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W.y ■ \i.ws\ \r y ir u -r . Tfe« Barnwell 'People* Batared at tbe po*t office at Barnwell, C. ( aa tecond-clasu matter. JOHN W. HOLMES 1840-1912 B. P. DIVIKS, Editor and Proprietor SaWtcripdou*—By the year 11.25; six months, 75 c*nts;. three months, 50 cents. All subscriptions payable in advance. AdT«rtiMm«nta—L e g a 1 advertise ments at the rates allowed by law. Lo cal reading notices 10 cents a line each insertion. Wants and other advertise ments under special head, 1 cent a word each insertion. Liberal contracts made for three, six and twelve month. Write for rates. Obituaries, tributes of re spect, resolutions, cards of thanks, and all notices of a personal or political character are charged for as regular advertising. Contracts for advestising not subject to cancellation after first insertion. Communication*—We are always glad to publish news letters or those per taining to matters of public interest. We reouire the name and address of the writer in every case, not for publi cation but for our protection. No arti cle which is'defamatory or offensively personal can find place in our columns at any price, and we are not respon sible for the opinions expressed in any communication terests. We would suggest that a mass J meeting be called for this county to | meet at Barnwell for the purpose of forming a “Buy a Bale of Cotton" Club and that each member pledge himself to the purchase of at least one bale. What say you, fellow citizens? THURSDAY SEPTEMBER in, 1914. "Buy A Bale of Cotton." On the first page of this week’s issue of The People is published an account of the “Buy a Bale of Cotton" move- rfietit which originated in Georgia last week. To our mind it is the best so lution of the cotton problem so far ad vanced, in that it is simple, speedy and effective, accomplishing the desired result without any fuss or feathers whatever. Briefly the idea is for every individu al who has $40 to invest to buy a bale of cotton at the prevailing market price and take it entirely off the mar ket for a year, or until the price agftin advances to normal. It ran either be stored at home, in the barn or under a shed, or it can be warehoused. Cotton is the money crop of the South. 'It is going to spell ruin or prosperity this year to thousands of Southern farmers. What can be more natural than for the people who are dependent upon the farmers for their livelihood to come to their assistance and help “boost” the price of the staple by retiring a few million bales from the market? As we see it, it is up to every merchant, every clerk in his employ, every doctor, every lawyer—in fact, every business and professional man—to invest in at least one bale. The Senators of the United States have already fromed a “Buy a Bale of Cotton" Club. The commercial travel- -lers of Georgia have issued a calf ta their brothers of the grip to join in the movement. But the thing that gives promise of great popularity to the movement is the fact that 71 individu als of Augusta bought 71 bales of cot ton Saturday without any organization whatsoever. It was spontaneous. The scheme is not a gamble; We are not speculating in futures, no more than does the man who invests in a piece of Barnwell real estate with the almost certain knowledge that it is bound to enhance in value in one or two years. Cotton isn’t perishable. It will keep for years without any ap preciable deterioration, provided, of course, that it is properly housed. Suppose 5,000,0J0 bales of cotton were retired by means of this plan. Japan is said to be in the market for 2,000,000 bales. That takes care of about half of the 1914 crop. As soon as the mills see that, in spite of the European war and the bumper crop, the available supply is going to be curtailed, they will go into the market and, by buying their supply, force the price up. When 5,000,000 people go into the market and buy cotton an entirely new •ource of demand has been opened up and millions of dollars in cash money has been turned loose in the country. By cutting down next year’s acreage and planting more corn, oats, peas, wheat, etc., equilibrium will be re- aitabliahedaad.thaee who have assist- Buy Cotton Good*. One way to help the farmers in get ting a reasonable price for their cotton is for every man, woman and child in the South to consume all the cotton goods possible during the next few months. A number of the department stores of Atlanta, Ga., have taken up the idea and, with "Buy Cotton Goods” as their slogan, are decorating their show windows with goods made from the fleecy staple which are not only adapted for every-day use as wearing apparel, but for household adornment. The Atlanta Constitution says: , “Cotton goods manufactured in Ger many, France and England will be displayed by that manufactured in this country, showing the standards of textile art so far reached by each. “What we have achieved, and what we still have to achieve, in cotton manufacturing will be clearly set forth. “The purpose of the exhibit is not to exclude the use of materials of wool, flax, or silk, nor other forms of national commercial activity, but to show clearly practically, and as fully as possible, the great-strength and breadth of cotton as the product upon which the wbfld-at- large is most dependent in the every day need of clothing and household furnishing. “The display in the shop windows can be made an inspiring object les son, and will be in direct co-operation with the women of the statp in their campaign of helpfulness being waged under the slogan, “Now Buy Cotton Goods.” Po-Do-Lax Banishes Pimples. Bad Blood, Pimples, Headaches, BiiiousnesI7Torpid Liver"ConsTTpaTioh, etc., come from Indigestion. Take Po- Do-Lax, the pleasant and absolutely sure Laxative, and you won’t suffer from a deranged Stomach or other troubles. It will tone up the Liver and purify the blood. Use it regularly and you will stay well, have clear complex ion and steady nerves. Get a 50 cent bottle to-day. Money back if not sat isfied. All Druggists.—adv. to realize on their investment hand- - v "ii' -ii ■■ii tinrnnf^tr-^t—*** The editor has discussed the move- beat with a number of the business baa of Barnwell and one and all agree that it would mean the salvation, not fDly of the fanner, bat of everyone upon the agricultural in- —; .INSU1UNCE, FIRE INSURANCE LIKE INSURANCE HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE LIVE STOCK INSURANCE SURETY lONDS All old line Stock Compunie*. Per- tonal Attention given to ail busineaa in trusted to mv care If I can serve you In any of the above lines, give me a call. , Office In Harrison Block, Main St. .Wm. McNAB. Calhoun & Co. Life, Accident, CYCLONE LIGHTNING •AN! ■* Live Stock momcer —At Lowest Rates Ip— Strongest Companies -OFFICES AT-* Hi BAJI OF DAIinu TWO R04DS,WHICH WILL Y00 TAKE? r 0 S TART on the ROAD TO PROSPERITY today. The first milestone is a BANK ACCOUNT. It is a check against extravagance. Read the autobiography of any of our great captains of industry and finance. Invariably, close to the opening paragraph, he will ftll of his FIRST BANK ACCOUNT. It was the first milestone in his ROAD TO ■SUCCESS! IB am.Ik: of W"il 1 isfom., WILLISTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. V - “THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH, YIELDING PLACE TO NEW.” King Arthur sidly realized this truth when in passing ^away, he gave "utterance to the above thought. So _—j*— in all kinds of business, banking included: the old way if not adapted to modern progress must give place tonewer methods. Keepirig money at home, subject to loss by theft and fire, has for the most part passed away in Barn well County by reason of modern facilities in banking. MONEY IN BAtfK, CHECK BOOK IN POCKET is the new order ndw practiced by jail who are really progressive. First, select the bank wisely, and if the acid test of capi tal stock protection is used, you will choose this bank. Then ask for the check book which we furnish without cost to you. We want your business and heartily invite you to maintain business relations with us. 4 per cent. Paid in Savings Department. Bank of Western Carolina Barnwell, S. C. Head OflSce Alien, S. C. The Newberry Herald and News says Governor Blease “was beaten by a combination of circumstances.” Looks to us like it was a combination of votes. In spite of the European war the business of typesetters is “picking up.” Rheumatism Pains Stopped. The first application of Sloa n’s Lini ment goes right to the painful part—it penetrates without rubbing—it stops the Rheumatic Pains around the joints and gives relief and comfort. Don’t suffer! Get a bottle to-day! It is a family medicine for all pains, hurts, bruises, cuts, sore throat, neuralge and chest phins. Prevents infection. Mr. Chas. H. Wentworth, California, writes:—‘it did wonders for my Rheu matism, pain gone as soon as I apply it. I recommended it to my friends as the best Liniment I ever used.” Guaranteed. 25 cents 4t your Drug, gist—Adv. Tou Need a Tonic -' There are times in every woman’s life when she needs a tonic to help her over the hard places. When that time comes to you, you know what tonic to take—Cardui, the woman’s tonic. Cardui is com posed of purely vegetable ingredients, which act gently, yet surely, on the weakened womanly organs, and helps build them back to strength and health. It has benefited thousands and thousands of weak, ailing women in its past half century of wonderful success, and it will do the same for you. You can’t make a mistake in taking The Woman’s Tonic Mi^s Amelia Wilson, R. F. D. No. 4, Alma, ArkI, _ says: “I think Cardui is the greatest medicine on earth, for women. Before 1 began to take Cardui, I was so weak and nervous, and had such awful dizzy spells and a poor appetite. Now I feel as well and as strong as I ever did, and can eat most anything.” Begin taking Cardui today. Sold by all dealers. Has Helped Thousands. 1M >$< >$< >$• >$o ir JC Have you seen the NEW RE0 THE FIFTH? I have bought one of the new summer models, with all the latest improvements, including hand some streamline body, robe rail, etc., and-will take pleasure in giving demonstrations to all interested parties. . . The prices remain the same, $1,175, completely equipped, with electric started and electric light§. For further information call on or address C. H. MATHIS, 1 Agent for Barnwell County, BLACKVILLE, - ^ • - S. C. 31 Scrubs Fatten Quickly You wut your pigs to eitt at much at possible when you tatten them. Give them t great variety of feed, keep the appetite keen and the digestion in good enter, and you will obtain the desired result; especially H jrou udx with the grain ration a dose of STOCK MEDIONS WM> tkt ippctat-BUp* lU*atka. Bee Dee a of hoc* to the pen to a and nvc them Bee STOCK MEDICINE I put acme »cnibby- lookfnc hoc* in the pen to De^! in their fee*. I which netted me over H. KUser, Dunlevto, W. Vh. Me, SOc $1. per P.B.4 Also Several Tracts of Slendid Farm Lands Af¥LY TO lETamry X). CaXb-OTin The Greatest Dime’s Worth hi CONCENTRATED 'P*rc**a 1LB «'/< '•2 LBS One fourth more pure, strong Concentrated Lye for Ten Cents in Mendleson’s Big Twenty-Ounce Can of Solid Lye. Other cans give you only sixteen ounces for your dime. Every can warranted full strength, no adulterants, no fillers-just pure Concentrated , Lye for every use. Three cans for a quarter. Sixteen ounces of Pow dered Lye for a dime instead of the twelve ounce can of other powdered lye. MENDIESON'S LYE- MOOT ECONOMICAL Mendleson’s Twenty-Ounce Can will saponify eight ' pounds of grease, making the best hard or soft soap—and that’s more than any other ten cent can will do. Every can gives full directions for soap making, exact measure ments, how long to boil. Concentrated Lye is one of the handiest articles in the household or on the farm. A use for it every day. Cheapest and best cleanser ° and disinfectant; for washing woodwork, cleaning kitchen furniture, iSruBbiMg 'CTSO'rsf for xinbrund-draiwr—Uscd-ii*-4seating hogs -sad— caring for poultry. For every use you get best results, most economic ally from MENDLESON*S LYE- r . PURE MO STRONG A dime invetted in a Twenty-Ounce Con of MENDLESON’S LYE brings proof of better value. Remember the name—MENDLESON’S— and buy it of the following dealers: * I. D. ELLIS, Allendale, S. C. RHODES, & GILL, /Appleton, S. C. FORD AND BUICK AUTOMOBILES, I have the agency for these cars. I will deliver them any- •; —*. where in Barnwell County upon a few hours notice as cheap as they can be bought, either roij^ iTsatisfactoiy ferms! C ARTHUR BEST, - S. C _ ' - w—r