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Tbe Barnwell People. Batered at the post office at Barnwell, S. C., as second-class matter. ; JOHN W. HOLMta 1840—1912 T B. F. DJIVIB8, Editor md Proprietor *1 •jaw THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 1914. r- Cotton Currency. Some time ago in a conversation with business man, we made the statement that we would be glad to take cotton at ten cents in payment for subscriptions if It were possible to issue warehouse receipts in small denomina tions;—something on the order of clear ing-house certificates. We were told that p>e idea was impracticable for the reason that the receipts would become scattered among a number of holders and that when a man wished to redeem his cotton he would have trouble col lecting them. Another Barnwell gentleman has worked worked out the details of plan along the above lines, making cotton a basis of currency just as golc is now. Bonds would be issued by the State of South Carolina to provide, money for holding the cotton and ware house receipts in small denominations would be issued. A value of ten cents a pound would be given the staple and to all intents and purposes these re ocipts would be just as good as the gold and silver certificates now issued by the national government. In order to force the price of cotton up to the value given by the State, every fahner who took advantage of this plan would be required to re duce his acreage in 1915 from one- third to one-half. It is very probable that the plan will be presented to the legislature, which convened in extraor dinary session Tuesday. The People i« in receipt of a copy of the Rockford (111.) Morning Star under date of Sept. 20. A whole page was devoted to boosting the buy-a-bale movement, a list pf purchasers being published and strong arguments ad vanced as to why others should join iu. The people of Illinois realize the gravity of thd situation and in urging the gen eral adoption of the plan make it plain that when a person buys a bale of cotton it is not a donation but a gilt-edge in vestment. The South will not forget the splendid way in which the nation as a whole has come to her rescue in her time of need. Already the terrible effects of the European war are being felt and vari ous movements are being started in this country to raise money for the relief of war victims, one titled Eng lish woman having gone so far as to suggest that the women of the United States knit socks for the soldiers of the allies. Hundreds of the so-called mid dle-class women workers of Great Britain have been thrown out of work and being unorganized are not readily reached by charity. While the people of this country sin cerely sympathize with the sufferers, they have troubles of their own. One direct result of the war was the decline Jn the price of cotton, upon which thousands of people are dependent for their livelihood, and while there may not be any cases of actual starvation, many will feel the pinch of poverty. The continuance of the war depends in a large measure -upon the resources of the nations engaged therein and if a speedy termination of the conflict could be brought about by withholding out side aid it might be the wisest plan to follow, however heartless it may seem. It is also very necessary that the United States preserve strict neutrality, which could not be done by rendering assist ance to any one of tl e beligerents. Let us work out our own problems and leave the warring nations to fight it out among themselves. , The edijor, in common with a num ber of other Barnwell fathers, went to the “circus” last week (to take the little fellow, of course) and renewed his youth by looking at a few mangy camels, several monkeys, etc? and lis tening to the be-whiskered jokes crack ed by the clowns. However, a number of the acrobatic acts were good and the time spent was not entirely wasted. This is the greatest country in the world and Hampton is the greatest counfy in the country; if you doubt it come down here and we will prove it to you.—Hampton County Guardian, “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” ClosefoarDooroitfhe L C URRENCY in the pocket DEPRECIATES. In the bank it EX- | PANDS. A person with a $100 check in his pocket likely will go . . all day without cashing it. With a similar amount of currency , there is a tendency to SPEND A LITTLE. The check remains intact, i So it is with a bank account. A person likes to KEEP IT INTACT. | Ban.!ki of W111 isfon, WILLISTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. “THE OLD ORDETCHANGETH, YIELDING PLACE TO NEW.” * King Arthur sadly realized this truth\when in passing away, he gave utterance to the above thqught. So it is in all’kinds of business, banking included^e old way if . not adapted to modern progress must give place to newer ” methods. Keeping money at home, subject tMoss by theft and fire, has for the most part passed away te Barn well County by reason of modern facilities in banking. MONEY IN BANK, CHECK BOOK IN POCKET is the new order now practiced by all 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. ST C. Head Office* Aiken, .S. C. 1 The splendid manner in which the people of the North, East and West have come to the assistance of the South in the present crisis shows better than anything else the unity of the American people. COULD SCARCELY WALK ABOUT is A good topic for discussion by the literary societies of various schools “Cotton vs. Jute.” Likewise, it is an excellent thing for the manufacturers of articles requiring a cloth wrapping to think about. And For Three Sommers Mrs. Vin cent Was Unable to Attend to Any of Her Housework. It is predicted that one effect of the war will be to shake most, if not all. of the European monarchs from their thrones. This result has alreadv been accomplished with the American king, Cotton. believe I would have died if I hadn’t taken it. After I began taking Cardui, I was greatly helped, and all three bottles re lieved me entirely. 1 fattened up, and grew so much stronger in three months, 1 felt like an- Pleasant Hill, N. C.—"I suffered for three summers,” writes Mrs. Walter other person altogether. Vincent, of this town, “and the third and •If the payment of taxes is suspended in accordance with the wishes of the governor, the public schools of the State will probably be forced to close. There may be no law to compel the solons to take their pay for the extra session, but we’ll be agreeably sur- prised if any of them refuse it. last time, was my worst. I had dreadful nervous headaches and prostration, and was scarcely able to walk about. Could not do any of my housework. I also had dreadful pains in my back and sides and when one of those weak, sinking spells would come on me, I would have to give up and lie down, until it wore off. I was certainly in a dreadful state of health, when I finally decided to try Cardui. the woman’s tonic, and I firmly Cardui is purely vegetable and gentle- acting. Its ingredients have a mild, vonic effect, on the womanly constitution Cardui makes for increased strength, improves the appetite, tones up the ner vous system, and helps to make pale, sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy. Cardui has helped more than a million weak women, during the past 50 years. It will surely do for you. what it has done for them. Try Cardui today. Write to: Ch*tt»noo»» Mrdicln* Co.. LaJIrt AJ- v,iory I>pt.. Chjiunooc*. Turn., for Sitecial I*. Itmrtiooi on your case and M-pac« book. ".He i yi Treatment for Women." seat la plain wrapper. T3 After all it might be a good thing to enlarge the State Hospital for the In- j sane. If conditions get much worse, more room will be needed. The Anderson Daily Intelligencer announces that Mr. W. W. Smoak, for merly editor of the Walterboro Press and Standard, has been chosen to suc ceed Mr. William Banks, who has ac cepted an important position with the State department of agriculture. Mr. Smoak is an experienced newspaper man and will no doubt make good in his new field. The $50,000 that the extra session of I the legislature will cost would buy 1,-| 000 bales of cotton at ten cents a pound. “Rare Modern Money.”—Headline. It’s all rare, so far as we are concerned. ir ir Eliminate the cotton crop next year. Have you seen the NEW RE0 THE F!£TH? U I have bought one all It is a rather significant fact that, although the Ora^burg College, a preparatory schpdl for white girls, was forced to dost; on account of non-atten dance, the negro college in the same cityjk enjoying its banner year. It is said that the enrollment wili reach the 900 mark or better. ' In accordance with the proclamation o; President Wilson, the churches of the United States observed Sunday-as the day to pray for peace. May God, in His infinite mercy, bring about a TpeeayTermipation of the Woody war now raging! ' Hog aod hominy will result in peace aild KmmimMwr \ “1 certainly do like to work on a job where the material it'furnished by the Augusta Lumber Co.” “Everything they furnish It right — never any botch job — carelessly f i n ished sash, doors, blinds, etc. Things go smoothly — contractors feel good—we don’t get called down, and when the building is. done, ahe looka fine. ” £ •That carpenter was simply experi encing the result of a perfect organi zation. When you build, let us make you an estimate on your requirementa. It will aave you time, trouble end expense, and you will be certain of an A No. 1 job. ’Our spechlity Is complete house wr; cm uf nnaruryour specific cation. *- "Bujtftk, Maker” AUGUSTA LUMBER CO. AUCU9TA. 6A. * | 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 ail interested parties. The prices remain the same, $1,175, complefely equipped, with electric started and electric lights. For further information call on or address C. H. MATHIS, D Agent for Barnwell County, BLACKVILLE, S. C. Beef arid Milk A-plenty . Cattle are kept for two purposes; for beef pro duction and for milk production. To do either right they must be healthy. There is nothing better to keep them in continued good health, or to make them well quickly when sick, than a few doses of 1 — Raa T\aa STOCK DCCJ/CC medicine Btlrs op the nver—Drives disease poisons away. Any time any of my cat- tie set anything wrong with them I give them a few doses oi B e e D e e STOCK MEDICINE They soon get weB. Johft S. Carton, Moorhead, Miss. Me, BOc and $1. per can. At your dealer's. P. E 2 Some Desirable Houses and Lots in Barnwell Also Several Tracts of , APPLY TO hsb “A Dime Buys Either* 9 But there are Twenty Full Ounces of pure, strong Solid Concentrated Lye in Mendleson’s big can. You get only sixteen ounces in the cans o'^srs sell you for a dime, arc! many of them are inferior in quality to Mcndleson’s. In Powdered Lye, Mendleson sells you six teen ounces for a dime against the twelve ounces in some other dime cans. ^ One-Fourth More Lye--Sams Qhl Price Every can warranted full strength. No fillers. No adulterants. Just pure, Concentrated Lye—That’s all. Three canj solid Lye for a quarter. • Mendleson’s L ve HIOST ECONOMICAL A big leader for soap making. The big Twenty-Ounce Can saponifies eight pounds of grease, making the best hard or soft soap you ever used. That beats the best record of any other ten cent can. Mendleson’s Can gives full directions for making the best soap. V Try Mendleson’s Lye for other things—for cleaning, for scouring, for getting the grease out of sinks and drains, for driving away dirt and disease germs, for disinfecting, for treating hogs and caring for poultry. * Just one can proves that for every use there’s nothing so good as MENDLESON’S LYE J POKE MO STRONG . ■ Cat a fourth more of the beet Lye for a dime at any of the following dealere: I. D. ELLIS, Allendale, S. C. RHODES, & GILL, Appleton, S. C. FORD AND BUICK AUTOMOBILES. I cars. V C. ARTHUR the agency for ihese I will deliver them any where in Barnwell County upon ' a few hours notice as cheap as ■ • . 'i: - ^ they can be bought^ either for cash, or upon satisfactory terms/ } s. c. s*ftra