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For of every kind. well as for child extra large size Crockery, Agate sets for 98c. The little folks to come and se( DIVERSIFICATIOA VS. OVER-PRODUCTION. The Southern Cotton association will not ask the farmers of the south to reduce the cotton acreage for 1906 less than that planted in [905- The association does ask and insist with all the force at its com mand that the acreage in cotton throughout the belt in 1903 be not increased during the planting sea son of 1906. Let the watchword of every southerpn farmer be Diversi fication, and through that agency produce an abundance of food sup plies to maintain each farm. Per manent independence, thrift and prosperity can only be enjoyed aby ~southern cotton growers through the adoption and maintenance of a system which will make each farm self sustaining. It is the only me dium through which the present in iquitous credit system, wvhich has so long held our people in bondage N can b>e effectively broken up and relegated to the past. It is the only mediunv through which the great masses of cotton producers can ever hope to centrol the sale of their cot ton in the markets of the country and force consumers and buyers to pay them fair arid just prices for the staple. Any system which forc es the producer to market his crops rapidly in order to meet maturing obligations to pay for supplies that could be more cheaply raised at home will ever tend to make a slave of the growver, minimizing the rights of manhood which every southern cotton raiser should en joy to.the fullest extent. Over-Production a serious Menace. In the spring of 1905 a crisis se rious and potential faced the cot ton growers of the south by reason of overproduction of cotton in 1904. The Southern cotton association at that time waged an active and ef fective campaign for a reduction in the cotton area to be panted in 1905. The advice of the association was loyally supported by cotton grovx! ers throughout the entire cotton belt and a reduction of fully five mil lion acres wvas stricken from the cotton area for 1905 and planted in other crops. The result of this dis play of good judgment on the part of the farmers is today seen in bringing the production of cotton within the legitimate demands for consmmption, good prices for the staple and well-fill,ed corn cribs and smokanehse from North Carolina IS THE hr s You can find usefL ren, at The Racke bowl and pitche , and Tirware, Va t will find Santa Clai . for themselves. e Ra to the Rio Grande river. The agri cultural, commercial, industrial and j financial interests of the south are c today enjoying an era of prosperity I far in excess of any period experi- s enced within the past half celitury. i To maintain our present position, and forge ahead in the achievement of greater successes, it is imperative i that no serious mistake be made by t the planters who are now making 1 their arrangements for the spring t planting of 1906. Let every man t pause and calmly consider his fu- fi ture even while enjoying the flush p of a victory which has been the I most marvelous ever won in mod- n ern times. f; The present estimated twenty- Y seven million acres planted .in cot- ~ ton is sufficient under nornmal cli 'matic conditions to produce enough cotton to meet the demands of spin- a ners for the American staple. Any C material increase in the cotton acre-V age for 19o6 will tend to stagnate the cotton market and depress pric es below their legitimate value. The ~ Jegitimate laws of supply and de-r mand is the only true medium ofr regulating fair and legitimate pri ces for our great staple product. P The Southern Cotton association through all its sources of strength r and cooperative mediums of dis- 1 seminating information to its loyal F and pitriotic supporters. with an eye single to the future prosperity e of all cotton growers and business interests of the south, earnestly makes this appeal for broadening Z the splendid advantages that are to I be gained by diversified agriculture I on southern farms. Plant an abund- C ance of small grain, corn and side ti crops. Raise more hay, cattle and hogs. Peace and Plenty. Let wvell-filled corn cribs and smokehouses be the great bulwarks of safety betwveen the farmers and g the world of trade with whom they J have to deal. Rotate your crops,Ih intensify your acreage, fertilize g liberally, cultivate well, produce plentifully on the acreage planted J andl enjoy those rewards which should be the fulsome portion of I those wvho till our southern soils. n Study the possibilities of our soils and climate and learn to appreciate t and develop the wonderful re-\ sources at our command in the field, r garden and orchard of southern ag- p riculture. Become depositors in I your banks rather than borrowers. i PLACE imas il and ornarnente t St6re. See the r for 98c., and i ses 18 incheo hig s'headquartersie cket Iet on a cash basis as rapidly as >ossible and break up the ruinous :redit system which'in the past has >een so fatal to cotton growers. As outhern fa.ms become each year nore self-sustaining under the Ldoption of a diversified and inten ive system of culture and proper -otation of crops, the growers of he south's great staple can quick y regulate its marketing to' meet he legitimate demands of consump ion and maintain its price at such gures as will always give to the roducer a profit on its production. ~uild warehouses with your surplus ioney, and secure adequate storageI .cilities for the proper handling of our- cotton in the markets of the ountry. .Let us reach out and* roaden the markets and uses for terican cotton. Let us bring bout direct trade between the pro ucers and the spinners of the rorld and -in safeguarding our iagn:ificent and valuable staple ro the greed of speculative in erests. enjoy the blessings oT its ionoply and through cooperation apidly develop our beloved south md into the richest and most pros erous section of the entire Union. lause, reflect and make no fatal istake in entering upon the new rop year for 1906. The sun of eace and plenty is shining on the >yal and patriotic heads of south rn planters today. Providence as blessed our country. The clouds av thicken and darken our hori on in the spring if wve grow heed ass of our duty. The Southern, otton association sounds its note f warning and issues its appeil to 2e people. Yours truly, ,Harvie Jordan, President Southern Cotton As-! ociation. There are 15,oo K. of P. dele 'ates in Baltimore attending the ubilee celebration which opened on Lst Friday. An elaborate pro ramme has been prepared and: enator Beveridge will deliver the ubilee address. Fire swept the business portion f MIanassas, causing a loss of early $2oo,ooo. The postoffice, express office and be store of R. L. Bell & Co.. of Vestville, Kershaw county, was obbed last Thursday night, sup-! osedly by two' white tramps. Mr. >ell has offered a reward and there a ne of $0.0 noyh the g-overnment. TO GO Pre S Ll things for grow large shade Lar averything inagi -h two for 25c., h it the Racket Store Stor THEN NRWBblRRY Newbert Capital stock paid in Surplus Deposits . . . We do business on bu We extend every col Nith safe and sound ba Four per cent. paid a Department Fi Burglar Pr IAS. IcINTOSIl, President. - ~Are You Plarnning Many persons are occu making plans and specifi< homes. It has often been said ti building experiences before the ide Let Us Plan Yoi will gladly call with our catalogues a of modern sanitation. We would a< the samples of "S~tan4dud Ware dis for booklet a"Modern Home Plumb FOR Sd C. C. DAVT entsI n up people, as nps for 98c., the nable in China, andsome Water All are invited e. SAVNGSBANK, y, S. C. . . $ 50,000.00 . . . 25,000.00 -.235,000.00 isiness principles. nsideration consistent nking. n deposits in Savings ire Proof Vault. 'oof Safe. J. E. NORWOOD, Cashier. Sa New Home? pied at this season in :adons for their new iat a person must have several a! home is constructed.. ar Plumbing? If you will allow us to plantheplunmb ig of your home, we will make it right the first time. We do no experimenting but execute all con tracts on the most approved sanitary lines- employ the most experienced and competent me.. chanaics and use the very best fixtures made -namely "Stundwd" Porce lain Enameled Baths and One-piece Lavatories. If you do not find it convenient to call in per.non, write or phone us and we nd other literature on the subectO Ivise, however, that you inspectA played in our showroom. Ask ing."O Free upon request. ELE BY t, Newberry. S. C.