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THE WA*EREE MESSENGER ?' I Published Every Tuesday by CHAS. W. BIRCHMORE, Prop. i icription $1.50 A Year in Advance ? ? ? ^ tered as Second Class Matter at .the Postoffice at Camden, 8. C. wS _ Tuesday, March 18, 1980 ; ? : ? CHAIN STORES w Vv-v* ?' vJr vw^f'L ? ? T ? ? Chain stores now ?ever ? not Dixie alone ? but the nation, like the dew/ arid there doesn't seem any way to '>? stop them. The merchants of Ben netteville recently} asked former Senator J. L. MIcLaurin his views cn this matter, and he replied in sub stance by saying that they were a "menace" and- suggested v legal steps to investigate them if they .were not violating the Sherman act. Chain stores have been under - active fire for the past few weeke. State insipec p tors have found some of them giving ^ .short weight and fines were imposed upon them, two of them here in Cam den, two in Spartanburg and several in Greenville. In Spartanburg one " 'evening last week the "Quality Ser vice Stores" gave a banquet and the |p?-|>rinclpal speaker was former Gover : . nor John Gary Evans. Anvonpif other {?^.things Mr. Evans said: the women of the South follow the "policy so many of them have of ^'purchasing from the chain stores to |f|; save a few pennies, then they shall |f| destroy the pioneers of our civiliza tion, who are our home merchants. It's a sad picture, my friends, but its ^ a t u: picture nevertheless. ||||v., "Suppose you do pay a little more I'^i'to the merchant who has been among P'j and associated with you for years? %?. Don't you think you owe it to him? ''Doesn't he stay here among us Hjj'r. and live with us? Didn't he help to build our city and to make it possible Wp for you and I to (prosper ? Hasn't he mfl paid his taxes, just as you and I lp have? Even if you paid him 20 per cent more than you do at the chain % t store, you shouldn't feel bad over it, mi because the money you spend with ?? him is not being sent to Now York or to Boston. It Is staying right here ^r <Mnong us and is being put right back Jbhito circulation. Have you ever ^rheard of a dollar that you sent to ?/New York being sent back to you ? I ha venH^:;V. jig "What I want to ben yo* ladies to do is to join in with these merchants |;|n this fight. It's your fight more fr$fean it is theirs, and self-preservation is the law of nature." Ot?r/ observation is that the chain jg stores cut out all the "overhead" ex penses they "possibly can. None of them bo far as we know even pay for It telephone; none of them Bell, other than strictly ^ for cash1; if you want lljy accommodation you must go to the local or individual merchant; the jftoney they take in from sales do not stay at home but is sent to their head quarters so we understand. They 8$(ii*ke a qloso price on some articles of Standard goods and by this they get a great deaj of business. There are var^ gturtonts' in favor of them a? well is arguments against them. The decis ion must be with the Individual pur chaser as to which predominates. One of the arguments the chain storfiB use is that before their advent ; individual purchasers were sending B their orders to mail order houses, and f the catalogues of these houses were |?? to be found in the family 1 where the ^.family Bible should be, and as a re sult of the organization ctf the chain stores the mail order houses are be ing given "a run for their money." Well, the** Is something to that. Just how far reaching It" may be we have no statistics to show. Reading a page advertisement re cently fnont a chain store owner at- 1 | tacking Henderson who is flaying chain stores over the radio, we found one strong argument anainst chain stores. It was all right we thought i. as to his claim to being just a "hard wdrking boy", and his whoJe lifel "wrappei up, in my business" but his mslfortuhe was expressed in saying) , "I have never had time to marry, 1 have not had time to join a club, I rest on Sunday at hom? with my father andmother." Too bad that an occupation keeps a good fellow from! marrying, not even a bit of time for social enjoyment, *'4 The efforts now being made to help the individual merchants out is a worthy one. ^lone of us want to ? e them go into bankruptcy, for they we struggled here all th?r while to '- 'build our churches, our pfcved rts, patronise > our telephone lines, railroads, and Jortn in every move " ^ the advancement and better the town and county as a ~ en the service they give in the articles you order 'at iome Is a consideration, as well accommodations they extend to When you spend a dollar with ' merchant thai' dollar is go deposited in oer local banks into circulation here again w tno i f?. Then rhe dollar that goes out unity toes not return to advertising you can hold and build up your trade, but the chain storea are here to stay, and it means bid- I ding forb usiness if you get it. A. B. WILLIAMS The anrtouncement of the death otf A. B. Williams, in Washington, a few days ago, saddened the hearts of many in South Carolina, where many years of his life was spent. During the dark days of reconstruction Mr. Williams was a reporter on the Char leston News and Courier, and came tu Camden to report one of the meet ings held here for his paper. Later he became editor of the Greenville News, and was regarded as one of the most forceful and brilliant writ ers in the state. During the tiiw that he was editor of the Greenville News we recieved that paper, and th< first thinpv that we did was to turr to the editorial page and read it. W< recall some of the very interestinf articles he wrote. His influence war felt throughout the state, and be cause of the force of his words ant3 the conservative tone of his articles he always attracted attention and marked consideiation. But A. B Williams has turned in his last copy. The thought brings deep sorrow. H? died suddenly while seated at hi: desk. All of South Carolina mourn? his passing. FARM GOSSIP Only in size is the vegetable gar den a small part of the farm/-' Perhaps the live-at-home program is not papular because it calls for more stay-at-home work. Frank Farmer asks: "Why call cotton a money crop if we can't make iny money growing it?" Another need of cooperation is to keep off the market poor quality pro ducts that will lower the prices of qood quality products. There is a soul in g?rfod plowing just as really as there is a soul in good poetry. ? Cotton "and corn contests supple ment experimental tests in proving the truth of II Corinthians 9:6 ? that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly." FARM PROGRAMME OUTLINED BY BOARD At a recent meeting of the Ker shaw County Board of Agriculture, which iB composed of N. P. Gettys. Chairman, T. K. Trotter, Vice-Chair man, H. D. Green, Secretary, R. C. Jones and W. D. Traxler, the follow ing recommendations were adopted: Owing to depressed conditions at hand and which will likely continue for some time we, the Executive Board of the Kershaw County Board of Agriculture, after careful consid eration and study respectfully advise the farm people of Kershaw County: To reduce cotton acreage, and use only the best lands for cotton; poison with sweetened mixture three times at least (cost about 50c per acre for 3 poisonings), and use dust later if practical; fertilize amply to produce maximum yield per acre. Arrange farming operations so as to live absolutely at home. Own a good milk cow, chickens, hogs, sufficient for all family needs. Have a permanent pasture for cow and other stock. Have a good all-year garden. Can fruit and vegetables for win ter use. If necessary to borrow money try to live so as to borrow only for pro duction and not for consumption. Incur as little debt as possible and be very economical. Have something to sell through the year, such as chickens, eggs, vege tables, cream, potatoes. Do not de pend in full on cotton. Arrange to have a small income each month in the year to meet current expenses. Build up soils by rotating crops, using legumes as much as possible. Use cover crops such as Austrian peas or Vetch on cultivated lands in l.he winter. Do not allow these lands to lay out all winter allowing the fertility and humus to be washed away. Plant larger acreage in feed stuffs such as peas, velvet beans, and soy beans. The following Agricultural Outlook was prepared by Mr. Oris V. Wells, of the V, 8. Bureau of Agricultaral Economics, in co-operation with coun fore .the poopte of Kershaw County ty agent Green's efforts to place be* fit . *?r ??? - ?' ?</,.'> ?he true outlook situation which they must face. This article by Mr. Wella ipplies to practically all of South Carolina's agriculture. \ I With the general outlook somewhat I depressed county agent Green. i? ' rtrongly urging his people to get on x live-at-home basis as soon as prac tical, to incur as little debt as- is consistent with present farm con litions and this only for productive mrposes rather than for consump tion. ' The Agricultural Outlook prepared >y Mr. Wells follows: In January, the U. . S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics released the 980 "Agricultural Outlook" state ment. In this publication, the pres ent supply and demand position and, vith the exception of cotton, an ap proximate price forecast for the year 930 is given for the 40 more impor ant agricultural commodities. The !orecasts and the statistical sWte nents contained in the national re port which are of interest to Ker haw county are: Industrial Production and Payrolls: business activity in the U. S. which Vvas at a very high level during the 'irst half of 1929 and declined 15-20 >er cent during the second half, is xpected to continue in a depressed tate during the first half of 1930, .nd to show marked improvement luring the second half. Cotton: The 1929 American cotton rop was 14,900,000 bales; ttoe world arry-over of American cotton on uly 1, 1929, was 4,500,000 bales; the j. S. cotton acreage was decreased ifter the large crop and low prica -926 season, but has been incresaed n 1927, 1928 and 1929; the 1929 acre go was 40,000,000; the world con umption of cotton from July 1, 1928, hrough June 30, 1929, was 15,100,000 niles; American mill consumption for he four months ending January 31, 930, was 4 per cent less than a -ear ago and the export movemenl vas 12 per cent less; the chief in ?rease in the U. S. cotton acreage uring the post war period has come n the western portion of the cotton H-.lt; the increase in foreign produc ion has come chiefly in India. Peanuts: An increased acreage and )roduction of peanuts in 1929 result ed in low peanut prices. A reduction n acreage in 1930 is expected and prices are expected somewhat better. Beef Cattle: With same number of ?afctle expected to go to market in .930 as ki 1929 and with lower pros pective demand and lower prices of ?.ome competing livestock, 1930 cattle prices are expected to be the samo :r somewhat lower tha* 1929 price* vhile increasing numbers are expect ;d to result in a generally falling evel of cattle prices during the next :"ive years. ? ? Hogs: With a smaller number of logs expected on the market in 1930 han in 1929, which might be expected o ^raise prices offset by increased ..oreign competition, decreased gen eral demand and lower prices for competing meats, 1930 hog prices are jxpected to be the same as 1929 prices. Dairy Cattle and Products: Dairy prices have broken sharply during the last four months and butter and cream prices are expected to con tinue low during the first half ef .930 while dairy cattle prices are ex pected to continue downward during he next five years. Poultry and Eggs: Due to increased chicken numbers, increased cold stor age holdings and a lowered demand, l.he 1930 live poultry prices are ex pected to be markedly lower than the 1929 prices. Due to increased chicken numbers and a somewhat lowered demand partially offset by a favorahle storage situation the 1980 egg prices are expected to be some what lower than the 1929 prices. Production Credit: Even though re discount rates are generally being lowered in the U, S. the stricter se curity requirements of bankers are expected to result in production cred it being harder to obtain in 1930 than in 1929. FOR SALE ? Attractive five room cottar* ctn Laurens street with bath, electric lights, sink, hot wa ter boiler and garage. Price $8, 150.00. Terms $85.00 down*; $85.00 per month. No down payment. Taxes ami Insurance extra. Apiply Camden Building & Supply Comp- 1 any, Telephones 198, 498 or 288, | Camden, S. 0. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS The time for paying State, County and School taxes for year 1929 has been extended to May 1st, 1980. . The penalty of one per cent, here I tofore assessed, shall be collected up 'toi May 1st, and after that all unpaid taxes shall go Into execution with all 'penalties as provided by Ifcw. S. W. HOGUE, Treasurer Kershaw County FOR RENT ? Attractive five room cottage just completed with bath, electric lights, sink, hot water boiler An* garage* In desirable local "tm mk Street, Telephones 256-J or 198, Camden, 8. C. $jr ' : .y . ? * , * Lesson for March 23 . . JESUS TEACHING AND HEALING : ' " LE89UN TEXT? Matthew l*:63-16 >8 (Print Maltha* 15:21-31). . OOLDEN TEXT?Ask. end It shall b? given you: seek, and ye shall And; knock, and It shall be opened unto you PR I MA It Y TOPIC ? Josus' Kindness to a Stranger. JUNIOR TOPIC ? Jesus' KlndnebS to f Stranger. s INTERMEDIATE AND 8ENIOR TOP IC? Faith that Win*. TOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC ? Faltb Tested and Triumphant. The muterlnl embraced In this sec tion of Scripture Is too abundant to attempt to cover In one lesson, there fore seloctlon should be made In keep lng with the lesson topic. I. Without Honor In One't Own Country (18:54-58). Jesus shared the common fate of men? unacknowledged In His own country. Even Pis own brothers did not believe on Him till after His res urrection (John 7 :3-8 ; cf. Acts I .14) Famlllurlty has a; purulyzlng effort and at times breeds contempt. Because of unbelief only a limited work could be done there. II. Jesus Heallno tbe Multitude (14:13. 14). 1. He retired to the desert (v. 13). The news of the cruel death of John the Bnptlst brought grief to tho Mas ter's heurt, and He withdrew to a place of quietness to commune with His Father. The best thing to do In time of sorrow is to flee Into the^pres ence of God. Jesus accepted John's death as typical of His own. 2. Followed by the people (v. 13). He could not be concealed. The peoples' Interest was such that they followed Him on fooL Where Jesus Is. the multitude gathers. 3. Jesus healing the sick (v. 14). Although the rulers had broken with Him, He did not abandon His work. He continued to preach and work for the good of those who would hear. Though desperate and hopeless cases were brought to Him, nothing was found too hard for Him. The peoples' great need excited His sym pathy. He is Jusl the same today. III. Jeous Healing tbe Daughter of the V/oman at Canaan (Matt. 15:21 31). The tlrst twenty-one verses of this chapter should he considered In con nection with this topic. The force of the lesson can only he seen In contrast with the failure of the people. Verses 1-20 represent the apostasy of Israel and her rejection of the Savior. In sharp contrnst, we see In the healing of this woman, salvation typically go ing forth to the Gentiles. 1. The mother's awful distress (vv. 21. 22). Iler daughter was grievously vexed with a devil. The sufferings of the mother were perhaps as Intense as those of the child. This Gertlle wom an had doubtless heard of the fame of Jesus. His power to heal had come to her notice and mnny times Rhe longed for Him to come her way that her daughter might be healed. Now, that He was In her neighborhood she came straightway to Him. Lei parents be encouraged to bring their children to Jesus, even though they he demon possessed. 2. The woman's fervent appenl for help (vv. 22-25). She fell at His feet and pled for mercy. She besought Him to cast the devil out. Her appeal may be con sidered as n model prayer. (1) She was sincere and earnest. (2) The prayer was brief and definite. (8). It was personal and humble. (4) It was believing and persistent. 3. The woman's faith rewarded (vv. 20-28). (1) The- Lord's apparent refusal (v. 23). He answered her not a word. The reason for His alienee was that He was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. This woman was a stranger to the Covenant people. tier nppeal was on the wrong basis. She addressed Him as the Son of David which only a child of the kingdom had a right to do. She must come <n th? right way. (2) The woman's quick re sponse (vv. 25-27). As soon n? she perceived the difficulty, ?be worshiped Him as Lord and cried for help. While only the Israelite could approach Hln. ai the Son, of David, all could conn to Him and own Him ns Lord. Sh? willingly took her place as a Gentile "dog," recognizing that salvation Is of the Jews. (3) The glorious Issue of her faith (v. 28). She received more than she asked. Her dnughter wii* healed at once and the Instruction she received was worth much to her She goes down .In history with the Savior's commendation of her fnlth. Life N??di ? Good Pattorn j Remember how swiftly the shuttle tiles and how ft broken thread may ? mar the fabric. Remember that with .out a good pattern, all weaving Is to [ no purpose ; take much thought, trfere fore, as to tho pattern of ft good life ftnd bo greatyy Instructed by that life which Is the exemplar for as all.? ; Gains Glenn Atkins. : ? ih>.. . ? . ? Let* Faith, O MUms ; h ore, faith, and obedience ere sides the fffiflie prlss>i MfDomlfl 1 ' i master's Sale ? :V> j : ^ 1 . v "" of South Carolina ? of Kershaw IT OF COMMON PLEAS Rhame Brothers, Incorporated, Plaintiffs Vs. L. R Jennings, Defendant. V. ' - Under and by virtue of an Order of Court made in the above entitled case and dated the 10th day of j March, 1930, the Master for Kershaw j County will offer for sale at public auction, for cash, before the Kershaw County Court House door, Camden, S. C. during the legal hours of sale on the first Monday bein^ the 7th day of April, 1030, the following de scribed real estate: "All that piece, parcel or lot of land, . situated in the City of Camden, County of Kershaw, State of Sftuth Carolina, fronting Foi*ty-six (46) feet on Campbell Street and extending back Westward with a uniform width, to a depth of Two Hundred Fifty (250) feet, more or less and being bounded as follows: North by prop erty now or formerly of W. M. Mose ley, East by Campbell Street, South by premises of Jerry Brooks and West by property of Harris. Said lot being that lot conveyed to me by J. P. Pickett, by dieed of date the 17th day of May, 1920, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Ker show County in Bctok B. C. page 196." That the Master will require all bidders a[t said sale except the par ties to this action, to first deposit with him certified check or cash in the sum of $100.00 to be returned to the unsuccessful bidder or bidders immediately after the sale; that should said successful bidder not comply with his bid, he shall fcrfeit the sum so deposited by him and the property resold upon the same or some subsequent sales day thereafter. W. L. DePASS, JR., Master for Kershaw County. Morch 18th, 1930. Notice to Debtors .and Creditors All parties indebted to the estate of Frank M. Zemp, deceased, arc hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all parties hav ing claims against the said estate will present them likewise, duly at tested, within the tirife prescribed by law. NADINE D. ZEMP, Executrix. Camden, S. C., March 3rd, 1930. DeKALB COUNCIL NO. 88, JR. o. U. M. meets in regular council the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, at 8 n clock. Visiting members welcome. HEYWARD SMITH, Councilo L. H. JONES, Rec. Sec. 50 Years* Use of Black-Draught "About fifty years ago," says Mr. Lewis Q. O'Shields, of Port ersvillo, Ala., "my mother gave me the first dose of Black Draught, and I have taken it ever since, when I needed a medicine for consti pation. I have used this remedy all my married life, in rais ing my children. **I have used Black-Draught for heartburn, as I have had spells of this kind, off and on, for years. This follows indiges tion, and indigestion comes close on constipation. "I have found that the best way to head off trouble is to begin taking Black-Draught in time. It relieves me of dizzi ness, tightness in the chest and backache. "By getting rid of impurities, Black-Draught helps to keep the system in good order. I always keep it in the home, pnd have recommended it to many peo ple, in my time." TIIEDFOItD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT For CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS Women who nerd n tonic should take Cakdui. I'sim over So yours, _ For further particulars write to the Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C. SAVE AGENTS COMMISSION I wish to announce that I have opened a GRANITE AND MARBLE WORKS at 840 Broad St,, Camden, S. C. I am no stranger to the people of Camden and Kershaw Coun ty, and in soliciting your pa tronage you may be assured of reasonable prices and prompt service. By buying from me you save agents commission. No order too large or too small for me to handle. T. J. McNINCH Half Price Save money all year! "GOLD RIBBON" BRANfr COFFEE AND CHICORY has twice the strength of ordinal y coffee and you use only half the quantity to a cup. When you buy a pound of "Gold Ribbon" Blend it's like buying 2 lbs. of ordinary coffee ? and it tastes better too. WILSE W. MARTIN HARNESS anil S.1IIII MAKIk WAuilMale leather and Sho? Finding Auto Top Maker and !l?puirtr dlbH DRALRM 1 114-16-18 Hampton St. Pk*n?/ HHV COLUMBIA, h. C. 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