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MR. COKEK ON COTTON. Clemson College, S. C.P Feb. 10.? In his report as a member of the American Agricultural Commission which visited Europe last fall to study agriculiural conditions, Mr. Davd R. Coker, of Hartsville, has the following to say concerning the status of cotton. It should prove to j. be interesting reading. "Well posted experts al?o are con ? . .1 . .v. j J 11 nueni mai iue uemauu iui an nmuo of textile fibers will exceed the sup. ply for several years. This appears to me to be even more evident than that there will be food scarcity after 1919. The supply of America cotton in Liverpool when our commission sailed was about 100,000 bales, of which only 10,000 were unsold. Mill buyers were actively looking <r*3r the market for cotton sul able for certain purposes, and were buying from one to five-bale lots wherever they could find them. As soon as transportation can be found a large amount of cotton should be forwarded to Liverpool, Manchester, and other foreign ports, not only to be available for the immedaite needs of the Alied countrcis, but to be on hand there for export to the Central Empires as soon as they are a luwcd to handle our raw materials. "While I believe the laws of supply and demand will operate to re J A. _ {4- An *i store cotton ana iu n.cct> n. ? ? most profitable basis for several years, I think it would be advisable for the production in the cotton belt Oi a nple food stuffs (includirg live stock) for home conrumption. I be'ieve the present price at which cotton is sell ng i3 much too low. Th.s opinion is based on the theory that the war is about to end; that tit re is an accumulated deficiency of textiles in practically evety country of the wcr d; that the .past three crops have on.y been approximately equal to the decreased spinning capacity caused by the w.r, and that lack of potash and 1 bor foreshadows another shoit crop in 1019. "The immediate future of the cotton industry of the United States will depend very largely on the transportation situation throughout the world. Nothing can be more important than ample o.e.m tonnage 1 "'"'lofitfl froicrht rates." au<4 uiuuviuw ..v.D? O DO YOU KNOW? Clemson College, S. C., Feb. 10? 1. That there are more farms in South Carolina than dairy cows? 2. That milk contains substances curative of pellagra and dietic ills -which no other food contains? 3. That South Carolina imported two million gallons of milk last .year? ^ 4. That much spray material is H saved if you prune fruit trees befoie ^ spring? 5. That sheep pay three profile? wool, mutton, and fertil z r? 6. Th it coal ashes, though haying relathely little fei til zing value, can be used to advantage on stiff clay soils? 7. That planting the same crop on land year after year rcbs the soil, invites erosion, encourages pests and diseases? 8. Thut if you do not keel) compost under shelter, moist and well packed,, there will be much loss of plant food? 9. That ac d phos. hate is a good winter dressing for c'o\er? 10. Taat home mixing of fertilizers saves 20 to 25 per cent of the cost? o A Worthy Institution. We have just received a folder from the Economy Home, for the motherless child, Kings Creek, 9. C., setting forth the planr. of a campaign to raise $25,000 for the purpose of enlarging the Home. The home uas chartered last fall by the State of South Caro'ma as an eleemosynary Institution, the Trustees having purchased the Piedmont Springs property, not far southwest oi Kings Mountain Battle ground, N. C,. two miit.. east of Kings Creek, S. C. They secured Rev. .. H. Spaulding as General Manager. Mr. Spaulding has been conducting a private Home of this kind at Patterson Springs, N. C. He claims the distinction of being the first man in the Carolinas to start a home for the Motherless child. We all agree with him in saying * ' tlir nooHpf] that sucn a uuluc ? ? Just now. He says that he has applications from West Virginia to Georgia, and that his greatest need is more room. They have their own electric light plant, but only six cottages. Mr Spaulding asked us to say to our readers that already eleven banks together with a number of goob business men are cooperating in this campaign. It will be appreciated by the trustees and friends of the home if some of our readers will assist in this great work. We are glad to commend this and all similar institutions to our people. NOTICE. Take notice that the spring term Court of General Sessions for the county of Dillon will convene at Dillon, S. C., on Monday, February 17th, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. J NO. C. BETHEA, l-23-4t.?340 C. C. C. G. S. & C. P. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fsils to cure Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you c an get restful sleep after the first application. Price 50c. \ Mlmfi imKilt WE WISH I OllR FRIl I CUST( For the Hearty Res\ Daring the First 5 L CLEAN . This is our first sali ? the proceeds of thest ly surprised us. Fit gains. Space limited specials. All goods marked down. 136 inch Sheeting, former f per yard Dress Ginghams and Pe goods 135c. Outing, now 1 647 Pairs Ladies Oxfords 3.00 to 4.50 per pair, r Men's Solid Leather Shoes Work Shirts, best on the i Again thaking you all, w Yours Com? a 1 I DILLON; - 5 TO THANK ENDS and 1MERS ' f Donse they Gave Us )ays of Our Immense SWEEP 1 in three years and 2 5 days sales >e days more of bard so we quote a few in our store are still )rice 20c. now, JL miv* :rcales, new . 23c, | , former price $1.89 $1.98 narket - 98.c e are, i truly, um }ftny '/r\ w rnrw v a r viki a UU in L.J\KksLliV/\ tBBEBUBBflflHBBBBBHBEBBBBBVBKBHHIB V ?* / I B ^ ^ ^ I I i ' " 0^k^-r(r, i? ^ :- %>ISta: v 1 I'" nmmmmr TOP DRESSING TALKS NO. 2 For years past Southern farmers have known that top dressing pays. Truck crops and fall sown crops, especially demand in the spring a top dressing containing quick' acting nitrogen. Many of the most progressive farmers apply a top dressing to all crops, even cotton and com, and it has unquestionably been a profitable investment. , The best nitrogenous top dressing, and the only drillqble on? is \ ARCADIAN SULPHATE OF AMMONIA * \ j ARCADIAN Sulphate of Ammonia is the well-known standard article that has done you good service in your mixed fertilizers for years past. Especially kiln-dried and ground to put it in splendid mechanical condition. Ammonia 25%% guaranteed. Made in U. S. A. For sale by Armour Fertilizer Works, Greensboro, N. C. Swift & Company, Charlotte, N. C. ^ ss&L .. i I:;To7Zn. THe com^ ^ n Hon, write agricultural department Athens. Ga. ' I II Tfce Greatest Name In Goody-Land i Igjrv WRIGLEY5 fa pt In the sealed package that ?. ^ ija B keeps all ot its goodness in* H ; ej{M The Flavor Lasts! 22 TO THE FARMERS OF DILLON COUNTY I! T HAVE Just Received a car load of nice, ; well broken Mules, weighing from 900 to : 1100 pounds, and am in a position to save you'from $50 to $100 per head on such stock as you may need this year. I Also 1 have on hand a few good wagons and buggies at Bargain nrices. All I ask is that you give me a chance to prove my i i /? [] statements, tfe sure and see me Deiore E buying. I can save vou money. |; * HOLD TO YOUR COTTON! nj j J. B. McCutckeon. 1L: a ? Ml