Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PROGRESSIVE PROGI SOUTH C i Columbia, July 4.?At a meeting- of the board of directors of the South Carolina Cotton Association last Thursday, J. Skottowe Wunnamnker, D. M. Crosson, T. H. Tuten, G. L?. Toole and W. O. Tatum were appointed a committee to prepare un address to the people of South Carolina on the situation as it effects cotton today. This committee has issued the following address. To the People of South Carolina: "At a meeting of the board of directors of the South Carolina ^Division of the American Cotton Association on July 1, a request was read from the great commercial naner of Tr.nar land, the Manchester Guardian, that a detailed statement be sent covering the production of cotton in America and the various matters bearing thereon, and the ability of America to furnish sufficient increase of cotton to fill the wants of the world war, It being plainly slated that the world will need an enormous Increased supply of American cot'on; and that every legitimate line of the cotton industry "s intensely uneasy, following tivo consecutive crops with the certainty of a short crop this year. The statement issued by the census bureau of the agricultural department shows during the present year there has been an enormous decrease in the available supply of cotton, the demands for raw cotton exceecUng the supply to a greater extent than at any time in the last 50 years, plainly pointing out the certainty of a cotton famine. "Wc believe that the time is at hand for the farmer to take stock and find where he is as to his present holdings of cotton and thV? crop that is soon to l>e gathered. With five success, vc short crops and with the certainty of another short crop in 1920, if is unthinkable to the average man that manipulators and gamblers in cotton can depress the price two and three cents a pound per week, but such are the facts. "TIlP onfirmniiL- i 1 ? ! ? ' ~ ...wu.-- uiwiL-iinuu tusi III production of cotton received serious consideration of the hoard, it being clearly shown that the present crop will bo by far the most costly cr'op produced and that cotton for future delivery is being sc>ld on the New York exchange far below the cost of production, which will result in forcing higher prices when the milis demand this cotton. "Tho matter of agricultural labor is a most serious concern to the entire agricultural and commercial life of America. Two minion negroes have moved from the cotton, producing sections alone since 1914. Statistics show the certainty hereafter of an 1 i ? MmmmmmesssBsgsgammKmmBBBmBsm ESPECI nr oiinr GIBBES South Carolina's Lar 'Phones, L D. 9935-( (AM FOR :arolina outlined even far greater increase In the expense of producing cotton, the fertilizer for 1921 being sold out at record breaking prices. "The enormous earnings being made by the manufacturers both at home and abroad and the fact that the cotton producer is unable to produce cotton at prices being paid and compete with other lines of industry Impressed upon the board of directors the necessitv of issulnor n statement of depressing cotton prices that has ever existed. It was also shown that the European countries, such as Germany, Austria and the Czecho-Slovaks, who were large users of low grade cotton were in distressing need of some and steps were being taken to get this cotton into these countrlee through our representatives abroad and open up markets for every bale ol same. There can be no question but that these efforts will succeed. "Our committee was appointed to prepare a statement through the press pointing out to the farmers, merchants and bankers the necessity holding cotton, the erection of warehouses, and arranging for the securing of competent graders and the enlargement of the organization of the American Cotton Association, and impress upon the bankers, merchants, and other financial interests of the South the vital necessity of joining with the American Cotton Association for the purpose of the protection ol our commercial life. "It was unanimously agreed by the entire board that the Association would cooperate . with and rendei every assistance possible in the erection of warehouses in the boll weevil section, it being fully recognized thai with 'the existing world shortage ol food crops the demand for the future woidd be record breaking and tha, under boll weevil conditions there warehouses would be needed for the storage of these food crops; and thai one of the most important duties oi the American Cotton Association wa: the diversified agriculture and the protection of the entire agricultural interests of the South. To Care for Distress Cotton. "Plans have been perfected the finance committee in cooperation with the hankers of the state, who are largely members of and stand behind the association, to take care of all the distress' cotton, and both the small and large farmer will be able to get all advances needed to hold his 19 2C crop for a profitable price. "The most thorough and systematic campaign ever conducted in the state was arranged to start on July IE for warehouses, graders and membership of the American Cotton Association. Under this plan, it is th< concensus of opinion that warerou BUY ALLY A RENEW! IT'S GUAF used ears in excellent condition ? MACHIN1 gest Automotive Industry One Bloe % ) i DEi 5UHI! j Oar facilities for putting sell them under a most unnsu; i Our order blank which th j following: "This vehicle is \ I which may break within thirt ligence or improper usage, bu horns or any eleccrica. equipn days' use the vehicle does not condition or upon your failure not damaged in any respect a The above constitutes our ....... I - n 1 Iivuwu yuu uu\ a ueiiewx'ii car When you settle for it, it's vo Our plan is different: we over a definite period to prove bag." Isn't this the fairest and our Renewed cars. Come do^ over, repaint and retop them, Right now we have some Lexington, Reo, Overland, Ch lowing trucks which are sold c Call L. Hall, manager Rei REMEMBER GIBI il GUARANTEE. e purchaser signs when he buys >urchased on your agreement to i y days from dftte of delivery, ex t this does not apply or refer to 1 lent or radiators or to any trad< ; prove to be in good operating cc ? to do so will refund the full pui nd is in as good condition as whe idea of a fair method of selling you can't take it back to the urs, and the troubies that go wit give you a reasonable opportunit ? to you that it is not our policy t the best plan for the buyer? N< ,vn and see them. Find out hov so that we can sell them to you excellent values in Chevrolets, I lalmers, Saxon, Franklin, Maxw< >n the same plan: Giant, Packar newed Car Department, L. D. PI * JES SERVICE MEANS PER houses will -be erected in each and every county in the state sufficient-to warehouse ther cotton and other agricultural products produced therein. Under thegg plans the state warehouse commissioner reports over 100 already in course of erection. That graders will be secured for cotton markets in every county and organizations formed to market j cotton and other agricultural crops in time to open cooperative marketing in nil of the counties of the state and the membership of the American Cotton Association in this state will be increased by 30,000 members. "it was shown that mutual lire insurance companies were no longer experiments but wonderfully beneficial, ' safe and sound and it was decided to take steps for the organization of the 1 same in the various counties ofr the state. Special attention of the busl ness men was called to the advantage of organizing such companies. The organization' of a statewide mutual lire insurance company is under consider- j ation to obtain a low rate of lnsur-] ance. Save Farmers' Money. Orangeburg county Js a concrete example of what is now beipg done in many counties in South Carolina^ The American Cotton Association ot Orangeburg county, along with the Farmers union and Cotton Marketing Association has established a market' at Orangeburg that has brought that, market from being the poorest in, lower Carolina to one of the best. It' brought more cotton to that market | the first seven months of its operation than had been handled there forj the 12 months previous and saved to the farmers who patronized it. from $5 to $50 per bale at a cost of 30 cents per bale. Already Aiken, Calhoun and many other counties are" ready to follow Orangeburg's example with the 1920 cotton crop. "We earnestly call on every present member of the association to get active and enlist the sympathy and, enroll as members every fellow far-, nier, merchant, banker, bffeiness and professional man and all the good women interested in liberating our fair land from the enslaving influences of those who would keep the Southern farmer in industrial slavery." 'JITNKY' NOW WITHOUT HONOR. Once upon u time a nickel was real* money?but those days are gone. In the days of our youth, watermel, ons could be purchased for the sum of L, five cents, hut now not even the trnns( parent slice can be obtained for this I ? . sum. I ICough bananas could be bought fo* five cents to give three boys indlges[ tion, but that was long ago. ! * * i There was a time when small boys " were wont to do chores around the 5 home for the coveted nickel?but not . j new. * W' A CAR ED ONE 1ANTEED ire such that we can and do U a Renewed car contains the l;: replace without cost any part I'.j cept in case of accident, neg- I tires, rims, ignitionapparatus, B ~ T r _ c?. ii H : ucceaaui ies. n aiier inree ; ndition you will put it in such chase price, if the vehicle is e n delivered by you. " ; j r Renewed cars. Ordinarily, : seller under any conditions. ;h it are also yours. :y, and extend our guarantee ;o try to sell you "a pig in the : 3w is a good time to look over v thoroughly we work them under the above plan. Suick, Paige, Haynes, Hudson, ; ill, etc., cars. Also the fol- ; d, Reo, White, etc. lones 9935-6. SONAL INTEREST ERY CO. k from Union Station. M Columbia, S. C. I r?* 1 Who can forget the man who used to walk into the cigar store and spy, in a loud voice, "Give me a good nickel cigar." t> There was a time when a nickel bought a loaf of bread, or a dish of ice cream, paid for a shoe stylne and even made a sizeable tip.,Some of the old citizens, in their more reminiscent moods, can recall those days?or at least they say they can, . Dut gradually, one by one.^he uses of the "jitney" passed away. It would buy n6thlng to eat, nothing to drink, unless reinforced by the onqe despised penny, until only a ride on a street car remained to be ?secu?ed In exchange for the nickel. And then the street railway com yttiiy luuuwea in me wake of a lonrr and Illustrious procession . of profiteers. ? ' T - - ? Clerk?"We can't pay you tlie twenty-five dollars dk this money-order until you are identified." Man?"That's .tough. There's only one man in town who can identify me, and 1 owe him twenty/'?Boston Transcript. It?1 ? l1^ ' | AN. ELECTRICAL WORK ROOM BEIC91I6HT iv ^5/<?c/r/c/<y /ZttT P . 1 * a * t)elco-Light enables you to have an electrically equipped workf / room by furnishing: complete electrig^ service. Bright ^lectric lights for working in the evenings after hores. Electric power "or operating lathes, drills, grinde Jan/1 fcnhni?T\nnaro ' B. H. BARRE - Dealer LEXINGTON, S. C. NOXTOE." Please take notice that the undersigned will apply to the Batesburg Beverage & Ice Company on Saturday, July 17tli, 1920. pursuant to provisions of Section 2789 Civil Code of South Carolina.- for issuance of ten (10) shares capital stock of Batesburg Beverage & Ice Company to take the place of Certificate No. 16, issued February 10, .1920, to A. G. Martin, which said stock has been lost or destroyed. A. G. MARTIN. Hardeeville, ,S. C.. June 3rd, 1920. K Jul 14 GASOLINE SYSTEMS CMl Tanks and Pumps, Air Compres sots. Computing Scales, Floor Scalea, Show Cases, Account Registers, Rebuilt Cash Registers. Safes, Store Fixtures. Til*: HAMILTON SCAI CO. Columbia. S. C. After you eat?always take FATONIC MA t frOR YOPlt AOP-STOMACgl Instantly relieves Heartburn, Blott dGassy reeling. Stops food souring; repeating, and all stomach miseries. AMuHieflwi and appstlM. Keep* stomach nmtandftn&i. Increases Vitality and Pep. EATONICIs the best remedy. Tens of thoueands wonderfully benefited. Only ooetaa cent or two a day to neoit, Positively guaranteed topleaaeor we will refund money, Get a big bos today. ToawiOaaa. Harmon Drug Company1 Lexington, S. C. i*?WEy BACK 'ithout .-juestiooif Hunt'*S<0?? g_ fails :, the treatment of Eczema. Iotter. Ringworm, (tch, etc lTm J Don t become <!i?couratrd be- f'^jf * m cnuse other treatments failed. I /\| t Mopt 'sSatvahus relieved bun- jfc S dieds of audi canes. You can't \ /I M lose on our Monty Bach Gumrantes. Try it at our risk TODAY Price 7Se at HARMON DRUG COMPANY. LEXINGTON. S. C. i 3 y*% r* I ?? 'f1 3 " ? r jjj II IBttak tSSI * ? '^S$5rc wtBL ' / P SSj Jfc mJP/nSAFETY Leading business men of Columbia are conduct- j& ing successfully an association which provides higher rates on savings. Periodical audits, supervision by the State Bank Examiner, and control by prominent business men and financiers assures safety. . ' ' Actual Resources Over $780,000 rYou may deposit any sum from $1.00 to $5,000 j * and make no further deposits unless you wish. & . Or you may add to this account in sums of &COO- ti l 9 at.. /4\^ ^ ^ " I jpo.uu, $1U.UU or any other amount weekly or . )i i1monthly if you desire: The STANDARD'S Savings Department op- Jv* crates' exactly like the savir/?s department of a , l i # '' '? brim. 2 3?cr Ceat. ? Pram Jaty 1 VI 1?-?-?? ' ^W- ') i 11 ' iM * Organised-June 29, 1908 ,i COLUMBIA, S. C. 1 * I S. O. Black Lee A. Lorick J | # John E. Black A. M. Lumpkin I, ^ | W. A. Coleman - " 1 | J. C. Coulter Oeor^Sy . 1 Dr. W. S. Currell Wm. Otis I i 11 .. Ernest M. DuPre Tonf B, Pearce I J John Gr* Ehrlich M. C. Robertson 11 g| 11 M. C. Heath Jolm P. Thomas, Jr. 1 v;. 11 II Directors and Advisory Committee ' 1 I i i _ ^?.? r , -ill | ' When Evening Shadows Fall tX YOU WILL NEED TO CARE FOR > YOUR EfES. They must rest and ; not be strained. OUR PERFECT j Lenses rest the eyes. j OPTICAL DEPARTMENT W , AVERY, The Jeweler 5 08 Main Street. COLUMBIA, S. C J BH?M?BftlimiiPiBiHBMBHMMMBiMB I????I Parts For Ford Cars I ZkTkA k nfn Q iinnliAA m.aiu nuiU* UiippitCd We have a Complete and Full Line of ] Wrenches, Pliers, Screw Plates, Chisels I Spring Cntters I Also All Kinds of i Automobile Oils and Greases I MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED. I * I f We Prepay Delivery Charges and Guarantee Satisfaction \ ILorick & Lowrance Inc. COLUMBIA, S. C. RETAIL DEPARTMENT Wholesale Prices Furnished to Merchants on Request IBM I illHIH Ml' MHiilllllMHIIH "illllll ill IB IIHHimiWi JBIIIIBUM lllil WHWt BIWtflMW IHB1MH ""S .Jlk iv {' 1