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Thursday, May 7, 1931 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER SIX •jjo) THREE LITTLE. (By CLAYTON RAND) “Is it true? How do I know? What of it?” Who sprang them first we know not. They smack of Socrates, for he was the first great question asked. Long have they been, however, the foundation of good journalism strictly adhered to by every publi cation of merit. And together they make the acid test for sounding careless statements and baseless rumors. If we repeated what we know to be the truth. If we were always sure of the facts. If we wisely weigh ed the significance of it. Idle talk would cease and the light of truth would shine through a brighter, happier world. “Is it true? How do I know? What of it?” T,hat would be mighty hard on the “busy bodies” they would have so little to say—so much time to think. . THE PEOPLES BANK McCORMICK, S. C. Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth of a funeral director, and should be borne in mind when r 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 Mai*n Street McCormick, S. C. AN ADV. Will HELP YOU No matter what you may want— buy, sell, find, trade, or rent—an ad vertisement in THE MESSENGER will help you. There is no limit to the results it may bring. Your mes sage goes into the homes of several hundred people, and will be read in leisure time when decisions are made. You won’t miss the small amount that advs. in this paper will cost. M jSINESS pitfalls IN FARM DISTRICTS Bankers Point Out Hazards of Unsound Practices and Help Farmers to Avoid Them. 117AYS in which, bankers may discour- 1 ** age unsound farm practices are de scribed by President F. D. Farrell of the Kansas State Agricultural College in the American Bankers Association Journal. He says: “In Kansas in connection with the Importation of dairy cattle, a large shipment of very inferior animals camo Into a county to be sold at auction to local farmers. The county agricultur al agent informed the bankers that the cattle would be a detriment to tho community. The bankers refused to financo the purchase of the cattle and tho sale was abandoned. The cattle wore shipped to another county. Tho county agent and the bankers there did as was done In the first instance and the second county escaped. “A year ago creamery promoters be gan trying to capitalize the Kansas farmers' desire to improve his markets by inducing communities of farmers to purchase creamery plants before production and local conditions justi fied them. Informed of this by the State Agricultural College, the bank ers association sent warnings to every bank in the state, leading many to re fuse to support the creamery promot ers until tho college approved the plant for tho community concerned. This saved many communities loss from the premature establishment of plants. “A third way bankers can discourage unsound practices is to refuso to fin anco farmers who wish to pyramid their enterprises, a temptation difficult to re sist. This is illustrated among farm ers r/ho buy cattlo for feeding pur poses. A farmer feeds two or throe cars cf cattlo cno year and makes a good profit. This induces him to buy twice or throe times as many tho sec ond year, still mere tho third and so on until ho finally losos more by having too many cattle on feed in a year of bad prices than ho made in several previous years with smaller numbors and better prices. When bankers dis courage bad practices their action is a positive benefit to the farmers con cerned.” WHAT kKEY BANKER DID FOR HIS COUNTY The farmers of ono county in*Ten- nesseo are receiving $400,000 addi tional annual income from new farm enterprises started slnco 1926 through the efforts cf a “key banker” and the county agent, according to estimates from the Tennessee College of Agri culture. A “key banker” is a part of tho state bankers’ association voluntary field force cooperating with tho Ameri can Bankers Association in its nation wide plan for bringing about better agricultural conditions through com bined banker-farmer effort. New pro jects started in this particular county are tobacco, Irish potato and cabbage production for cash crops, and dairy ing and poultry raising for livestock. Tho key banker, looking for some thing to do to better his community, first attempted to procure a county agent but was unable to get tho county to make the necessary appropriation, so he and other leading citizens made up the requisite funds through private subscription among farmers and busi ness men and an agent was employed. Up until 192G grain was the prin cipal farm production in the county. Tho banker recognized the disadvant ages of this. It afforded a low cash income, and the land was too hilly and rough for profitable grain raising. His idea was to introduce cash crops that offered more return per acre and were better fitted to the county. It was de cided that the county should stand ardize on the Green Mountain potato and to market it in carload lots. Through his bank he sponsored the buying of a car of certified seed potatoes. He likewise bought some high quality tobacco seed and several hundred settings of purebred eggs. These supplies wero distributed at cost through the banks to the farmers. After considerable effort a market for dairy products was assured the farmers when in 1923 a national cheese company located a factory there. A county appropriation was secured for county agent work in 192S. In 1929 the cash crop program re sulted in farmers selling $45,000 worth of milk, $150,000 worth of tobacco and iifty-fivo carloads of potatoes and cab bage, mostly through cooperative sales. “This was some step from the $25,000 worth of cash crops in 1926,” tho county agent says, “and indications are that this amount will be doubled.” McCormick, S. C. ■ • ,* i.. -j?’? *>• 4 it V-n-. ivSrj Si i Banks Favor Diversification Emphasis was placed on the strategic position the banker holds through the use of directed credit at a recent meet ing of the Alabama bankers’ agricultu ral committee. Alabama is confronted with the problem of over-production of cotton. The committee recommended to banks that credit be extended on the basis of a twenty-five per cent re-1 duction in cotton acreage. The value of growing other crops than cotton was strongly stressed and county out- look meetings are-being planned with the thought of bringing ftbout a more balanced agricultural program in the i various communities. * 5 This Week b Arthur Brisbane King of Siam a Visitor And Jeans, a Greater King France Ships Gold Three Cheers for Hawks The King I'rajudhlpok of Slam is in America with his queen, charming couple and welcome. He, believed to he a direct descendant of Gautama, is known officially as “supreme arbiter of the ebb and flow of the tide.” That is a heavy load of responsibility. His queen’s title is “glorious lady of God." And site carries the magnificent name modestly and gracefully. . Her name is Uamhai Barnfi the king has no other wife. His grand- fa flier had GOO wives, 134 sons and 230 daughters. That makes a good many descendants for Gautama, who left tils father’s palace when his first baby was horn. There are more followers of Gau tama. known as Buddha, today tiiati of any other religion, and all they ask is “Nirvana,” which means an end to consciousness, eternal rest and seems rather a dull reward. Nirvana, it is said, comes from the word “Nibutta.” meaning happy. Once as the young prince passed through a gateway a young girl called out “Nibutta. Nlbut- tu." Gautama remembered that. Our wise young visitor. King Pra- Jadhipok will attain Nirvana more rap idly than others, presumably on ac count of his ancestor, who will lie anxious to see him. But lie seems in no hurry about it, and comes here to consult American doctors and surg eons. May he find all that he seeks. Sir James Jeans. Britisii astronomer, psysicist and mathematician, arrived in New York, hound for Mount Wil son. (’a I If. On May 20 he will tie in ^Philadelphia to receive the Franklin medal, highest award for physical sci ences in tiie United States. It is hoped the nation will indicate knowledge of the fact that Jeans is here, and tie at least as much Interested as if would be in the arrival of another giant man. I’ritno Garnera, or somebody with a big title and a small brain. The difference between Jeans and tiie average man is the difference be tween an eagle and a hen. Tiie lien knows about her barnyard The eagle knows many mountain ranges. Tiie average citizen knows this little earth. Jeans knows the universe. Every Intelligent man should read Ids books, “The Mysterious Universe." “The Universe Around Us.” “The Stars In Their Courses,” published by Macmillan, and “Eos," published by Dutton and company. Read those books fend you will know something about the universe in which you and your solar system are like one grain of sand on the shores of the Pacific. Don’t be like a rat in the bottom of a ship, not even knowing which waj the ship is headed. Your sun is on its way to tiie blue •tar, Vega, and you are going with it France is shipping gold to the United States, and our reserve bank is struggling “to curb tiie gold influx." Shipping gold here improves Eu 7>pe’s financial health, raising the ex change value of the pound and the franc. Explain that if you can. It is like the old idea of bleeding a man to cure his disease^ The Federal Reserve Bank of Now York reduces its bill-buying rates to the lowest levels in history to stop the gold influx, forcing dealers in bankers acceptances to slash their rates, and indicating a cut In the rediscount rate AU this is pleasant for those who homvv money on call to do rlioir speculating. It makes you wonder what “finance and the gold standard" really mean. Friends in Europe are realizing that Americans can really fly. They learned when Lindbergh landed In Paris and again recentl.v when (’apt. Frank M Hawks decided to see what he could do about a (light from London to Itome. Tiie record field by the P.Htish Wing Vonimander Kingsford-Smith was a little over twelve hours. Hawks flew the distance in less than half that time. . r » hours and 20 minutes He left London at 0:30 a. m.. reached Rome at 11:30. stayed for lunch left. Borne at 1 :42 p. m.. and. because ot a leaky gas pipe, landed 85 miles south of Paris at 4 p. m. We decide to recognize the new gov ernment of Spain. Our ambassador at Madrid made a polite how at the Spanish foreign office. Nobody knows how long the new republic will stand, and nobody knew how long our repub lie would stand when we invited King George out of tiie country. Tiie least, it seems, that one republic can do is to recognize another and try to look- happy about it. Russians take a good many things seriously to which we pay eompara lively little attention here. Some IKK 010 have been expelled from the Bol shevik party, some because they are “immoral.” others because they are friends of Trotzky. If you are cheating the government In liussia. they stand you up and shoot you down. If you commit mur der, 'they send you to jail for ten yea rs In this country, if you cheat, the government, you often go to Europe on n yacht. You always dr. If you .•h'»at on a big enough scale. c3. 19S1 tiv Kina Features Syndicate. Inc.) Improved Uniform International Lesson (By REV. P B. FITZWATER. D. D.. Mem. ber of Faculty. Moody Bible Institute 'of Chicago.) (©. 1931. Western .Newspaper Union.) Lesson for May 10 THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS LESSON. TEXT—Luke 19:11-26. GOLDEN TEXT—Moreover tt is re quired in stewards, that a man be found faithful. PRIMARY TOPIC—JesUs Tiadhfts Us to Do Our Best. JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Teaches Us to Do Our Best. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—Partners With Jesus. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC—Stewardship of Money. The purpose of this parable was to correct the misapprehension of the disciples as to the immediate estab lishment of the kingdom. They were on the way to Jerusalem, and the dis ciples thought that immediately upon their arrival there Jesus would begin the exercise of his kingdom rule. Christ taught the disciples the reality of his coming and the setting up of a real kingdom, but indicated that there would he a long delay after his as-, censlon before he would return. I. The Absent Nobleman (v. 12). Going away to receive a kingdom was a common occurrence among the Jews. Members of the Herodian fam ily had gone to Borne find secured their appointment to rule over Pales tine. This pictures Jesus going back to God to receive his kingdom. Jesus ascended on high to receive from God the Father a kingdom. He w-ill return when the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. Though the time of his re turn he unknown, and even delayed, let no one mistake the certainty of his coming. II. The Distribution of the Pounds (v. 13). These pounds represent Christ’s gifts to itis servants. When Christ as cended he gave gifts to men (Ephe sians 4:7-12). To each servant was given the same amount, showing that to all a certain gift had been given and therefore all will be held respon sible for its use. The distribution was made by the sovereign. The servants did not choose as to whether they would have a gift at all, or even its amount. It was also a purposeful distribution. They were to put their gifts to use during his absence. What the nobleman demanded was faithful ness. III. The Rebellious Citizens (v. 14). They hated him and sent messen gers after him, notifying him of their refusal to be subject to him. This pictures the unbelief of the Jews after Christ’s ascension, and their repudi ation of his rule. It also pictures the unbelieving world In its hatred and rejection of Christ. IV. The Accounting (vv. 15-27). 1. Its certainty (v. 15). Christ will surely bring every one to account for the use made of his gifts. Men may go on in proud unbelief and rebellion, but God never forgets. He has appointed a day in which he will judge the world (Acts 17:31). 2. The time (v. 15) It will take place when Jesus comes back to the earth. His return will take place when he has received his kingdom. He will receive his kingdom when he asks the Father (Ps. 2:8). His delay in asking the Father for his kingdom is because of his long suffer ing mercy, extending grace to as many as will receive him as Savior. 3. Rewards given for faithfulness (vv. 16-19). (1) The first report (vv. 1G, 17). He did not say, “I have made ten pounds,” hut “Thy pound hath gained ten pounds.” He recognized the Lord’s ownership. To this the Lord replied by commendation. He praised him and promoted him, making him ruler over ten cities. (2) The second report (vv. IS, 19). In this case tiie pound had gained five pounds. He did not get the Lord’s commendation for lie had not done so well, hut was appointed to a place of rulership over five cities. The reward in each case was proportioned to faith fulness during the Lord’s absence. 4. Judgment upon the unfaithful (vv. 20-27). (1) His report (vv. 20, 21). This report was entirely had. He had not put the pound to use hut laid it away, throwing the blame upon the Lord. He asserted that the character of the Lord was such as to produce fear. (2) Condemnation (vv. 22, 23). The wicked servant is judged out of ills own mouth. His excuse in creased his guilt. He Is called wicked. To fail to use our opportunities to serve Christ is the basest wickedness. (3) Stripped of the pound (vv. 24-20). To fail to use one’s gifts means to lose them. One of the losses of the next world will he the deprivation of what we now have. Renew Your Health by Purification Any physician will tell you that ‘Perfect Purification of the System is Nature’s Foundation of Perfect Health.” Why not rid yourself of chronic ailments that are undermin ing your vitality? Purify your en tire system by taking a thorough course of Calotabs,—once or twice a week for several weeks—and see how Nature rewards you with health* Calotabs purify the blood by acti vating the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. Trial package, 10 cts. Fami ly package, 35 cts. All dealers. (Adv.) Lower Long Cane Church Schedule Sabbath school every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Preaching every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:45 o’clock. A cordial welcome awaits you at these services. W. C. KERR, Pastor. Plum Branch M. E. Church Schedule R-mday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; preaching 1st Sunday at 11:15 a. m.. and 3rd Sunday at 8:00 p. m. BARR’S CHAPEL—Preaching 1st Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 3rd Sun day at 11:30 a. m. BORDEAUX—Sunday School ev ery Sunday at 10:00 a. m., on the 1st Sunday; 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday, and at 3:00 p. m. on the 2nd Sunday; preaching 2nd Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 4th Sun day at 11:15 a. m. ST. PAUL—Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; Preaching 2nd Sunday at 11:15 a. m., and 4th Sunday at 8:15 p. m. -ixt- McCormick Holiness Church Schedule McCormick —• Preaching service Saturday night before 3rd Sunday at 8 o’clock; third Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock and third Sunday night at 8 o’clock. A cordial welcome la extended to all. O. E. TAYLOR, Pastor. 4X$- A. R. Presbvt**rian Preaching at Mt. Carmel, S. C„ on the first and third Sabbath at 11 a. m. Preaching at McCormick, S. C., on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 11:30 a. m. Sabbath school at both churches every Sabbath day throughout the year. LEON T. PRESSLY, Pastor. -IXt- Troy A. R. P. Charge TROY—Sabbath school at 10:00 every Sabbath morning; morning worship, 11:00. Y. P. C. U. meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath evenings at 7:00 o’clock. Prayer meeting, 2nd and 4th Sabbath evening at 7:00. BRADLEY—Sabbath school, 3:00 p. m. 1st and 3rd Sabbaths; wor ship 3:30 p. m. CEDAR SPRINGS—Sabbath school at 3:30 o’clock, 2nd and 4th Sab baths; worship 4:00 p. m. J. H. BUZHARDT, Pastor. McCormick Methodist Church Schedule Must Battle With Evil Evil never surrenders Its hold with out a sore fight. We never pass into any spiritual Inheritance through the delightful exercises of a picnic, but al ways through the grim contentions of the battlefield. Every faculty which wins its spiritual freedom does so at the price of blood.—J. H. Jowett Aid* and Burdens One staff aids a traveler, but a bun dle of staves Is a heavy burden.— Charles Haddon Spurgeon. McCormick—Sunday school every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Preaching at 11:00 a. m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sun days, and at 7:30 p. m. on fourth Sundays. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 7:30 o’clock. Board of Stewards meets Monday night following 1st Sundays. REPUBLICAN Sunday School at 11 a. m. on Ma4 and 4th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sun days at 2:30 p. m. Preaching on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3 p. m. Troy — Sunday school at 10:08 a. m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays; tn4 Sundays at 3 p. m.; preaching Bnd Sundays 8:30 p. m.; 4th Sundays 11 %. m. ' ■ y . Beulah — Preaching every 4%fc Sunday afternoon at S:80 *W. S. HEfcmY,