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PAGE SIX' THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, 8. C. Pork Hams 28c per lb. Pork Shoulders 25c per lb. • 4 , Cured Hams 24c per lb. Pure Pork Sausage - 35c per lb. Mixed Sausage 20c per lb. Country-Made Scraplins 25c per lb. Steaks 30c per lb.. Beef Roast 25c per lb. Stew Meat 12*/ 2 and 15c per lb. FRESH OYSTERS * * «► The Country Market W. R. PITTS, Prop. Greatly Reduced Xmas Rates via SEABOARD December 23rd, 1927 SEE TICKET AGENT Genuine Ford Battery 13 Plate «-•. * *4 * • /» • • .... « « / Guaranteed 12 Months. Now— moo An ideal battery for radios and practically all makes of cars. We sell genuine Ford Parts and our work is guaranteed. Clinton Motor ’ Lincoln—Ford—Fordson You Can Find No Gift For a Man That Will Be More Welcome or Appreciated Than THE MEN’S SHOP GIFTS OF SERVICE AND SMARTNESS Every Gift Purchase In a Special —Holiday Box . —SHIRTS —HANDKERCHIEFS ' —PAJAMAS —LUGGAGE —NECKWEAR -SCARFS —HOSIERY -BELTS —BATH ROBES • -SWEATERS, ETC. We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Public Improvements and BusinesB By ROGER W. BABSON Babson Park, Maas., Dec. 14.—Ro ger W. Babson in today’s weekly in terview, discusses the question of pub lic improvements as evidenced by state, county and city expenditures. According to Mr. Babson, these are larger today than ever before in his tory and are an important factor in the business situation. His complete statement is as follows: Pros and Cons “In a previous interview building situation. on the I called attention to the apparent discrepancy in build ing statistics. Although it is generally recognized that the building of homes has declined, yet statistics show that building figures as a whole have in creased. The reason for thi4 is that building of roads, public buildings, and general municipal improvements is on the increase, and thus cause the <otal building statistics to show an increase, while home building is showing a de cline. “Of course, such building furnished a direct market for employment and also an indirect labor market through the purchase of materials. Take road building for instance; this causes a direct demand for common labor and an indirect labor demand in connection with the purchase and transportation or rock, tar, cement, and other build ing materials. Without doubt the price ! cf common labor today is being held up largely by the road, building and other general public building which is being carried on at such a rapid pace. The general growth of such work is further evidenced by the reports which have come to me from leading cham bers of commerce representing all sec- jtions of the United States. I Many Types of Improvement Populsr “It is very interesting to note from" a study of-the situation how many dif- certain materials. every one, to cover the cost of construction. 1 of the biggest burdens we all have to carry today, either directly or Indirect ly, is the tax burden. Our Federal taxes have decreased, with further de creases in sight, but our local taxes are tending to slightly increase. In a study of eighty leading cities of the country twenty-seven have the same tax rate as last year, twenty-six have lowered it slightly, while twenty-seven have an increased rate over last year. “Another angle of public construc tion which greatly interests me is the time in which this construction should be carried on. Public money should be expended when it will serve the most. Unfortunately, counties and cities build these pub ic improvements most ly during periods of prosperity. In this way they only idd to the labor shortage and are, furthermore, mak ing expenditures when cost are high est. Employing labor and purchasing materials when business is good is spending the public money when it renders the least service. The time for public construction is when labor is finding it difficult to get employment and when goods are hard to sell. Then such money would be rendering a real service in furnishing employment and purchasing materials. I certainly hope that some day we shall be wise enough to stagger our public improvements in accordance with the Babsonchart (which today is around normal);— that is to say, run light on public im provements during periods of pros perity and make heavy expenditures for such things during periods of de pression. In that way public im- j WANTED- -FURS OF ALL KINDS MINK, No. 1 dark ... -.... 1.... $6.00 to *9.00 each MUSKRAT, No. 1 . 7. 75c to $1.25 each O’POSSUM, No. 1 . 30c to 90c each SKUNK, Black No. 1 $1.00 to $1.75 each WEASEL 50c to $1.00 each CIVET or POLECAT 50c each \ , Phone me and I will call Mid take up. JACKS MARKET Phone 96 Clinton, S. C. • ■ ferent types of public improvements j provements could be used to aid un- are prevalent atj this tinje. Of course, l employment and to act as a stabilizer road building leads all other types of to the entire business situation.” public improvement—practically everjp| Copyright, l'J27, Publishers Finan- | city having some road work on its i Cia l Bureau, program—but public buildings are also To Our Friends 9 and Customers Our hearts are wide open at Christmas time. The spirit of true friendship and good will is abroad. We pause a moment to express to you our sincere wish— A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD HEALTH, SUPREME HAPPINESS AND GREATEST SUCCESS IN 1928. Copeland-Stone Co. “One Price To All” Phone No. 47 Clinton, S.C. showing an increase. Perhaps the most popular types of buildings at present are public auditoriums, court houses, city halls, po?t offices and fire Card of Thanks I wish to thank my friends for the kindness shown during the illness and stations. A new type of pubhe bmH- deatl) of husband R p Jackson W g M Un i. ,n many T '“ day ’. ls ? e il also thank them for the beautiful World War memorial oft<!n J" the , flower, and 1 hope the Heavenly Fath- form of a large auditorium. Millions i of dollars are being spent to construct suitable and useful memorials to the men who gave their lives in the great war. Certainly this is a form of pub lic improvement which should be en couraged by the citizens of the coun try. “My analysis of the reports receiv ed from the chambers of commerce of some eighty representative cities throughout the country, shows that there are also a number of other forms of public improvements in which there is a decided increase. I have in mind such things as sewerage disposal er will richly reward each one for their kind thoughtfulness. Mrs. Mamie Jackson. CITATION fOR LETTERS ADMINISTRATION The State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. By O. G. Thompson, Probate Judge. Whereas Mrs. Minnie Jackson made suit to me to grant her Letters of Ad ministration of the estate and effects of Robert F. Jackson. These are, therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said Robert F. plants, municipal airports, municipal Jackson, deceased, that they be and ap- “As the fellow said when his moth er-in-law died and he found he had to pay the funeral expenses, 'there are two sides to every question.’' So there are two sides to the public construc tion question. During periods of pros perity cities erect new buildings and engage in new developments. This to- employment and tends tod THE MEN’S SHOP Headquarters for Style golf courses and athletic fields and stadiums. A great many cities indi cate that new hospitals are being built or that present hospitals are be ing enlarged. Flood Control Construction. As to the future, a large amount of public construction work will have to be done in the states of the lower Mis sissippi valley. The 1 total flood loss is conservatively estimated at $400,- 000,000. Various estimates of the amount of money which congress may appropriate for dike construction, spillways, etc., have been made. One group is urging that congress adopt a ten-year program totaling $500,000,- 000 and utilizing $50,000,000 annually. In addition to the construction work necessary to prevent recurrence of dis asters of this kind, there is, of course, a large amount of municipal construc tion to be done by the states, cities and towns in the devastated areas. Pres ident Coolidge in his message to con gress pointed out that, ‘This is all one country. The public need of each part must be provided for by the public at large. No required relief should be refused.’ “Recently New England suffered a disaster from flood, lesser in extent, but nevertheless severe. Vermont was particularly hard hit. The greatest damage in this section was done to the highways. The Vermont legislature has already passed a resolution call ing for a large appropriation for re building of roads and public works, and a large amount more will he need ed. The Federal government very likely will extend some aid to this sec tion. In the Mississippi flood region the railroads suffered very consider able damage, as was also the case in the New; England flood. Railroads have shown great public spirit in these disasters and have cooperated with the agencies of relief to the fullest extent. There is no question but that public building and construction totals will be greatly augmented during the com ing year by construction for flood pre vention. Tax Situation pear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Laurens Court House, Laurens, S. C., on Jan. 6, 1928 next, after publication hereof, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Admla- iscration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 20th day of December, Anno Domini, 1927. O. G. THOMPSON, 12-29-2tc J. P. L. C. iUrrg (gfprfettttirc Shoe Repairing Is Our Business To please you with every job is our constant aim. We use the best of materials, employ capable workmen, and guarantee every job that leaves our shop. Let us put your shoes in first-class con- dition for winter and cold weath er. A Merry Christmas to every one. Clinton Shoe Shop A. E. McIntosh, Prop. FIDDLERS CONVENTION To be held at the Academy Street School Friday Nigrht, Dec. 23rd ALL YOyR CHRISTMAS FOOD NEEDS! . . every delicacy you want! Out assortment is so abundant that a single visit to your near est A&P store will settle the Christmas food If question completely! Our great variety at i? such late prices will delight you! Oranges doz 29c, 34c, doz 39c CLUSTERS RAISINS pH 17c FANCY LAYER FIGS LB. 23c NUTS MIXED lb 29c WALNUTS lb . 3k BRAZILS lb. 29c ALMONDS lb 31c AMERICAN MIXED CANDY LB. * if’nMhMfl 17c PECAN STUFFED DATES LB 34c ASSORTED CHOCOLATES LB BOX 39c LB BOX $1.29 BROCKPORT SWEET CIDER Gal Jug 60c CRANBERRIES LB 23c DELMONTE RAISINS IS ot Pkg JELLY DESSERT 2 Pkgs I0e 15c SUGAR Finest Granulated 4 lbs 25c There will be music of all kinds. Best orchestra, $10. First and second prizes on all music. Buck and wing dancing and a Charles ton contest, with & black-face comedy as a special feature. We guarantee you plenty of real mu sic and fun. "7* ADMISSION 20c and 35c Do? What Do P.S.JEANES STUFLED OLIVES PICKLES BOTTLE 23c QT. JAR 35c RED CIRCLE COFFEE .. LB. 39c i! GRAPE JUICE A&P FLOUR PT. BOTTLE 19c 24 LB BAG $j,oo Tomato Soup bell 3 cans 25c BLUE ROSE RICE RAJAH MAYONNAISE 4 LBS PT. 25c 29c BUTTER FANCY CREAMERY lb 55c For your convenience we shall remain open until 9PM ;; \ Thursday and Friday evegfog and until 10 P. M. Saturday Great ' ^ Clinton, S. C.