and hardship.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26
Folly Of SaldshnAss

To he selfish is to be tguoble-to
renose on lower platform for lower
gain, when you might choose q high.
er' To he selfish Is to sacrifice the
noh'er for the meaner ends. and to be
sordidiy conient.-Il u Haweis
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-02-26
CUT FLOWERS

And Floral Designs a Specially.
Carnations and Roses, all coIors.
Telephone your order-We shir
promptly.
LEHI FLORAL co. LEHI
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
COUNTY FAIR FOR MARION.
Proposition From Mullins for Annual
Event.

Marion, April 24-At a meeting of
the stockholders of the Marion Coun-
ty Fair Association In the Chamber of
Commerce hall motion to hold the
fair this year was passed and direc-
tors and officers for the ensuing year
were elected. A nominating commit
tee, consisting Of two mem bers from
Mullins and two from Marion submit
ted the following names for the di-
rectorate of the association: DR.. w.
L. Reaves. D. NJ. Watson, J. ". Will
Hanson, S. c. Miles, Arch Mcmillan
|P. u. Johnson. w. E. Stanley, Hen
ry Berry, T. L. Smith. w. G. Mich
OILS and Lawson Jordan This body
was unanimously elected by the
From the directorate the following
officers were chosen: P. w. Johnson,
of Marion, president; D. NJ. Watson,
of Mullins. first e-president, and
w. E. Stanley. of Centenary, second
Ivice-president
Feeling that the people of Marion
had ceased to show sufficient inter
est in the county fair, the delegation
from Mullins sought to induce the di-
rectors to order the fair held this year
in Mullins instead of Marion. Ma
rionites objected to the directors de
Gliding such an important question.
they stated that this was n matter
for the stockholders to settle. The
proposition was finally submitted to
the stockholders.
Mullins offered to furnish perma-
nent location for the fair, q guaran-
tee of $4,000 and the moral support
of the town. This proposition was
rot in every particular by the citi-
Zens of the county seat.
No action was taken on the mat
ter, at this time. Both propositions
were referred to the new directorate
fol consideration. President Johnson
called a meeting of this body for Sat
urday, May Z. At this time recon-
mendations as to the most advantage.
Gus place to hold the fair 10. all the
people OF Marion county will be
made. These recommen lions will
be submitted at stockholders meet
ing for action at some later date.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Dinner at Little Rock.

The Domestic Science Glass of Lit
tie Rock High School was hostess
last Friday evening at an elaborate
six course dinner to which the teach
ers. trustees and few friends OF the
school were invited. The class is un-
der the able and efficient direction
of Miss Annie Mcmillan who has ev-
cry reason to be proud of the credit
able work her class has done.
The dining room was most tasteful
ly decorated in pink and green, the
color scheme. Small tables were used
on each of which was a tiny basket
OF pink sweet peas and ferns. Pink
roses and ferns were used in profus-
ion in other parts OF the room max
ing the effect very beautiful. Just be
fore the dinner, each guest drew from
a basket hand painted card upon
which was the name of a cake In this
way each one found his partner for
dinner.
The hostesses, Misses Blanche Hug
gins, Cora Norton, Louise and Ruth
Wallace and Beulah Hamilton serv-
ed the following menu:
Fruit cocktail, cream tomatoe soup
cream chicken, rice and gravy. green
peas, macaroni, biscuits, pickel, fruit
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
MAKING HERO BLUSH.
Wave of Debauchery Follows Flood
of Cheap Money in France.

Paris, April 24-While the French
government is desperatly trying ex-
pedient after expedient to raise the
thlrty-nlne billion francs necessary
for this years budget, society in Par
is is indulging in an orgy OF extrav-
agance in gambling unbeaten in the
history Of the republic.
With private homes on the Ave
nue. Dubois Passy transformed into
miniature casinos where jewelled
women play nightly at baccarat and
poker instead Of bridge. the passion
for risking large sums has extended
even to the poorer people.
Literally incredible sums are wag-
ed daily on the races. The reason
for this is said to be the initiation of
the currency by which everybody in
France has ostensibly five times more
cash than before the war.
Mushroom millionaires are spring
ing up daily with each drop in the
value of the franc. The Sunday din
ners at the Ritz. which had become
known as the smartest functions in
Europe, have degenerated into an ex-
position OF bare backs, barbarous
jewels, fat wallets and ostentatious
clothing.
James Norton Winslow, leader OF
the young old set, was especially con-
sDicuous. \ group of debutantes were
insisting upon teaching him the steps
OF the new dance-the Girondelle -
| despite the fact that his so years nee
essitate the use of a cane.
Mrs, Richard Owen. nee Hilton
grand daughter Of Judge Hilton OF
New York, has sprung a sensation
She is wearing 50 jade bracelets
PREACHING above the elbow. She is be
ing outdone. however. by portly ma
tron whose shoulder is adorned b!
a tattooed butterfly.
Another furore is caused by a red
lhaired beauty who is wearing n sa
cerdotal robe, explaining that it wa!
gwen 10 her by n priest. Another il
wearing a Chinese mandarin rob,
with her hair arranged on her TEN
pies, maiden fashion.
The greatest sensation of all, how
ever, was reserved for an anony
Imous beauty, who. conceiving the ide;
of revealing nature, has new fall
ing leaves" dress. She wears no stock
Iings but has sandals. Realizing tha
she needed some adornment for con
trast, she is wearing a painted gar
ter an inch above her knee. the gar
ter being an imitation rosebud.
caused many exclamations of ad
miration while she was foxtrotting.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Paving Streets of Bennettsville.

Bennettsville, April "a. - Rapid
progress is being made in putting
down the asphalt on the streets
of Bennettsville. The more important
streets are to a greater or less ex-
tent obstructed with the work and
this inconvenience will OF necessity
continue for several months.
The contract includes Broad street,
Main street from Jennings to Towns
send, Marlboro street, Liberty street,
McColl street from Liberty to Broad,
Fayetteville avenue from Broad to
Marlboro and Market street. On ac-
count of the heavy traffic on Broad
a base of five inches, bender of one
inch and asphalt top Of one and one
half inches is being put down while
az al other streets the base is four
-. hes. The 5-inch work cost $2.97
per square yard and the 4-inch base
$z.75 per square yard
1t was found necessary to repack
all joints on the water mains. A
number of shade trees in the bust
ness section had to be taken down.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Watch Label on Your Paper
and Don't Let Subscription
Expire.
BLISHED 1894
COM, .SSIONERs AWARD
ROAD CONTRACTS
Construction Will Begin Both Ways
Out of Dillon Immediately.

At meeting of the County Com
missioners held last Wednesday con-
tracts for building the government
roe d from the Marion county line on
the east to the Marlboro line on the
west were awarded to the Brooks
Galloway Co., Of Atlanta, and the
Hoppendictzel Co., of Macon, Ga.
The Brooks-Galloway Co. gets the
co~fract for the construction of the
highway from the Marion line to Dill
lon town, and the Hoppendictzel Co.
gets the contract for the joint of road
from Dillon town to the Marlboro
county line. There will be approx
mately 20 miles of sand and clay road
and the cost will be about $63, 900.
The commissioners have under con-
sideration a proposition to gravel
the road from Dillon to Latta. DR..
j. H, David has an abundance of grav-
ell on his plantation half between
Dillon and Latta and negotiations
are pending for the use of this grav-
el on the Dillon-Latta link. The state
highway engineer who met with the
county board Wednesday examined
the gravel on DR.. David's place and
Says it Is of very high quality and
will make an excellent top surface
fad.
NThe contractors are anxious to get
to work as quickly as possible, and
they returned to their homes We'd
nesday afternoon with the intention
Of getting their equipment loaded at
once. The bids ranged from $4,000
to 100000 and the successful bid
ders claim their bids were so low
they do not expect to make any mon
ey on the work. One of the contrac-
tors said he had 80 head of mules
tnat had been standing up for six
months and if he could manage to
pay expenses he would consider him
self lucky. 1t is believed that Dillon
county has made close trade and
Will get the work done for one-half
of what it would have cost a year
ago.
The road will be 80 feet wide and
have a clearance Of SO feet. Landown-
ers along the highway have agreed
to allow the county to get clay from
their lands and the mixing of sand
and clay will be under the direct SUI
pervision of an experienced engineer
The work will begin from Dillon both
ways at the same TIME and the con-
tractors have 200 days in which to
complete their contracts, but it is
thought they will finish in half that
time.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Planes Complete Successful Trip.

Dillonites who observed two air
planes passing over town at a great
height shortly after the noon hour las
Thursda will be interested to learn
that the planes were returning TO
hoiling Field, near Washing ton, af-
ter a 5000 mile trip to Porto Rico
and back. The trip was under di.
rection of Maj. T. c. Turner, of the
Marine Corps. who piloted the lead
ing plane. The planes left Boiling
Field March 29th and passed over
Dillon on the journey south. The trip
was made for experimental purposes,
the Atlantic Coast Line being follow
ed from Richmond on through Flor.
ida.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
MELONS WITH A KICK.
Colorado Grower Contracts to Raise
EN- for Beverage Purposes.

F. H. Chandler, prominent melon
grower. of Burlington, Col, has con-
tracted to raise one acre of watermel-
ons for each of three real estate deal
ers in Burlington. Chandler to receive
81 for each melon that equals or ex-
cceds 10 per cent alcohol content.
When the melons are half grown.
Chandler will plug each melon and
insert in the cavity from which the
plug comes special yeast of his
own invention. The rind part of the
plug will then be replaced, covered
with grating wax and sealed in
place with adhesive strips. Accord
ing to Chandler, the yeast acts on the
natural sugar content of the melon
and Immediately begins to develop
alcohol in the tissues. 1t also stimu-
lates the growth of the melon to a
tremendous degree.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
SAYS SHOOTING "ACCIDENTAL.
Woman Snaps Gun i'm Fun, Finding /,
Loaded.

Florence, April 22-Though Marie
Scott shot him twice, first in the
abdomen and the second ball enter
ing his back, evidently having been
shot as he turned to run, both Ed
Brown the wounded man and his al
legged assailant Marie Scott declare
that the shooting was accidental.
Browns statement was taken as he
lay on the surgeons table. 1t was
thought at that time that his wounds
would prove fatal. Today he is doing
fairly well and may live. Both are
negroes. The pistol. according to their
declarations was supposed to have
been onloaded. Marie Scott in fun
snapped it at Brown. When the gun
fired Brown turned quickly and re-
ceived another ball in his back. No
arrests have been made.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
FORTUNE DREAMER
TURNS Up $4,000

Salem, Va. April 20-Albert DAM
eron, 25, descendent Of pioneer Vir-
gina settlers, who works on his un-
cle's mountain-side farm near here
from sun up TO sun down at $40 q
month, often dreamed he said. of
finding treasure and buying a farm
Of his own.
While plowing near the foot OF
Brush's Mountain the afternoon of
April 9. his plow unearthed a small
metal pot wrapped in buckskin, con-
tanning gold and silver coins valued
at S14,903. About $4,000 was in
gold. $500 in silver and the balance
iii paper money so badly disintegrat-
ed that denominations could not be
dlstintaining gold and silver coins
valued the coins was 1923
Young Cameron, fearful that his
treasure might be taken from him,
kept his good fortune q secret until
today when he told his mother.
Albert dreamed for a week that
he was going to find n treasure,
said Mrs. Cameron, a hearty noun
tain woman, ''and now he's gone and
done it,"
Tonight the fortune was still in
Dameron's keeping and he said he
Lad no intention of entrusting 1t to
a bank.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
dale.

Miss Rosa Drehcr, VINO taught the
past session in our school. returned
I" her homo At Lccsyille Saturday.
Several from this place attended
tn" closing exercises at Fork schoo2
FRIDAY night.
M Fred y. Fecquett, principe Of
Floydalc school, left for his home ir
Abbevill" county Saturday morning.
Mr.. Frank Taylor OF Florence
spent the past week with his brothe:
Mrs s. c. Taylor.
Nrs. IL. b. Floyd returned las
week from . visit to her daughter.
Mrs. g. il. Way.
Rev. Mr. Langley. assisted by Key.
W. c. Allen of Dillon. closed week
of revival services at the BAPTIST
church here.
Mr.. ana Mrs. II. B. Hodges and
Miss Ruth Hodges spent Sunday With
Mr. aud Mrs. J. II Staokhouso
The ladies prayer meeting viii
meet with Mrs. :. c. Taylor Wednes~
day evening at o'clock All ladies
ave requested TO Dc present.
little MIS- Janet Stackhoase f
Spending a"me time with her sister.
Mrs. Il. y. Hodges.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
American Legion Club Meeting.
c. HENEGAN.
Post Commander

The American Legion Club has Sc
cured club rooms over the Herald of
flee and will be open to the members
after May 1st. On Monday niaht MAY
2nd, ii is intended to have a house
warming" at which time music will
be furnished by the famous Dunbar
Jass Orchestra, and refreshments
served. All members are urged to
come out and help start the club off
right To be success this club must
have the support of the town Mem
bership in the club is not restricted to
eX-service men. Secretary.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
VOL. % NO. 33.
Calvary.

The farmers of this section are
now plowing around their little frost
bitten plants. The crops Of the fields
with the gardens are looking so much
better since the refreshing showers O;
rain. Some cotton was damaged but
the writer does not know or any be
ing planted the second time.
Mrs. Cary Mckenzie. Jr. speb,
last week at Lumberton, NJ c.. with
her parents and family, Mrs and
Mrs. Will Hayes.
+. &. Moody is recovering from a
severe attack of cold and cough.
We do not know of q family In
this section that has children but has
fell victims to that much dreaded
whoopins cough. several new cases
recently reported. Who can tell
whether or not il will last all sum-
mer? That is if We should contract
it now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Spivey Of
Marietta, y. c. were here Sunday
last
The candidate for Baptism from
this church will be baptized with the
PyerIan members Sunday afternoon
at four O'Clock al the Pee Dee Park
Mrs. w. a. Bowen spent part
OF last week at Zion attending a Sc
rics o! meetings there.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Attention: EX-Scrvice Men.

AS stated in the Herald some time
ago, the American Legion Post in
Dillon has been reorganized and we
have written for charter. Every ex-
service man In and around Dillon
should join the Post. See or write
Mr., Smith Stubbs, Adjutant or j, c.
Henegan, Jr., Post Commander and
come in with the bunch. The Ameri-
can Legion is here to STAY and the
Dillon Post Is here to stay, so fall
in" with the boys.
]. c. HENEGAN.
Post Commander
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28

ity r. Lane. Robert L. Lane. Dillon;
Lillian Lane, Robert Lane, Latta:
Nellie Locks. William Locke, Dillon;
Mary j. McEacheon, John C. Nc
Eacheon. Hamer; Dallie Mckenzie.
Eli Mckenzie, Dillon; Sarah F. Nc
Lean. Robert B. Mclean. Dillon;
Clara E. Manning, Hollan d Manning,
Latta; Emily ]. Miller. Neill Miller.
Nichols; Elizabeth c. Moore, Alfred
y. Moore. Latta Amanda B. Oliver,
Jos. r. Oliver, Hamer; Deller Pace,
William ]. Pace, Lake View: Mollie
a. Pope, Ashen Pope, Latta; Sarah
E. Reason, Jos. T. Reason. Sellers;
Amanda Rogers, Erwin Rogers. Dill
Ion; Redia Rogers, Robert II. Rogers,
Dillon; Mary II. Rogers, Trstram p.
Rogers. Fork; Nancy J. Rogers
Enoch a Rogers, Fork; Sarah G
Sanderson, Solomon A. Sanderson
Lake View; Candis Simpson, Benz. G
Simpson, Dillon; Mary f. Snead. Is
rael b. Snead. Hamer; Elizabeth
Ward, Colon Ward, Dillon; Nancy
Walters. Lukel Walters, Lake View
Flora Ellen Watson, James r. Wat
son, Dillon; Nancy NJ. Watson, Meri
deth Watson. Latta; Nancy NJ. Weatf
erford, John l.. Weatherford, Dillon
Caroline Virgins, William Henry
Williams. Hamer. Catherine N. Wise
Gilbert B. Wise. Dillon; Hannah Jane
Wise, Evander Wire, Latta.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
Celebrates 87th Birthday.
Lumberton Robesonian.

Lumberton Robesonian.
Mr.. G. E. Rancke, Sr., is 81 years
old today. In honor of the event his
daughter, Mrs. F. NJ. Lane, and two
children, Robert and Annie, are
spending the day with him. Several
times since the armistice Mr.. Rancho
'Ses tried to communicate with rela-
tiTes in Germany, without success,
but the other day DR.. T. A Norment,
a son-in-law, received letter from a
cousin in the fatherland asking where
Mr. Rancke was buried! Mr.. Rancke
~ still Very much alive and is going
strong. Mr.. Rancke visits his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred M. Lane of Dillon,
quite often and has many friends here
who will be glad to learn that he con-
tinues to enjoy robust health at his
advanced age.)
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28


MI Clarence McLaurin and Tom
mic McSwain attended the State Ora
torical contest in Columbia last week
Miss Lucille Cottingham of Wes-
ley spent a few days last week With
Miss Verna Mcqueen.
Mrs. /. F. Smoot OF Darlington Is
visiting Mrs. w. w Evans.
MISS Bessie Weatherly entertained
Il number of the young folks Friday
evening AT an informal party. Delic-
ious candy was served while numer-
Gus games were enjoyed.
Mr.. Jack Henegan and Miss Matte
Hamer OF Dillon spent Sunday with
Miss Annie Henegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. McGirt OF Oar
linGton are the guest OF Mrs. w. w.
Evans this week
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
FIRST CURB MARKET
PROVES SUCCESS.

Marion, April 24-The first curb
market to be held in Marion was pro-
claimed yesterday morning by many
who attended a great success. All the
country produce which was brought
to town was quickly and easily sold
and many of the housewives who
came with their baskets went home
empty-handed and disappointed.
The vehicles bearing the produce
were drawn up on the right hand side
Of Main street, facing north, between
Godbold and Dozier streets. Dressed
chickens, eggs, butter sweet potatoes.
early vegetables, syrup, honey and
preserves We're some Of the articles
offered for SALE
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1921-04-28
School Transfer Wrecks

The automobile transfer that car
rles chtllren to and from the Hamer
school was wrecked a short distance
from the school building last week
and several of the students were
painfully injured. The wreck was
caused by the smashing of front
wheel while the transfer was running
about 20 miles an hour. One of the
students suffered a broken arm while
several others were painfully bruised.