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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-09-21
SANfaKIA NEWS

We are very glad that Mr.. w. "
Westmoreland, who was in LeeSVlile
hospital for treatment for blood pol
son. is able to be brought back hoii'e
and is getting along as we'll as couio
be expected.
Mr.. Thomas Rogers returned tc
Ridgedale after his summer EacatloE
at home. School opened last Wednes-
day.
Mr. Tom Hall has had several very
sick children, but we are glad to
state they are better now.
Miss Nicamae Kneece spent Sunday
with a friend, Miss Minnie Johnson.
Mr.. Crum Reynolds and family
spent the weekend with relatives
around here.
Mr.. Perry Harman and family
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Fox. a..
Mrs. f. S. Burgess was=taken very
hf.
sick Saturday last. We wish her to be
better soon. ...<
Mrs. r! V. Can't. was sick Sunday
night. We hope for speedy recov-
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Burgess at
tended court few days last week.
Also ;. B. Johnson and family and
Several others from around here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.\Rawl visited
her parents Monday afternoon, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Fox and Miss
Eva Burgess spent last Thursday in
Columbia. Miss Burgess visited her
cousin a while in the afternoon.
Mr.. William and Miss Eva Burgess,
Mrs. A. J. Boatwright and little
son, j. P, were visitors in Lexing-
ton last Friday. s.'-. I,
Miss Abbie Kneece spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Eva kirkland.
Mrs. B. J. Rogers and son were
shoppers in Batesburg Saturday.
The protracted meeting began at
samaria Baptist church Sunday with
attendance Of large crowd. We trust
that we will have a good meeting.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a gen.
ing precincts prescribed by law in
Lexington County on Tuesday, Octo-
Der II, 1921 to fill the uneXpired
term in the office Of probate judge,
made vacant by the death of George
S. Drafts, as prescribed by the con-
stitution and Jaws of the State of
South Carolina.
The qualification for suffrage:
Managers Of Election shall require
of every elector offering to vote at
any election, before allowing him or
her to vote, the production Of his or
her registration certificate and proof
Of the payment Of all taxes, including
poll tax, assessed against him or her
and collectible during the previous
year. The production of a certificate
or of the receipt of the officer author
lied to collect such taxes shall be
conclusive proof Of the payment
thereof.
Managers.
The following named persons have
been appointed as managers TO con-
duct the said election:
Batesburg-R. H. Zimmerman,
Mike W. Fox, G.. Perry Kirkland, S..
P. Aultman.
w. p. .Shealy's Store-J. S. Mil
ler, P. II. Derrick, L. w. Ricard.
Boylston-E. E. Hook, Paul Shull
Clarence keisler.
Brookland-Jesse V. Roof, L. F.
Price, Jas. W. Riser, T. A. SOX.
Brook-D. H. Price, A. P. Jum-
per, L. J. Frick, Paul S. Lewis.
Cayce-D. r. Craft, J. L. Davis
J. w. Oswald.
Chapin-S. ]. Cannon, E. C.
Clark, B. J. G.. Lever, W. r. Full
mer.
Cromer-Belton NJ. Buff, W. Scott
Hook, Simon II. Shull, Lester F.
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EOU NEEDN'T STAND
on YOUR HEAD
BY Elmer J. Walters.

EllleL y. w tilttlS
in training an elephant to stand on
his head u block and tackle is ad-
justed to the elephants hindquarters
and he is raised up until he decides
to Balance himself on his head rather
than tumble over.
1t does not require block and tackle
nor does person need stand on his
head to balance his business if he ad-
vertises.
The elephant becomes proficient in
his work through Tie constant appli-
cation OF practice in training.>
a mans business expands after
constant application in advertising.
Once an elephant fully realizes what
is demanded of him, if left alone, he
proudly goes through his routine Of
tricks with an air of self-confidence
and evident satisfaction.
When business men fully appreci-
etc the inestimable value of common
sense publicity, the satisfaction Of
success sure to follow brings to them
self-conidence and a power to expand.
With the elephants square head he
is able to move a heavy load Of mer-
chandise or paraphernalia regardless
Of conditions I'm 1arY,oot
-Ad copy has the same power-it
moves volumes of business-secures
the results wanted. 1t requires a lit
tie training for some men to appre-
ciate the actual pulling" strength
that lies in an advertisement, but this
usually is caused by lack of constant
application.
The elephant is intelligent and will
ing to go about his duties when told to
do so.
The public always j. Wiling tC buy,
but regardless Of it's WILLINGNESS and
intelligence it pra:ers to be urged -
even more SO than an elarha'?t.
An elephant reaches his full growth
at about the age Of thirty-five years,
the larger he grows the more we look
at him with wondrous eyes.
Men who have stood the test in
business proudly announce: Estab-
lished year so and so. They want the
world to know of their growth.
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! Addy.
Crout's s;ore-:? J.. nxHvr, Grover
Asbill, Victor Shcaiy, Yotici' !. Swy-
CERT.
Edmund--T. W. Hccder. Geo. J.
Jefcoat, Jno. y. Griffith. Julian
Sharpe.
Gaston-J. ". shumpcr,. !. r.
Lee, NJ. L. Pound.
Gilbert-R. l.. Craps. T.. $. l'rout.
Isaiah Taylor. X. e. Price.
Hollow Creek-W. S. Hook. ". s.
Long, J. G.. B. Price. r. S. Oswald.
Irmo-.Jno. z. Dreher. W. E
Long, S. A. Matthias.
Red Bank-John S. Addy, W. d.
Rish, G.. B. Wilson, J. F. Sharpe.
Leesville-Chas. A. Epting, L. V.
Shealy. l.. p. Williamson. Ben T.
Yon.
Lexington-C. A. Cromer, Julian
r. Corley, Lewis B. Roof.
Macedonia-B. l.. Anick, A. P.
Amick, G.. w. Koon, Matthew Full
mer.
Mims-Ben Rodgers, Henry West
moreland, A. Silas Clark, Ben ].
Boatwright.
Summerville-J. E. NJ. Stuck,
Willis NJ. Addy, l.. S. Counts, Jas.
Eargle.
Pelion-o. l., Hutto, John c.
Crout, J. W. Roof.
Efrd's Store-R. l.. Connolly, II.
S. Ballentine, J. D. Swygert, G. c.
Shealy.
st. Matthews-J. D. McCartha,
W. H. Keisler, L. NJ. Steele, Killian
Steele.
Steedman-E. P. Hall, T. X. Quat-
tlebaunl, j. Q. Barr, A. B. Quat-
tlebaum.
Summit. S. Shealy, +. W. Frick,
V. II. Shealy.
| Lower Fork-Rhett Younginer,
Quinton Lee Corley, H. P. Meetze.
Piney Woods-J. J. Rish, J. D.
Buckley, Lester Frick. NJ. X. Frick.
Ridge Road-John T.. Swygert, H.
NJ. Caughman, Silas Shealy, j. B.
Adams.
Swansea-W. S. Jackson, .. H.
Lawson, W. c. Rast, E. NJ. Martin.
Samaria-W. W. Quattlebaum, F.
S. Burgess, J. F. Rankin.
, Pools Mill-C. A. Kirkland, Price
Jefcoat, Frank Poole.
Sandy Run-E. W. Redmon, J. A.
Bailey, T. L. Williams.
Huffman's Burnt Mill-B. +.
Berry, E. A. Smith, j. F. Gunter.
The Managers at each precinct
named above are requested to dele
gate one Of their number to secure
boxes and blanks for the election.
The first named manager at each
precinct is to act as chairman Of the
board at that precinct, and, under the
| law, it is his duty to come for the
boxes, familiarize himself with the
| instructions, and to see that the boxes
are returned to the Clerk of the Com
missioners Of Election.
! For boxes see D. E. Amick, Lex
| ington, S. G..
NJ. N. KLECKLEY, Chairman,
CLAUDE D. LOWMAN,
Commissioners of State and County
Elections for Lexington County,
S. c..
| September 81, 1921. 3t-50
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over who We're illiterate in the sense
of being unable to write, including
1872 native whites, 81 foreign born
whites and 2,775 negroes. The per-
centage of illiteracy in the total pop
ulation 10 years Of age and over is
ia, which shows decrease since
1910 when it was ia. For the native
white the percentage is 40, for the
foreign born white, 9.5, and for the
negro 22.S.
That the younger generation in
this city is less than illiterate than
the older, is indicated by the fact that
while 1875 per cent. Of the males and
14.S per cent of the females p years
O fage and over are illiterate, the
percentage of illiteracy in the popu-
lation l6 to 20 years of age is but H..
Decrease for Florence.
The census bureau reports that in
the population Of Florence, as emu
merared in January; 1920, there were
99s persons 10 years of age and over
who were illiterate in the sense of
being unable to write, including %
native whites, three foreign born
whites, and 973 negroes. The per
centage of illiteracy in the total
population 10 years of age and over,
is 11.6, which shows slight decrease
since 1910 when it was 1872. For
the native white the percentage. is
O.5, for the foreign born white, 2.6,
and for the negro, $50.
Columbia Improves.
The census bureau reports that in
the population Of Columbia, as emu
merated in January, 1920, there We're
1857 persons 10 years of age and
over who were illiterate in the sense
of being unable to write, including
247 native whites, Al foreign born
whites and 1,461 negroes. The per-
centage Of illlteracy IN the total pop
ulation 10 years of age and over, is
9.5, which shows a decrease since
1910, when it was 1871. For the ma
tive white the percentage is 2.2, for
the negro, 21.S.
Anderson Better.
The census bureau reports that in
the population of Anderson, as emu
merated in January, 1920, there We're
761 persons 10 years of age and over
who were iIliterate in the sense of
being unable to write, inclyding 2SS
native whites, foreign bcd'n whites,
and 523 negroes. The percentage of
illiteracy in the total population 10
years of age and over, is s.2, which
shows a decrease since 1910, when it
was 14.5. For the native, white the
percentage is 40, and for the negro,
21.4.
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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

OF much interest to Lexington, Lex
inston county and the State at large,
is the announcement received from
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. O. Derrick Of the
engagement OF their daughter, Doro-
thy Dele, to John Brooks Lowman,
the wedding to take place in October,
'in #irth~l High Hill Lutheran church.
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Help: Help. Help.

A newly married husband went to
buv his wife a shirtwaist and in his
search he went into one of Columbia's S
leading department stores, and asked
the first saleslady he saw:
'"Pardon me, lady, but can. you tell
me where I can find a ladies' waist?'
Yes, Sir. Between the neckWear
and the hosiery"
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Rubbine 1t in On Old Henry.

4 bus operating out Of Columbia tC
a nearby city broke down the other
day. The car was being driven by a
woman who did not understand the
Ford's mechanism and she was puZ-
zled as to just what to do. Finally
she spied passing roadster and halt
ed it and asked the driver:
do you know anything about this
carr" ...
"Only bunch of rotten jokes, he
answered, and went on.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-09-21
CHILDREN'S DAY.

Exercises by the Sunday school and
Children's Day will be observed at
Bethany Lutheran church next Satur-
day, September "a. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-09-21
That's How

Browne: l never saw anyone quite
so agile as Brooks. He's regular
contortionist. 4
Towne: Yes, he gets that way
from patting himself on the back 30
much.
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MICH ILLTTERACY
FOUND IN STATE

Washington, Sept. l0.-Accordlng
to the census Of 1920, there are 220,-
667 illiterate persons ten years Of
age and over in the state Of South
Carolina, "illiterate" meaning unable
to write. or this number, ss,sas are
native whites of native parentage,
103 are Of foreign or mixed parent
age, and ss1 are Of foreign BIRTH
The number of illiterate negroes is
1s1 ,422. In the total population ten
, years Of age and over the percentage
Of illiteracy is 1871, which, it is
gratifying to note, shows a diminu-
ton since 1910, when it was 25.7. In
the case Of the negroes, the percent
age declined from 1871 to 1913, and
in the case Of the native white Of
native percentage from 10.5 to 6.6.
There is much more illiteracy in the
rural districts of the state than in
the cities, the percentage being 400
fol. the rural population and 1913 for
the urban. For the native white
population of native parentage the
urban percentage of illiteracy is 2.S,
while the rural is II. In the case OF
the negro population the percentage
is 21.5 in the urban population as
against S0.7 in the rural.
By counties the percentage Of il
literacy ranges from 3S.4 in Berkeley
county to 10.hi in Pickens county.
Charleston Figures
The bureau reports that in the
population of Charleston, as enum-
Grated in January, 1920, there were
5,073 persons ten years Of age and
over who were illiterate in the sense
OF being unable to write, including
226 native whites, Il foreign born
whites and ALTO negroes. The per-
centage' of illiteracy in the total
population ten years of age and over
is 80 which shows a decrease since
1910 when it was 1873. For the ma
tive white the percentage is 0.S, for
the foreign born white, 3.3, and for
the negro, 1870.
That the younger generation IN TINS
city is less illiterate than the older
is indicated by the fact that while
S.9 per cent of the males and Is
per cent. Of the females Fl years
OF age and over. are illiterate, the
percentage of illiteTacy in the popu-
lation is 10 to 20 years Of age is bu1
ST. ...t
Report on Spartanburg.
The bureau reports that in the
population of Spartanburg, as enum-
Grated in January, 1920, there were
1853 persons ten years of age and
over who were illiterate in the sense
of being unable to write, including
312 native whites, 19 foreign born
whites and 1858 negroes. The per
centage Of illiteracy in the total pop
ulat1ol. len Years OF ase and over
is 9.5 which shows a marked decrease
since 1910 when j. vas 15.7. For
the native white the percentage is
2.s, for the foreign born white. l0.6,
xJ foy tho negro u
Lower Than Formerly
The census bureau reports that in
the poulation Of Columbia, as emu
merated in January, 1920, there were
1858 persons 10 years Of age and
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NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a gen
eral election will be held in LeXing-
ton County on Tuesday, October H.
to fill the uneXpired term in the office
of probate judge for Lexington
County, made vacant by the death OF
George S. Drafts
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-09-21
Not Understanding All He Knew
About It.

1key: ''Pat, will you tell me how
much notice T must give the bank
if I put my money in today to get it
out tomorrow, please?"
Pat: Likely, if you put your money
in the bank today you can get it out
tomorrow by giving two weeks no.
tice"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-09-21

Life insurance is no doubt a good
thing, but what some men need is in
surance. against fire.
Fishbones and other discarded por-
tions are valuable fertilizers.
Self-made men are scarce, but
self made fools are plentiful.
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Sweet Forgiveness

Dear, I'm sorry we quarreled this
morning. Will you forgive n1e?'
"Where are you telephoning fron?'
"a jewelry store
Eyes, I forgive you.'
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You Can't Always Sometimes Tell.
Hubby: "See here, will not let you
60 out in a frOck like that"
Wife: Don't be as ass, Jack. I'm
not going out. Pm going 10 bed.
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SALES BY MEASURE VERSUS
SALES BY WEIGHT

In view of difficulties which ere
necessarily encountered in attempt
ing to secure a uniform method of
filing and packing standard con-
tainers, it is generally recognized
that weight is the olny really def
mite basis Of sale, and for that
reason the pound or hundredweight
should be used where this is practi-
cal. An exception may be noted in
regard to producst which are care
fully graded as\to size, in which case
the sales may be made satisfactorily
by numerical count.
Below are given the principal COM
modities for which bushel weights
have been established by law:
Apples ..... 80 pounds, bushel
Beans 49,. 80. go pounds, bushel
Cabbage :. 1850 pounds, 1 bushel
Cherries ..... 40 pounds, l bushel
Corn in the ear 10 pounds, bushel
Corn, shelled .66 pounds, bushel
Corn meal :. so pounds, l bushel
Grapes :. -. ...4S pounds, 1 bushel
Onions . SIS pounds, ! bushel
Peaches -. .....50 pounds, bushel
Peanuts -. ....23 pounds, l bushel
Pears. >. .... go pounds, ! bushel
Peas :. GA pounds, bushel
Plums ..... ... so pounds, bushel
Potatoes, Irish 80 pounds, bushel
Potatoes, sweet. so pounds, bushel
Rice 49,. IA pounds, l bushel
Tomatoes ..... Sc pounds, l bushel
Turnips .. :. 80 pounds. l bushel
Transactions involving the sale Of
original containers sometimes cannot
be made on net-weight basis with
out adding greatly to the cost Of
marketing. Perishable commodities
must be handled with all possible dis
patch, and the time and labor re-
uuired to weigh each package would
more than offset the good which
might result from knowledge of the
exact weight. Furthermore, many
sales are made while the products are
in transit to market, and even if the
weight at time Of packing were
broken, a considerable variation from
this weight might occur as a result Of
shrinkage due to drying out or decay.
Then, too, shipping package must
be filed compactly without regard to
weight or the product may be dam
aged by the movement within the
conta;ncr. In general it may be said
that transactions involving the sale
Of hacked fruits or vegetables IN the
original cOntainei. should be made by
the standard package, but when it IS
necessary 10 break such packages in
order 70 dispose Of the commodity in
smalie.. quantities. sales should be
made :,v welsh; OF count.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-12-31
BUSINESS DEPRESSION

That ali business throughout country suffered
less of conditions which
have control and that there danger of further depression
in all lines cannot be gansaid In the history of mankind there
without its effect and the question that
fronts is: what will be the result of this of de
pression?" Pessms say that attain former
status while the opmsts predict revival of business
have witnessed Let hope the latter right in
their prediction and set sails accordingly
Come let together" said philosopher of old
Now what is it that bring about better times Are there
industries that and will they find
market for their poduct The people of Arizona know that
their salvation lies in the mining industry and they also know
there demand for copper Is not reasonable then
to suppose that destined to have few months
bad times? We heard prominent business say that after
the first of February things will begin look up
he know On what does he base his predcon alright
talk optimism and try and ns in the other fellow when
you face facts, they prove to be stubborn things
The United States has the bulk of money
that spent freely by all during those prosperous
Some viii have be devised whereby this money again
will be put in circulation before the small interests
derive any benefit from it. The great responsibility we
it, rests with government 1t is not party or
politics. but is the important question of business
ment and executive ability The and the president
excellent opportunity the than
millions of people of this great commonwealth that the
government in safe hands Will they fail this great
emergency? They must not fail
Phoenix tribune., 1921-12-31
DAME FASHION

CIVILIZED NATIONS slaves style. It matters
what dscomforts fashion imposes there millions people
who will endure all of order to be
stylish Long hair short hair bobbed hair and hundred other
varieties of coffure have been adopted from time time Long
skirts short skirts skirts and wide skirts have been
fashion, also hoopts and bustle large and small
ed lovely at the decree of fashion
thing however that cling with great persistence
the small shoe regardless of fashion The may pointed
hghheeed highaced lowaced buoned with ribbons
bordered with fur but it must be close f-two
sizes too small if is possible to get the foot into it. The
of the foot has little to do with the of the foot
adapt itself regardless corn bunon bsters or
deformes of every nature For there high
wool hats wdebrmmed hats and hats with brms and
have required two es for day evening larger
for the morning after latter style is not now SO
still by those who in harmony the Volstead
style There have been styles of trimming wskers
Some have all that nature would provide wear
at ALL There have been and still Burnsdes chin
short sdebeards long Boards short beard curly boards and
bushy boards There have long dropping
curly moustaches short mousaches Charley Chaplin
variety, such be called mouSache any event
is STYLE and that sufficient There has also when
the souraner variety of mouache quite the
thing and occasionally ucng the ends of
his long mousache behind his preparing to drink
of coffee part of which throat and the
balance down the front Of his and seen to
complete the operation by wpng the dripping facial aonmen
with the back OF his hand and the hand the slack
trousers Men of being slaves STYLE but the
impartial observer has failed to any difference
between male and female vanity It may displayed in diff
ferent but it is there just when appear at
swell affair in wide shirt fronts hammer coats and
auocra that dictated to humanity and the whose
mandates all must obev--Fx
Phoenix tribune., 1921-12-31
LOCALS
Splendid Program Rendered

Splendid Program Rendered
Colored pupils of the Phoenix Union
High school rendered an excellent
program at the school last Friday,
December %. The orations, recita-
tions, readings, vocal and instrument
tai selections, all were good and too
much praise cannot be given for the
commendable showing made by these
high school students. Many of the
parents were present and their chests
were made to swell with pride when
they listened to the splendid rendi-
ton of selections by their daughters,
or heard their sons eloquently deliver
orations that would do credit to a
Roscoe Simmons or a Kelly Miller.
Short talks were made by all parents
present and by several who were mere
visitors. The Glee club deserves spec
ial mention, as this number received
an encore. These high school boys
have Caruso backed off the boards
when it comes to harmony and mel
ody. The senior class presented their
teachers with remembrances as a
token of esteem and Louis Rosser Of
this class was selected to make the
presentation speech. Each teacher re
sponded in few well chosen words,
and the spirit of friendliness, unity
and cooperation between the teachers
Phoenix tribune., 1921-12-31

and their pupils was beautifully mani
tested. After the program, all yisi-
tors were invited to the domestic arts
department to inspect the work done
by the girls under the supervision OF
their domestic science teacher, Mrs
M. E. Holt This work was reyela-
tion to many and was the subject OF
favorable comment Light refresh
ments were served, after which all
went away with a better feeling to
ward teachers of the high school
Mrs. G. B. Caldwell, Mrs. Myrtle Rod
gers and Mrs. M. E. Holt. When the
next program is rendered, a larger
attendance is assured What's the
matter with the high school? It's all
right. What's all right? The higt
school.