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THE FORT MILL TIMES Domocmtic? Published Thursday*. I B. W. BRADFORD - - Editor and Proprietor OBSCRirnc-K KATES: One Year 11.26 3lx Months ......j .66 The Times invites contributions on livenubject" bat does not afrrec to publish more than 200 words na any subject. The right is reserved to edit vary communication submitted for publication, j On application to the publisher, advertising rstes are made known to those interested, releohone. local and long distance. No. 112. Entered at the postoffice at Fort Mill. S. C.. as , mall matter of the second clans. THURSDAY. AUGUST 3. 191G. The Farm Loan Act. Money at a low rate of interest on a long term mortgage is wnat the new Federal Farm Loan Act j means to the farmers. This money will be available within a short time for the man who wants to buy a farm, the man who wants to improve his farm, the man who wants to pay off an existing short time high interest i mortgage on his farm, the man who wants to provide equipment, livestock, etc., for his farm. To make a long story short, the plan of procedure for any group of farmers is about as i follows: Get ten men, of the: same community if possible, together into a National Farm Loan Association, or a "farmers borrowing club." This group of men then make | application to the district Land Bank for a loan, and upon receipt of the application, receive nronnr blanks to bo tilled out in dividually and as a unit. Each applicant becomes a share holder in the District Land Bank, to the extent of 5 per cent of his loan. These shares may be paid for by cash or may be deducted from the face of the loan. The Farm Loan association of each community have, besides their J officers, an appraising com-, mittee whose duty it is to ap-1 praise the lands of the applicants, j Their work is verified before the loan is made by a land agent from the District Bank. The members of the "Borrowing club" are individually, and not jointly responsible for their obligation. Fifty per cent of the value of the land, and 20 per cent of the insnrpH i in nrrtvomon t? pf tVio farm land, may be bad through the provisions of the bill. The loan may be for not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 and may extend for a period of not less than 5 years nor more than 40 years. The interest cannot exceed (? per cent arid the amount of the principal to be paid annually may be as little as 1 per cent thus making the interest and principal combined less than is ordinarily paid for interest alone. The mortgage is nontaxable property, making the interest still lower. ?Ex. Congressional Crookedness. Commenting on the charges ! i brought against J. W. Ragsdale, ; congressman from the Sixth < South Carolina district, by James D. Evans, Ragsdale's opponent, the Rock Hill Record of recent datehad this to say: Verily, brethren, here is what a congressman can pull down, if < he is slick. He starts otT with a salary of $7,500 a year; which is < going pretty good for a man who couldn't earn half that if he h were at work. He then slips into his pantaloons twenty cents per mile for every mile he' travels to and from Washington at the beginning and closing of the congress. He can also put 1 by almost all of the clerk hire here-above referred to and expressly made a part of this complaint. He is given the free ; postage frank, which means J i that he can send out $50,01)0 worth of freepoitical advertising without paying a cent of postage. He can refer to a list of one j hundred and twenty articles ( given members of congress as a , token of appreciation by con- j gress, these articles including j such necessaries as seltzer, ladies' sewing baskets, bromo seltzer, corkscrews, cuspidors. ( clocks and bull oil." r It's a fine, fat job, that of , congressman, and we don't wonder that those who get in want ( to stick to it like mustard plaster to human hide. ( Tv.e Wreck. < It was enough to make one's spirit sink to stand on the bank * of the Catawba river during the early part of this week and look j out across the wide stretch of 1 water and think that away down under that muddy, rushing tide there were acres and acres of ' crops that men and children had ! toiled to plant and to cultivate, 1 to think that the hopes of the i harvest for thousands of toilers was dead. And then to look upon wreck and ruin of splendid bridges?the wreck of great industrial plants, to see going down stream property worth multiplied thousands of dollars. He is indeed a fool who could look upon the Catawba as it raged and destroyed as it had not done before, and looking be light of heart or gay of spirit.? Monroe Enquirer. Attention, Candidates. The Times has received the following communication from County Chairman B. J. White: "I find that a great many of the candidates for county offices are misinformed about the various pledges which the State , law and party rules require to be filled. There are two separate and distinct pledges, each of which is requisite to admission to the primary. One must be filed with the clerk of court before the candidate shall enteri upon his campaign; this appertains to the conduct of his campaign, and also requires him to file an itemized verified statement of his campaign expenses with the clerk, both before and after the primary. The second , pledge must be filed with the county chairman before noon, August bth, and pledges the candidate to abide the result of the primary. Each candidate for either county or township ofiice must sign and file these pledges, and if either is omitted he cannot enter the party." Salvaged Much Cotton. It is reported that the Catawba i Indians managed to salvage about 75 bales of cotton from tho liver in the "bend." The rush of the water caused an "eddy" near the banks down ; there, and the cotton would lloat in there, whirl around a few times and then pass rapidly on. It was in this eddy water that the Indians managed to drag the cotton. A report from Great Falls is to the effect that about 75 bales of cotton were dragged from the river at that point. A representative of one of the cotton mills in North Carolina, was down the river Wednesday hunting for cotton. He said his mill lost about 800 bales in the flood. ?Yorkville j Enquirer. Country Sees Prosperity. The foreign cataclysm, now entering upon its third year, finds the United States at the i height of prosperity. While European powers continue their expenditures of blood and treasure in incalculable volume, financial experts point out that the wealth of this country is piling up so generally and on ' such solid foundation as to re- ! move all apprehension of inflation. i, Banking clearings, bountiful crops, earnings of the railroads and industrial companies, the enormous output of steel and iron, a foreign trade balance of [ the fiscal year of $2,136,000? these and countless other signs ' ttoi fit to tVio niiriQi-allolo/l ' r - V..^ V? . pc4i uaivicu |MCa" ? tige of the only leading nation of the world not at war. I The course of events in this i country after peace shall have been declared continues to en- ] gage the attent ion of economists. In the small minority are those ' who declars that the end of the ' conflict will be followed by a tremendous inflow of foreign , products, to the great detriment i of home industries. Others pro-! 1 fess to believe that Europe's peace or reconstruction demands i ( will more than neutralize the aggregate of her offerings to our 1 markets. ! . Cost of the War. The following figures have j' been compiled from the latest ( estimates of Eurepean experts. ' and while not official, they cornbine estimates furnished by the ! leading German, French, British \ and American authorities: , Cost of warfare, $56,502,000,- * D00. Property damage, $49,442,000,ooo. ; Loss in industry, $12,500,000,- ' 000. I Total monetary loss, $118,444,[>00. ' I Killed and mortally wounded. ; 7,000,000. i Cost of killing one man, $16,320. 1 Cost per day per capita, < Franco, 60.'t-4c; Britain, 563-4c; , Serauwy, 44 l-2c; Kussuh. 12l-2c. ? THE FORT M Says He Got Square Deal. "I will state that Gov. Manning has acted fairly and honorably toward me in the * matter, and I do not hold him responsible in any way for not appointing me major," said Capt. J. Frost Walker, Jr., of Union, commandnig Company E, First regiment, after a conference with the governor at the State house Monday. It had been charged that Gov. Manning showed favoritism when Capt. Thomas B. Spratt, of Fort Mill, was appointed major of the Second battalion, First regiment, over Capt. Walker. Gov. Manning refused to discuss the matter. AN NOUNCEMENTSThe Times is authorized to announce that Solicitor J. K. Henry stands for renomination before the Democratic Primary. For Solicitor. I announce myself as a candidate for Solicitor of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Q111)inet In tli? nilno ? - j^w .v v... i niro ui uic ueiiiui'iaui' party. J. HARRY FOSTER. For State Senator. We are authorized to announce Hon. J. E. BEAMGUARD of Clover, as a candidate for re-election to the State Senate, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary election. For House of Representatives. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. W. R. BRADFORD. The Times is authorized to announce Mr. E. GETTYS NUNN as a candidate for re-election to the House of Repre- i sentatives, subject to the action of the voters in the Democratic primary. For Clerk of Court. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court for York county, subject to the approval of the Democratic voters n the approaching primary election. GEO. W. WILLIAMS. The Times is authorized to announce i Mr. T. E. Mt'MAC KIN as a candidate for Clerk of the Court for York county, subject to the action of the Demo- j cratie voters in the approaching primary election. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court for York county, subject to the will of the voters in the approaching Democratic primary election. John R. Lojjan. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself as a can u.onw iui nit- uiiict- ?ii aneriit, subject to the rules and regulations of the York Democratic Primary. J. ('All. STEELE. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of York County subject to the rules of the Democratic j party. F. E. (jIIINN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of sheriff of York county, in the approaching primary election, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. R. 1.. SCOGGINS. 1 hereby announce myself as a candi date for Sheriff of York County, subject to the choice of the Democratic vot* rs in the nmii-nunhm- : |fi imarj fleet ion. ARCHIE S. BARRON. _________________ For Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Coroner of York county, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. S. H. WHITE. Rock Hill, S. C. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate j for the office of County Commissioner of York county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. My past record is before you. J. E. LATHAM. I hereby announce myself as a candilute for the office of county commissioner, subject to the wishes of the voters in the Democratic primary. If elected, I pledge myself to give an fficient administration of the county's affairs. R. F. LEE. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election. 1 ex- i tend my thanks for your favors in the flection two years ago. HENRY R. MERRITT. For Supervisor. I am a candidate for Supervisor of Vo! It county, subject to the rules of th? Democratic party governing the primary, and will appreciate the support of all the voters. ('. P. LLANKENSHIP I hereby announce myself a eandilate for re-election as Supervisor of York county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. THOk. W. BOYD. For Magistrate. Friends <>f Mr. E. S. PARKS hereby lominate him for Magistrate of Fort Mill, subject to the action of the I)em- j icratic voters in the August primary 1 i lection. The Times is authorized t6 announce Mr. K. P. HARRIS as a candidate for re-election us Magistrate, subject to A'ill of the voters in the Democratic iriinary. For Township Supervisor. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of tort Mill town>hip, subject to the choice of the voters in the approaching Democratic primary. F. NIMS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Fort Mill Township, subject to the will of the voters in the approaching Democratic primary election. F. H. WILSON. The Times is authorized to announce Mr. W. H. CROOK, of Gold Hill, as a andidato for Supervisor of Fort Mill , Township, subject to the choice of the ; voters in the jDemocratic primary j Jsctil ILL TIMES, FORT MILL, SOUT1 Groceries, | Meats, I Ice. 1 Even at the old advanced 8 prices of Groceries. Food- | stuff, etc., you will find that I you can save more by buying goods from us. We solicit your patronage and guarantee you lowest possible prices. If you don't trade with us we both lose money. Phillips & Ferguson. 'Phone No. 29. Phone 15.1 g?* I _ W* -m n *r*k. i A \/V^l IC9| We carry nothing that I we cannot guarantee to be absolutely first-class, and we keep the prices down. Prompt deliveries. | Gulp's Grocery. Schedule of Services Fort Mill Circuit of M. E. Church, South, ' for the Year 1916. Fort Mill Church 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a. in., and 1th Sunday at night. Sunday school every Sunday morning. Womans' Missionary society every 1st Sunday afternoon. Pleasant Hill Church 1st and ."?rd Sundays at 3:30 p. in. Sunday school every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Philadelphia Church 2nd Sunday at 11 a. m.; 4th Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Sunday school every Sunday morning, (4th Sunday at 3:30 p. in.) India Hook Church?4th Sunday at 11 a. in.; 2nd Sunday :.t 3:30 p. m. Sunday school every Sundaj afternoon, (4ih Sundav 10:00 a. m l K. Zr".lAMKS. l'ustor. ^ John M. Hutchinson, Ph. G. Just received I 1 Blasts f o i m All the populi | 1 HUTCHINSON & t The Complete i5 =z - j y cJolm cJay Knox J clerk, later, he was studious a a great financier, Knox lectun ing topics and as Comptroller < refinance the government afte Are you preparing for f comfort by saving regularly i Will you be able to take , for profitable investment wh< weather a sick spell without g Be able to say YES to tl months hence by starting a sav a part of your pay this week, grow will stimulate your enc Multiply your money i; Savings Bank # \ g CAROLINA Men's S I Grea $7.50 Palm colors, now $5 $4.00 Wash 3.00 " 1.50 Palm i 1.25 Palm All Slippers. All Straw P See our win on Saturday. KIMBRE Phone A. C. Lytle ^ :resh supply Turnip | j I! !U. j . . ir varieties. rTLE DRUG CO., I Drug Store. i j Money he earned and saved while a vib lage youth he spent on an education. As a bank ^ nd thrifty. At middle age ? 2d and wrote about bank- ? af the Currency he helped ? r the Civil war. :uture prosperity and < a part of your earnings? 4 advantage of opportunity en it comes? Could you loing heavily in debt? hese questions a few 'ings account with us with Watching that account ^gies. ^ n our care. of Fort Mill. i iummer ( itly Reck Beach Suits in se .00. i Suits, now $3.2 " 1.9 Beach Pants, no^ Beach Pants, no1 , 20 per cent off. fats 1 -2 off. dow display of LL'S, "Where * Your Wants to Num Quarter E Until August give you back every Dollar s 1 mer goods you Come early i choice at 75 ce lar s worth. J. IV I \ There's Soli I In knowing that y > pendable, and that ^ i -? ' * - but dependable men ; you leave your orde I may rest assured t filled with every can be delivered promp " quality of everything the best. Phone N< Parks Grot Phone Send Your Nex JOB PRI To the Fort I I Ming iced. * veral different 4. ft v/ w $ 1.00. I w 87c. Ladies' Hats Quality Reigns" g | ber 7. ? tack Sale 15th we will 25 cents with worth of Sumbuy from us. and get first nts for a dollassey. d Comfort I our grocer is de~ ; he sells nothing f chandise. When rs at this store, you * hat they will be ? e; that they will tly and that the ? r ordered will be o. 116. t v eery Co., | 116 t :t Order For INTING Will Times.