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Thursday, July 26, 1928 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, South Carolina. Page Number Four McCSRMICK MESSENGER, Can We Support Governor Smith? Published Erery Thursday Established June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner. CIRCULATION: 1,300, and growing (The Baptist Cckri^r.) DISPLAY ADVERTISING — 25 cents per inch for each insertion; nothing less than 4 inches accepted for doable column display, nor less than 2 inches for single column dis- plav. BUSINESS READING NOTICES, 6 cents per line for each insertion, average of G words to line. WANT AD VS., 6 cents per line for each insertion, average of 6 words to tine. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, G cents per line, 6 words to line. All advs. set in body type, 6 cents per single column line; extra charges for big type on all single column advs., except head and signature. Positions given at ONE-THIRD extra charge. To many of us the prohibition cause is more important than party success. This is not true of all of our better Southern Democrats, per haps not of a majdrity of them. A Rum, Riot And Romanism (From The Greenville News.) Let it be put on record that a memberi of the Republican adminis tration of the United States has formally injected the so-called “re ligious issue” into the presidential good many of them take the , campaign, and has made an appeal to that the white ^ cmlization of the the citizens 0{ Amerjca to d ,, feat A1 . South is dependent on the Democra tic party and they look on white su- as more important than prohibition or anything else involved in the present contest. For this rea- fred E. Smith because of his relig ious affiliations. In a statement praising Hoover and attacking Sm’th, Mr. Jc'seph A. j Tolbert, United States district at- son, with them, Democratic success torney for South Carolina> sa : d . at th d head of a political orgar.iza- t ; on formed to conduct a Republican campaign here: and mere, he is a member of the Republican national administration itself; he owes his job to the fact that a Republican administration is in power at Wash ington. And clothed with this dual association with the administrat on that is in power and its political ef forts to stay in pc^wer, he drags frdm its tomb the decaying skoleton of religious prejudice and intoler ance, and rattles its clanking bones in the face of South Carolina citi zens, to frighten them into keeping his party and its administratiem power! Mr. Tolbert’s statement will 19 McCormick Boys Attend Club Camp ENJOYED FOUR DAYS AT ROCKY BOTTOM CAMP IN PICKENS COUNTY Rural Policeman Warns Auto And Truck Operators I have cautio rd quite a few peo ple about driving on the left hand side of highways and also driving County 4-H with one j ghg{ . and with rQ lights takes the first place. They would: ‘A product of Tammany Hall, re- pr'fer to have both Democrafc sue-j pute(| for years to b(! a most COJrllpt ; ipcsnt months cess, and prohibition. But if it, po|jtical institution> well nlay thc comes to a choice between the two tcrm , Ruir , Eiot and Roraanism , be they take Democratic success. Nothing can come from abusing those who take this vlnw. They are Nineteen McCormick Club Boys attended the annual club ^ a jj encampment at Rocky Bottom club Now it is stricUy agairst the , aw camp m Pickens County last week, to d0 eitheri so j tak( , thjs methc<i according to an announcement made to a3k a|| persops that rat ,, mo by Thos. W Morgan, county agent, t0r vchicles t0 equip thcm with tw0 who states that the camp was a head lights and one red tai] j. ^ m success from every standpoint. and at all times drive on the . ht | A program made up of talks and hand sid(i o£ the center o( the road , d0 . demonstrations dn timely r.grieul- Anyone failing to do this from more to help the Smith candidacy tural subjects by several special sts now „„ shal , a f!nd jf , than anything said or done here in f rom Clemson College, mountain ' hik»s, swimming in the Rocky Bot- -IXt tom mountain lake, baseball, and ex ". group games kept the boys busy, J. F. MATTISON, Rural Policeman. Entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. Ice cream manufacturers are _ . adopted as the slogan for the nomi- perimenting in the use of a honey ( from the time they arrived until time nee of the Houston convention.” j for sweetening their product, and f 0 joave. Assisting in this program on,! tw Mr - T olbert is president of the some are using it regularly, .especial-1 WCre Messrs. Franklin Sherman, | ’ . .. , . . Hoover club of Greenville. He may ly for sherberts. W^hen cane sugai is I Head Department of believe that it is good politics to base used in sherberts it precipitates rath- a campaign upon an appeal to relig- er quickly, so the product must be ioiis prejudice and the linking cf rp- used promptly. Hor*ey is an invert WANT ADVS. reasons for the ground they take Practically every Southern white man knows that the white people of fDESCRIPTION RATES: V— Strictly Cash In Advance — One Year $1.00 Six Months .75 Three Mentha .50 the South ^ e .^. S * veT *l ligious affiliation with “rum and sugar and does not crystallize when states, stand together politically. If riot> » but he would probably be bet ,, mix sherbert . experience for the last sixty years ter advked if he would look more | x has not demonstral d this, then c i ose iy j n ^ 0 presidential campaign A fellow has finally produced a there is nothing that experience can history> Because a wc?11 _ intentioRed | seedless tomato> and now if som9 demonstrate And, under present p^ ac h e r made a somewhat similar one else will step up and glow seod- con i ons, e w i e n cip e o e remark—branding the Dimocratic less watermelons, everything will bo South must act through the Democra- party as the party of <<Rum> Roman _! fine t;c party. These things are so evi-, is d RGbellioT1 M Courtesy In dent, that it is a waste of time and space to discuss them. But the supreme necessity that holds the white people of thc South Traffic Parkins: together is a state condition, and ^ does not pertain to our nat'dnal life. If every motorist would unite in working out the parking problems, no drastic mcasuites would be re quired and nd hardships endured by anyone. We should be a committee of one to solve and regulate the traffic condition. There is nothing^in motoring that deserves more attention, as the problem to which it relates becomes more complex than that of parking in such a way as to consorve the greatest amount of space. Slovenly parking is a mark of sel fishness that is getting to be more and inoic emphatic as the motor car comes into greater and greater use. There is little excuse for it under many circumstances. It may take more time to drive into a space in such a way as to use no more of it tha n is absolutely necessary, but certainly it is time well spent. The parking-hog is becoming e\i3n more common, than the road-hog, and is equally as great a nuisance. In McCoi’mick, a nd the same is true in eve?y community, there is room for improvement in parking court esy, and if every auto driver res pected the rights of others, there would be no demand for regulation of double parking,, and other simi lar rules. XXI Who Wants To Go Backward? People who mourn for what thoy call “the good old days” are a silly lot. Who wants to 1 go backward? To desire to return to the past is to admit that the sap has ceased to run. The London of today is the most fascinating of all places for a stu dent cf history. Its old buildings suggest romance and remind o:f. of daring deeds. But who of us would care to go back to the days when those old buildings were new ? Back in the soverteenth century, or thereabouts —if we are to take the word of John Ridd in Blackmore’s “Lorna Doone” —«“rhe lanes and fields, between Cha.drg Cross and the village of Kens ngton, are, or were at time* iv Tested with footpads highwaymen.” At tnat time, in the country dis tricts of England, wheeled vehicles In state politics, under present con ditions, the white people, regardless of any political issues, will and they feel that they must, act with th\e Democratic party. But there is no such necessity upon us in national politics. In this sphere there ought to be freedom and independence to cc’rsider issues on their merits. The recent Democrafc State con vention, i n refusing to abolish Rule 32, thc ruin that requ’res a solemn oath to support both county, state ]j<rjon! and rational nominees, embarrasses beyond measure all who wish to con sider national issues upon their mer its. Fc'r instance, it was intended to make all. who profoundly disagree with the anti-proh’bition views and othe- 'deals associated with Govern or Sm th, swear to support him. be fore they arc allowed to take part in county and state elections in which are involved all the high interests of our local commun'ties. It was both a cruel, useless and unwi.io thing to do. In our local communities in South Carolina there is and can be but one paxty, the Democratic. If our best people cannot act in this, they cannot take part in the political life of the'r communities. But Rule 32 excludes every man who cannot swear before God that he will sup port Governor Smith. Tlvre are thousands in South Carolina who can not and will not take this oath. Governor Smith is the most open and powerful enemy of prohibition that is now liv'ng in America. He tells us that he will, if elected, do what he can to enforce this law. His oath of office requres him to do this, and no one has the right to charge that he will deliberately v'olate his oath. But in the very breath in which he p'omises enforcement, he tells us that he will use his office to seek a fundamental modification of the prohibition laws of this counti-y. If one wants the prohibifon law's modified Mr. Smith is the man for him to vote for. If one wants to maintain prohibition in Amerca then ism and Rebellion”—in his speech congratulating the Republican nomi nee Blaine in 1884, popular resent ment at this unwarranted injection of religious prejudices caused the defeat of Blairo and thc election of Grover Cleveland. Our four decades have rolled by since then. American citizens are automob'le tXI One thing which puzzles us is w r hy they are going to bu'ld so many homes this yeax*. when nobody stays home any more. X Department of Entomology , Clemsdn College, M. H. Brunson, Extension Entomologist, A. E. Schil- I ACT—One Bob Tail Fice Dog, letter, Extension Horticulturalist, A. small, white, with brown L. DuRant, Extension Livestock, ears. Notify H. Druckcr, McCor- Special st, R. W. Hamilton, Exten-' mick, S- C. sion Agxgonomist, A. H. Ward Dis- —— trict Extens'on Agent. Recreation' j j\nm_One 29x4x40 Tire and Rim was in charge of Mr. T. L. Vaughan, j LiUiM between McCormick and Assistant Y. M. C. A. Director at Willington Finder please leave at Clemson College, who put on a pro-1 Mes; ,- ngef office or notify j. c . gram that has never been beaten in Bledsoe, Willington, S. C. the state. I t." __ ■■ — ■ Mr. F. L. Holroyd, Superintendent of the Plum Branch school, h's friend, Mr. Sykes from Rock Hill, and Mr. Gene Crawford from Plum Branch, were present throughout the camp, and gave valuable assistance With the list of drowmings in creasing, it begins to look like the in carrying out the program. * automob le is today even moire broad-minded and of 0 pp OS jtjon. ig to have plenty have less reason than ever for relig- i ious prejudices against Catholics in public office. They recognize in even greater degree than ever that it is indeed a sorry spectacle when rep- resentativs and spokesmen of an American pol'tical party appeal to the public for the defeat of their opponent on the ground of his re- The grand stand generally fieels that the best way to support the team is yell for the home players to be taken out of the game. X L0ST _Fo “ r year old Black Cow, with white spots and horns straight forward. Can give full des cription. Frances Crawrford, Rt. 1, Plum Branch, S. C. 1 tpo. A MODERN FLOUR MILL AT GREENWOOD, S. C. We a re now running full time. The old fashioned woman wrho used to swing the broom with both hands, now has a daughter who can swing Mr. Tolbert i s no mere private the steering wheel with one hand, citizen whose words might be taken as the simple expression of a person- Man is a funny creature. In a ho- al antipathy. He is an active R?- VI he seeks a home atmosphere, and publican leader in this state; he is at home he warts hotel service. Vc. - - - ——■ v^y > *1- i Mr. Smith 's almost the last of all rne.i that he should seek to put in the presidency. So far as we can see the issue is perfectly simple and that j prfectiy plain. and : The candidacy of Governor Smith has no connection with the question of white supremacy in the South. So long a s white people in the several were unknown. The roads were so rtates act together in their local af bad the people either went horse back or in sleds which could be jerk ed along over rough places. When an occasional wheel 3d vehicle made its apperance in a community, its owner was looked upon as an intro- faii's their supremacy is secure who- , ver runs for thc presidency or who ever s elected. Governor Smith is the open enemy of the ideals of the South on the great question of pro hibition, and whatever support he ducer c l f a dangerous, possibly a sin- ': m.ght get from our people he would ful, innovation. j lise f or the undoing of many of our And think how uncomfoitable the ■ cherished convictions, palaces of the nobles were at that' Before his nomination th's was the time! Would any sane man trade j view cf the overwhelming mass of his comfortable central-heated home] ou :‘ Southern people. His nomination of today for a castle through which has brought no change in him and the biting winds swept, hindered a has'changed no essential facts in the wee bit here and theue by tapestries, ieal issues. It has done noth ng but never harmed much by the fires more than the putting our party on on the hearths ? i t,nr s ^ e °f the greatest moral issue Who wants to go back to the good ^ the day and our conscience o n the old days? other side. Each man will have to de cide for himself. And, for ourselves, we have decided. We can never sup- The way people rock the boat and , j? x P or t Governor Smith drown, it ingkes one feel pretty, F ^ nervous to even get in the bath tub at heme. It is a rare porch fails to squeak. swing that The fellow who used to drive to town and find a cool, shady place to tie up his hrose, now has a hard time I j finding any place to park his car. y M !! 11 It & n SAIE-A im HIN 0- EVEBYTHINB-AT LESS yfflj EXPECTED U PAY! Have you some desire for something that you haven’t satisfied because you couldn’t afford the price? You can get it through The Messenger’s col umns. il Wearing apparel, cats, type writers. dogs, musical instruments, birds, jewelry, garden implements, furniture, houses are just a few of the items that appear in every issue. A GREAT MARKET PLACE T3ie Advertising columns are the O greatest market place, whether you want to buy or sell. The place where good people meet more good people, all in the mood to buy, sell or trade. Try it yourself and be convinced of the wonderful possibilities. THE MESSENGER McCormick, S. C. The eats was one of the best feat ures of the camp. Each bey contrib uted his part of the fdod which was, _ - prepared under the supervision of us y clur wheat; satisfaction is Mis. E. L. Roge:«s of Greenwood an d | ^ uaranteed * . We have experienced Mrs. Thos. W. Morgan of McCormick,' millers > an d lf y°ur wheat is dry we and the only regret of the boys was | can ^ive you as good flour and turn that they could hold only just so much at a time. Mr. Morgan says that tfco thanks and a pprcelation of the entire group is due the trustees of the McCor mick High School and the Plum Branch High school who generously out as any mill. GREENWOOD FEED & MILLING COMPANY Greenwood, S. C. 3t. PDAeillTC—Rell of Georgia and rBAUina Elberta Peaches for furnished school busses in which th.3 J sale at 50 cents per bushel at Mr. boys vrere carr.ed to Rocky Bottom; D. T. Lagroon’s heme opposite the and back. Had it not been for these j egg laying contest grounds. M. G. busses, the transportation of the j & J. J. Dorn, McC Jrmick, S. C. boys to the camp would have been i ■' 1 ■ ■■ — DWELLING - ’* 81 ' 1 , ro ° ms ’ , w 'f electric lights and waterworks, corner of Oak and Gold Streets., for rent o:< sale. Mrs. M. L. Carroll, McCormick, S. C. Ill Impossible. Arrangements are being made for the reservation of the camp again next year, probably during August, in which month mdre boys can at tend thc camp. Eighteen boys from Greenwood County with their county agent, SALE—^ ne ^ res ^’ der ~ Mr. E. L. Rogers, we;<e present dur-! sey Milch Cow, ing thc week, and the two counties J $90.00. gentle. E. M. Morgan, R. 2, Will hold their camp together next! Plum Blanch, S. C. 4 tpo year. I r ' =rs A list cf th/' boys attending from ! WANTED Beef Cattle and Heavy Hogs. J. L. Smith, McCormick, S. C. McCormick County is as follows: Emerson Bussey, Modoc; Roy Ridle- hoove.; Neal Ridlehoover,, John Will iam Bracknell, Thomas Freeland, Thomas Miner, Jam's King. E. C. f’ATTfP—- 1 ^ m highest Winn, G. T. Rearden and Archie! vri.I. AIjIj market price for Langley, Plum Branch; James Lyon j c h 0 'ce beef cattle. A. H. Faulkner, Mason. Meriwethex*; Howard Wat- j McCormick, S. C. kins, WocUiow Richardson, Morrison j --— ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Merritt, Earl Furquero* Robert Jennings Talbert, Jack Hendrix and Frank Corley, MeCornrck and How ard Franklin, Willington. tXI Bids Asked For Two Star Routes In S. C. All kinds of guns repaired and pistols fixed by G. T. BAUGHMAN, McCormick. S. C sear. You won't regret it. LOCALMARKEr Don't let your name be tak- fn off our subscription list i SALUDA, July 20.—Congressman just for the want of One Dal- Butler B. Hare has been advised that the Postoffice department is asking’ Idf. Send the dollar and OT m for temporary bids for the proposed . . _ . r .» star route from Columbia to Ed g o- dtr the paper for another, f eld as well n't a star route from Batesburg to Saluda. Mr. Hare stat ed today that these bids are for the purpose of determining whether the cost will be justified in providing the additional ma l facilities con templated in having the mail dis patched from Columbia about <* a. — m., to reach Edgefield about 9 a. ?n., cq'J'J'qx 17'turn ing to Columbia in the after- Good Middling 22 noon about 6:30 or 7 o’clock. The strict Middling 22 1-4 Comrressman has been very active Middling _ 22 1-2 in his efforts to s ecu no this service Cottf)n Seed, bm __________ _ _ 60 eta Hr the last several weeks and while Breakfast Bacon 50 per lb. be s not assured that the service E£ »g s per dozen 30 cts. v.'.'ll be authorized, he is very nuit-h F >aC0 n'per lb. 15 to 20 cts encouraged and is quite optimistic Flcui’ per barrel $1.75 to $2.00 over the situation. i Flour per barrel $9.00 to $12.50 TXT j Butter per lb. 50 cts. What is cons’dered a heavy infec- Green Coffee, pel lb. —30 to 60 cts. t on of bov ne tuberculosis now ex- 1 Roasted Coffee, per lb. _30 to 55 c„s. ists in only 3.5 per cent of the total Bice, per lb. 7 to 10 cts. r.rca of the United States, according Grist, per lb. 5 cts. to the '"ourth biennial survev of the Molasses per gal. 50 to $1.00 U. S. Department of Agriculture. | Gom per bu. ^ $1.35 Th : figure indicates a great reduc-j ^ ne Feed, 75 lbs. $2.25 t <hi since the last survey was made. J The salvage row paid is larger than formerly. During the ten months ending in Anril 1 Oats per bu. 90 cts. Wheat per bu. $1.50 Cheese per lb. 35 cts. the State average indemnity was $29.83; the average The emblem of the full dinner pail Federal indemnity. $1865; and the has a counterpart today, in the average salvajo, $38.00. J emblem of the full gas tank.