Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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r V. * ' 1 1 The Florenge Daily Times — O'DOWD THEATRE i Today Geraldine Farrar in “TheJJell Cat” A Comedy and A Bray Pictograph The story of a woman who fought with men as a man who fought with one man to the death and won. It is thrilling in its effect, and absorbing in its simplicity. The scents are laid in Great West. Also IME often takes men by surprise. Carelessly and indifferently they let the years slip along. .Then suddenly Old Age calls a halt and throws them back up on their well-spent, but ill-saved resources. You will not always have your present pro ducing power.. Prepare for the day when it begins to wane. Save while making. A . bank account is a fortification which Fath er Time never penetrates. Sav ing need not mean sacrifice. It is the purpose of this bank to show you how your own personal problems can be solved with out inconvenience or embarrassment. Ask your friends who are with us, or call anytime between 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. First National Bank Florence, S. C. V'. IMP THEATRE The Best In Picture and 'Music * Today Carmel Myers in “The little WhH Savage” Miss Myers Is seen at her best in this photoplay of a circus story with real heart interest to boot. Also a Comedy. Coming Next Week Irving N. Lewis’ “CHICKEE CHOO MAIDS” Musical Comedy Comedy of 11—People— Special Scenery and Electrical Effects WK*■H 1 <■+'!■ !■ 1H Adults 20c, Children 10 and 15c > ‘ • JO. . r T Tomorrow ...... . • • } ‘ John Barrymore in “On The Quiet” It’s a secret, but may be we’ll let you in on it if you promise not tob reathe it to asoul. Based on the stage success by Augus tus Thomas. Also a Burton Holmes Travelogue And A Pathe News Saturday Elsie Ferguson in “Heart of the Wilds’ dib Passing of The London Town House London, Feb. 27—One of the oldesi institutions of England’s fashionable and wealthy class, the town house in London, is df-app* aring. The amo nu bile is held responeible for the j change. Manv of t.heh siraljert )TJindon j It; uses have been given up, and it is ! rumored that at least cne large ana j famous house is about to be put on the market. People are finding that they cfcn do quite as well with a • smal!, rmart flat or maisonette, there- ; by making a big saving which enables ; them to increase '.he comworts of their j house in the country.- A social observed says that he sees : the time near when the historical i London mansion will no longer exist,' and people of means, when they come o Ixmdon, will eu/.ertain in hotels. The disappearance of the town house will mean the further development of certain kinds of hotels and restaur ants. It is *a ! d tha one effect of the new order of things will be shown this sea son in the King and Queen using Windsor Castle, 2r> miles from Lon don, much more as a residence than Buckingham Palace, which is in the city. [ oSA V/A/QS F'vr Chill and Malarial Fever t MATTHEW’S Chill Tonic Can Not Be Equaled A dose after each meal keeps you well. If you are sick a dose after each meal makes you well. No advance in price. 25c Everywhere High Wages Paid To Pennsylvania Miners Greonsburg, Pa., eb. £7—The high- tes s n ale of wages ever paid in Wes moreland coun| y was in force in 1918, tthe m'ner’s average daily pay netnp about $6.00, an increase of nearly $2.00 over 1917. The average yearly earning of miners for 1918 wais $l.Soo. in seme instances this sum reaching $2,000. While $150 was the monthly average, many miners drew as high as $4)0. SAV/MGS I .S^V/A/GS I ,SM y/fA'GS Money in the bank is a strong foundation to build upon. Not all of us can be rich, but each of us can better his condition. Saving— steady and persistent—will accomplish wonders. Open an Account with us today with whatever amount y:m can spare; then add to it as opportunity pern.its. A foundation for starting some sub stantial business or a competence for old age will result. PMMflTO BUB 5 TRUST COMPART Florence, S. C. “The Bank on the Corner” Four and Five per cent interest paid in our Savings Department. We have a few income tax blanks for individuals on hand which we will be glad to give to those who want them. DON’T BE BALD GRAVE SITUATON . FACES CAROLINA, SAYS MR. MANNING FORMER GOVERNOR PRESENTS THE COTTON SITUATION COMMUNITY IN TENSE TERMS IN $$$$$$ $$$$$$$ BEFORE YOU PURCHASE M THAT WARDROBE TRUNK * be sure and examine ours. *** We are safe in saying that our line of wardrobe trunks is so extensive and attractive that you will find no difficul ty whatever in selecting the * very trunk you are seeking. Regulation trunks also. All backed by our guarantee. Vi V FINKE&STEIN 57 E. Evans St, Phone 100 V V $$$$$$$ $ * $ MONEY MONEY MONEY Columbia, Feb. £7—“Dc the people of Sou’h Carolina realize the critical nature of their commercial situation?” This question was asked Richard I. Manning, former governor, who was in the city conferring with the State central cemittee, Governor Man ing grows quite a lot of cotton in fact that is his oocupaikm now, and he lias been deeply concerned over the situa tion. I wish that I could dc or say some th'ng,‘> said Mr Manning, “to help »ur people to see the* situation so that we may save ourselves. No price fixed by monopoly Is' demanded but a fair profit on the cost of pro^ duct ion. We w'ould be selling at a ’oss at present market figures.’ At the request of the State committee, Mr. Manning has prepared the follow ing statement, which presents the sit uation tersely and clearly. “The financial situation of the South with low priced cotton i» grave. Present prices gre below cost of production, to sell at these prices [ and be forced to mortgage our lands and our homes ‘.o make good our losses in order tc raise cotton? “Food crops and live stock are bringing good prices and conditions in Uurope indicate a continuance of high prices for these .eles f« some ;imo to come, we can produce them profitably. It will thereiore work no hardship or loss to reduce cotton acre age and increase our food crops. “Why should we be willing to raise cotton at a loss?* “With a full crop of cotton in 1918 loss stares us Tn the face. With, a reduce colton acreage in 1919 and good prices we will raise it with prof it and tlie acreage cut off and pit.’ in grain will also brjng a. profit. Have we the intelligence am! manhood to do it? The New Qrleans Convention believed it and agreed to put this' plan in effect in all cotton producing f* ates. Texas' was strong enii out spoken for this plan and for thorough and binding oganization. To Withhold Credit. “All those whok extend credit were urged ».o withhold credit from those who are so short sighted, unwilling and maybe, selfish encugn and lack ing in patriotism and without desire for the common good of the South to refuse to co-operate. Legislation, if ever possible, cannot help In this em ergency. ‘The God help ihose who help ithemselvcs.’ It is up to us. “To win or lose. “To have continued prosperity or a return to adversity. “To raise cotton at a p’-ofV. or have to mortgage our lands and our homes to cover lo«s'es on It. “To hc 1 d coBon for a remunerative How To Make Hair Grow ..Strong, Thick And Lustrous If your hair is thinning out, don’t wait another day, but go F. U. Lake Drug Co. and get a bottle of Parisian sa^e, thu truly efficient hair grower. Don't tay “It’s the same old story, I’ve heard it before;” but try a hot tie at their risk. They guarantee Parisian sage to stop failing hair and stimulate a new grow.h banish all dandruff and almost instantly stop scalp itch, or money back. Parisian sage contains just the j elements needed to properly invigor i ate the hwjr roots. It’s a prime j favorite with discriminating ladies because it makes the hair so soft and lustrous, apd appeal twice as abund ant. Parisian? sage is' inexpensive and easily obtainable at all drug stores. REMEMBER THE DATE DON’T FAIL TO ATTEND 'Flairs. Feb. •v, Big Meeting -AT- PINEWOOD CLUB Rheumatism and Gout A convincing fact o* me remark able power of L-Rheumo as a cure for Rheumatism and Gout is shown by the grateful letters from people that have taken this famous remedy. L-Rheumo eliminates poisons, its sc- i tion on the liver, kidneys and bowels, aids digestion and assimilation of food, purifies the blood and builds you up Don’t suffer when L-Rheumo is ready to aid you. Look for big L. big L Price $1.00. Price $1.00 For Sale by F. U. Lake’s Drug Store, Florence, S. C. or write Chapman Alexander Laboratories. Greenville. 8. fl. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation; Soothes and Heals.. You can get restful sleep after the j first application. Price 60c. Adv 1 WHY NOT PAINT YOUR OWN CAR? You can do so for a few dollars with EF- FECTO AUTO ENAMEL. Use EFFECTO top and seat dressing. Makes them look like new and wear longer. McCOWN HDW. CO. 9 S. Dargan St., Phone 321 would mean heavy loss. The cost of return on it or impotently accept what ♦be 1914 cron will be higher than that is offeed. Our facilities for handling real estate mortgage loans are un limited. We are representatives of Eastern mortgage company with Immense resources, therefore, you should not hesitate,; to Jiave u&. sen* you. Correspondence solicited. ' J > REAL ESTATE & TRUST CO^ P. W. Wilson, Pres. L. B. Harper, Sec /> 35 W. Evans St., MERCHANT TAILOR Florence, S. C. of .1918, fertilizer andl. abor the larg est items of expense are higher than 1918. “We can hold the cotton on hand hut unless acreage is mdioaly reduc ed (say 82 1-3 per c^nt) so that the erop of 1919 will be reduced I see no use in boldine. The two propositions must go together. “But if we know our bus 1 ”''''" desire a fair return of our labor ani\ 'xnendituro we must hold our cotton 'od reduce our acreage and the fpr*>- ’izer bills. I need not enlarge on ♦hose propositions. Those twot pfr-o nositnlons were unaious’y agreed up on by the New Orleans convention held on the 18Gi, wi'h renresentat've farmers, bankers and merchants from all of the cotton producing State*' ex oept Florida. Must ace Situation. “I have never seen gren'e unanim- itv and stronger determination In evidence than at thi« mcet'ng. With actual loss threatening us for 191.8 end wiih a laree cron for 1919, and ‘his condition to continue ’♦ oeivable that on peonle should he so hMnd tn their own interest as not to face the fltuatiou whit and wUh courage and to take this matter Into ♦he’’’ hr mis and work out their own salvation. ,“Tho determination *«■> -i-* on ♦ , *e*n lines is evident. But talking about it land adopting resolutions and abusin'* othes and appealing for governmental bplp wilt get US "C. where. Po-oneri tion between f-'irmfrs, bankers, mer chantv and landlords and *onan*s and complete orgoniz't on end fo’Vwfoe un this pganiznt'OT: ♦© see thet the pledges are f'lthfv.’lv observed and carried out will save n« a n d br'oir { prosperDv for the nrrsert and frw succeeding years. Aro we wlllioe to go back to pre-war prices of cotton “Is it no' better to make a profit on ten acres than to make a loss on fifeen acres? “Let us answer those questions and act item ’ hem.” AN OPEN LETTER FROM S. C, MAN Gives Permission to Publish this for the Benefit of Others We publish here an open letter, written of hts own free will and ac cord, without solicitation, Read it all Carolinians. “I have been very weak and run down for three years, with heart trou ble, the Doctor said. They thought I would have been dead two years ago. I was confined to my room for three weeks; almost went blind, and was so weak I could not walk, and I had almost given up. I saw in the pa pers what Dreco had done for people in North and South Carolina and got intelligence |my wife to order a bottle—it came— I took it according to directions for three weeks, and I can now get out and attend to my work, a new man. wish I had room to write more. You may publish this if you like.” (Signed) N. Moseley, Loris, S. C. Now does not every word of this ring true? Dreco brought happiness into that household when it looked dark and desolate. Dreco. the great root and herb me dicine for the stomach, liver, kidneys bowmls and blood is now sold by all good druggists and is highly recoin mended In Florence by F. U. Lake Drug Co. SABA Dry Goods Store Ends This Week If you haven’t already got your share of the won derful bargains we are offering in this sale be sure to come Friday or Saturday as these are the last two days. EVERYTHING REDUCED Men’s Ladies and Childrens wearing apparel, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps and our complete stock of Dry Goods has all been marked at big price reductions. Save money by attending this sale. SABA Dry Goods Store 19 N, Dargan St.