■’'?y=!: ■..isa. ■ ■ a'pT a- -5, . ■'•v-i' ’.tr i- ¥HV^7:' -P.-! W^'iTVn'. f. “.A, •V.i*rt'i«!Ww5i-( If Toa Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE Ton Don’t Get The Newi * 77--i^ * lUIS CUKUMCLE 2 THE CHRONICLB * 5 Strirea To Be a Cleaji Newn- J • <► I paper. Complete, Newsy* ; I and ReliabJe •' • • VOLUME XXIX CLINTON, S.-C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1929 CHAMBER HEARS WESTON ON VALUE OF IODINE VEGETABLES Director of Natural Resources Commission Tells of Recent Dis covery and Terms It State’s Big Chance for Wealth and Pros perity. More Iodine In Farm Produce In Piedmont Than In Coastal Regions. Speaker Urges That the Gospel Be Spread Throughout Large Goiter Territory of Nation. 4 Members of the Chamber of Com-!er8 the effect on the human body ^ m • ! At At tt UNPOISONED FIELDS SHOW FAR GREATER INFESTATION Wingless Hens merce, together with a number of in vited g^lest8, heard Dr. William Wes ton of Columbia, chair nan of the South Carolina Food Research com mission and discoverer of the heavy iodine content of South Carolina grown vegetables, tell the story of the propo sition from every phase on Tuesday evening in a thoroughly interesting address. The attendance was unusually large and the eveningr's program given over entirely to Dr. , Weston’s address Quite a large number of prominent farmers and business men from .all sections of the county were present for the meeting as guests of the club, and President Winn presiding, extend ed a most cordial welcome to the vis itors and told of Clinton’s pleasure in having the “iodine story’’ brought direct to the club by the eminent Co lumbia physician. Dr. Weston was in troduced by Dr. B, 0. Whitten who spoke in the highest terms of his work as a member of the medical profession and congratulated the president on his alertness in bringing the speaker t.") Clinton to telT of the opportunities facing the state as a result of the dis covery that fruits; vegetables and milk produced in this state are unusually high in iodine content. After expressing his pleasure in being present, Dr. Weston began his address by declaring that the high iodine content of vegetables in this state, spells prosperity and freedom j to the agricultural people, and espec ially is this applicable in the Piedmont! section where farm products are rich er in iodine content than in any other j section of the state or country. when it receives less than the needed supply of iodine. The enlargement of the thyroid gland is almost inescap able, he said. He pointed to the low ering of the birth rate as a result of this disorder. Two-thirds of the Unit ed States is in the goiter belt with the percentage per hundred running extremely high. Where there is a grreat deficiency in this important min eral element, people in these areas would dwindle to a tenth of their number in four generations, and most of this number would be deformed, insane or otherwise crippled. This is not a theory, he declared. It has been studied and conclusively proven. “We have lived in poverty long enough, and there is no excuse for this condition,’’ the speaker said. “In South Carolina we must begin to con- suume South Carolina products. We must produce more than we consume with the credit balance in the state’s favor.’’ In concluding his highly interesting message. Dr. Weston said it is the hope of the Natural Resources com mission to spread word of the discov ery all over the nation and he called upon his hearers, individually and col lectively, to lend their voices to this movement. The time is here for every man and woman to do his duty and put,bis or her shoulders to the wheel khd unite in making the very best of the wonderful opportunity the discov ery has afforded us. “South Carolina has a monopoly on this health-giving element that was placed in the soil by Providence. Other states have tried to find it but can’t.’’ Dr. Weston told of the meeting Clemson College, Aug. 12.—During the week ending Auugust 10 data on boll weevil infestation was gathered from Florence and Bamberg in the east to Greenwood and Union ia the Piedmont, and from the summary pre pared by Prof.'Franklin Sherman, en tomologist, it is clear that again the fields which are not poisoned are showing much heavier infestation than those which are poisoned. In general average moire than half (54.4 per cent) of the squares in un poisoned fields were infested while only 18.2 per cent were infested in the poisoned fields. The heaviest county average of infestation was 70.5 per cent in unpoisoned fields in Aiken ^ county and the lightest was 12.5 per | cent in the poisoned fields in the same county. Although some evidence of restless ness among the weevils was noted, it is stated that no definite migration had been noted at Florence but mi gration is to be expected soon. Dur ing Farmers Week, August 5-10 at Clemson there was testimony that weevil increase had apparently slack ened during July, which month aver aged hot and dry. There was also much testimony of the presence of natural parasites which are destroy ing a perceptible number of weevil grubs in the squares. NUMBER 33 TWO ARRESTS INWIUJSCASE Warrant Out for White Man Im plicated. Negro Held Says He Was Paid $50 To Kill Green ville Sheriff. COTTON HIT BY CROP ESTIMATE Market Slumps $5.00 Bale Following Government’s Report Thursday. Weather May Change Price. ‘When I say there is iodine in South ' soon to be held in this county under Carolina’s vegetables, I am substan- i the auspices of the Natural Resources tiated by leading chemists,” Dr. Wes-! commission and he made a plea for a ton declared. The medical profession of the state is bp^nd this movement, united sujjport and interest on the part of the people in advertising this im- he said, itefelflhg to the fa^ that diBooKai3iL4. Wh^t^ 000,000 people in America and Canada | this message is given the world, pms- are afflicted with goiter, the speaker | perity will increase and South Caro- declared that if they had eaten and ' Hna vegetables will bring large pre- would eat South Carolina vegetables, j niiums over produce from all other they could not have it. .sections of the nation. Further developing his theme, Dr. i Several questions were asked Dr. W’eston asked, ‘’What does this dis- Weston after his address. Upon mo- covery mean to you?” It means op-jtion of Rev. John MeSween, the visit- portunity for wealth if the people will become aroused and can these vegetables in order that their mineral values may be held intact. He stressed the importance of establishing can neries throughout the state to give to the world South Carolina vegetables in order to make the most of the oppor tunity that if. now presented. Unless South Carolinians become aroused to this opportunity, they will prove false to their birthright. He also told his hearers that it had been discovere'i South Carolina’s milk is the most val- Liable ip the nation. Ocsitinuing, Dr. Weston declared that South Carolina riiotatd advertise the glad news to the world. When this information has been carried to the ^ter regiona of what South Carolina has to offer, there will be, as a mat ter of fact there already is, an in sistent demand for vegetables grown in tMs state with their high iodine content, which have been established beyond the shadow of a doubt and the findings approved by the medical pro fession of the nation. After a recent conference with Dr. Copeland of New York, on the discovery, he quoted Dr. Copeland as saying in part: ‘Dr. Weston, this is most amazing or was offered a rising vote of thanks and appreciation for his visit and message to the club, after which the meeting adjourned. Farm Board Asked To Probe Tobacco Prices Florence, Aug. 10.—Dr. M. D. Nes mith, of Lake City, chairman of the organization committee of the South Carolina cooperative tobacco associa tion movement, organized in 1928, was authorized at a meeting of ^e com mittee here today'to send a telegram to the federal farm relief board in Washington, D. C., calling the atten tion of the board to the low prices be ing paid for tobacco on South Caro lina markets as compared with the prices being paid for the same grades of tobacco on the Georgia markets. The resolution stated that while South Carolina is averaging around 15 cents a pound, Georgia is averag ing 22 cents a pound. Dr. Nesmith was requested also to i bring to the board’s attention the “dis crimination shown last season between Southe Carolina and North Carolina New Orleans, Aug. 11.—'^he main feature in the cotton market the past week was the government report is sued Thursday morning forecasting the crop of this year’s growth based on August 1 condition at 15,540,000 bales. As this was a larger estimate than the trade expected and larger than the average of the private au thorities the effect on values was a sharp decline which by the close of Saturday had carried the October op tion down 103 points or a little more than $5 a bale. Prior to issuance of the report the market was gradually improved on buying based on the drought in Texas and the activity of the boll weevil. The market advanced 10 points or half a dollar a bale above the close of Sat urday last but as soon as the govern ment's estimate was known there was heavy selling by those who had car ried long contracts over the bureau period. There was also some hedge selling by ring traders on the belief that the breaking of the Texas drought and the checking of the wee vils by warm dry weather in the east- mate. j This selling led to a further decline j on Saturday and the lowest price of j the downward movement. The market ] closed the week with prices at the: lowest levels reached. The low clos ing level was due to indications of rain over the week-end for Texas which it was hoped would break the drought prevailing over a great part of that state. SULLIVAN GROUP HOLDS REUNION Judge Featherstone Prerides At Gath ering At Lebanon Church. To Be Annual Affair. taurens, Aug. 10.—The Sullivan family reunion, one of the outstand ing institutions of the kind in this scetion of the state, was held Thurs day at Lebanon church, DunkKn town ship, Greenville county. The exercises of the *day, as usual, consisted of de votional and song services and special addresses. Judge C. C. Featherstone of Green wood, acted as presiding officer, the beloved president of the reunion or ganization, Capt. George W. Sullivan of Williamston, having died since the last annual meeting. To fill the va cancy, Capt. William D. Sullivan, 91- yearrold Confederate veteran, who had served as vice-president for many years, was unanimously elected presi dent, and Judge Featherstone like-, wise was named as vice-president.' B. A. Sullivan of Laurens, wes reelected secretary and treasurer. A new breed of chicken minus wii^s fnd toe-nails is the evolution‘of Dr. R. T Renwald of Omaha, Dr. h'ald says this change wiU revolution- ke the poultry industry. He believes ihickens originally were hah. * COUNTY UNITS TO BE PERFECTED Many Counties Being Organized By Resources Commission. Meeting In Laurens August 23rd. Clemson College, Aug. 12.—After a conference here* with extension and other workers W. W’. Smoak, chairman of the organization committee of the South Carolina Natural Resources commission, announces that plans laid and dates fixed for the organization of county units in the Piedmont and central districts, Mr. Smoak having recently completed organizations in Pee Dee counties, whe• “ft”- CSSIVI VrVSS^A AW t \ ^ * *' "11 voted to hold the 1930 reunion at thel^^o^* thereafter services will oe same place, the second Thursday inj^^^^ ^ P. M. ' Rev. G. H. Pearce of Prosperity, August. Mrs. Johnnie Austin of Laurens, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jack W. Anderson. , ^ -. ... .. i*nd Virginia. South Carolina averag- and extraordinary. It means that jtj.^^, j2,g3 cenU a pound, while North will surely save the lives of a large ’number of people in this nation. South Carolina should be the richest state in the nation, if its people take full advantage of this discovery.” Dr. ’IVeston went on to tell his hear- Visiting Minister Here Sunday # ■ The Rev. L. T. Phillips of Earhardt, will occupy the pulpit of North Broad Street Methodist church next Sunday morning. The pastor, the Rev. 0. M. Abney, extends a cordial invitation to the public in general to attend the ser vice. Your Home Paper Ask a friend for advice; ask a stranger for charity; ask a relative for nothing — but ask THE CHRONICLE to become a weekly’ visitor' in your home if you are not already a member 'of our large family of readers. “If You Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE, You Dbn’t Get the News,” Carolina and Virginia averaged some-! thing like 20 cents a pound.”' j An investigation of the situation by I I the Federal Farm Relief board is re quested in the resolution. The meet ing of the organization committee was I called in an effort to obtain better tobacco prices and to take steps to ward the organization of a new co operative tobacco association under the federal farm marketing law. - - - - - - _ _ _ I Miss Adair Away On Buying Trip Miss Ella Adair, accompanied by her saleslady, Miss Alice Ruth Hollis, j left Monday for Northern markets to | purchase fall goods for the well known | Ladies Shoppe of which Miss Adair is 1 owner. They left for Charleeton, from thence they sailed ’ yesterday on the “Cherokee*’ for New - York and are now enjoying a delightful water trip..| jMiss Adair states that she will bring jback the newest and most complete collection of ladies reaJy,-to-wear, I millinery, etc., she has ever offered. In her absence from the city for the next ten days, The Ladies Shoppe is in charge of Miss Grace League. MEET - ED. HOWE We are happy to announce that beginning today this wcH’ld'famous writer will be with us weekly in a great new feature entitled “HERE’S HOWE” By E. W. HOWE “THE SAGE OF POTATO HILL” Brimful of wisdom, overflowing with commonsense, illuminated by humor and distinguished by a true ap preciation of human values, “Here’s Howe” will bring you fresh inspiration every week. Ed Howe writes as simply and naturally as most of us talk. Reading him one can easily imagine him sitting alongside and telling us the things life has taught a keen ly observant man. Follow the comments of Ed Howe! In THE CHRONICLE-Every Week will preach at each service. Mr Pearce ! is a man of ability and power and is one of the most capable of the young er members of the Upper South (’ar- jolina conference. The pastor. Rev. H. E. Bullington, and the entire membership of the church extend a cordial invitation to all to attend these services. J Mr. And Mrs. Carter Gone To Markel: when Sheriff Bramlett took office, Deputy Sheriff George D. King told his superior he had a lead on the case. He was told to work on it. On last Tuesday he ar rested Rook at a coipstruction camp in the northern part of the county and brought him to jail here. The confes sion was made the next day. The sher iff whithheld news of the arrest un til last night while officers worked on leads furnished by the Negro. The Negro’s confession, which he reiterated to newspapermen today* said that he went to tha rear of the Willis home for the purpose of killing the sheriff. HajUdd he aralked up the driveway to the garage and hid himself on the right ride in some hedge bushes. He waited there about an hour. When the sheriff entered the driveway the Negro said he crawled to the corner of the garage and as the sheriff started'into his home he step ped out to fire. The sheriff heard the movement and turned. Rook said he shot once and saw the sheriff staggw. He then stepped closer and fired ta*o more shots into the falling body. He then i turned and walked away. Rock said that when he left the officer was on the ground. As he crossed the street Rook said i Mr, and Mrs. Joe L. Carter left Monday for New York to buy fall goods for the well known Carter i , ’ ~,”'T store. They exoect to purchase a very' attractive and complete line of ladies’ I “"o** ft''"**- ready-to-arear which they expect to 11"“> ‘ Negro settleinei^ after cross- have on display at an early date. Mrs. I f "‘k he Zee Mcl-ees will join Mrs. Carter next i^". “n automatic After I week and they will enjoy a Canadian i P'"* through the Negro settlement 'trip of several days before returning I ‘ home. Templeton Family To Hold Reunion men who had engaged him to do the killing was staying. He spent the night in the latter’s automobile. Rook said he was “approached’* about the “job” some months before and was promised $500 if he did it. On Wednesday, Aug. 21st, a Tern-1 Then he was told that he would be t :i.. . . i Kill I :r u„ j.. *1.- pleton family reunion will be held at 'Cross Anchor, at the home of L. B. Templeton, Sr. All Templetons and descendants are invited to meet and !organize a clan.. Everybody is expected to bring well- filled baskets for the picnic dinner 'which will be serve 1 on the grounds. ! i i ^ / I Missionary To Speak Sunday killed if he did not do the killing or if he told anyone about the negotiations. (Continued On Page Ten) City Adopts New Ordinance Code A new code of ordinances govern ing the Town of Clinton, has been re drafted and adopted by City Council. It sets up the complete criminal laws of the town and required several The pulpit of the First Pres’uyterian 1 months work on the part of the city church will be occupied next Sunday j administration. Antiquated laws and morning by the Rev. Richard .Ander-1 legulations were discarded, new sec- son, mis.siotrary to South .America,'] tions added, and the entire code ap- who is on a visit to his brother. Jack j proved to date at a recent meeting. W. Anderson. The pastor. Dr. D. J.'For the information of the general Woods, is spending August on his va-1 public, the complete collection of or^* cation in Virginia and in his absence ' his pulpit is being filled by local and ‘visiting ministers. dinances is published in today’s paper upon a motion adopted this moath by council. • n.*-S^at*m.' -1