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fflf&tBamberg ^eralb ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1S#1. Published Wwklj at BaMharg, S. C. Bnterek as ?ecaad-olas? matter April 1891, under Act af Marck 3, 1879. $2.80 PER YEAR. Volume 29. No. 40. Thursday, October 7,1920. OUGHT TO BE RECOUNT. That the census figures announced for Bamberg are wrong is apparent on the face of it, and whatever steps necessary to secure a revision or recount ought to be taken by the city authorities without delay. The city is credited with a population of 2,210, an increase of 273, or 14.1 per cent, over the population figures of 1910. In 1910, we are informed, the cotton mill was closed down, and the mill help had moved away. The mill i employed about 40 or 50 hands at that time. The mill now employs 160 hands, which means a population of possibly 400. None of these people were in Bamberg ten years ago. Ten years ago houses were plentiful in Bamberg. Today no houses are to be had. Owners of houses command any rent they ask. There has not been the building operations going on here for the last ten years there should have been, yet many houses have been erected, and there was, we believe, not an empty house in Bamberg when the 1920 census was taken. The normal growth of the town, if no new inhabitants had been added to the population, in ten years should have been from 10 to 20 per cent. There is scarcely a resident of Bamberg who cannot count several hundred persons who have moved here in the last few years, and practically all the loss, aside from death, that , \ the town has sustained has been from \ a lack of housing facilities. \ Yet Bamberg shows an increase of only 273 persons, which is only a fraction over 14 per cent, growth. Conservative persons have estimated tfrat the town had a population of at least 3,000. iBarnwell made a gain of more than 40per cent., yet one of the Barnwell papers recently pointed to Bamberg as an example of progress. Shall we content ourselves in accepting an official population of 2,210 for the next'* ten years. All of the county seats in chis section have been given material increases. If Bamberg had no more than 2,210 inhabitants it would be all right for the official count to remain as announced, but many of the inhabitants of Bamberg are not included in the count, according to their own statements. Whole families were omitted, we are informed. Other cities have secured recounts, and if the proper pressure is brought a correct census of Bamberg will be taken. The interests of the town demand that Bamberg be credited with a full population statement. The census is taken to secure correct population figures. THE COTTON ASSOCIATION. If the farmers ever needed an organization it is now. They need an organization that has teeth to it. They Tr-oiiQ^ +r\r\ inn or Pnttnr) is too lieIVC YfOHCU IUU ivii;5. www? important a crop to be neglected as it has been in the past. Cotton is the backbone of the south, weevil or no weevil, and it is likely to remain the south's backbone. The weevil will be overcome, and the south will continue to grow cotton, perhaps not on so large a scale as formerly; nevertheless, it will continue to look Jto cotton as its heaviest crop. But there is absolutely a lack of system in marketing cotton. The cotton producer has no voice whatever in fixing the price of his product. He takes whatever is offered him or hauls his cotton back home, to suit his convenience, and wThen he does sell, he still has only the offer the buyers make him, and the local buyers, of course, can only conform to the general price. Other producers have some voice in saying what their produce is worth. The cotton farmer has none. If he is compelled to pay out 30 cents a pound to make his crop, and the price fixers decide to pay only 20, t that is the farmer's hard luck. He has no way of fixing the price to cover production cost, plus a profit. Once in a while he makes a profit on his crop, but it is a matter of chance. The manufacturer, however, sells his product at a price to cover manufacturing cost with a profit added, which is nothing but right. But the farmer stands all the loss. He should be able to command a cost plus profit price as well as the man^ ufacturer. It seems to us that it is plainly to J the interest of every farmer in Bam-1 berg county to ally himself with the cotton association, and make up his mind to go into it in a whole hearted manner. The trouble heretofore has i been with farmers' organizations that the farmer would stick only so long as his immediate interests were affected. If the cotton farmers will ally i themselves with the association, and ' | the association will fix a right and ! i fair price for cotton, that price will be paid, and it seems to us that there will never be the hope of a staple price for cotton until some such action is taken. Farmers are entitled to receive for their products every cent that it costs an average farmer to make the crop and a living profit I added to it. Everybody is entitled j I to this much. It is not necessary [ to the prosperity of the country that' any man should work free, or sell his goods for less than a profitable price. i?I m* The Herald has not found it necessary to secure additional help to receive contributions to the Democratic campaign fund. Not a dollar has rolled into this office. We renew our offer to accept all contributions handed us and we will take pleasure in forwarding to the proper authorities. Fully Prepared. "Danny was looking at a picture of the prophet Elijah ascending to heavean in a chariot of fire," relates the Mulvane News. "When he saw the halo about Elijah's head he cried, 'Oh, look, mama, he's carrying an extra tire.'"?Kansas City Star. Washed With Care. Mr. Newlove?'This lettuce tastes beastly?did you wash it?" Mrs. Newlove?"Of course, I did, darling?and I used perfumed soap, too."?London Mail. Just received, shipment of American Wire Fence. See me at once if lyou need fencing. G. O. SIMMONS. I A GREAT PROGR St Clain VOCAL Qi MANDOLIN Banjos, Violin, and Piano. ?: Management Re I October 12 I Ehrhardt Scho B BUY SEASON T I Primarily, of course, i is the patriot?he produ life, his all. Just as important w; Without him the soldier: We supported the so Wp honor and encourage To each we offer most Bank. When we can be A call on i RESOURCES 0V1 r_^_===BS==^^^= I.' eW INTEHesr - B ^/W PA19 6N . -: I SflWffl6SACCOUNTS | " All in the Good Book. Bishop Hoss said at a Nashville picnic: "The religious knowledge of too many adults resembles, I am afraid, the religious knowledge of little Eve. " 'So you attend Sunday school regularly?' the minister said to little Eve. " 'Oh, yes, sir.' " 'And you know your Bible?' " 'Oh, yes, sir.' " 'Could you, perhaps, tell me something in it?' " 'I could tell you everything that's in it.' " 'Indeed,' and the minister smnea 'Do tell me, then.' " 'Sister's beau's.jncture is in it/ said little Eve promptly, 'and ma's recipe for vanishin' cream is in it, and a lock of my hair cut off when I was a baby is in it, and the ticket for pa's watch is in it.' "?Los Angeles Times. m hi m Get your school books and school supplies from Herald Book Store. Persuading Willie. "How in the world did you ever induce Willie to put away that coal?" Mrs. Brown asked in astonishment as she saw her son working like a beaver. "I offered him twenty-five cents to do it, and he said he wouldn't do it for a dollar?not on Saturday afternoon." "Oh, it was quite simple," the wise father chuckled. "I merely started an argument and then bet him twenty-five cents that he couldn't put it away in an hour." . Avoid chilly rooms in the morning by using Cole's Hot Blast Heaters. They prevent colds and sickness.?adv See the new model Edison Phonographs at W. H. Chandler's. Full stock of machines on hand.?adv. AMME BY THE I i Sisters I UARTET 8 QUARTET P , Humorous Songs With m ;dpath Bureau. jsf th, 8 p. m. I ol Auditorium I ickets now. 1 t is the soldier in war who ces fighting qualities, his as the worker at home, must fail. ldier as far as we could. ! the producer at home. freely the services of this of service to you, is freely. ER $1,000,000.00 I I You have always wanted a nice player piano. We have one in fine | condition, slightly used, which we are | offering at a big bargain for a quick : sale. W. H. Chandler.?adv. I ; i i * Just received, shipment of American Wire Fence. See me at once if you need fencing. G. O. SIMMONS. No Worms In a HeaMhjCfciM All childrea treakM wfck wmm* have am mahealthy color, which iadwatna peer hlaai, aai am a rale, there M Mart ?r lets 1?iarh iialaikaoar GROVE'S TASTSUMB chill TONIC fhrao regalariy far twa ar thraa wiiti will earkh the Uoai, tmprove the diieeHco, aail act as a Gemeral SlreeitiiI eaiaf Teaic to the whale lytteaL Natee will thea ' throw a* ar dispel the wenas, aad the Chili will he | ia perfect health. Pleasaat ta take. He per kettle. IU. S. ARMY I Of special interest to Farnn Contractors is the announcemenl to you at phenominally low price Itageously used by Coal Dealers these big gray wagons around the the heavy hauling while the car for the hardy American doughbc the fighting line itself. They ai world to conform to VUncle Sa: M CONDITION. Note these speci lit Weight of wagon, 2,140 poi III 3x5-8 inches, round edge, steel ||1 1-4 inches fron center of wh< |i| 27 feet; painted olive drab, thre I ' Grade A I $95 1 GOVEE I W. E. < lyiVrTVT T/y A^A A A4A A, A ft || firs Xx Inow X X ic fVio f.lTYW UJ VA1V V4JU11 Lt COUNT. know wha now. ** 5 PER CI tt 8 FIRST is TT i% AAAAAAAAAAAA d VVVrVVf vVvV^nr B Augui | Invites the People of ( Oct 18-23 - THE SI EXCITING, ENTRAN FIREWORKS I Nightly displays, unprecedented, unparalleled in splendor and grandeur. Effects dazzlir^g and awe-inspiring. Positively greatest IFire Works given in South this year. Don't Miss the Great Naval Battle in Pyrotechnics. FREE ACTS Most astounding, daring and difficult acrobatic and aerial performances ever presented to the public in any section of world. Including Dare Devil Wilson, the Aerial Lloyds, etc. The Great Ci I ________ Savannah WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 20 ?????? . 1,500 20 Floats?Sponsored and Stag A Line of Agricultural, Horticuli I The So OCT. 18-23. I \ I v ' - " ' .-r. Party invitations, juvenile stationery and children's correspondence cards on sale at The Herald Book Store.?adv. NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned executrix of the estate of Henry J. Zorn, deceased, will on Friday, October 15th, will make her final accounting to the probate judge of Bamberg county, at his office in Bamberg, as such executrix, and will at the same time apply for letters dismissory. MRS. BERTHA O. ZORN, Executrix of the estate of Henry J. Zorn, deceased. September 21st, 1920. 10-14 SCORTWAGON srs, County Commissioners, Railroad : of our recent purchase of ARMY ES is, either singly or in carload lots. T , City Garbage Departments and oth< j Army Camps, line upon line of them tips were in process of construction, >y, accompanying him over shell wrec re wonderful, durable wagons, made 1 m's" exacting standards. They have fications: mds; rear wheels, four feet six inche or iron; front wheels, three feet eig sels measured onground. Body size ie coats. We offerthem to you f. o. 1 Grade B $85 V f rNMENT BARBED WIRE $ St J. A. J BAMBERG, S. C. ^IT t National B BAMBERG, S. C. , 3 to open a permanent SAV The boll weevil is here, t the future hold?. Save y< 5NT. PAID ON SAVINGS I IATIONAI 5ta, G< Georgia and South Carolina in This Section. OUIHERN EXPOSITION CING AND EDUCATIVE ] AUTOMOBILE RACES Daring, Dashing, Death Defying Demons of Speed in daily exciting contests, commencing Monday, October 18th. Fastest cars in America with drivers of great renown. Jimmie Calvert Bay Chapman Neah Brooks KenGoodson Louis Chevrolet % Guaranteed Greatest Automobile Races ever Staged in the South. Automobile, Cattle, and Poultry Shows. rowning Event of tl . YaVlley Pageant and the Marriage Thrift and General Food Production i Performers?500 Singers and Dance ;ed by Club Women of Augusta under ural, Mercantile Labor Saving de Ices tlxinblted at" uthern Expositi AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. New Victor records every month at G. A. Ducker's.?adv. 10-14 LUMBER J Why not buy your lumber | in car lots, direct from mill j and save the discount. Write dk or wire for prices, sending us Vg list of ' quantity and grade jg you want. m Cook & Co. , Greenville, S. C. j| SAT LESS THAN I fl GOVERNMENT COST. I 1 Construction Foremen and all H J ICORT WAGONS, which we offer 11 M 'hese wagons can also be advan- |i| I srs. You will recall having seen f|| 1 They are of the kind that did g|g % and they proved fit companions 1 iked and debris strewn trails to H J by the best wagon makers in the ||| U seen service, but are in GOOD K s; capacity, 5,000 pounds; tires, H ^ ht inches high; track, six feet 1 |9 i about 10 feet by four inches by iS b. BAMBERG, S. C., at if Grade C I $75 I i 3.50 ROLL I I 5PANNI bhbhbbhhmhrJI it 4 ?uik I i M { XX'' %$ M II 1 INGS AC- XX ' We do not XX our money XX A it ( DEPOSITS II I 1 -BANKI * ? nnnnnnnrf v v v -w _ m i j I j 4 1 J I 1 FOOT BALL I * -] Two Fiercely Fought Gridiron jp Contests. 1 Thursday, Oct 21st I i University of Carolina versus '1$ Presbyterian College, of Clinton p j S. C. A Saturday, Oct. 23rd 1 A. R. C. versus Columbia High. I \ le ExDosition i : of Miss OCTOBER 20 WEDNESDAY Direction of Mi's. E. M. Epsy. and Farming Power Devices on Fair OCT. 18-23. <