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' Income Returns to be Made Soon. Rules are Explained. Extensive plans for aiding taxpay ers in filing their income tax returns for the year 1920 are being made by. the bureau of internal revenue. Rev enue officers will visit every county in the United States to assist in mak ing out the forms. The date of their . arrival and the location of their of fices will be announced through the press, or maybe obtained on inquiry at offices of collectors of internal revenue and branch offices. The ser vices of government experts hereto fore offered to eity residents will be continued. Forms of filing 1920 returns of income will be sent by collectors to persons who last year filed a return. Failure to receive a form, however, does not. relieve a person from his obligation to file a return within the time prescribed. Copies may be ob tained from offices of collectors of internal revenue, branch offices, post offices and banks, and are 'expected ' to be available on or before Jan uary 1. \ To Answer Questions. Revenue officers assigned to the work of assisting taxpayers also will be supplied with forms, concerning which, and the various items of in come to be included, they will be prepared to answer any and all ques tions. It has been demonstrated, how-1 ever, that many questions may be eliminated if the taxpeyer, before seeking the assistance of ? revenue officer, will carefully study the in structions on the form. . The period for filing returns 'is from January 1 to March 15, 1921. The tax, this year as last, may be paid in full at the time of filing the return or in four installments, the first of which is due on or before March 15, the second on or before June 15, the third on or before Sep tember 15 and the fourth on or be fore December 15. The first install ment must accompany the filing of the return. Persons whose individual net in come for 1920 was $5,000 and less should ask for Form 1040 A. Those whose individual net income was in excess of $5,000 should ask for Form 1040. The bureau of internal revenue is j urging taxpayers not to delay in the filing of then* returns. Merchants and business men are casting up their accounts with the calendar year 1920. With the facts and figures ne cessary to make a correct return fresh in their minds, the making out, of a form soon after January 1 will be an easier task, the bureau points out, than if delayed. Same as 1919. The requirements of the revenue act relating to returns for the year j 1920 are the same as those for the year 1919. Every single person whose net income for 1920 was $1,000 or more and every married person whose net income was $2,000 or more must file a return. The exemptions are $1,000 for single persons and j heads of families, plus an additional [ $200 for each person dependent upon the taxpayer for chief support if such person is under 18 years .of age or incapable of self support. A single person may claim an exemption of $2,000 as the head of a family if he is the sole support of one or more relatives living in the same house with him and if he exercises control over household affairs. Deduction's from gross income to which the tax payer is entitled in arriving at net j income are fully explained in the in structions on the forms. The bureau is emphasizing this year that the requirements to file a return rests solely upon a person's marital status and the amount of his or her net income for the year 1920. Single persons whose net income was $1,000 or more and married persons whose net income was $2,000 or more must file a return regardless of whether their incomes are non-tax able by reason of their exemptions. The normal tax rate for 1920 is 4 per cent, on the first $4,000 of net \ income above the exemption, and 8 per cent, on the remaining net in-1 come. The surtax rate, which is com puted without the benefit of the ex emption, ranges from 1 per cent, on the amount of net income between $5,000 and $6,000 to 65 per cent, on the amount of net income in excess of $1,000,000. For the information of taxpayers in filing their returns, there has been prepared by the bureau of internal revenue a series of short articles on the income tax laws and 1920 regula tions, the first of which will appear on January 3. Errors heretofore made have been noted, and the tax payer is told how this year they may be avoided.-The State. Mrs. Bullock Recommends Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. "Last winter when my children were sick with colds and were cough- j ing a good deal I gave them Cham-1 berlain's Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. C. M. Bullock, Gorham, N. Y. "It re-1 lieved them at once and under this | treatment all symptoms of the cold .gradually disappeared. My experience with this medicine warrants my rec-j ommending it to others." Notice of Final Discharge. TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY CONCERN: Where, Patsey Mosely (now Bus .sey) has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Ad-j ministrator in re the Estate of Hen ry Moseley, late of said county and .State deceased, on this the 3rd day] of December, 1920. These Are Therefore, to cite any and all kindred, creditors, or parties interested to show cause before me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on the 6th day of January, 1921 at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of Discharge should not be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P. C., E. C., S. C. Dec. 3rd, 1920. Meeting of Cotton Association in Columbia. Columbia, Dec. 13.-Expressions of optimism for the future of the cotton industry in the South and ur gent appeals for the farmers to have faith in the banking and economic strength of the country with co operation by acreage reduction on their own part were heard and of ficers reelected at the annual meet ing of the South Carolina division of the American Cotton association at Craven hall yesterday. Governor Cooper and Walter B. Brown, editor of the New York Commercial, were the principal speakers. Present conditions were brought out and the belief that they would be gin to improve with the coming of the new year were expressed by both speakers. Things are now at the bot tom in textile industries but can not continue to stay there as the mate rial will be needed in the near future was the sentiment of the meeting. Officers were reelected for the com ing year and a resolution asking J Skottowe Wann?maker to reconsider his intention to resign as president of the American Cotton association was unanimously adopted with other res olutions and? reports of committee In a short address Mr. Wannamaker said that he appreciated the honor but did not say what his action would be. With the resolution to reduce cot ton acreage one-half and proportion ately increase foodstuffs went a sup plemehtary paper for farmers to ac cept tenants rents half in cotton and half in other products such as wheat and corn. Conditions at Bottom. \W. B. Brown, editor of the New York Commercial, wade the leading address of the occasion. He heartily indorsed the export corporation, and said the sentiment in the North was one of sympathy with this movement At the outset of his speech he told of the present let down in the demand for cotton which he explained by the fact that the consumer has gone on strike and the entire textil? industry has let up. Cotton has gone too low and has reached the nearest possible proximity to a dead standstill, he said. H esaid consumers would soon have to be buying and early next year cotton would be needed for the con sumer and fall apparel and the price would have to ascend anew. Governor Cooper urged the farmer to have -a spirit of optimism in ad verse conditions and faith in the economic strength of the country, as other places are in much worse straits than the South and are still optimis tic. Adopt Resolutions. Resolutions were adopted author izing the president to obtain a con ference with Governor Cooper and urge him to declare a "Cotton Acre age Reduction Day" for the first Monday in January; requesting the president to telegraph each member of the senate and house committee on agriculture urging federal legis lation, including revival of the war finance corporation preferential in terest rates on agricultural , paper by federal reserve banks as it granted commercial paper, renewal of loans on farm paper rediscount of house receipts, use of the alien war agri cultural paper and that the commit teemen use their best efforts for the revival of industry; appreciation of the services of Charles H. Barron, and B. F. McLeod; indorsement of the cooperative marketing associa tions; to request the general assem bly to pass laws which will be pre sented in proper form providing for amendments to the state warehouse act, giving to the state warehouse bo&rcf power to negotiate loans, to give occupation to the state ware house board to organization and op eration of emergency cotton bond ing companies; adoption of national cotton standard grades, and to cre ate and simplify local cooperative marketing associations; the appoint ment of delegates to the next annual meeting of the national association in Dalias, Texas, February, and the in dorsement of emergency cotton bond ing companies. To Make Survey of "Jobless" Men. Washington, Dec. 10.-An inquiry to determine the extent of unemploy ment in 65 principal industrial cities of the country was announced today by the department of labor. Decision to this effect was made public after Secretary Wilson had conferred with nine regional directors who have been appointed to conduct a survey of conditions, in operation with the present field force of the United States employment service and with other state and federal agencies. The industrial classification of the census bureau will be utilized in making the survey, which will take into consideration only industrial concerns with a minimum of 500 em ployees. The first results are expected to be ready for announcement by January 15, and it is the intention subquetatly to issue employment statistics biweekly. Officials' would make no estimate today of the country's idle workers, although they expressed the opinion that the trend toward unemployment on a large scale had been marked du ring the last few months. Recently, it was said, the employment service had been placing from 45,000 to 50,000 persons in positions every month. The regional directors and their divisions for the purposes of the sur vey include: R. Izard, South Atlantic district headquarters, Richmond states of Deleware, Maryland, Vir ginia, I North Carolina, South Caro lina, Georgia, Florida and the Dis trict of Columbia. Only One "BROMO QUININE" To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA TI v E BROMO QUININE- Look for signature of fi. w. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stop? conga sud headache, and works off cold. 25c TWO REW SECURITIES ^ |. ISSUED NEXT YEAR BY P?i 1). S. TREASURY Will Complete Line of. Government Savings Securities and Place Sav ings Movement on Peace Basis? - / Completing the Hne of government savings securities and \placing ' the treasury savings movement on a solid peace-time basis, two new treasury savings securities will be issued dur, lng the coming year, says a recent an ?ouncement from Secretary Houston The new Issues will be a $1 Treasury Savings Stamp and a $25 Treasury Savings Certificate.. The $1 stamp, whioh will be non-interest bearing, is to be bright red in color and to bear tho portrait of Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of th? Treasury. The $25 certificate will be similar in de sign and terms to the $100 and S1.00C Treasury Savings Certificates which will also be offered in 1921, to mature January 1, 1926. The new securities will supply a SJ unit for saving, and a registered gov ernment security in the $25 denomina tion which can be conveniently pur chased through the accumulation of the $1 stamps. The small denomina tion war-time securities-the $5 War Savings Stamp, in a 1921 series, and the 25 cent Thrift Stamp-will also be offered during the coming year, as will the registered Treasury Savings Cer tificates in $100 and $1,000 denomina tions. Demand Continues Strong. Notwithstanding the reaction since the armistice from habits of saving, Secretary Houston sadd that the de mand for savings securities has con tinued strong in many parts of the country, and that' he believed that as the security markets become more set tled treasury savings securities bear? lng interest at 4 per cent, compounded quarterly, exempt from rtaie and local taxes and from the normal federal in come tax, and redeemable substantial ly on demand, should prove increasing ly attractive, particularly to the mul titude of small investors. With these considerations in mind, the Treasury is committed to the con?, tinued sale of government savings se curities, and feels that as time goes on sales of savings securities over the counter, at post offices and banks throughout the country, should play an increasingly important part in the current financing of the government. To this end, the Treasury is also committed to the continuance of the work of the Savings Division, in Wash ington and in the several federal re serve districts. This organization en? deavors to promote the purchase of , government savings securities; it de velops and protects the secondary mar ket for Liberty Bonds and Victory \ Notes and other war issues of govern ment securities. It also unites the ef forts of all helpful agencies and move- i ments, financial, industrial, educa- ] tional, commercial and social, in a i broad savings campaign to make per- ( manent the habits of saving and in- ? vestment in United States Government securities. Its work along these lines . will be intensified in 1921, the savings organization for this district, with < headquarters in Richmond, Va., direct- t lng activities in Maryland, the District -, of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, j North and South Carolina. Organizations Co-operating. Requests that the savings work be continued and offers of active co-op eration in the movement have been | received from national organizations Including the American Federation of Labor, nearly every fraternal organiza tion of prominence in the United States, and presidents of women's or ganizations. The work of the Savings Division has also been splendidly suc cessful in the schools. In response to the demand, the Sav ings Division will intensify during 1921 Its campaign to spread broadcast the essential facts relative to wise saving and spending and investment, and the continued development of new capital. The savings securities to be offered have also been shaped to meet these needs. The $1 Treasury Savings Stamp and the $25 Treasury Savings Certifi cate come as a result of work carried on in the great industrial plants of the country. This campaign demonstrated that workers like a $1 unit for saving and that they are seeking an invest ment security of the $25 denomination The 25. cent Thrift Stamp and the $5 War Savings Stamp, which have gained a strong foothold in the schools bf the nation, will be con tinued during 1921 in order that ?very American youth may have the oppor tunity to become ah active partner in the business of his government The 1921 War Savings Stamp of $5 maturity value will be larger in size than the 1920 Issue, will be orange in color, and will bear the portrait o? Lincoln. The 25 cent Thrift Stamp will be unchanged. Ask your employer or banker to sell you Liberty Bonds on installments, and take advantage of the opportunity presented by present market prices. Or save up until you have enough tc buy a $50 bond. War Savings Stamps will help you save. You can't lose the handsome profits due you if you buy Liberty Bonds at present market prices and keep them utfl is purity. The wealth and credit ot the nation are pledged to their ro? donation ai par._ H_0 Every Department Well Stocked We are ready to supply the needs of the people at very reasonable prices. Every department of our store is filled with well selected merchandise. FURNITURE Our furniture department, on the second floor, should attract those who need new furniture for their home. We have OAK SUITS, WARDROBES, CHIFFO ROBES, SIDEBOARDS, HATRACKS, ROCKING CHAIRS, DINING CHAIRS, DINING TABLES, CENTRE TABLES.. A large assortment to se lect from at very attractive prices. RUGS AND ART SQUARES We are showing an especially attractive assortment of Rugs and Art Squares, all sizes and weaves, in beautiful designs. We invite the ladies especially to see them. STOVES AND HEATERS We have a very large stock of Stoves, Ranges and Heaters; also, all sizes or grates. Our prices on these are very attractive. Beautiful line of BRASS and ENAMELED BEDS. Just the thing that you possi bly have been expecting to buy this fall. Come in and let us show you. Large stock of TRUNKS, SUIT CASES and TRAVELING BAGS, from the cheap est to the best. LAP ROPES, SADDLES AND HARNESS We invite those in need of Lap Robes, Saddles and Harness to see us before buy ing. We can make a close price on these goods. WAGONS AND BUGGIES If you need a farm wagon or buggy, come to see us before buying. We sell ve hicle^ that have stood the test of Edgefield roads for years, and feel confident that we can please you both in quality and price. Edgefield Mercantile Company Notice of Final Discharge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern : Wheras, Andrew C. Yonce has nade application unto this Court for J'inal Discharge as Administrator in :e the estate of C. K. Johnson de ceased, on this the 7th day of D?cern er, 1920. These Are Therefore, to cite any md all kindred, creditors, or parties nterested to show cause before me it my office at Edgefield Court House South Carolina, on the 7th day of Tanuary, 1921, at ll o'clock a. m., why said order of discharge should lot be granted. W. T. KINNAIRD, J. P. C., E. C., S. C, December 7, 1920. YOU TAKE NO CHANGES! Raizors are Guaranteed for Life For ??ale by EDGEFIELD MERCANTILE COMPANY EDGEFIELD FRUIT STORE Ready fop Christmas 1920 The annual festive season is almost here and we have made large purchases in order to supply the wants of the Edge field people. Our stock is now large and we have large ship ments coming in by express every day, so as to keep every thing fresh. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Nuts, Raisins, Plain and Fancy Candy, Apples, Oranges Grape Fruit, Bananas, Malaga Grapes, Figs and Dates Celery, Cranberries, Cigars and Tobaccos WE BUY IN LARGE QUANTITIES AND CAN MAKE CLOSE PRICES. IT MATTERS NOT WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLE WE WILL HAVE IT. Begin your shopping early. We will appreciate a share of your holiday business. We are in a better position to serve | you than ever before. p Edgefield Fruit Company IKHSHHBBSHHRHBH