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^Thursday, November 6, 1930 McCORMIGK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, South Carottnm. Page Number Two McCORMICK MESSENGER New Industrial Cities Of South C. Show Rapid Growth Published Every Thursday Established June 5, 1902 EDMOrtb j. McCracken, Editor and Owner Encouraging Progress (A. C. L. Ry., Bulletin.) entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. DISPLAY ADVERTISING— 25 cents per inch for each inser tion; nothing less than 4 inches accepted for double column dis play, nor less than 2 inches for single column display. Positions given at ONE-THIRD axtra charge. BUSINESS READING NOTICES: 6 per cent per line for each inser tion, average of 6 words to line. WANT ADVS m 6 cents per line for each insertion, average of 6 words to line. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, 6 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: — Strictly Cash In Advance One Year $1.00 Six Months .75 Three Months.50 WOMEN AND FINANCE Women now hold the financial power in this country, if a report made by the national committee for the education of women in fi nance is to be credited. : That women spend 85 per cent of the $72,000,000,000 of America’s annual payroll and indirectly in fluence the disposal of another 10 per cent as the report asserts, will not be questioned by mere man, who knows women’s spending abil ity. But his complacency will re ceive something of a shock when lie reads that 85 per cent of all savings accounts in the country are in women’s names and that women have become extensive investors. He may even pause to consider just how much education women need in either getting or spending the money when he encounters fig ures in the report which show that women are getting the bulk of the profit for the tobacco he is con suming. About 40 per cent of all the owners of the common stock of the Tobacco Company are women. The preferred stock is divide;} between 4,636 women and 3,717 men. A list is given of indus trial and railroad stocks amounting to $1,333,333,333 owned by women. The financial education of the fair sex has simply moved up in to the higher grade. She has long <since learned the primary lesson of how to get it. She has got her credits on the subject of how to spend it. The course she is now taking will teach her how to invest it. When she graduates mere man will use pockets to keep his hands warm and need no more pockets than a woman has now. X THE MODERN SPIRIT Men—alone or working together Jn business—are constantly trying to beat each other to the goal of the greatest success. It is human nature to endeavor to outstrip others. The spirit of competition is inborn. It starts young men at the very outset of their business careers and keeps them striving for first place in their field until life’s course is run. Think, plan and work to provide the best service and in turn receive the fullest rewards from whatever you are doing. Carry your colors bravely and with intelligence. Don’t handicap • yourself and fall behind in the race for the covoted position by failing to read the ad vertisements. Recognize the importance of ad vertisements—the big part thev have in life and the influence thev exert in business. Remember, before making a purchase, that they always should be consulted. They point the jr ' r to economy—both in time an* money. They offer suggestions that will save minutes and dollars. Pro fit by them. X Final population figures for South Carolina have just been is sued by the Bureau of the Census in bulletin form. The total pop ulation for the State on April 1, 1930, was 1,737,395. This represents an increase of 53,671, or 3.2 per cent over the population of the State in 1920. This is the smallest increase that the State has shown ooth in numbers and in rate, since the decade 1860 to 1870. At the first census of the Unit ed States, taken in 1790, South Carolina had a population pf 249,- 073, and ranked as the seventh \ in number of inhabitants. Its population growth has never been rapid, as compared with many of the states in the Union, but at every census there has been some increase in the number of inhabi tants, and the percentage of in crease at the censuses of 1800 and 1880 was greater than that for the United States as a whole. The to tal land area of the State is 30,495 square miles, and the average number of inhabitants per square mile was 57.0 in 1930, as compared with 55.2 in 1920. There are 46 counties in South Carolina,/of which 22 increased in population between 1920 and 1930, while 24 show decreases. Green ville County now ranks as the first county in the State in point of population and also the first in population density, and in the past decade it has the further distinc tion of ranking first in per centage of increase. The second county in number of inhabitants and also in density and percentage of increase is Spartanburg. Charleston Coun ty ranks third in number of in habitants, but its population in 1930 shows a decrease as compared with that of 1920. Horry County ranks as third in rate of increase, while Richland County is third in number of persons to the square mile. , There are 9 cities in South Caro lina which had a population of 10,000 or more in 1930. Charleston, the largest city, had a population of 62,265, which represents a de crease of, 5,692, or 8.4 per cent since 1920. Columbia, the capital is the second city in the State* with 50,211 inhabitants, represent ing an increase of 12,687i or 33.8 per cent. Greepville is the third city in the State, with 29,154 inhab itants, and Spartanburg, the fourth, with 28,723 inhabitants. The remaining cities in this class, in the order of their population, are Florence, Anderson, Sumter, Rock Hijh and Greenwood. The three last-named cities first at tained a population of 10,000 be tween 1920 and 1930. The suburb an area surrounding many of these cities has grown faster than the area within the city limits. Green ville township, in which the city of Greenville is located, has a popula- ^ w ^ tion of 64,997, which is more than«' aiKi * the effort h ^ s ^ Treatment of scalds and bum*' by tannic acid has proved so suc cessful that a first-aid unit is be ing put on the market in Great Britain. 1XI The jungle fowl ancestor of all domestic fowls, ranges from the equatorial jungles of Sumatra to the southern slopes of the Hima layas. double the population of the city alone. Spartanburg township has a population of 47,408, which is nearly twice the population of Spartanburg city which it includes. The list of incorporated places in South Carolina includes in all 265 cities and towns. Of these places, three were incorporated be tween 1920 and 1930. The largest of these three new towns is Red River, in York County, with a pop ulation of 685. The smallest incor porated town in South Carolina is Mallory, in Dillon County, with 31 inhabitants. A copy of the first series popula tion bulletin for South Carolina, giving the number of inhabitants in each county, township, school district, city, and town, may be ob tained by writing to the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C.' X • If you have a 1-year-old aspara gus bed of a variety that is sus ceptible to rust, cut and destroy the tops this fall, says the U. S. Department of Agriculture. This will largely reduce danger of in- Apparently the intensive cam paign by the railroads to prevent accidents at grade crossings is bearing fruit. According to the American Railway Association few er accidents of this sort occurred in the first six months of 1930 than in any corresponding period since 1925. The news is particularly en couraging in view of the fact that there are now about 33 per cent more automobiles in use than there were five years ago. But while encouraging, as com pared with other periods of recent years, the report is ghastly enough and shows that in the first half of 1930 there was a total of 2,355 grade crossing accidents in which 962 people were killed and 2,685 were injured. To those who are most familiar with grade crossings the striking fact is that practically every one of the 2,355 accidents could have been prevented had the drivers of the automobiles taken the simple pre caution of stopping and making sure that no train was coming be fore crossing the railroad tracks. The reduction in the number of accidents is causing the railroads to increase their efforts to educate motorists to cross crossings cau tiously. In addition to the safety crossing campaign the railroads are doing everything in their pow er to increase the safety at high way grade crossings. In 1929 they spent $28,445,680 to protect human life at such places. Of that amount $25,113,338 was spent for the separation of grades. “In addition,” the American Rail way Association reports, “$2,742,401 was spent for the purchase and installation'of mechanical and oth er devices to warn motorists of ap proaching trains and for gate signs and other things to bring about increased safety at grade crossings.” The safety experts of the rail roads point out, however, that the prevention of accidents at grade crossings must, in the last analysis, rest with the drivers of automo biles. New crossings are created faster than those now in existence* can be replaced by over or under passes. Warning bells and lights are commonly disregarded by care less drivers, and gates are fre quently struck and broken by mo torists who drive so carelessly as to be unaware they are approach ing a crossing or so fast that they are unable to stop when they see one. It is this type of driver that is responsible for the overwhelming proportion of the accidents that occur. Careful drivers are rarely involved in grade crossing acci dents and then only because of their failure to realize the danger of crossing railroad tracks. The campaign of the railroads has been directed at all motorists \ Do you think that all Cottonseed Meals are alike? # There’s more than one good brand of cotton seed meal, of course. But there’s as much difference between Buckeye Bolted Cotton seed Meal and ordinary meal as there is be tween a Packard and a Ford. For example, Buckeye meal is bolted—that is, sifted through screens to make it uni form and to get rid of lint, dirt and all other impurities. Buckeye Bolted Cottonseed Meal is made from the best grade of cottonseed we can buy. It’s packed in brand-new, extra-heavy bags which contain a full 100 pounds of meal with a full protein content. And every bag is of the same high quality. You’ll know Buckeye Bolted by its famous red and blue striped bag. It’s good both for your stock and your pocketbook. FREE—a 24-page booklet on scientific, profit able stock feeding with cottonseed meal. You may have a copy by writing to THE BUCKEYE COTTON OIL COMPANY Walton Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. , SOLD BY THESE LEADING DEALERS M. G. & J. J. DORN McCORMICK, S. C. them understand both the dangers that exist, and the ease with whi§h these hazards can be avoided. Millions of posters have been dis tributed, and every other known method of bringing the matter to the attention of motorists have been used. While all of these have combined to make the effort a success the publication of cartoons, safety talks and other items by the newspapers has probably been one of the most valuable aids that the safety forces of the railroads have been given. A continuation of con certed effort will, it is hoped, help to make a further decided decrease in the grade crossing accidents that occur. IXt — Winter wheat, rye, and barley make excellent late fall and early spring pasture and conserve the winter supply of concentrates and roughage, says the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture. A 10-iyear experiment at the department’s experiment farm at Beltsville, Md.. showed that an acre of fall-sown wheat or barley will furnish good grazing for 10 mature sheep for 27 .Professor Stoddard Coming To Teachers’ Meeting Saturday Dear fellow Teacher: Professor J. A. Stoddard, Director of Summer School and Professor of Secondary Education at the Uni versity of South Carolina will be with us and address us at our next county teachers’ meeting, Satur day, November 8, at 10:30 a. m. in the McCormick high school build ing. The entire general program and the departmental programs are attractive and interesting. I have just read an article en titled, “Make. Way for Greater Teachers.” That means teachers now in service who are studying and growing in their profession. I know you think enough of your profession to lend your presence, thought and voice to the making of an association representative of the teachers of our county. I know that means the best in the state. Professionally yours, * W. E. LAKE, JR., President of McCormick County Teachers’ Association. EVERY BITE IS ENJOYABLE We carry only the choicest meats in every line. You’ll enjoy any cut that you get here. We don’t believe in giving you a good piece of meat one time and a poor one next. Our business is built on quality and satisfaction so we handle only the best in every line > ' ' v of meats. You can depend on us for choice cuts every time. PRICES ARE THE LOWEST Don’t be afraid of having to pay exorbitant prices either, for we charge no more for our good meat than you are ac- 4. r i customed to paying elsewhere. Our shop is clean and sanitary and in every way we try to offer you a superior service. T. HOWARD SMITH’S MEAT MARKET McCORMICK, S. C. li -X- fection from this destructive dis- days, and an acre of rye for 18 ease. Rust-resistant strains of as- i days. An advantage of the rye ic paragus are sold by most'growers that it is less likely to winterkill, and seedsmen under the names in the southern parts of the Corn Washington Stock, Martha Wash-1 Belt and the Cotton Belt, locally ington, and Mary Washington. Al- j adapted varieties of rye make though these strains are resistant much more pasturage than north- to rust, it should be understood , em-grown rye. In the Gulf States that they are not immune to the winter oats may be preferable to disease. These strains are not oiily rye as a pasture crop. In many resistant to rust but are also equal localities fall wheat or rye is graz- or superior to the best varieties ed during favorable winter weath- in earliness, vigor of growth, and er and in early spring and then i size and quality of shoots. ! allowed to mature a grain crop. Carolina Team Has Sveral Engagements COLUMBIA, Nov. 5.—Two big problems loom on the horizon for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks now that The Citadel Bull Dogs have been deposed and put in, dry dock until next season, as far as Carolina is concerned. Furman University will be met in Greenville next Saturday while oA the following week end the Uni versity of the South, Sewanee, will come to Columbia to help the Gamecocks welcome ‘old grads’ back for Homecoming day which will be observed November 15. Barney Early, secretary of the alumni association, is planning an entertaining program for the alumni members and a large throng is expected for the game and the various meetings which the association will hold. There were no injuries in The Citadel game and Coach Billy La val hopes to keep his men in shape for Sewanee despite the real strug gle which is expected to take place with Furman’s Purple Hurricane. X Cooked cucumbers may be a nov elty in your family. Pare and quarter them, and prepare as you would steamed squash. Serve with melted butter or a sauce If desired. WE CAN SERVE YOU BEST This drug store, in keeping with the standards of modern drug stores, is a store of utmost service. You will find that fifty per cent of your needs can be obtained here. “Try the drug stofe first’’ is a most fitting slogan Sov our olore. We are ready to serve you in happiness or sorrow, sickness or death. We are -the guardians of your health and the standby of your household. EXPERT PRESCRIPTIONISTS When there is sickness or ill health we Stand ready to furnish you with the needed supplies and especially ex pertly compounded prescriptions. We use only the freshest and purest drugs and fill your prescriptions with painstaking care and accuracy. STROMS’ DRUG STORE McCormick, S. C. i t Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth of a funeral director, and should be borne in mind when you have occasion to choose one DISTANCE IS NO HINDRANCE TO OUR SERVICE and there is no additional charge for service out of town J. S. STROM Main Street — — McCormick, S. C. r