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Farm Programme Outlined By Board At a recent meeting of the Kershaw County Board of Agriculture, which is composed of N. P. Gettya, Chairman, T. K. Trotter, Vice-Chairman, H. L>. Green, Secretary, K. C. Jones and W. D. Traxler, the following recommendations were adopted: Owing to depressed conditions at hand and which will Ifkely continue for sjjme 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 I with sweetened mixture three times at least (cost about 60c 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 nnd vegetables for winter use. If necessary to borrow money try to live so as to borrow only for production 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, vegetables, cream, potatoes. Do not depend 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 jm'jis or Vetch oa cultivated lands in the 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 folio,wing Agricultural Outlook was prepared by Mr. Oris V. Wells, of the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics, in co-operation with county ugent Green's efforts to place before the people of Kershaw County the true outlook situation which they must face. This article by Mr. Wells applies to practically all of South Carolina's agriculture. With the general outlook somewhat depressed county agent Green is strongly urging his people to^get on a live-at-home basis as soon as practical. to incur as little debt as is consistent with present farm conditions and this only for productive purposes rather than for consumption. The Agricultural Outlook prepared by Mr. Wells follows: In January, the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics released the 1930 "Agricultural Outlook" statement. In this publication; the present supply and demand position and, with the exception of cotton, an approximate price forecast for the year libit) is giyen for the 10 more important agricultural commodities. The forecasts and the statistical statements contained in the national report which are of interest to Kershaw county arc: industrial Production and Payrolls: Business activity in the U. S. which was at a very high level during the first half of 1 929 and declined 15-20 jit cent during the second half, is expected to continue in a depressed -late during the first half of 1930, and to show marked improvement during the second half. Cotton: The 1929 American cotton crop was 11,900,000, bales; the world tarry-over of American cotton on Inly 1, 1929, was 4,500,000 bales; tho U. S. cotton acreage was decreased after the large crop and low price 1920 season, but has boon incresaed in 1927, 1928 and 1929; the 1929 acreage was -10,000,000; the world conrum ption of cotton from July 1, 1928, through Juno 30, 1929. was 15,100,000 bales; American mill consumption for the four months ending January 31, 1930, was 4 per cent less than a year ago and the export movement was 12 per cent less; the chief increase in the U. S. cotton acreage during the post war period has come in the western portion of the cotton belt; the increase in foroign production has come chiefly in India. Poanuts: An increased acreage and production of peanuts in 1929 resulted in low peanut prices. \ reduction in acreage in 1930 is expected and prices are expected somewhat better. Beef Cattle: With same number of cattle expend to go to market in , 1930 as in J929 <^nd with lo^rej prospective demand and lower prices of some competing livestock, 1930 cattle prices are expected to he the same cr somewhat lower than 1929 prices i while increaaiog numbers are expected to result in a generally falling level of cattle prices during the next '* 1 I I ' five year*. Ho#*: With a smaller number of hogs expected on the market in 1930 than in 1929, which might be expected to raiae price* offset by increaeed foreign competition, decreased general demand and lower prices for competing meats, 1930 hog prices are expected to be the same as 1929 prices. Dairy Cattle and Products: Dairy prices have broken sharply during the lust four months and butter and cream prices are expected to con* tii.ue low .duriug the first half of 1936 while dairy cuttle prices are expected to continue downward during the next five years. Poultry and Kggs: Due to increased chicken numbers, increased cold storage holdings and a lowered demand, the 1930 live poultry prices are expected to be markedly lower than the 1929 prices. Due to increased chicken numbers and a somewhat lowered demand partially offset by a favorable storage situation the 1930 t'Kg prices are expected to be somewhat lower than the 1929 prices. Production Credit: Even though ra discount rates are generally. being | lowered in the U. S. the stricter se! curity requirement! of bankers are expected to result in production credit being harder to obtain in 1980 than in 1929. Hogs It is desired to produce sufficient hogs in Kershaw county to ship them by cars as is now done with poultry. Some farmers are already beginning and it is desired to know of every farmer who plans to raise hogs for this purpose. Demonstration-fed hogs tqp the Richmond market so Clemson and your county agent are anxious to help each , farmer so that he will receive the greatest possible profit. Hogs will bring an income when money is scarce. - Each farmer or club boy who plans to raise hogs should produce sufficient feed?especially corn. All who are interested in raising hogs to sell are urged to notify the county agent, says H: D. Green, the County Agent. Cincinnati Times-Star?Chicago has been taken for a ride and now it's walking back. Poisoning Boll Weevil* _ i . . Every farmer in Kershaw county who plants cotton In 1930 should poison boll weevils at least three times with the 1-1-1 sweetened mixture. The cotton oil ifcill (s handling the poison this year and in order that they may get in h sufficient quantity It is necessary that everyone who plans to poison either enter their orders or indicate to the cotton oil company how much will likely be needed. This is to forego the possibility of Kershaw county farmers being found with good cotton prospects and lots of weevils and the poison all gone-? with expensive delays tor getting more poison, says Henry t>. Green, County Agent. Heifers Everyone who is interested in buying dairy-type heifers will please notify county agent Green not later than (March 24th, It you want one or morp heifers, sows or hogs or pigs please notify your County Agent, whether you are able to pay for them now or not. . ?V ... - ' - * J AmuI W. M. U. MMUII * Tto Woman's Missionary Union of Kershaw Association will hold its annual meeting at the First Baptist , i church of Camden, March fclst at I 10:50 o'clock. Every church is r?quested to send delegates whether they have an organisation or not. The ladies of Camden church will serve dinner. Rev. John Lake, of China, will be present. Come uml hear this wonderful missionary, ' Other State speakers will ', also be here. Just like An Qatrich A medical authority says that a person who tries to cover up skin blemishes and pfmples with toilet creams and powders is just as fooUsh as an ostrich that b\iri?n Its head in the sand tb avoid danger. Skin erup. tions are nature's warning that con. stipation is throwing poisons into your blood stream and weakening your whole constitution. Remove the constipated condition and you arid ' strengthen your system against di?. ease and clear up your disfigured skin. The beet wav to do this U with a course of iHerbine, the veg. etable medicine that acts naturally and easily, which you can jfcet at De. Kalb Pharmacy, Camden, S. C. R. E. CHEWNING Contractor and General Builder 30 Years Experience Let me figure on your next building jell. it ? Floors Handed on Request GUS HAYES I | Plumbing and Heating Let us figure with you on your next job. New work or repair work. ! PHONE 153 I m DeKALB COUNCIL No 88 Junior Order U. A. M. Reguiar council first and ' ^ * third Mondays of each nonth at S p.m. Visiting Brethren ire welcomed, ItEYWARD SMITH, j. H. JONttS, Councillor. Recording Secty. CARTER'S SHOE SHOP 1 927 South Broad Street Let us rebuild your worn down Shoes. Complete shoe repair equipment. i The Standard Hydraulic | Preiser Cementing j Machine No Nails. No Stitches. No mora tight, stiff Shoos. j Finished with appearance of new; All Work Guaranteed. H. C. CARTER, Proprietor ? / MONEY TO LOAN on MODERN-CONSTRUCTED HOMES and CENTRALLY-LOCATED BUSINESS PROPERTY No Appraisal Charge ADDRESS INQUIRIES P.O. Box 164, Camden, S. C. KERSHAW LODGE No. 29 J\ A. F. M. Regular communication of Avvm this lodge is held on the first Tuesday in each month it 8 p.m. Visiting Brethren are welomcd. S. W. HOGUE, . E. ROSS, Worshipful Master. Secretary. 1-14-27-tf T. B. BRUCE Veterinarian j Day Phone 30?Night Phone 114 CAMDEN, 5. C.# Automobile Repairing We are now prepared to do all kinds of automobile repairing. Good workmanship and moderate prices. DEMPSTER'S GARAGE Formerly little's Garage ELECTROL OIL BURNER SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 546 E. G. BURKE Plumbing and Heating REPAIR WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES Cfraer DeKalb aad F|Ur Streets ROBT. W.MITCH AM Architect Crocker Building, Cumden, S. C. BRINGING A NEW KIND OF STORE SERVICE TO YOUR DOOR OPENING DATE MARCH 20 ? a Service that saves you money through its EVERY'DAY VALUES, not through mere occasional "sales"; -?a Service that emphasizes Quality rather than Price in general department store merchandise; 0 r ?a Service that assures you the latest Styles while they are stiI! sparklingly new; ? < Service that insists as much upon expert selling uo upon CApa l buying. When Mr. James C.- Penney operated his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming, in 1902, he was concerned exclusively vV.ith the merchandise wants of the people of Kemmerer. His store was stocked.,?0 meet their needs. His service was directed to their convenience and saving. No other community but Kemmerer occupied his interests . . . but simply because he served this one community well he succeeded and prospered. In time he was able to extend the same local service to other communities. And thus every J. C. Penney Store ? including this new one ? is designed to be, above all else, a LOCAL SERVICE ENTERPRISE. Because the J. C. Penney Company operates more than 1,400 Department Stores does not diminish the responsibility of this particular store to its own community. It is true that our new store here will have behind it the buying resources and distribution facilities of a nation-wide institution ... but wii*t is more important, the<K buying resources an<i distribution facilities will be localize# to your individual service knd savings J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, fc CAMDEN, S. C. *A ? ' T" '* "i" ??. > . , '