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FARM MACHINES COSTLY. , Implements Sold at Exorbitant l'ricw. Hays Federal Roily. Declaring prices of farm Implements to have been Increased without v arrant through "concerted action" of manufacturers and dealers, the federal trade commission has recommended reopening of anti-trust proceedings against the International ^ Hurvester company and the instltu? tlon of judlclnl proceedings against Implement manufacturers and dealers. The commission asserted that Is Investigation disclosed that In the period between 1914 and 1918 prices paid by farmers for Implements advanced 7" per cent, with the grenter proportion of Increase during 1917 end 1918. This Increnso. the commission declared, was larger than warranted and resulted In unusually large profits. origin of Word' "Dixie." A monograph In the London Financial Times on the history of the old Citizens' Hnnk .of Louisiana, at New Orleans, rovonls the origin of the name "Dixie Land"?th<? term applied now to all the Southern S'ntcs and preserved in the famous Southern war song. "Dixie."\ Prior to the W-r Ret ween the States, the Ctlzens* bank, having ..the power'to Irene paper notes. Issued several millions of bills in denominations t>f tin nn.i ton . 1...4 ? ?. 1-. ><n 'f'l. $10 hills were enjtraveil in French with the French word "Plx" featured on their hacks. The hills -became known ns "Pixie," ami this money becoming popular. Poulslana was referred to as the "Lnnd of Ptxie." or "Pixie T.nnd." Kventunhv the term '"its ro hr-adcned ns to npplv to all the South' rn States. This seems a very nrcctahle explanation of the e-!cin of 'he term, which has heen tlie siihlfrt of so much discussion. >thinks the Olevelaml Plain Pealer. Colliiae Pinned Tuesduy. A fotir room cottage, on White street, oni'oslte mill No. 2, <?f the Fort Mill Manufacturing company, which was occupied by. Plato White and family, caught tire at noon Tuesday from a broom that had accidentally become ignited and in a few minutes was j practically destroyed. A number of energetic young men responded to the lire alarm with what was left of the tire lighting equipment bought by the town several years ago and which probably yet would have been In serviceable condition hat! it been taken care of, bu* by the time they reached the burning building and got the dilapidated hose in action the lire had spent itself. Mr. White, with the assistance of neighbors, got most of ills household effects out of the house af^er the tire was diseov ered. The house was the property of L, A. Harris and Is said to have been partially Insured. Texnns K??ek Hurled Treasure. Searchers after burled silver on the mainland opposite Pete island. 18 miles southeast of Corpus Chrlstl, Trxas, probably are doomed to disappointment. In the opinion of a CJnlveston writer on historical and scientific subjects. The rush of treasure seekers began with the discovery recently of 25 skeletons, popularly believed by many to be those of members of the crew of a Spanish treasure ship which foundered off the Texas coast early In the 18th century. It is pointed out that the "life" of a skeleton buried In the sands of the benches of the coastal country is not more than 4 0 years. whereas the treasure ships from Mexico to Spain were discontinued after 1820, partly because of the activity of Jean L.nflitte's fleet of buccaneers i One Favored Class in Russia. There Is only one favored class In Russia today. This class is composed entirely of theatrical women, and they are*the theatrical stars and ben titles. The Russians have always been passionate .lovers of the theatre and. even under the present regime, they treat their stage favorites as so many queens. The actresses are the only women in Russia who ore permitted to wear shoes in warm wi-iiimi. n\rn lilt* ui 101 (Mpnltarlos, such as Trotz.ky and I^enlno, have been obliged to liaw to popular sentiment. They 'may be seen any (lay in M?s?nw tripping the streets hnrefooted. MICKIE SAYS / NOV) tAKV&MWc. Tt> f NMKA&VJC MlOtVcr O.Vt. vaxlUOOT ) l?aoA?c?.\Atv4c> *?*. -*vf pikpc?. I \ AM W6At*W4% If ttOOW "TOVJV* I (?BovAtvwuw?JC, aot wcwa xe>o\jrC I <swt uvcts TO / \ ttSAD *1W P6(PWroO> / ^ / -f# jr\# * I suwecC v THE TIMES: I' FOR HOME NEWS: / ? ? 1 -iT ' * ;,v?.p ' ~sA '. ? IK That Seal Guarantees ?aay the talesman, pointing t< "We er& gUd they pat the Cold Seel when tecte both you end as. "We recommend Congoleum Art-Rugs i desired for there is nothing else thet enswe tery end easy to lceep cleen. There is no won't hurt it A damp mop will keep the "Second, e Congoleum Rag is very durel absolutely sanitary. Then. too. it lies perfectly flat without any fastening. "And remember, this Gold Seel which is on every genuine > Congoleum Art-Rug. guarantees every good point I hao* tog j/oa / JV about them. f? |M "The moat surpriaing thing' ^91 about Congoleum Art-Rugs is their low price. Let us show you the many beautiful designs | in our stock." I :> i z. t ^ rjp 9 X 12 9x9 II. 9x10 1-2 9x8 12 Jm Our stock also inclu CONVENTIONS AND FIORAI BRUSSELS AND RU< See our line of? DELTOX GRA 0 \ YOUNG & FORT MILL, WE SERVE \ MANY RI 9 Septembei And with it conies th? ] 1--1 1 KT ciuu iuuk. gooa. ino r ready-made garments brell's you are certain quality that makes yoi New merchandise Cloaks, Dresses, Suits ahd.Piecfe Goods. 4 selection at mod erat choose from. It will be worth yoi gate the styles and \ our store. All are un You are most cordi our store. KIMBR * ? Congoleum Quality/9 o it on the rug. b you can't help teeing it, because it prowherever a low-priced floor-covering is rs the purpose so well. First, it is saniburlap in a Congoleum Rug, so water colors clear and bright. >le. The surface is wear-resisting and * ' ^ # * * des many beautilul ,L, ORIENTAL DESIGNS IN > WOOL FIBER US ? SS CARPETS WOLFE SOUTH CAROLINA 'OU 15 EST? 5ASONS ' is Here s desire to dress up natter which of the you buy at Kim-| to get the kind and a look your best. is arriving daily? ] , Sweaters, Millinery Ie will have a big e prices for you to ur while to investigates obtainable in usual values. ially invited to visit . i i i ELL'S. " i Col ;; The American Cottc < > ing in Columbia last we< ? raise the price of cotton introduced was one requ ? Banks through their me 4j> nancial aid to the farme t It is a most comforl ? is a member cf this gr< SYSTEM, and that patrc tied to and can share i what is today the onlj which can come fiinanci > j THE FIRST NATI( ^ been more than a finani I take care of our farmcri f any, it has always been make them any reasonal I $ Luring our ten ycai t never declined to make i 1 his cotton, nor have we sell his cotton. This ye t es, exceeding a half a ir ? better shape than ever it friends. 1 First Nat 1 Capital and Surplus . f Wo have tlio forms for ori tion for alfalfa, eloverr, el i iiuH'iilnlion for nny one c f -w -^- 1 "W r wmwy9>W*'W1" The J. B HEAVY and FA HARI FEEDSTUF ALL IF WE HAVErs WANT WI I The J. B. i Ice Ceam C< CONE AND CREAM '4 C Little folks need not now worrj liave pone back te the old pric CONES. All the popular flavoi We also supply Ice Cream in qui for picnics. We solicit your ne: The Cand . H. CARRQ THE RO Trade Street. Hutchison Bi Desires the patronage oi year and will strive to desf before that ever since we 1 Call and let us know yot pood will and continued pa T;^ ~ ~7 ~ TcJ-" 7*" ~ w ^ T" ~^ ^ ^ ^ o :ton >n Association at its meet" ek took action intended to $ Among other resolutions 1 testing the Federal Reserve mber banks to extend fl- | rs. | ting thought that this bank ? lat FEDERAL RESERVE ? >ns of this bank are enti in the financial aid from t j dependable source from 1 w al assistance. 3NAL BANK has always 3ial institution willing to ^ a' .money when they had % ready, willing and able to ? ble advances. | I rs of business life, we have a farmer a loan to carry t ever called on a farmer to 4 ar with increased resourc lillion dollars, we are in ? 3 take care of our farmer ^ ional Bank | $ 50,000.00 * Icring frc?? (lovrninn'iit iuociila- , >n f^utu l?f UHHT llllM f to som dovor or ulfnlCu. ^ VJ 4 !. Mills Co. I NCY GROCERIES, j )WARE, | FS, SEEDS of * KINDS, . j IT WHAT YOU ; 3 LL GET IT. ; zi^^z^zzmi^zzzzzizziz^ir: * . Mills Co. ; ? >nes 5 Cents :ENTS; WAR TAX 1 CENT l Daddy for the extra penny ?w? :e of 5 CENTS for ICE CREAM rs. antities fdr home consumption and xt order. y Kitchen S, Proprietor. YAL CAFE jildinff, - ROCK HILL f the people of Fort Mill this ?rve it as we tried last, year and lave been in business, ir wishes and we. will win your tronage. i 111 ' | Ten Per C i ( > . ( > i ; I We have secured the F< ; [ famous line of > 1 ROYAL TAII MEASURE i * > > ( and are asking our custc t on the low net cost of this I | which means a saving for j > each suit. | WW rx * * * { n. u>. n/ t THE BA V Perpetual B. & Series No. 10 Decide now whether you shou per month, and then subscribe to ] You will hardly miss the sma before you realize it you will take i Make first payment of 50c pel Hank Saturday, September 11. J. SCHOOL AN KfHftftl S I/VAA V VJU k Lytle Drui THE REXAL I Quilt ( ? Get ready for winter by ha\ forts made now. We have t t just ready to use, at SIX | DOLLAR. : NEW LOT CI > We have received another a t and Plates, in pretty designa set. Good quality and the ] | | The Casl $ S. A. LEE and T. F. i Old Newspapers for Si Times Office. 1 \ . / h , I lent Only f jl )rt Mill Agency for the X >9 1 LORED TO | S CLOTHING I IS >mers only 10 per cent | line of standard clothing * ::%$ rou of from $9 to $20 on ^ ^RKEY 1 RBER | '%H . f-O.A- - L. Association M Now Open -la Id save $10.00. $20.00 or $50.00 J9 LO, 20 or 50 shares. il semi-monthly payments and down $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000, * share at the First National ^ L. SPRATT, ! Sec' y and l'reas. ,'M mm BOOKS ,D 1 ^?P UPPLIES I Comp'y fS -L STORE. "y ^jj I '' rM Cotton j ring your quilts and com- > m :he cotton already carded, PACKAGES FOR ONE : J UINAWARE i ? shipment of Cups, Saucers 1 4b&.. , , i. Come in and get you a % r price is right. Phone 8. | li Store, I LYTLE, Mgrs. * | ule at the-Fort Mill J J