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THE CAMDEN CHRONICLE U. I). NII K8. .Kdltor and Publisher PubJiahed every Friday at No. 1109 Broad Street.jind entered at the C*n?den, Sovjth (Carolina poetoffice aa eeoml elans mail matter. Price per annum >2.00, payable in advance. Friday, February 24, 1933 ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS According to K. O. Dun & Company, stability in many bVanches of industry is more sustained than at any time in the past three years. A survey by Standard Statistics indicates that, while trade outlook for the immediate future is irregular, a number of major linos are strengthening. iris interesting to note that food products aro making a much better showing than industry in general. The belief is widely expressed that a cloar-cut legislative program at Washington would probably do more to initiate. trade activity than any other single development at the moment. The present congress has created the impression in business that almost anything may happen, thus forcing industry to be. extremely cautiuos. The Boston News Bureau observes: "All of the. factors now at work may make for further shrinkage in purchasing power, but it brings into closer readjustment the various fuctors that will ultimately make for further stability. And the more rapidly investment confidence is strengthened the sooner will the process, pf financial revival Ik* stimulated." The index of farm prices reached a new low on January 15th, standing at that time at 51 per cent of the pre-war average. fA year ago the index AVas at 63 per cent.) < Fgg* took a drop larger than the seasonal conditions warrant. On the other hand, small advances have been recently registered by apples, horses, wheat and cotton. Continued severe weather, coupled with damage to crops from other factors, plus a favorable export situation, gives rise to the hope of substantial improvement in wheat prices later on. Qualified observers also foresee the possibility that within the next year domestic consumption of wheat may balance production,' thus eliminating the need for foreign markets to absorb our surplus. It is held that the farm mortgage situation, while bad, gives no cause for the hysteria that has been sweep' ing over the country in recent weeks. Foreclosures for the present year, if they increase in the same proportion as in 1932, will total about 267,000. This is only 4.3 per cent of the number of farms in the country. An? other favorable sign is thatv>insurance companies and banks have been following an extremely liberal policy in the matter of farm mortgages, only foreclosing when no other course is possible. The present acutcness of the situation is, also, mainly sectional. Croat interest is expressed in Roosevelt plan for providing jobs. It is to be a huge experiment, and is expected to give employment to 200,000 men in the Tennessee Valley alone. It includes: Reforestation, creation of flood control basins, reclamation of fertile bottom lands for agricultural use, etc. Mr. Roosevelt believes that the entire project will be self-sustaining, and can be financed through bonds. Recent reports on major industries show: Rayon?Leading viscose producers reported booked solid for March. January shipments at new high for that month for several concerns. Men's Clothes?Prices low, improvement in sales expected. Steel?'Production increased. Manufacturers feel turn for better has taken place. Oil?Ability of California oil industry to stave off price collapse this year, in spite of internal strain and breakdown in midcont inent markets, source of much comment. Rubber?Price cut# emphasise int tensely competitive situation the industry. Tire buyer# can fill i their needs beltfw cost. jPurm Equipment ? Manufacturers realise that special inducements to farmers be made to maintain present trade position. Budget increases of about 10 per cent have been registered by Congresa. The greatest increase, of $130,000,000 was for the executive ! office and independent establishments. ! Other marked increases were regis| tered by tjio departments of agri*t1 ture, interior, post office, war, comj merce, with decreases by the treas, u#y, state, justice and labor. Is this I the way economy pledges to the taxI payer are to be kept? , Mexican crop outlook better than I last year, as is retail trade. Outlook slightly improved in India. Bolivian and Cuban situations unfavorable. In most countries abroad there ha* been little change in any direction of late. "Vhv NOTYN"T?M& COON . " The Bumberg Herald had a front j page editorial w^lch seems to apply I to Kershaw county as much as to Bamberg, even more so, by changing the newspaper name to The Camden Chronicle and Bamberg to Kershaw, whei'ever they occur. The editorial is this: "'The Bamberg Herald wants to Bank, or Telephone 1373 or 1371, Copeople of Bamberg county. We are fell engaged in the endeavor to live land get along during these depress-j ling times. There is not a business | house in Bamberg county which is j not fueling the stress of the situation. Every business in the countj needs every cent of trade you can give it. The home people have t,p pay all the (taxes and all the business licenses, j They pay for the schools the county I government and keep up the county I roads. Then, kind friend, support them. They need your help. There (isn't much money in the county, but ! what there is should be spent her#, unless it is for something which they haven't got. Remember that. "There is a lot of stationery nnd other printing being used in Bamberg county which is not printed in the county. This isn't right either. The Herald, speaking for itself, needs this business. If all those who piaiso The Herald would have their printing done here, we, could get along a whole lot better. We appreciate their kind expressions more than words can express ,but some printing business would help us pay our bills more promptly. We have business houses right here in Bamberg which never ask for prices on printing in Bamberg, and yet, if all others did them that way, they would have to close shop in a month. Ivet's be fair about (this thing. "We are all for Bamberg. We haven't much to spend, but what we 4wve is spent here for everything that can be bought in town. Are you doing the same?" Polo Here Sunday Afternoon There will be some excellent polo on The Kirkwood Heights Polo Field next Sunday afternoon. These games have such excellent players as Gerald Balding, noted British Internationalist, in the line-up. There are two Camden teams, all of them experienced players. The Camden players are rounding into the best condition for the games scheduled during the bi-centennial week, March 19 to 26. Outside of Mr. Balding, the other players participating in the Sunday game are: Savage, Rhamc, Smith, Ruthrauff, Tupper, DuBose, little, Bates, Baldwin, Pomeroy, Boykin, Lightfoot, Wooten and Carroll Bassett. The game will start at 3 o'clock. More than 200 Indians are reported near starvation on the isolated Havasupai reservation in Arizona, following a severe blizzard which has snowbound the Indians. a. ' ' " ' ***** Capital Observations (Special Correspondence) Washington, l>. C., Feb. 21. Coming towards this city one of the first sights that greets the eye, even before crossing the Potomac, is the Washington monument, a granite shaft, the highest work of masonry in the world. It is a few inches more than 556 feet in height and the foun- j dation goes down thirty-six feet beneath the surface. It contains an elevator, open to tho public, so that visitors may ascend to the top. In last week's issue of The Chronicle a statement is made that in South Carolina there 'are more than 43,000 automobiles not returned for taxation, a proportionate number of which are in Kershaw county. In this jurisdiction (the District of Columbia) a like condition would be impossible. Automobile tags are issued hh of January first, but before they are given out the tax on the machine must bo paid. Tho cost of a set of lags is only one dollar, regardless or the size, condition or value of tho automobile. There are well over 100,000 in Washington. Arrangements have about been completed for the inauguration on March fourth and a magnificent spectacle it is expected to be. Efforts were made to con ft no the parade in length so that it would not require longer than two ?hours to pass a given point, but applications for places were so exceedingly numerous that it has been nearly impossible to do so. Reservation in the parade has been made for the governor of South Carolina and his statf. The governors of nearly all of the states are expected. The senate has passed Senator Smith's cotton bill, a brief outline of which was given in this correspondence last week, and it has gone to the | house of representatives where prompt preparations were made for its consideration as an emergency measure. Strong hopes are entertained now that it may become a law in time to bo of benefit in connection with this year's crop. Little opposition has developed. Senator Walsh, of Massachusetts, stated that the textile manufacturers of his state were strongly in favor of it. In a burst of speed the senate first and then the house of representatives passed a resolution for the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, each By a margin of several votes more than the necessary two-thirds majority. The proposal now goes to the states for action by conventions, seven years being allowed within which a decision must be reached. The proposition just passed differs from that rejected by the house early in the session in that provision js made for tho protection of dry states against the importation of alcoholic beverages where under state law prohibition is in force. Action in the house of representatives was facilitated by the Democrats holding a caucus and binding members to vote for the measure as an evidence of party regularity, exception being made of those who had previously bound themselves by pledges not to vote against prohibition. An attempt to assassinate at Miami the man very soon to be inaugurated as president of the United States has had a somewhat peculiar reaction or effect in Washington in stilling partisan feeling which is generally rampant, and concentrating support and sympathy in his behalf. The effort, doubtless the outcome of the working of a disordered mind, is such as may be expected especially in troublous times, and while Mr. Roosevelt was unharmed, the enormity of tho incident brings a realization of the dangers as well as the burdens which must be encountered by one called to fill the highest office in the land. Under the last Democratic administration Daniel C. Roper, a South "Carolinian, was appointed first assistant postmaster general and later 'became commissioner of internal rev icnuu. He has since been practicing ia'.v in \Vn?rr.ngtor.. ar.d has been ' ir.?T.i. -nee. for a Federal appo.rumen. ! again. but be has been out of tovnh w.'h :h? state long that his reccg' n.t. could hardly be considered as throng credited to hi.- former ie.-.i denee. At one time a good many | years ago Mr. Roper was a member j of the South Carolina legislature, and j Hon. T. J. Kirkland \y|l] probably 1 recall association with him in that capacity. Rev. Thomas V. Gailor. bishop of Tennessee, told a New ^ ork audjence that the South will lead the country otH of "tbr depression. The "outstanding folly" of the day is the tariff and the country ne?il^_jiXi*u?-men with a world ootiohk. declared the bishop. Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for the presidency last year, expresses his belief that the Un.ted ' States is headed for a real dictatorship. Alfred K. Smith quoted as believing that some form of dictatorial power to rnr-y or. public works sveuld be v\ orlkvv h:ic. A strike of railway workers to the number of 5,000, tied up traffic .n northern Ireland on Tuesday. Richards Head Of lAWdl C M. T. . Notice from Lieutenant-Colonel BL. Burch, C. M. T. C. Officer of 4th Corps Area Headquarters again places J. G. Richards, Jr., superintendent of schools, in charge of the C. M. T. C. work in Kershaw county. Application blanks may be secured from him now. The period for enrollment begins March 1st. The report to Mr. Richards from Col. Burch shows that the following young men were at C. M. T. C. Camp in 10S2. John B. Clayton, Maxwell Clayton, E. T. Truesdale from Lugoff, Murray A. Clyburn, Wayne H. Copeland, Thornwell N. Thomas from Bethune, and James S. Mooro from Camden. The report also states that twentyseven men applied from Kershaw county last year but \ho quota bfcing only 6, many of them were. disaph pointed, Grace Church Services Rev. F. H. Cralghill, Jr., rector of Grace Episcopal church, announces the following services on Sunday, February 26th: Holy Communion, 8:00 a. m.; church school, 10:00 a. m.; morning pwiyer, Confirmation and sermon by Bishop Finlay, 11:15 a. m.; Y. P. S. L. 7:00 p. m. The Rt. Rev. K. G. Finlay, bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, will make his annual visitation to this parish qn Sunday for the purpose of Confirmation and will conduct the 11:15 a. m. services. It is hoped, there will be a full attendance at this service, to .which the public is cordially invited. Must Have Many Qualifications A young man asked us our opinion about entering the newspaper field; we answered this wise says the Mineral Wells Index: "If he can listen with a smile to tiresome things he's heard ofttimes before; if he can refuse to do what three or four people ask him to do without making them mad; if he can write in a way to make people laugh when he feels like cussin', or in a way to make them weep when he feels like crackling his heels together and laughing out loud; if he can remain silent when he feels like he'll burst wide open if he does not talk; if he can argue without getting mad or making the other fellow madj if he can refuse a woman's request for free publicity without making all the members of her set mad at the paper; if he can react to the loss of a good news story and catch a better one on the rebound; if he can explain a typographical error without using up more than thirty minutes' time; if he can concentrate and write intellihave a confidential word with you versations are going on around him, several typewriters clicking away and the telephone ringing and the subdued hum of thq presses in the next room drumming on his ears, if he can explain why Mrs. Jones' poem on "The Sylvan Depth of October Woods," did not appear in the paper without her husband stopping his advertising; if he can take a four-line story and spread it to a column, or take a two-column story and condense it to two paragraphs; if he can read proofs without overlooking an erjror and write headlines without murdering the king's English; if he has a nose for news, an itch for writing and an inclination to work fifteen hours a day, then' we'd advise him to get into the game." Forced by hunger to create a job for himself, John Pederson, of . Racine, Wis., four years ago spent 45 cents for oil cloth and started making oil cloth flowers. Now he and his wife have 14 girls working for them and their output is about $6,000 per month. . Isom Gardner, 75, unable to pay taxes from the rent and sales of crops from his 240-aere farm, on which ho has a life-time trust, has applied for admission to the county poorhouse at Montgomery, Ala., ofi fering to give the state all rents from the farm until the taxes are paid. "Wants?For Sale FOR SALE Home-made knives j guasanteed to hold an edge. Also, repair work done <-n gur.s, revolvers and r i(V -, all makes, I do saw edge sharpening also. My shop on , Camdvn-Bishopville highway. Ad, druji* C. IV. .Shiver, Itu 1. Camden. SC. 47sb LOST?One white Bunny fur coat. Has name of Susan Kennedy sewed in near hark of the collar. Reward if returned to Camden Chronicle, Camden. S. C. 47sb 1 LET THE SOFTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY figure with you on your fertilizers. You will find our prices attractive and we will carry a stock of all kinds of mixed fertilizers and such raw materials as Acid, Kainit, Manure Salts, Soda, ( ottor, Seed Meal, etc. Phone 54. Tamden. S. C. 46-47sb h OR RENT OR SALE?Desirable six room residence on north Mill street. -In perfect condition. Enterprise B. L. Association, or W. R. Zemp. 45-47sb FOR SALE?Humphrey Coker'a fine pedigreed cotton seed, direct | from tyartsville Cleveland and Carlina, faster, improved. One dollar per bushel. If you cannot renew entire crop be sure and purchase some for seed patches. Address J. T. Hay cotton and Fertiliser Co., Camden, S. C. 40-48sb BABY CHICKS?Special offer this week: ltocks, Reds $0.00, Leghorns $5.00 per 100 at Hatchery, plus postage if mailed. Graves Hatcherv, Pageland, S. C. 47sb SACRIFICE SALE HIANOS Repossessed upright and player pianos are to be sold at ridiculous prices and without regard to balances due on them. Each instrument tuned and thoroughly reconditioned. The chance of a lifetime to buy a good piano. Attractive discount for cash and terms to responsible buyers. Address J. H. Williamson, Agent, Room 1210, National Loan & Exchange Lyttloton avenue, Camden. He is lumbia, S. C. FOR RENT?'Six-room house on west side of Highland avenue, just painted inside and out. Price $15,00 per month. Telephone 103, William L. Godale, Camden, S. C. 41-4f>sb FOR RENT?Five room house on F.ast Walnut street, garage and nice lot. House in good condition. Price $15 per month. Telephone 103, William L. Goodale, Camden, S. C. 45-47sb BUDDED PAPER-SHELL PECAN Trees. Schley, Stuart, Pabst and Success. Any size 5 to 10 foot, 35 1 cents each, F. O. B. Putney, Ga.l Cash with order. 11. M. Broach, ' Putney, Ga. SALESMEN WANTED?Men want-1 ed for Rawleigh City Routes of i 800 consumers in cities of Camden, i > Bishopville, Great Falls ami Eau j Claire. Reliable hustler can start > earning $25 weekly and increase J rapidly. Write immediately. Raw- ; leigh Co., Dept. 9C-76-V, Richmond, Va. 45-47pd *1 "".v. 1 Xr ..j.? GET A 8ACK of "Shureway Fertilizer from the Southern Cotton Oil Company. It comes in neat 25 and ' 50 pound bags, and Bella for 50c and $1.00. This splendid fertilizer gives excellent results when used with pot jilajits, flowers, lawns and vegetable gurnens, The Southern Cotton Oil Co., Camden, S. C. 46-478b WANTED?You to know that with many peoplo tho first column read in this newspaper is the "Want Ad Column." They read it for what bargains they see?and others for curiosity. The cost is small?only $ one cent a word?minimum 25c. WE HAVE just received a car load of Nitrate of Soda in 100 and 200 pound bags. The Southern Cotton Oil Company, Camden, S. C. 46-47sb NURSING?Will do hour nursing. Address Mrs. J. W. Ingram, Registered Nurse, 205 Haile street, Cam-, den, S. C. 88-tf. ..Ja MONUMENTS?I handle only the best grades of marble and granite. Come see or write to T. J. McNinch. Camden, S. C. lOtf " RADIO REPAIRING?Expert radio repairing. Any make. Other electrical repairing done. Ajl work guaranteed. Ci'eed's Filling Station, Telephone 486. 40tf CARPENTEKirsu?Jonn S. Myers, phone 268, 812 Church Street, Camden, S. C., will give satisfactory service to nil for all kinds of carpenter work. Building, ; j general repairs, screening, cabinet making and repairing furniture. My workmanship is my reference. 1 solicit yjur patronage. Thanking you in advance. 50 tf. TRESPASS NOTICE Anyone found trespassing upon the lands-of Edna May Clyburn, Henry Lewis Clyburn and William Clyburn will be prosecuted according to law. (Mrs.) ROSAE E. 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