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?bc Dillon iljcraliJ SUBSCitllTION - Per Y.% Dillon, S. I'., April 14, 1921. "^The Volstead act has no effect on music, there still being bars therein. Awful news for Dillon youngsters: The price of baseball bats has gone up on account of an alleged scarcity. Manufaturers say there is no possibility of filling all orders. Fake agents, reports Clemson College, are selling farmers "coffee beans" at $36 a bushel and offering to buy the product back in the fall at $65 a bushel. What the farmer ought to do is to "bean" the agent, but an easier way to get rid of him is to offer a due bill for $3 6 payable when the crop is harvested. ? > . Last year Dillon county made 3 5,000 bales of cotton valued at $2,000.000 and sent that amount away for feedstuffs. If Dillon county makes 20,000 bales this year, raises its own feedstuffs and keen., thnt <<? . 000,000 at hom0 it will be in good shape financially. OOINU HACK TO FAKMS. The thousands of farm employes who several years ago flocked to the cities in order to participate in high . war wages now find themselves largely out of work. The belief is prevalent that most of them will be compelled to return to the farms for deployment this year. The difference in wages will be great, but according to local observers, farm wages are better than no wages at all. The migration of farm workers to the city and then their return to the J farm does not do much good to the workers. The migratory spirit inculcated has a decided urfstablizing Influence. In the long run the man Who stavs /-?n 1 j ~ v.. v?v iuim ao juai aa ? i off as the man who travels from pillar to post. For one thing, he acquires a good reputation among far-l leers and naturally receives the best treatment and is given the most responsibility BONDS THAT DON'T SELL. It is computed that four billions of dollars in bonds await absorption by investors?and most of them are public improvement bonds. These are so numerous that they are a drug on the market. Many improvements materialize because the bonds are not soldAnd the worst of this disquiting situation is that even when sold the bonds do not bring par, but have to be disposed of at a discount. The^ result is that bond buyers earn I anywhere from eight to ten per cent interest on them, and yet they sell like hot chocolate on a cold day. If conditions do not improve in the "bond market,'"?and it is unlikely to do so for several years?an enormous amount of public improvement work will be held up. BANKS AM) COTTON. The reported widespread combination of bankers to refrain from loaning money to cotton planters except when the latter agree to curtail cotton acreage is another instance of the power of the banks to bring about what is deemed an economic essential. It will be remembered that "back to normalcy" and "readjustment" was precipitated largely when a great many banks began to curtail loans. Some persons take exception to this system of banking censorship in industry, but why should not a bank' ing institution exercise exceeding car-* in how it uses the money which does not belong to itself, but belongs to depositors? If economic conditions are such as not to warrant indiscriminate loans then it would appear wise to refrain. The main point, however, is that such power must not be exercised unless there is no reasonabl doubt about its propriety and necessity. Banks make their profits from loaning money. If they did not do so ? they would evaporate. It is illogical to assume that thoy would curtail loans?on which they earn money ? without mighty good reasons I ANCKI. THE WAH DEBTS. In his speech at. Spartanbuft? lasi v.cek Gov. Cooper is quoted as saying that the best thing the Unitej ? States can do is to cancel its wei debts against the allied nations ol Europe. Gov. Cooper takes a bole] I' aland in advocating so sweeping t measure, but the position he take: can be sustained by the soundest ol logic and reason. If the allied nations are not abl< to pay the most sensible thing to dt is to cancel the debts they ow< | us. A people heavily in debt art pretty apt to lose all Interest in th< THE piLLON HI future; they see nothing before them! but years of toil; they have neither the spirit or the ambition to help themselves, and where such conditions exist industrial rehabilitation is a slow and painful process. Ten billion dollars is a big sum to P?>. Our own United States, the richest nation in the world, would fir.u it difficult to pay a debt cf ten millions. If we owed that amount to Europe there would be little or no inclination on our part t0 to work ,allil strilirglp m Inn ir nn/t?r nr. !>-? a buiden for the next generation or ( two. The farmer takes a chance with the share-cropper. It the cropper falls so fat behind there is little chance of J 'catching up the farmer either gives him a clean sheet or lets him go to I another plantation. Experience teach- j es that it is unprofitable to attempt to work a man who in hopelessly in debt to you. You are only hdding to your losses. Cancellation of Europe's war debts means quick industrial rehabilitation, ;and until the industrial plants of Eu-. rope resume operations there will be! no demand for the raw materials we , I produce on this side of the Atlantic. We can lose what Europe owes us and never feel it. Would it not there- 1 fore be the part of wisdom to cancel jher obligations to us and put heT on i her feet again a s quickly as possible? | ! " o r HOT K.ST ACiAlXST I'HONF HATKS. i ' Representatives of various counties appeared before the South Carolina . I Railroad Commission Tuesday and |entered a formal protest against the , recent increase in phone rates and j discontinuance of free service in | counties. Dillon county was represented by Senator .las. II. Manning, K. j L. Moore.. Jno. C. Iiethea and A. B.j Jordan. Following the meeting be- | jfcre Railroad Commission the citi- , iztns went into executive session and ( organized a state wide committee to | carry on the fight. Senator Mannirfg,, I was elected chairman of tlie meeting , Sixteen other towns in the state.j have contracts similar to IJillon's. |( The other towns, like Dillon, stood.] or. their contracts and asked for their enforcement. The Railroad | Commission produced a copy of a de-\ cision handed down by the United i States Supreme Courrt in which the . court held that absolute authority|| urac nd ? : ? * ? * ~ 1 ?^ ivsivu ?" ^om mission 10 moa- j ify or annul contracts between pub- i lie service corporations and indivi-'i duals where the terms of the con-'l tiuct were such that public interests 1 suffered. The matter, is therefore, !i clearly in the hands of the Railroad i [Commission and it appears that Dil-1< |lon and other towns holding con- < [tracts with the telephone company i have no redress in the courts. 1 Following this announcement by, the Commission the citizen's com- < mitte0 went into executive session, j< and after some deliberation decided 1 to appoint a steering committee to 1 take the matter up with every busi- 1 ness organizations throughout the state, select an executive committee and ask the Railroad Commission for ; a rehearing. J no. C. Betliea of Dillon is a member of this committee. j( o SWEET POTATO MEETINO. i !' Remember that Mr. A- M. Musser ft cm Clenison College will make an [address in the court house on Friday, IApril fifteenth. If you are interested : iit boosting sweet potatoes come out land bring your friends. The ladies , are especially invited as they know! | what a splendid food we deprive our|.selves of because of our inability to jkfep sweet potatoes through many winters. The public storage house; will pay. if we never get to ship a| 'single crate of potatoes, provided we | only supply our own tables. Ask ev ety one who lias eaten some well 'cured yams if he does not think them superior to fresh potatoes dug in I October. The government has spent a large sum of money to encourage building I curing houses for sweet potato** I They have made extensive experiments t0 prove the best methods bedding, planting, fertilizing, digging and storing the crop. It can b come a large part of the diet of our (section as well as our northern neighbors if we can carry out the sugges(tions they make us* I* 18 a crop that requires as much study and skill to develop as the tobacco crop. It has taken US VMM In lnnrn mti?t know of tobacco, and when we compare our section with some points in Virginia and North Carolina wR feel we only know the A. B. C's of tobacco growing- Come to the court i house on April the fourteenth to hear Mr. Musser. [ o The town of Dillon has alone bought this year several car loads of cured sweet potatoes from Georgia at $2 per buHhel to the consumer. This money should have been kept at home. Hear Mr. Musser at the court t;house tomorrow. CREDITOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of J- H. Berry, deceased, I r.olioe is hereby eiven that alt r>^v i sons holding claims against the es. tate are hereby notified t0 present P same duly authenticated within the time provided by law or this notice will he plead in bar of their recovery. 5 All persons indebted to thc said > estate are hereby notified to make ? Immediate payment tQ the underslgn' od administratrix. sn. , Mrs. Eppie D*. Berry, 1 4 14 3t. Administratrix. i SKALD. DILLON, SOUTH CAROLIJ WHITE It I'SS A US AT CHAUTAUQUA Tluw Musical Companies* ami BarKi'lt, Popular Cartoonist ? Five Big Days Filled With Notable Features. Dunbar's \Vhite Hus?ars, band and male chorus; the great comedy success, "Nothing But the Truth;" Evelyn Bargolt, popular cartopnist; exceptional lectures, and three premier musical companies?these are notable attractions which are to appear lure on the 1921 Redpath Chautuaqua. Five big days are crowded with entertainment featurea and up-to-the lecturesThe Artists Four Company, which appears on the first afternoon gives n nrnprn m of nlooolntr ? r. vo.M.u . |/*vMa?U5 to. IICV? ' r OUI talented, vivacious young ladies present varied vocal and instrumental selectionH with delightful verve and excellent musicianship. They will give a full program in the afternoon and a prolude at night. George L,. McNutt. known everywhere as 'The Dinner Pail Man," delivers a stirring lecture on the opening night. This thought-provoking speaker bases his lecture on a thorough knowledge of economic problems including the all important question of fond costs. A McNutt lecture always makes a profound Impression. The irene Stolofsky Company appearing on the second afternoon has captivated audiences in all parts the United States. Popular ensemble numbers as well as a sympathetic interpretation of the best in music render their program a distinct musical event. Metropolitan newspapers \nd musical journals throughout the :cuntry accord most enthusiastic praise to Miss Irene Stolofsky, viol-; inist and feature artist of the com-', [>:.ny. This company also gives a pre- j lutie at night. Hni-rv I .... u. i ufiiniiaii, Known as ' (lulling Gun" Fogleman, because of )!:< rapid-fire verbal delivery?which j lie frequently speeds up to three1 (T.Oot hundred words a minute ?is a dynamic, niagnewe lecturer on the fundamentals of success in business and life. For four seasons' new on Redpath Chautauqua cir-J uits lie has been enthusiastically, bailed as "a master orator," "a! whirlwind speaker," "a veritable dy-j tur.no,"?and as everything else that' is live, inspiring and compelling. On the second night Mr. Fogleman will j lecture on "Success.or Failure." A musical event extraordinary will be tlie appearance, on the third day, 3f Dunbar's White Hussars,, band and male chorus, directed in person by M Sweet, well-known composer and band leader.. This great singing band' tppearing in striking white and gold uniforms, presents novelty numbers, ensenible singing, and clean, clever Tun which testify to the surprising versatility and genuine artistry of the organization. The name of Ralph Dunbar noted Chicago producer and organizer of the company, sets a seal of superiority on the musicianship a.nd entertaining ability of this splendid aggregation. Following a prelude by the Hussars on the third afternoon Beuliih Buck, dramatic reader will present a thor-J oughly delightful program of well ?hosen selections, splendidly rendered Dr. E. T- Hagerman, one of the Icadinr inspirational orators on the American lecture platform, appears lu rp on the fourth afternoon of the Chautauqua. His address presents an every day, stalwart philosophy seasoned with sparkling wit. Doctor Ilagerman's more than twenty years of consecutive service with the Redput h Bureau have been notable for the large number of return dates which he has been called upon to fill. "Nothing But the Tririh." widelyknown comedy success, will be presented by a New York east on the fourth night. As a novel by Frederick Isham, ".Nothing But The Truth" was read by millions, and later as a play it ran more than a season . on Btoadway. It is the ingenious, entertaining story of a young society idler who wagers that he can tell the absolute truth for ortp whole day. From first to last this rollicking comedy inspires a constant gale of inerrment. On the fifth day "Daddy" Grobecker, as hp is affectionately called by his people, brings his company of Swiss Yodlers for a full aTt^rnoon program and an evening prelude. This c< mpany is composed of genuine Swiss Yodlers presenting to the American public a program of true Swiss mountain folk-lore, full of novel, educational and entertaining features. The last night, widely known as "Joy Night," will be long remembered Evelyn Bargelt presents a program of cartooning, interpretative reading, and entertainment par oxer llence- For many years Miss Bargelt has been well known in tho Lyceum and Chautauqua world. Her exceptional talents and delightful personality unite to make her an unusually strong program attraction. In accordance with the long standing policy of tho Redpath management a special story hour will be conducted each morning or afternoon foi the children. Thoroughly trained young women will have charge ol this work, for which no admission h charged. The stories are sure to provf ,a d? light and a treat to tho vongi sters. XOT1CE. The I. O. O. F. No. 157 of Dillor meets each Monday night at 8 p. m (All members ar? requested to b< present. Something now each meet ing. m. M. stackliouso, N. GF. Sanderson, R. Sec. 4 14 41 If you want Hail Insurance on youi Tobacco, see Bethea-Watson Ins. CoLatta. They have very attractiv< piopositions for you.' Join 'lit Am^Ican Legion. . . ... / . I ? I A, THURSDAY MORNING, AHUL U If Dillon county is to prosper Its people must get away from the allcotton plan. Hear Mr. Musser tell about sweet potato curing houses at the cpurt house tomorrow. Bethea-Watson Insurance Co., Latta, S. C. is now specializing on Hail Insurance. See the 4 14 2t. .loin Hie American Legion. ! ''Catling Gun'| | FOGLEMAN | I Dynamic, Magnetic |]| Lecturet on Success in Business and Li fe ijl Harry L. Fogleman has a I vivid, vital message and IIII Ilcnow8 how to tell it. IIII His striking ideas and H rapid-fire delivery stimu- |||| I late men to action. 11| [ He leaves the impress of his lecture on every community. I II [ "SUCCESS OR FAILURE?" | t is his subject I I [ 2nd Night [ Redpath Chautauqua 111 [ One of 11 Big Attractions I j| [ FIVE BIG DAYS ! Season Tickets $2.50 ||| | I Plus 10 ?1q Tax || C St mm We are rec [ Forty - horsepower detarhable - heml motor. , Roomy and comfortable for five passengers , Cord tires are standard equipment. Made in three body at lea: TOURING CAR . ' . $1185 LANDAU ROADSTER - 1850 I , SEDAN .... 2150 f. o. b. South Don J B. i 5 % 9 * I. 19551. ??0?S? SH????????:????? (stoneware!^ I H 1 Flower Pots, Hanging Baskets | | Food Containers . | S ' H ^ AVe buy in solid cars tile, best ? > ? ^ j s_ m , i , i RR g girauc ui v/nio stoneware, and nave jg +j a full line of Flower Pots, Hanging gj S Baskets, Crocks for milk and Bak- ? \ ^ irog, Butter Jars, Preserve Jars, ? g Pickle Jars, Lard and Meat: Jars, ? +j Ckicken Fountains, Ckurns,. Bowls jg S and Pitckers, ^X^ater Coolers*. Cus- gg pidors, etc. IS g Stone jars make tke best containers g| S for preserving eggs^ Stoneware is (? g recommended ky tke authorities as ? g tke kest containers for milk and all jg ^ S ki nds of food, fruits and vegetables. a- ,* S It is low m price and will last a life ? i ^ ; 1 : | BENNETTHEDGPETH COMPANY | (S g 'The Hardware, Buggy and Wagon People" (g s CLIO, SOUTH CAROLINA ? S ?< USteiiS'lISlSSESBBlSgSllBaSBS KNOWS AUTO GENERATORS I % See Him At Moore's Garage: - f prM ^ .*3**-*-+*' ."? +-?Z^? idy to demonstrate and ries of this NEV/ LIGHTSIX THE new Studcbaker IJGJIT-SIX meets tlio long C exij-ting demand for a comfortable, durable and economical light-weight, six-cylinder car. The public has always wanted such a car?the NEW LIGHT-SIX satisfies this desire. v A 1. I X - * Aitnongn t'i'.s new six-cylinder car weighs hul 2100 f ' pounds, it is fcj perfectly balanced that its roadability , is remarkable ? there is 110 side sway or creeping it drives straight as an arrow. You lira t ri le in it aid I drive it to appreciate just how it sets new standards of power, flexibility, comfort, casecf bundling, smoothness of operation and freedom from vibration. The motor of the NFAV LIGHT-SIX is an exclusive Studebaker design ? conceived by Studebakt r engineers and built complete in Studebaltcr factories. No other light, six-cylinder iw>tor y< L produced is as free from vibration or as flexible and powerful. S You can have the advantage o( tliir. motor's wonderful A gasoline economy and the satisfaction of bs ^moodiness j of operation only by owning a Studebaker LlGHT-SiX. f Let ns give you a demonstration of the NEW LIGHT- \ SIX?or better still drive it yourself. & B. Auto Sales DILLON, South Carolina * /