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9,000,000 BALES SURPLUS. If No Crop At All Made This Year i Still Enough for One Year. Declaring that the time has come when the truth regarding the cotton I situation must be driven home to ] every farmer in the state, the South ] Carolina Division of the American i Cotton Association has issued a state- 1 ment appealing to every organization < in South Carolina to assist it ] in its efforts to secure an acre- 3 age reduction in the state this year, p Statistics are given which tend to i show that on the first of next Au- 1 gust, before a bale of the 1921 crop is picked, there will be on hand a surplus of over 9,000,000 bales, or almost a one-year crop. It is de- ^ clared that the planting of anything like a normal acreage m couon mis year will be a simple suicidal business policy not alone for farmers but 1 for every business interest in tbe ^ south. For this reason it is declared * that the business and professional ^ men should be active in the movement 1 / to secure acreage reduction. ] "The gravity of the situation con- * fronting the south as regards the J planting of another cotton crop and 1 the apprehension on our part that ; there are thousands of people in our 1 state who do not comprehend just J what we are up against impels us to issue this appeal to the farmers, business and professional men of South ] Carolina," says the statement issued 1 by the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association. "We J feel that it is our duty to place the . facts squarely before them, as start- ( ling as they are, in order that every 1 organized agency in the state may , join with us in our efforts to see to it that no farmer in South Carolina << plants over one-third of his cultivat- < ed land in cotton this year. To do s otherwise will be to invite disaster ( and financial bankruptcy. ( "One of the most alarming features i I 1 of the present situation is that there j are so many who contend that they ^ cannot meet the requirements of the ( association that they plant only one- } third of their land in cotton. They r / A seem not to stop to consider that it j would perhaps be better that they ] plant no cotton at all than to plant ] ' " v * J foil of o It 2.IIQ DP IOrUPU lu j>cii ucai, ia,u at c4/ i price far below the cost of production, which we believe they will surely have to do if over a one-half crop is ( raised this year. To those wrho still 2 have their last year's crop on hand I we would say that present indications ] are that they would profit by not* planting a bale because a half-crop g this year would mean that they would get more for their last year's crop than they would get for last year's 1 crop and this year's crop combined if . over a half-crop is planted this year. > "Now -what are the facts about the cotton situation? Here they are, and we hope every farmer in South Caro- ? ft lina, white and colored, who can read, t will read them and that somebody t y will read them to- every one that can- I not read: T "On August 1, 1920, there was a \ r surplus of American cotton on hand, according to Hester, of 6,086,000 1 i bales. "The ten-year average amount of American cotton on hand August 1, I is 1,200,00 bales. "It is thus seen that the surplus j on hand: on last August 1, was al- ] [ most six times larger than the av- 1 erage amount on hand at that time. ) "The probable amount of surplus c cotton on hand on August 1, 1921, is estimated by those who are in good position to know, at over 9,000,000 J bales, or almost a one-year crop. "The greatest consumption of every American cotton ever known in one year was 15,000,000 bales. TenIyear average of consumption of American cotton prior to the great war was 13,000,000 bales. With so many of the foreign mills shut down you I may figure yourself as to now mucn , I will be consumed this year. i F "The American crop of 13,000,000 bales this year indicates a world supply of all kinds of cotton, including American, of 29,000,000 bales. "The world carry-over, including American cotton, may reach a total of 13,000,000 bales. f "The world during the first pres/ i t ^ ent year is not likely to consume more than 15,000,000 bales. "These are the facts. The figures are startling but we believe they are correct. They were prepared by the | Cotton Acreage Reduction Committee ! at Memphis, Tenn., appointed by the great convention of bankers, farmers and merchants held at Memphis. This committee consulted with the best posted cotton men in the world. "There is one point which we de- , 11 sire to stress regarding the pledges. I" They do not require a farmer to cut his acreage 50-per cent. They merely require that he plant only onethird of his cultivated land in cotton. If he has not been planting over onethird the pledge does not affect him at all. Nevertheless we desire every farmer, whether the pledge affects him or not, to sign the pledge because we desire to announce that a definite f number of farmers have signed. This, HUGE SEA MONSTER POUND. Scientists Unable to Name It?Part of Skull Weighs Three Tons. Miami, Fla., Feb. 11.?Scientists lere are gloating over the finding of a huge deep sea monster off Soldier's Key, a few miles south of Miami, but ire unable to name it. The body of :he creature in a state or partial delay was found three weeks ago by Elmer E. Garretson, of Huntington, Li. I., New York, who today towed art of the skull to Miami. This fragnent is fifteen feet long and seven *eet wide and weighs three tons. FOUND pffuMX^lIS BARN. I. .Foley, deceased, with the probate udge for Bamberg county, on the >th day of March, 1921, and will, on ;aid day, apply for letters dismissory is such administrator. B. D. CARTER, Administrator of the Estate of P. I. Foley. February 2nd, 1921. 2-24 NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the unlersigned will file her final return is administratrix, d. b. n., of the es;ate of Aaron Hartzog, deceased, with he probate judge for Bamberg coun;y on the 5th day of March, 1921, and it said time will apply for letters disnissory as such administratrix. DELIiA HARTZOG, Admnistratrix, d. b. n., estate of ^aron Hartzog. February 2nd, 1921.. 2-24 NOTICE OF DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the unlersigned will file her final return is administratrix of the estate of Ransom Folk, deceased, with the proDate judge for Bamberg county on he 5th day of March, 1921, and it said time, will apply for letters lismissory as such administratrix. MARY FOLK, Administratrix of the estate of Ransom Folk. February 2nd, 1921. 2-24 No Worms in a Healthy Child All children troubled with Worms have an un healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as t rule, there is more or 1 ess stomach disturbance GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given regu larly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood improve the digestion, and act as a general Strength ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will thei throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child willbt in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle I Dry Split Pine Wood I Stove or Fire Place. H The largest load you gj I have had in a long ^ time for $3.00. H PHONE 116 yij J. H. DIXON I BAMBERG, S. C. J. WESLEY CRUM, JE., ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Bamberg, S. C. Offices in Herald Building Practice in State and Federal Courts. Loans negotiated. JKCM 'MII?MM aMpgaaawaMMMaMW? RILEY & COPELAND Successors to W. P. Riley. Fire, Life Accident INSURANCE Office in J. I>. Copeland's Store BAMBERG, S. C. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Laurens Farmer Cut Own Throat, Is Belief. Laurens, Feb. 9.?Former neighbors of (William Coats, who were here today from Cross Hill, expressed the opinion that Mr. Coats, who was found dead in his hay barn, inflicted the wound that produced death. A razor was used for the weapon. It is stated that Mrs. Coats had taken the precatuion to hide the gun and pistol of the household for she had known for some time, it is alleged, that her husband was brooding over financial conditions. Mr. Coats was 40 years of age and was a prosperous farmer and country merchant. He resided on the Laurens-Newberry county line and was well known in this- city. announcement followed by a similar announcement from each of the other cotton states will show the world that the south is in earnest this time and will have a good effect on the market. "The situation is so serious that we appeal to every farmer, every mer ohant, every banker, every profesional man; to every newspaper, every chamber of commerce and state-wide organization to join the fight. We oelieve that the other states are going to reduce. Reports indicate tnat ;hey certainly will. Whether they do or not, South Carolina should. If we "educe and they do not, we will have 10 cause for regret?indeed we would :hen have to congratulate ourselves. But they are going to reduce and we must keep faith with them." NOTICE OF DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the uniersigned will file his final return is administrator of th$ estate of P. Million Packets Of Flower Seeds Free We believe in flowers around the homes of the South. Flowers brighten up the home surroundings and give pleasure and satisfaction to those who have them. We have filled more than a million packets of seeds, of beautiful yet easily grown flowers to be given to our customers this spring for the beautifying of their homes. Wouldn't you like to have fire packets of beautiful flowers free? YOU CAN GET THEM! Hastings' 1911 catalog is a 116-page handsomely illustrated seed book with twenty beautiful pages showing the finest varieties in their true natural colors. It is full of helpful garden, flower and Pa ? ??? (nfnvmaflnn fViof 4a a A 4t1 ICUlii ? i " " nin.Lnin uuak AH uuuuv? *" every home, and, too, the catalog tells you tow to get these flower seeds absolutely free. Write for our 1921 catalog now. It is the finest, most valuable and beaqr tlful seed book ever published, and you will be mighty glad you've got it There is no obligation to buy anything. Just ask for the catalog. H. G. HASTINGS CO., SEEDSMEN, ATLANTA, GA. Prominent Merchant Found Lasting Relief. In a South Carolina county seat a , prominent merchant suffered for years with eczema. Money was .not a consideration if he could only be relieved from the terrible itching, burning, and irritation. He scratched his back at nights- until it bled, but the soreness only became worse. 1 He visited Western springs and consulted various physicians, but never found a permanent cure until a 1 friend brought Zemerine to his notice. He tried this great treatment and now sings its praise highly. Zemerine is a wonderful treatment for diseased skin, especially eczema, tetter, rash, itch, and similar disorders. It is sold upon the fairest basis imaginable?your money will be returned if it doesn't help you after a fair trial. You can get either the 50c or the $1 size at leading druggists. The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE* 30c. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. I All persons having claims against the estate of W. M. Brabham, deceased, will please file same, duly itemized and verified, with the undersigned < administrator, and all persons owing said estate will likewise make payment to the undersigned. C. H. BRABHAM, Administrator. Olar, S. C., Feb. 1, 1921. 2-17. To Stop a Cough Quick take HAYES* HEALING HONEY, a cough medicine which stops the cough by healing the inflamed and irritated tissues. A box/ of GROVE'S O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Croup is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES' HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children suffering from a Cold or Croup. The healing effect of Hayes' Healing Honey inside the throat combined with the healing effect of Grove's O-Pen-Trate Salve through the pores of the skin soon stops a cough. Both remedies are packed in one carton and the cost of the combined treatment is 35c. Just ask your druggist for HAYES' HEALING HONEY. COTTON A. H. DeVaughn, Jr. & Co. , COTTON BROKERS 103 Jackson St., Augusta, Ga. For Lsng Distance call us at the Cotton Exchange. Cotton handled in ten-bale lots. We solicit your 1 business. Correspondents ROSE & SON, 81 Broad Street, New York. How The Baby Suffered Her little body was red, inflamed, ' and itching with eczema, or some kindred rash. Other treatments fail I ed, but Zemerine made her healthy , and comfortable. Sold for $1 and - 50 cents by leading druggists. i 1 We Are Ready t To do your BATTERY WORK, any kind of battery. We have an experienced battery now to do battery work, and have the parts for your battery. Come in and give us a trial, and we tliink we can please you in work and price. We also have rental batteries for vnn to use while we are repairing yours. J. B. Brickie BAMBERG, S. C. J. F. Carter B. D. Carter J. 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