Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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"Sure?-I used ARMOUR'S 0Or QFine crops are not a surprise, but a common occur* rence, for users of Armour's Big Crop Fertilizer, It supplies them with a balanced ration of tho yv piajor plant foods as well as a generous jj\ helping of \aluable minor and secon* itl dary elements. Every bag of Armour's is full of growing and ^ staying, power which makes - every acre do its fepst McLEOD & ** McLAUCHLIN CAMDEN, S. C. K~~- _ I cut# Safaty, Avoid Highway ??>rrla Travel By Train, AirlondltionadCoacnaa on Through Traina. To Repair Houaehold Article* ahington, March 17.?CongressJames P. Richards, Fifth District >uth Carolina, has received lnfor?n from David K. Niles, Assistant nistrator, Works Progress Aditration, Washington, D. C., that >ct No. 30,861, in the amount of 37 has been approved to make repair household articles and ing out of donated articles, ese articles and materials will be cted by the sponsor. Products bo distributed free of charge to leedy, and no federal funds will xpended for the cost of distrin of finished products. This prowill operate throughout Kershaw ty. It is sponsored by the County d of Commissioners, is project is now eligible for OJH an at the discretion of the State is Progress Administrator. er having lived on a farm which rented for thirty years, Mr. and Kvans Craig, of Keosaugua, Iowa, ed to buy It. Rollicking, jg? 16* Century Ploy ^BcauvStrataflcirrS AUNE M"MAH0N-8DSE HOBART It KINT SMITH-Gt08tt MAdttMir K DOCKSTREET, THEATRE | I March 24 ihru April 6 H; CHARIJESTON I * 2 OO iaHRR AAAIL \|5 5 a-So 71 \ x?:??' wHHIi/ D, A. R. Notes A patriotic March meeting of the Hobkirk Hill Chapter D. A. R. was held at the home of Mrs. W. F. Nettles, Sr., on Laurens street. Mrs. Mayfleld read the noted prayer for the nation by Qeorge Washington, so appropriate today, and the poem, "Carolina," by Timrod. The regent reported the busiest month of the year, annual reports having been sent' to, the twenty-five committees of national and state committees, also that a History of South Carolina D. A. R. had been bought. The state conference will begin its session at Tamassee school Sunday, March 26, "Tamassee Day," and all members are cordially invited to be present. The following two days will find the conrerence ?L Cpo.rtanb,,r? and it is hoped delegates and members will go. Organization of Pilgrims, American Revolutionary clubs and a luncheon to the honor pupils chosen will take place Monday, Mhrch 27, and we hope our city and county successful candidates can go. Mrs. Fred Culvern, of Kershaw, a state officer, will also represent Hobkirk Hill chapter. Mrs. J. L. Quy reported the most outstanding work of the chapter this year. The formation of Junior Citizenship clubs in the schools of city and mills and the enthusiasm of the pupils. Mrs. Montgomery's class had a most inspiring Washington's birthday celebration with flag ceremony. The chapter went on record as approving the bills soon 1 to be presented to state and national legislators asking federal wardship of our faithful underpaid, undernourishe^Catawba Indians, our real American^ Letters will be sent to this effect to Congressman J. P. Richards at Washington and Senators and Representative Massey, Ray and Bradford, at Columbia. The honor guests of the meeting were: Miss Sue Young and the young ladies of the Camden, Bethune and Baron DeKalb schools, who had won the D. A. R. good citizenship pilgrimage awards?Misses Ida McManus, Phyllis Karesh and Martha Smith, of Camden; Miss Cleo Smyrl, of Baron DeKalb; and Miss Ruth Jones, of Bethune. Miss Betty Jane Sarratt, the D. A. R. history medal winner, was also invited. The loan scholarship offered by the 8tate D. A. It. was presented and discussed. During the social hour which followed, Mrs. Reuben Pitts gave the history of a Revolutionary uniform of her ancestor, Isaac Post and showed Interesting letters Trom and to him to John Hancock, which had been handed down through her family. John Hancock's signature is certified. The chapter plans to plant a hedge leading to the old Kershaw burying plot' and put up a suitable marker. Aiter much enjoyed refreshments, theDmeeting adjourned, i KKBjJ t I /t WT ????tfflltnMiiii ifllliKw?j?u??KT// at Greyhound's RerJrcad Fares Cm t In thrrr?ro fcy ^rcyi rtn*^ *t on*thir4 driving coat. En'oy twin* if.M'"' r? ' jettaf * going crv*?r~. returning MWtaffXTtcAsjdcT fo^NT l?M? ftarfecW r.'iM t oflutta ..... $1.75 Jacksonville ..'$8.30 pwnva .'-rrrr^aWB Lexington, VeJ 6.16 ' htoii, DC.. 6.20 Cheeton, WVa 7.76 #tarlott* .... 1.16 Wine-Selom 240 K 'ami Q.80 Tempo >0 Extra Saving* on Roimd Trip TMeets n [ ' I" GREYHOUND TERMINAL DeKalb Street --Phone 249 [cpntiRCjjmfln 3EB33SBBBBZII I Washington, March 17.?During the last fifteen years thousands upon thousands of farmers lost their homos and farms because of high interest rates on their mortgage-indebtedness. Other thousands wanted to purchase farms to live on, but exorbitant in terest* ehargee presented tho major stumbling block. The "Smith-Klchards Act" of 1934, providing that farmers who had lost their farms by foreclosure prior to 1931 are eligible for government loans to repurchase same at more reasonable interest rates, furnished relief for many?'but for others the rate was still too high. The farmer still faced his major problem of selling on an unprotected market and buying on a protected markoi. In other words, he bought at high prices and sold at low. So this democratic administration has bent its back to thd task of reducing interest rates for farmers. The farmer is now paying a lower average interest rate on his farm mortgage today than at any time on record, and an average rate lower than the long - term interest charge paid by any major industrial group, except the railroads and public utilities. Governor Hill, of the Farm Credit administration, says the total farm mortgage interest bill has dropped steadily during the past ten years, from 568 million dolalra In 1928 to 372 million In 1937 and approximately 365 million last year. k "The annual interest bill of 2.250,000-odd farmers who have mortgages on their places now averages about $160 per mortgaged farm," Mr. Hill said. "The number of dollars the farmer has to pay is not only smaller I than for a long long time, but also ! the Interest bill takes a smaller part of his income." The average Interest rate on all farm mortgages dropped from approximately 6 per cent in 1920 to 5.25 per cer* in 1937 and available data indicate a fUrther decline during 1938, according to figures given by Hill, who said this was the lowest level on record. "dotting interest rates for agriculture as low as those available to other industrial groups has been one of the major objectives of the Farm Credit administration and that objective has been realieed," Governor Hill said. "The contract rate of 4 per cent on Federal Land Bank loa-ns is the lowest mortgage rate available to any class of individual borrowers in this country; and the competitive effect of this rate has helped to reduce the mortgage interest bill of all farmers irrespective of the source from which they borrow." The average /interest rate of 5.25 per cent paid 0n farm mortgages in 1937 was lower than the average of 5.90 per cent'; paid on mortgages on urban properties and 5.28 per cent for all industrial enterprises. _The aver- age farm mortise .rale wa? lower than for any important enterprise except the 4.55 per cent paid on long term idebtedness of railroads and 4.71 per cen^jja-f^ublic utilities. The farm interest bill of 372 million dollars in 1937 compared with 410 million dollars on the long-term debts of industrial enterprises, 596 million for railroads, 653 million for public utilities and 1,682 million for urban properties. Mortgage debt costs to the farmer, Hill continued, have dropped at a moro rapid rate during the past ten years than the decrease In the debt itself. This has been due in large part to the refinancing of loans by the Land banks and the federal Farm Mortgage corporation at lower than the average rates. Since 1928 the farm mortgage debt has decreased " about 25 per cent, but interest charges declined during the same period by more than one-third. The saving v in interest due to refinancing of loans through the Federal Land Banks and the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation saved fanners more than $42,000,000 in 1938. Moreover, the temporary lower rate provided through congressional appropriation reduced Interest costs by an additional $39,000,000 for Land Banks and Commissioner borrowers, v Approximately 33 per ceht of all farms in the United States carried I mortgagee at the beginning of 1988. The debt amounted to $7,082,000,009, of which $2,835,900,000, or about 40 per cent, was held by the Federal Land Banks and the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation., Their holdings were greater than those of any other group of creditors. In 1928 the land banks held about 12 per oent of the total farm mortgage .debt. Most of the Increase occurred In the period of 191*46, when the land banks and ;J_a Itf-; . W ? - yf *fct ' A. the Commissioner refinanced large' numbers of mortgages formerly held, by other creditors. Toss of Coin Decides Winner of Game The Cool Springs plantation trophy went to l he (liven clads on the tltp of a coin when extra ohnkkers failed to break a a to 5 li< count after ono of the most .sensational polo games of i the season and which had a record crowd stand nix tip in the heal of the play. Brilliant riding. sensational shooting and breath taking saves in the shadow of the goal posts provided plenty of excitement. Gustuvus Kirby of Bedford Hills. N V., who was chairman of the last American invasion at the Olympic games In lJerlin. tosaed the coin which gave the game to the Green clads. The Blues. headed by Dick Floyd, had to spot the Greens one goal because of difference In goal ratings and until the sixth chukkur It looked as if the Greens would not need thia gift counter There waa no scoring in Hie flrat chukker but the Greens allowed a power on offenae largely through the riding of Dtghtfoot, the ball being in TmfirismiffiT'amor thellme ~TfiTTli6 second Charlie Little of the Green's snapped a short shot through the uprights to give the Greens a 2 to 0 margin 111 tho third chukker the Greens bombarded the Blue goal and aliased a number of ahota by incbea. Floyd of the Hluoa, also niiaaed a goal by a liajrow margin. Floyd staged the thriller of the game when he raced in to the goal to save on a allot that was rolling to within inches of the counting line. On the next play Floyd took the ball and drove through the entire Green team on three shots to score. In the fourth DuBose got hot and drove over the line to oven the count. Floyd scored a minute later but the shot was made after the referee had called a foul. Following a wild scrlmmago Tupper uncorked a reverse angle shot to score, but Floyd came back Just after the bell and while the ball was oil play to score and tie the count. Lightfoot registered In the fifth and the Greens again went ahead. In the early part of the sixth Tupper put the Greens ahead 5 to 3. At this Juncture Floyd uncorked a dazzling exhibition to score two goals in rapid succession and tie up the game. The extra chukker was devoid of scoring but the playing was brilliant nml featured close defensive work by both foursomes. Floyd missed on two foul tries and the bell rang to end the chukkor. Owing to the lateness of the hour the captains agreed to rest the result on the toss of a coin, Ancrum Boykin of the Green clads calling the lucky fall. Scoring: Little 1 in second chukker; DuBose 1 in fourth; Tupper 1 in fourth and 1 in fifth; Floyd 1 in third, 1 in fourth, 2 In Bixth; Lightfoot 1 In fifth. Thanks To Boy Scouts I wish to take this method of thanking the Boy Scouts for their splendid cooperation -they're giving us in the prevention and suppression of forest fires. Speaking in behalf of the Forest Protective association I hardly know how to express our gratitude for the Boy Scouts extinguishing a fire several weeks ago on Eagle Nest hill near Hardaway dam. We also appreciate their asking information about building a camp fire in the woods to have a welner roast. We hope that you will continue to cooperate with ub in trying to con:| serve our forests is the request of W. C. Perry, county ranger. i m i i ??? i Ponies and Mallets (By The Skipper) That glum loking lad In the grandstand was our good friend Big Joe BatOB. Joe was injured when his pony fell during play in the blinding rain a week ago last Sunday and has to keep out of play for several weeks? And Joe was sure having the Jitters. It was foreign for him to be opt of tne wniriiug d.lvlug " cti 1 nn the field of play and tho big fellow could hardly sit still. ? ? i Henry Savage, Jr., handled the public address description of the play splendidly and as we said before, It added greatly to the game, especially to newcomers who did not know players or rules. \ Carl Light foot put up a dazzling exhibition of riding and his offensive play was sensational. * Sometimes we think Dick Floyd sort of holds back during the early chukkers for the big boy has a week-' ly habit of staging some last minute, stuff that 1b really packed with action and thrills. Dick gathered four goals J Sunday and led the gang in scoring. 'Twas the first iiuie we have ever seen or heard of a polo game ending^ with the flip of a coin. But it was getting late and the ponies had been' run ragged Everybody was satisfied*; so who cares? * Next Sunday the first game in the1 Russell memorial play will take place | and it will be on the cards for the1 Ramblers and Yellow Jackets to get into action in this particular tilt. ^ Gas Gas All Time Mrs. Jar Filler eaya: "llai on my stomach wai 10 bad I couldn't cat or nl?>?>p. Oai even preened on my heart. Adlerlka brought me quick relief. Now, I oat lb I wish. eloep flne. never felt better." Sold By DeK&lb Pharmacy Schools Cioae today A11 of the schools of Kershaw county and the office of the county superintendent of education was closed yesterday and will be closed today to allow all teachers to anenti I Lib j state Teachers' Convention in Columj bia. Mrs. Kathleen B. Watts, county superintendent of education, who Is a member of the executive committee will represent the Fifth district. i Regina blue and Mayflower lilac, are the two clors which have been chosen by Queen Elizabeth to use in connection with her tour to the United States. fiP I HAVE YOU I I NOTICED I I That between sundown apd I dark I la the hardeat time to aaa to I drive? ! j Let ua service your lights j I to give you safe driving light I When you need It moat. I Drakeford's I Camden, S. C. i The beautiful new 1939 General Electric has everything you want ?everything you need in a refrigerator. Built by the --world's largest electrical manufacturer, it it jam-packed with value, features, convenience?and is priced lowo&than ever! WITH SELECTIVE AIR CONDITIONS! No other refrigerator in the world kceps foods looking and tasting better longer than does the G-K of 1939. It provides the most practical method for food preservation at low cost. 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If you are suffering from constipation or sluggish elimination, you will see a vast improvement as Qen Sen helps the natural functions of the bodyimmedlately. | YE8?8TOP8 GETTING UP NIGHT8 AND CHILD BED WETTING ; j j If you are sluggish, tired, have pains in the back or dizzy spells, you needs Gen 8en ae It will' fl work a quantity of bile from your system just as black as Ink which Is poisoning your entire system. I ' H - It oontalne no dopes or drugs and is not habit forming. It can be given to the entire family. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE After using Gen Sen strictly according to printed instructions on It, If you do not think it Is worth T at least ten times whst you paid for It, return the empty package and we will cheerfully refund the r : purchase price. THE RE8T 18 UP TO YOU?ACT NOW. I Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 23,24,25 I - DePASS' DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTIONS DAY OR NIGHT . .. ^23