The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, March 27, 1931, Image 3
FWho's Who" in Kershaw County and Vicinity
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I THE SANK OF CAMDEN
Camden. 8. C.
the Bank of Camden, one jot th?
L?t and strongest banking instiKiorui
in South Carolina dates Its
Lption to the year ihhs With an
tinal capitalization of $25,00i>
|u'h from time to time hue been
reused from surplus earning* to
>0,0tK> with surplus and profits in
?ess of this amount and deposits
almost one million dollars. iSurothis
condition indicates the rapid
ides and uninterrupted growth ened
by this Gibraltar of Ibusiness
,'bility. In ite 42 years of exist;e
it has acquired and held the
1 confidence and respect of a large
d evergrowing -clientele through;
Kershaw and adjacent counties
1 u.s continued success is assured,
security and Service have been the
war'fcs of this bank's healthy
>wth and on this foundation they
to built up a reputation excelled
none. Incidentally The Ban'k of
nuien is one Of the comparatively
v "Roll of Honor" bunks, a term
plied only to those institutions hav'
surplus and profits in excess of
>ital. Less than 20'/*- of the 25,000
jks in the United States are enled
to this proud distinction.
^Jp-to-date equipment and facilities
lally to be found only in much
ger towns and cities reflect the
endid service and efficiency ofed
to its many patrons and the list
officers and board of directors conn
the names of many leading mermts
and business men whose repuions
for integrity and honesty have
n for them tine esteem and respect
iy so highly' deserve.
Ml in all The Bank of Camden has
[n a distinct asset in the growth
Kershaw and surrounding couns
and we have no hesitancy in pre(ting
its continued success.
, \V. ROBIN ZEMP, Driiggist
Camden
I"i'\\ ;f any businesses in Kershaw
|nty > ur: point to a history to comic
w;th that of W. Robip- Zemp,
It-know ft druggist of Camden. This
to-date establishment was founded
1182? and has been conducted conluously
since 1841 under the Zemp
inc. Truly Mr. W. Robin Zemp can
! justifiably proud of his family
Hid it ions. Dr. Frances L. Zemp seHcd
control in 1841 from Dr. ReyHlds
who had started the business
J 1829. Continuing until J^2. a
Hriod of over 50 years, Di^Mpnp
His succeeded by his son, F. Leslie
Hmp, who in turn was succeeded by
He present proprietor, W. Robin
Hanp, whose association dates back
1900. It is one of the three oldHt
drilg stdfes ih the fet&tfe of Nfcfuth
arolina and W. Robin Zenrp represents
the thifd generatioh of the
Kemp family continuing the business
Khich incidentally is located at its
Original location on Broad street.
I The gr&fVh, til the firm, of cdforee,
Kas necessitated many improvements
Bid additions and it is undoubtedly
He of the largest and finest in this
Htire section with a complete line
H nationally advertised merchandise
Hi a wonderful service to which Dr.
Hjmp gives his own personal attenHn.
A. large volume of the hosHa>
prescription demands are filled
Hthi< well-known firm. W. Robin
?. glAduate of the university
Maryland, Class of 1900. The
H-ug company on DeKalb street
H -a - l.ary with Dr. S. T. Zemp,
: I of W. Robin Zemp, in charge.
H Robin Zomp, born in Kershaw
Hnt\. is 'president of the Enterprise
Hiding & Loan association, the oldI
in the state. He is on the board
directors of the local hospital and
Hlirector of The Bank of Camden.
H fiaterpal affiliations include tho_
Csornc oraer, snrine ana ne is aiso
Htotarian.
H\s a member of the Chamber of
Hnmerce he has given unselfishly
his time and has labored sincerely
Hthe interests Of his community?
Hroojj citizen of a good town.
j R. S. WILLIAM8, Camden
Hew firms in Kershaw County have
Hoyed a greater measure of success
Hn has Mr. R. S. Williams, at Broad
Heet, Camden,* who started here on
Hbruary 8, 1917. Mr. Williams has
Bended hie activities throughout
Hrshaw County wherein he has bulit
I a splendid reputation among his
Hge and evOr increasing Patronage.
Hiy_tJi?~l5ett?r lines of merchandise
H handled at this progressive store
Hi quality is guaranteed.
R>ersonal attention to business has
Hn one of the Stepping stones to
Hcess for which IMr. Williams deHves
a great deal of credit. As a
Hident of Kershaw County for the
H?t 40 years, iMr, R. S. Williams
H been one of Camden's most enH-uastic
boosters.
Hi A STY'S BATTERY SERVICE
H Camden
Hjuaranteed service and satisfaction
He been the keystones of success
"Hie.td by Hatty's Battery Service,
Hb -bed in Camden in 1025 by Mr.
K-l. Hasty, well known and highly
Hem- d business man of this town.
r> Hastv's establishment in addiB
taking care of all manner of
H'f: al repairs, also carries in stock
^H-t -lito iBatteries ' and General
|li'. Hasty, who has been a life-long
Hdent of Kershaw County, is treasB'
of the American Legion Ptost and
H active service- in France with the
Hrtieth Division. \
I ZEMP & DcPASS, Camiftn
Pharmacy .
H>ne of tho oldest and most -popHr
establishments in <Camden*is that
^pftmp and DePass, established here
Hr years ago, offering the citH?ry
of Kershaw county a service
and to none and carrying at *11
Hcs d complete stock of standard |i
Rg* and pharmaceuticals. Unttev,
careful management of Mr. W. L. i
VXrl* ^ firm has enjoyed a steady!
H and is rated one of the very,
i H ln Kershaw county and vicinity. I
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OK cam8|TknAT'IONjai' bank
S&rta"A* l>?"kinif in.tilin.
u n .thl? J>art of South Caro*ta^?
1 l .,TM*Ttion ?n '1904 a* a
f^d ^"k. !P"ff U w"?
., ,? ^?tion#l Bunk with a fan.
been^n!"1 ?f ?60'000' which has since
been increased to $75,000 from surent*
is^ahn*?' iJi,LAUl^)'U8 ,lt pres.
eni is about $35,000 with
dose to $50o!So6. These Zue*
Jpak volumes and is a creditable re-1
growth thiC i ste?dy' continuous
HtitutifmenJ?% b? thi* thriving institution.
The business is by no
?iS5fi %nftn*S *? 4oeal limits but
8&? throughout Kershaw and adretnltation
Un^e! w,hert*in " splendid
iwt f? sin een established.
b??i7 y. con^?tent with sound
Natte. T t t??nd in The FiSt
National Bank of Camden. The officers,
board of directors and employee*
are mostly men who are native to
fnZ S,?f VLn who have the welhearts
COUnty clo8e to their
1 Mr. C. J Shannon, Jr., has been
president of the bank sfinee its inception
and much of its success has
trfJin?Ue fto 4hl8 |."telligent administration
of its .affairs. Incidentally
Mr. Shannon's grandfather, one of
the early pioneers in bunking in South
Carolina was president of the Bank
of The State t of South Carolina in
Camden.
We hanl The First National Bank
of Camden as one of the strongest
links in the commercial chain of
Kershaw county.
CAROLINA MOTOR CO., (Inc.)
Established 1'91'9, the Carolina Motor
Company, of Camden, unde* the1
supervision of Mr. Hughev Tindal.l
has gone ahead in a steady fashion,
and is known as one of the best
equipped places of its kind in Ker- j
shaw County. It is the only storage!
place in ( aniden with 24-hour servj-o
and is distributor in this section for
Sinclair products. The firm also includes
a branch station at Bishopvilie
,-^r' Tindal's brother in charge.
X he C arolina Motor Company, (Inc.)
is a distinct asset to Kershaw County.
M. H. HEYMAN, Camden
Over 25 years of Successful merchandising
in jewelry and repair has
established the firm of M. H. Heyman
as one of the most reliable firms in
Kershaw County with a complete
stock of nationally advertised merchandise
and equipment to be found
usually oftly in mUph larger towns
and cities.
MV. Heyman has been a Resident of
Kershaw Countv over 30 years and
was president of the local Chamber
til Commerce three terms. He deserves
his well-earned succdss.
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A LOMANBKY'S SHOE SHOP
Camden
Since 1915 LomansXky's Shoe Shop
under the personal direction of Mr.
Lewis L. Lomansky has gone ahead
Jn ^ steady, progressive fashion establishing
a splendid reputation .101
fairness and honesty. A large line
of quality merchandise can be had
here at standard prices including the
famous Douglas and PripnHly Fiv..
shoe brands. Repair work is .fully
guaranteed bv Mr. Lomansky who'
has been an ardent booster for Cam-j
den and vicinity since coming here in!
1915.
DeKALB PHARMACY, Camden
The DeKalb Pharmacy, of Camden,
has since its inception in 1924 been
recognized as one of the finest and
best equipped drug stores within a
t -i ?, i - - - ? j ; i
rection of j. l3. Zemp, who springs
from a long line of highly successful
professional ? forbears, the establishment
has enjoyed a steady consistent
growth. Mr, Zemp is a graduate
of the Southern College of Bhar-1
macy, class of 1917, and' personally j
supervises the prescription service.
He is a native-born resident of Kershaw
county and one of her most
estimable citizens
SCHLOSBURG'S GROCERY,
Camden
Stohlosburg's Grocery is probably
one of the oldest concerns now doing
business in Camaen, having been
founded first by -Karesh & Schlosbare
and" later operated by Mr.
?ehlosburg[s son, H. L. Schlosburg,
whose business operations terminated
in 1929, at which time the present
owner, Mr. E. B. Schlosfourg, acquired
control. The establishment is
a clean, well-kept store, handling
nothing but high-grade merchandise
at consistent prices and the high
standard of service offered by its
well-liked and genial proprietor will
no doubt continue ,it in the good
graces and full confidence of its
large patronage. Mr. E. B. Schlos-burg
is a native-born resident of
Kershaw county and we have no lies- j
itancy in predicting his success.
F. I). GOODALE. Camden
Jeweler )
Nine years of conscientious service;
has established the jewelry firm of
F. D. Goodale at 539 East DeKalb
street, Camden, as one of the fines;
in this entire section, with an unusually
large stock of qualitv merchandise
including Elgin Watches
Gorhan Silverware, New Haven and j
Westinghouse Electric Clocks and1
Sheaffer Pens. In addition experti
watch repairing under the personal I
supervision of Mr. Goodale, with over
20 years of experience, is Offered
by this enterprising firm. The store
is modern End up*to*(Ut6 in Every
rospect and is one of which (Camden
can feel proud. Mr. "F. D. Goodale, ,
the popular proprietor, is-wall-known
?.f ,riend? in Kershsw
county. He Js a member of many
Leading fraternal organisations in-V
eluding American Ugion Post No. 17. ;
5? Wlt^. **>nor during thej
Worid War as a mender of the 30th I
Division.
SOWEL1/S DRUG STORE Camden
lw! r> ?f h,8t?ry **?<* to 1012.
KVrw?y wm# ?P?r*t?d as the Saw.
r Drug company and later as CIyrn
Drug companv, until in 1020 Mr.
L. A. bo well obtained control. The
k?,? 18 ?not. conf'^ to local limits
but extends ovtfr a wide area.
1 wo registered pharmacists attend
to the huge prescription service under
the supervision of Mr. Sowell, who
" ? *?tfuate of the Atlanta School
ol I hannacy class of 1912. A full
?ne gf standard drugs and biological*
can be purchased here at reasonable
prides, Mr. Sowell is H native-born
resident of Kershaw county
and a member of the American lie*,
ion us well as other national orders,
tie served in the navy during the
W orld war.
DesCHAMPS, (Inc.) Camden
< amden and Kershaw county in
general can indeed feel proud of Des
Champs, Inc., up-to-date cleaners and
dyers at 408 DeKalb street. This
progressive firm established Decerned,
1J29, offers the finest and most
modern service to its many satisfied
patrons in Kershaw county and vicinity
including the only rug cleaning
service over a radius of ibany miles,
the equipment is modern and up-todate
in every particular.
Eight employees are kept busy and
twenty-four hour dry cleaning service
is maintained. This enterprising
firm is also authorized agents
for the celebrated Globe and Bruner
clothing companies. Expert tailoring
is guaranteed. Mr. C. (I. Des
Champs, in charge of the plant, is
the active, progressive type of citizen
and one of whom Kershaw county
can indeed feel proud.
BEASI.EY'S SANITARY MARKET
Camden
Since November 6. 1929, Beasley's
Sanitary Market on Broad street,
( amden, has been recognized as one
of 'Camderfs finest establishments,
catering to h large and weil-satistied
patronagd who demand nothing but
tne l>est in fresh and smoked meats
and have learned to look for it from
Mr. K. A. Bea.-dey, at Beasley's Sanitary
Market.
THOMAS & HOWARD CO.. (Inc.)
Camden, E. I). Cornwell, Mgr.
Although Thomas & Howard Co.,
Inc., are comparatively new comers
to the business chain of Kershaw
county, their success is assured. The
firm operates eleven warehouses in
North and South Carolina and has
enjoyed many years of prosperity.
Mr. E. D. Cornwell, manager of the
local warehouse, is well acquainted
with the wholesale grocery business
and has b^n affiliated with the firm
over a lofig .period of time. Thomas
& Howard Co., Inc., are a distinct
asset to Camden and Kershaw county.
GEORGE W. MONROE, Camden
Since 1910 the establishment of
Gebl-ge W. Monroe at Catnden has
shown a steady, continuous growth,
bettering ifs splendid standard of
service from year to year, until today
it enjoys the full "confidence of
a large and ever-increasing patronage.
Nothing* but nationally ?dverTTsed
plumbing and heating supplies
are carried including those of the
American Radiator company, and estimates
on contracts are cheerfully
submitted by this well-known con-1
tern. Mr. Monroe gives his own personal
attention to tpe business whii'O
no doubt accounts -fin" a large mea-^j
ure of the success his firm has enjoyed
in its many years of business
activity.
ijf n. vrtini bdul oc tu;, vumnen ,
Beginning in 1925, the garage operated
by L. A. Campbell and company
at 918 Broad street has en- j
joyed a steady, consistent growth and '
has established a splendid reputation)
throughout all of Kershaw county.'
The excellence of its splendid me
ehanfeal service is appreciated by all
who have had occasion to patronizo,
this qp-to-date garage and as a re*
suit a large and over-increasing pat-j
ronage is enjoyed. Body and render!
work is a specialty here and the shop
is fully equipped for this purpose.
Twenty-four Hour service is maintained
and the establishment is headquarters
for the famous Gulf and
WolFV Head motor' oil. Wr. Gamp-7
bell was bom in Greenwood coun ty.
but has lived here twelve years. He
is well-known and highly esteemed j
in the community.
BETHUNE MERCANTILE CO., \
L. M. Best, I>oring Davis
The Bethune Mercantile company,;
with a history dating back over a per-'
iod of ten years, has enjoyed a steady,
consistent growth and is highly re-,
garded in this section by people hav-1
jj}g a proper appreciation of high j
quality* merchandise and consistent
prices in which they deal exclusively.'
. The firm also does a large business
in caskets. Undertaking and embalm-;
ing is a large*, part of their thriving
business.
The firm also holds the local ugen-'
cy for the sale and servicing of Fords j
with a fully equipped garage. Both
Mr. BcRt and Mr. Davis have .been
life-long residents of Kershaw coun-'
ty. Mr. Davis has served in the
house of representatives at Columbia
and is nlso Mayor of Bethune.
O. R. HAYES PHARMACY
l?Kcrahaw ?[
Quality drugs, courteous treatment,)
and prompt and efficient service have i
been the stepping atones to success'
achieved bv the O. R. Hayes Phar-1
macy at Kershaw, over the past 361
r?W?. The firm is well known over1
a radius of-M miles, and a large pat-1
ronage served in that section. Pre !
scriptffon work is a specialty. Mr. O.
R- Ilaya, well known in Kershaw, has
been retired for the pant three years,'
but the business has been capably'
managed by his eon, (Mr. W. M. Have*
who deserves a large .measure of creel.t
for ite continued prosperity.
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THB KBKSHAW CHEVROLET
COMPANY, Kershaw, S. C.
Beginning as a new 'business in
February, 1928, the Kershaw Chevro- i
let company of Kershaw has forced 1
to the front with rapid strides and I
is now regarded as one of the best''
quipped and most modern garages- in I <
this vicinity.
The equipment is factory-approved 11
and the repair work is handled hyp
a competent staff of three mechanics p
under the_4Mtr*onal supervision 01 Mr. p
C. W. Burns, who <has had many 1
years of a?sociatio?.<with the Chevro- j
let company.
Goodrich tires and genuine Chev- j
rolet parts and accessories can be
iad here. Mr. C. W. Burns has been
local resident for the pust three
years and has been a distinct asset
to the community.
I). M. MAYS, Bethune
Chevrolet Sales and Service
The D. M. Mays Chevrolet sales
and service at Bethune is the oldest
ghrage in Kershaw count** having
had its inception in 1919. Not only
Kershaw county but Lee and Chesterfield
counties are also served by this
enterprising establishment which has
n floor space of over 5,000 square
feet and is fully equipped to carry
on a genuinelv fine repair service on
all makes of cars. Twenty-four hour
service is offered and three mechanics
are kept busy at all tjmp. Towing
seryke is maintained and the telephone
number is 433. (Mr. I). M.
Mays is the inventor of an improved
battery hanger und does a large 'business
in this line. The 'business extends
over the entire country. The
I). M. Mays Chevrolet sales and ser- '
vice is indeed a valuable asset to
Bethune and Kershaw county.
.1. I,. KING, Bethune i
Genera) Merchandise
Since 1013 the firm ol .1. I.. Kingj
atyBethune has been recognized a,
one of the leading stores in Bethune .
ar.d vicinity." The shelves are wellstocked
with a representative line off
merchandise and prices are reason !
able. The store also does a la rue |
business Jn pumps and represents the I
well-known F. E. Meyers and com-1
pany firm. Full-O-Pep chick food j
is also handled here.
Mr. King gives 'his own .personal j
attention to the business which noi
doubt has been a contributing factor |
in its success. "Mr. King was born [
in Kershaw county and has served i
on the Town Council as well as thi
school board. A good citizen of a
good town.
KERSHAW MERCANTILE &
BANKING CO., Kershaw
Undoubtedly the largest and one of
the most prosperous establishments
within a radius of many miles is that
of the Kershaw Mercantile & Banking
Company, which .began here in
September 1<899, with John T. Stevens,
president; I/eroy .Springs, vice
president, and T. J. Gregor- secretary
and treasurer, as well as manager.
Onlv in much larger towns and
cities could one expect to find such a
large und well equipped store con- ,
taining nothing but better quality
merchandise at consistent prices in- 1
eluding Hart, ShaiPner & Marx clothing,
Knna-Jettic Shoes and other well
: known brands.
The officers of this enterprising j
firm can indeed feel a justifiable pride i
in their accomplishment.
THE CROXTON GROCERY CO.
Kershaw
Although the -Croxton Grocery Co..
of Kershaw, is., a. uuHIP:n-afivclv n* wj.
comer" rn Korsflaw, the "business'. is j
rapidly expanding under the expert
management of Mr. W, ,0. Croxton,:
who has had many years of practical
experiences in hiS chosen line anct is
leaving nostone unturned to give the
people of Kershaw quality merchandise
at reasonable prices. The equipment
is modt modern and uptodate,
the, Frigidaire refrigeration being especially
noteworthy. The phone No.
is 98. Mr. Croxton has been a lifelong
resident of this section and is
the progressive type of 'business man.
BELK'S DRUG STORE, Kershaw
Belk's Drug Store, at Kershaw, under
the personal supervision--of-Mer-hTjB.
Cook, is regarded as among the
best establishments of its kind in
this region. The store was established
in 1926 by 'Dr. J. R. Belk, M. D.,
Phg., with .Mr. Cook as a partner. A
splendid line of high quality drugs
are carried as well as the better cosmetics
and toilet articles.
Dr. Belk,'who has been a practicing
physician for over 17 years, take*
care of the prescription work.
HAMMOND & YOl'NG, Bethune
General Merchandise
Few firms in this section have
grown more surely and consistently
than has Hammond and Young of
Bethune, who began here in April.
1919. A full line of nationally advertised
merchandise is offered here
at reasonable rates including the famous
Peters shoes and the service h
always courteous and prompt... JTho
store is under the personal apervision
of Mr. W. Hammond and Mr.
J. A. Young, .both native-born residents
of Kershaw county and both
held in high esteem by their fellowtownsmen.
BETHUNE CANDY"KITCHEN
Bethune
The Bethune Candy Kitchen, owned
and operated by 'Mr. T. R. Bethune,
is generally regarded as the most
modern and uptodate establishment
of its kind in that section.
Sin^e its inception in October
1927, it has enjoyed a steady growth.
Light lunches are served and a Standard
lino Of cosmetics and toilet articles
are kept on. hand. M. Bethune
manufactures his own ice cream. He
also represents several large Are insurance
companies. , A good citiser.
for a good town.
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H.OYD & SIMPSON, Kershaw
Drugs and Fancy Groceries
In the foremost ranks of those businesses
that have done much to establish
this section as one of the most
prosperous in *South Carolina, may
well be mentioned the firm of Floyd
Si Simpson, established in February
181*6 by ,Mr. (Charles O. Floyd. The
steady consistent growth enjoyed by
the turn has been a true reflection of
the Viigh esteem in which it is held
by its many patrons over a radius of
15 miles.
Mr. Floyd, as well as Mr.-- Simp
son, ij a registered ohurmacisi, ami
handl the prescription service. A J
large stock of fancy groceries can he j
purchased here as well.
Both are life-long residents of th;s:
section, and highly regarded by all
who know them.
THE MERCHANTS A FARMERS
BANK of Bethunc
Organized in 11*18, the Merchants
and Farmers .Bank of Bethune has
established itself as one of the lenders
in the banking firmament of Kershaw
county and vicinity. Courts >u?
service and fair dealings have gon j
far towards earning the full confidence
of the people of this section
who fully appreciate the remarkably j
fine banking facilities offered by The
Merchants and (Farmers Bank of Bethune.
The officers and directors are
all men of integrity and honor and
this has been no smull part />f the
bank's success. We congratulate The
Merchants and Farmers Bank of Bethune
upon their worthy achievement.
H l.'(J H Ol.lYKH, Bethune
August 1, U;2'!, saw the begin..b:g !
of this enterprising and highly su - j
cessful business with activities ex
tending over a radius of many miles, j
A representative lim^j of dry goods,
clothing and shoes can 'he purchu ed I
here at very reasonable r ites. . IJ
Oliver gives the jhu-ine-.- his ow j
personal attention which is no ilouni
a good reason for its tit mend i 1
growth.
lift. J. H. THOMAS, Vi. i*., t amden
For the past 21 years Dr. J. il
Thomas, M. D., at 1 32 Broa 1 S re t
Camden, has been engaged in the
practice of medicine in Kershaw
County, and vicinity. This popular
colored physician is a graduate of
Temple University, of Philadelphia,
class of 11)10, and has had especial
training in the treatment of diseases
of wotpen ?and children. His success
has been particularly commendable in
this field. '
In addition Dr. Thomas maintains
an uptodate pharmacy at 933 Broad
street under the management of his
brother, J. E. Thomas, graduate of
Meharry Medical College, of Nashville,
Tenn. Both 'Dr. Thomas as
well as his brother were horn in Orangeburg
but have long been residents
of Kershaw County wherein
they have made many friends and are
universally highly regarded.
J. WK8LKW W1LMAM8, Camden
General Merchandise
Twenty-two year# of reliable service
to the people o.f Camden and
vicinity is tne proud claim of J.
Wesley Williams, populur colored
merchant of Broad iStreet, Camden,
whose store is recognized as one of
the finest of its kind in Camden with
u complete stock of representative
merchandise, sold at consistent prices.
Williams deserves considerable credit
for his achievement in his chosen
field. IJe is an ardent booster for
Kershaw -County.
I>R. C. ( . BREVARD. Camden
Dentist
Eleven years of conscientious service
has established l)r. C. C. BrCvard,
popular colored dentist of < amden,
in a highly esteemed position in
the professional rtfnk* of Kershaw
County. Dr. Brevard, who is a graduate
of the Mcharry Medical College,
at Nashville* Tenn., includes ail of
Kershaw County in his practice up.I
is fully equipped for carrying on his
hg'rly successful practice.
lie spet iHliz.es i t painless uxlrac- '
tion by the new method of nerve,*
blocking and is especially equipped
for this work. He is a life-long resident
of Kershaw iCounty and actise
in her behalf.
MYSTERY OF CHIMNEY SWIFTS
Birds Go South in October and Then ..
Are "liflst"
Where do chimney swifts spend the
win'.t i ? This question offers a mystery
of the air that probably will not
he solved until the forests of I ho
Amazon Valley have been explbred
thorouy.hly.,
'I hese hi id.- s'.urt south from the
Cnitc i Str.te.s about the first of October,
j u q.y..-g to the Gulf states
a:ui , .iii'.'.ii: 11, to sclUo^point iinuch
iaithcr south. Thev have been ?i?en
in Haiti and 111 Mexico, but this was
r.ot their ultimate destination. Littb
..unvbered identification tags have
been placed on more than 30,001)
swifts to solve the mystery, and,
while many have been trapped inside
the United States, none have
ever been recovered outside the national
'boundaries.
Some ornithologists believe they
winter in the little-known Rain Forest
of the Amazon river in Brazil.
Their disappearance led to a legend
of many years ago that they hibernated
beneath the waters of lakes '
and marshes, a belief not yet entirely
erased from the 'popular. mind, although
science airways has Scoffed
at it.?Popular Mechanics.
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j SOUND ADVICE !
|| by your Fertilizer Dealer p
*? "?J-Z1L.UZ iiin m xturn newspaper
GIVE first thought to nitrogen this year in
ordering fertilizers. It's nitrogen that
gives your crops healthy growth and healthy
yield. This year, more than ever, on account
of unusual dry weather, nitrogen is most lacking
in the soil.
Play safe. Buy plenty of Chilean Nitrate of
Soda. I've got a big supply. Cheaper than it
has been for years. New 100-lb. bags, too.
Order now and be sure of your requirements.
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CHILEAN NITRATE now comes in new 100-lb;
bags that make it more popular
than ever. It always has been the dependable
fertilizer of Southern farmers. Side dress, top
dress with Chilean Nitrate...and increase your
yields, quality and profits.
Be sure you specify "Qiilean" when you order
your nitrate. "Chilean" is the one important
point to remember. It is your protection and
^your dealer's too. When you get "Chilean,"
then you'll get the real, money-making fertilizer?
the natural nitrate. Remember the
two kinds ? Original Chilean (Crystalline)
and Champion Brand (Granulated) both
natural nitrate. <
LOWEST PRICE
in years *
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NEW 100-lb. BAG
The bag wiinotft a backache.
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~ Chilton
^ Nitrate of S0da
rfMjh) EDUCATIONAL BUREAU
810 Carolina Life Bldg., Columbia, S.C.
In writing fbr Utmrmtur* tfr information, yfww refer to Ad Nm, 40
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