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J .MICE DAHHIHES = Pttbllsbed Daily Except Sunday a' Florence, S. C., by BRUNSON AND QARDINKR Mason C. Brunson, Editor. Chao. 8. Gardiner, Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES Payable In advance. One week 9 16 One month - .60 Three months ; 1.76 Btx months ;—3.60 One year : - S.00 Entered as second class matter December 8, 1900, at Florence, S. C. Member of The Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusive ly entitled to the use for republlca- tlon of all news dispatches credited jo It or not otherwise credited in this paper and aUo to the local news pub lished herein. TUESDAY MAY 18 1920 The Southern farmer who lived at home and boards at the same place has always been and will always be the most independent of men. The man with corn in the crib, meat in the smoke house, potatoes in the bank, milk in the dairy and chickens in the barn yard has never lay awake at night worrying over the high cost of living. He sits under his own tig bush well contented with his lot and worries little where prices soar. State Commissioner Harris advises that his tribe increase. He advises farmers of South Carolina to prepare this year as they have never prepar ed before to live at home by produc ing their own home supplies and says that those who live next year out off paper sacks and tin cans will j have u stony road to travel. The world is facing a food shortage which is suce to come unless the pro ductiveness o f the fields are kept going at full speed. The labor short age, the unseasonable weather, has greatly retarded farm work this year and Commissioner Harris says the fellow who is looking for low prices any time in the near future will be t sorely disappointed. Congress may enact laws, Congres sional investigations may be hield, the public may bewail the H. C. L. ^.but not one will ever add one ounce of meat or bread to the world’s supply. This must necessarily come from the directed brain and muscle of the farmers and it, at least, be hooves the farmers of the South Car olina, for their own preservation and Independence, to get on the band wa* ,-gon by preparing now as never be fore to produce on their own farms all they need for their own families and farms least. TQPAyS. BtftlHDAY6 .. _ * V + ♦ *•»******** + <» + Ex-Crown Prince Ruppecht of Ba varia, who led- of- tho German armies in the late war, born.in Mun ich. 51 years ago today. Josephus Daniels, Secretfiry of the Navy of the United' States, born in Washington, I). C., 58 years ago to day. Congressman Stephen O. Porter cf Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, born near Salem. O., 51 years ago today. C’harles M. Hough, judge of the U. S. Circuit Court, born in Philadelphia 62 years ago today I. Hamilton Lewis, former United States senator from Illinois, born ai Danville, Va., 54 years ago today. I* TODAY’S EVENTS ♦ * ♦ *♦•>♦♦♦♦♦ + * ♦ + V ... ■ ■ • There is to be a partial eclipse of the sun today, but it will not be vis ible in America. Elihu Root is to he the chief speak er at exercises in New York city to day in celebration of the semi-cen tennial of the Methopolitan Museum of Art. Georgia Democrats are to meet in State convention at Atlanta today to » + + + + + + + + + *+ * * > IN THE DAY’S NEWS + fr**,|. + *+ * + **4>**** Fifteen years ago there was em ployed in a department ! tore in Bos ton a young clerk w::o believed in doing more work than the “bass” ex pected of him. Tor.ay this same young roan, still in his eaily forties is a member of the British parliament a multimillionaire, and tne control ler of one of the largest shipping companies in the world. His name is J. C. Gonld, and the story of his car ? eer is one of the romance's of modern business. As a lad he left his native England as a sailor before the mast, tried his luck for a time in South Africa without, success, and bnally landed in America virtually penniless After several years as a clerk he h? came office manager of a New York insurance company and in 1912 en tered the insurance business on his own account, with such success that, •when the war jpame on in 1914 he re turned to England with sufficient cap! |tal to organize a small shipping coin Iflany, Within five y-ars he has b-*- Pcome the cpntrollinghead of steam- »hip lines and industrial companies .with world-wide connections, and recently completed a single deal in volving nearly $30,000,000. J#♦♦**#+♦♦♦+*♦**♦ ► TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES 4 1778—A great festival, organized by Maj. John Andre, was given in Philadelphia by the British offi cers in honor of Sir W illiam Howe. 1822—Augustin de Iturbide was pro- elained Emperor of Mexico, with the title of Augustin I. 1839—Caroline Bonaparte, queen of Naples, sister of Napoleon, died at Trieste. Born in Corsica in r 1-732. : 1845—Don Caroles relinquished bis right to the crown of Spain in favor of his son. 846—Kingston, Ontario, was incor porated^ 863—Confederates retired within the defenses of Vicksburg, and the Fqderals began the siege of the city. 1918—Five hundred S::in Feindeis were arrested in Ireland and sent to England. IBS Mill, convention at San Famclaco.. i._ Nebraska Republicans are to meet in State convention at Lincoln today to select presidential electors anil frame a state platform. Gen. Leonard Wood is expected to receive the Republican indorsement Irt today’s presidential preference primaries in Vermont. No Democrat ic candidates will appear on the ■ lot. In the general primaries in Penn sylvania today delegates to the nat ional conventions will be selected and candidates named for United States senator, representatives in Congress and othe r officials to be voted for in November. Solution of the fuel problems con fronting America, through the use of electricity will be discussed at the e’tnual convention of the National Electric Light Assocfatloh, which is to begin; its sessions today at Pasa dena. Oatif. When* the Canadian Railway Com mission meets today it will probably take up the subject of increased pas senger fares from Canada to the United States, made necessary by the difference in exchange. I The high cost of clothing is to fur j nish the chief topic of discussion ai | the annual convention of the Inter I national Garment Mamiacturers’ As sociation. which will meet in St. Louis today with memoers in attend ance from all parts of the United States and Canada. al supporter of fh<' inertfhunts . 6i Florence. Neither will the -mall or der houses do anything for my fam ily. but they at least are my friends at the present hour for they sell me something to wear at about half the price I have been paying here at home. Respectfully, J. E. McBRIDE. Florence, May’18. 1920. .1 Bad Habits in Canaries. When a canary bird plkcks feather! from the young birds, place them in t nmall nursery cage suspended from iIk side of the breeding cage in a niaimei that will allow feeding between the wires, as the young birds should not h< removed entirely from their parents until they are able to crack the food upon wide It they intist feed. To rtmw-how'badly -raifi «*a^ heeded, a native Who came to TYwcastle mar ket with his wagon was so overjoyed that he rushed into the center of the street In front of the town hell when the storm was at its severest and of fered up a prtyer of thanksgiving. He then started drinking the muddy water as it flowed past liutV.—Johannesburg (Transvaal) Sunday Times. jfc — — — at J* — sw M JtJtJLJLJLJLJ WWTfTrWTyvAH'TT 71 W W 7i A 1 hhhhhHhhhhhhhTii »»»»»»» »I Good Georgia Land Like to Read the Ads. American - advertisements in maga zines and newspapers are the favorite rending mr <*r of the residents of the Red sea region. The people find them far more Interesting-than the stories and articles, and till the magazines that reach the American consulate at Aden are eagerly borrowed. Too Late To Classify TAKEN UP- One bay horse and bug gy. Owner may get same by pay lug for aciv. and feed bill. J. K. Smith. Star Route FOR RENT—Room centrally locat 'd with or without meals. Address Bcare cf Daily Times. This is a real investment opportunity. We offer good Georgia land, 65 per cent, now under cultivation, with im provements such as harps, ten ant houses, etc., in good locali ties. at only $25 an acre. Terms, $3 per aere cash, balance in 22 years at 6 per cent, interest. Write us today for full par ticulars. f $25.00 An Acre Only $3.00 Acre Cash; Balance 22 Ye^rs at 6% 31 • —i— Hand hvigwates SoftenstheSkin Carolina Real Estate & Trust Co. CLARK BUILDING, COLUMBIA, S. C. Or Wagner Real Estate and Guarantee Co. ( Wagner, S. C. J »»11SBBBBBBBBBJ Ao TO PRICES HERE SOFT SILKY ;t c^r. be esril- - d. 7 ■ ... 1 ••'VI > T' ! :.;r hr;..:: b:.vc cV-nCr.-lT ’ : N! • ; .r.l r ? Try a be;: f SlXELENTO QUENENE POMADE widen Ij 1. rc;.l l.nlr grower. Removes dandruff tnd elepz fw.l?;n^ heir. Trice oOitliur Torsade or ? !:in lienirtHU -L f > «•«•»?'} If year t talrr c; r't rupfly yt u, fpi r l 1 : - 1 :.r o r: 1. 1 rcEe. \.e vi.l mo l! at yon i rc Si ppliocl. ixi n vro vrriMxr compaxy Superior on three important points' i-Preservcs the leather i-Gixes a more lasting shine 3-Kceps shoes looking new Gilt Edge fam- . - „ ous the world Vjv over ALL DEALERS Editor limes. Dear Sir: — Having read your editorial, “Keep Money at Home” in Monday's issue of the Times, I am constrained to *ay a few words in reply. In the beginning let me state that 1 have always been a loyal supporter and booster for my home town and up to a few weeks ago, I have turned over everv cent I made to the merchants of Florence in exchange for some things to eat iind wear for myself and family until they have forced me by high prices' to look elsewhere for re relief. As for the grocery merchants I can find no relief and have to pay the prices charged. 1 am not in the position of the railroad men who cab go to Charleston, Savannah and Au gusta arid lay groceries from ten to twenty-five per cent cheaper than they can here, if anyone doubts this statement. I will be happy to give them the names of railroad men who are doing this. Now as to something to wear. J am learning from actual experience that tlie mail order houses of the north to which you refer in your edi torial. are selling shirts, underwear, clothing and children’s garments for about one half what I have been pay ing in Florence. 1 judge from the in creasing number of money orders to which you allude, that others are learning the same thing. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to have a committee cf. reputable business men inspect some of the garments 1 have recently purchased in New York and, compare the qual ity and price with like articles for sale in the Florence stores. You know the nirst convincing argument of all is to see for yourself. You say that we can not afford to patronize the fellow who is not in terested in our own community de- velopment and that it is the home merchant who helps build better roads and helps support our churches and schcola. This in a measure, is quite true, but why should I and otheis like me. turn over my month ly payroll to the home merchants, and growing older day by day, come to the end of the road in abject pov erty? Will these home merchants take care of my family after 1 have depat ted hence, leaving nothing ex- z ♦> GREAT DRESS SALE Just received one hundred of the prettiest, loveliest and most charming dresses in printed Georgettes, Navys! Flesh, White - and Taupe, in all sizes strictly classy $40 to $50 values at only $22.50 to $30.00 These are genuine bargains. Come anti look them over. • v The Leader 12-14 Dargan Street ♦> SSrv >C / 0k Mr ‘ { ^ ^ V Ca- be nw-fo lour. and Eil’.ty by QUEEM Thin Is r. r-.v <Vscovc-;->. -’"rr-nt fro-n others. It will abso'i,'.,/ g.-oxy.’ your b«iv lon,{ ani i>y>ooth. il your hvr it Cry, brittle and breaks off, ii-_- QUEEN. It wPl i :-,6 your hair ti ■ o'.l it i.khIj uml make it so * - t'.y j-n v i n-w:- !e with out O'—-'- i J fI cor*t fur box to NevVro I*.*-. Atlanta, 0>. Wc v.i; y .< H'U lUONEY to tell your f -encs ;tKut C'TTTN i, ,i i , .;«iril)».te our »rfvortislr.w 1 irr.vhlet I. Wril: for special men y r..iL..-. 0 offer. Reduce Fever Relieve Headaches' and Neuralgic Pains 0 Delightful Always & M - w & Everywhere ^ Any time Chero'Cala THE PC'S NON/: SO GOOD Vat »♦♦♦<• ♦♦♦♦ + * *- ONE YEAR AGO TODAY * t> IN THE WAR. 4 Representatives o f AJIied Powers 1 received Austrian peace delegates at j , tit. Gut-main en Laye. , Aapltorr Is vry c"'«*l -t uwl ;' ly to use . s it -lets r.-t J.'V-:-. tha haart i-u-t la « Mivmo • « •< < i -h--.il ■ i r ■ xk li.-rrt, iKMirs.'-.kctii-i * :! - : s- ji-.. t. U i'' r:o tur- | i v ;i tor h .!.i i i • »•.- :- i. i lu::*. V< j-.'-t t.;,r. As ••' i I V r: !- tv Cain -1 laris • x ! i i .■ > ia- t c iii -rm. v: •• !> r p:- ' t-t : i>* <1- 1- ;_j.i i r ti,. i;i. . rj s ; i.- , u t'-: .- s. p.iJ.:.:::t Ul—'-Lri-i. I-*-, f 8-^C, Refreshing \Vith no bad after eftec* ■**■**■■" A. 0#/A/fC % tH THERE'S NONE SO GOOD mm