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STAND BY YOUR TOBACCO MARKET YOU CAN DO THIS BY DEPOSITING YOUR TOBACCO MONEY IN THE LOCAL BANKS | Florence, S. C., July 12.?Putting into vigorous operation plans to market the South Carolina tobacco crop this year, several thousand attractive posters have been printed by the South Carolina Tobacco Association, for distribution among the tobacco growers of this section. These posters will be distributed through the Chambers of i Commerce, banks, the county agents, by mail and by tacking on trees, billKnnrds. fences. Dosts. and any other place where the tobacco growers may see them. They carry the following message: I "Help the Tobacco Market" "1st?By leaving your money in J your local bank. There is little help J to be had from the North on account f the money stringency, so the local banks and the local farmers must hold up the markets. If you do not leave money in the banks, market is sure to fall seriously. "2nd?Do not rush tobaccos on the market Cure your tobaccos bright and bulk down till they bleach. Only bright tobaccos will sell good. "3rd?If prices fall below reason, withhold your tobacco from the market "4th?Join the South Carolina Tobacco Association; and do your part to keep up the prices." Recoenizimr the critical financial condition of this section, and the importance of the tobacco crop, two expert organizers have been assigned to this territory, to assist in the marketing of the coming crop. These two men are from the Extension Department of Clemson College. They are assigned particularly to the South Carolina Tobacco Association. They have established headquarters in Florence, where they may be reached by any growers, or section, who desire their services. Applications should he made through the Chamber of Commerce to reach them. Tobacco authorities concur in the pinion that this industry never before has faced such a test in South Carolina, because of the present stringency of the money market. The indenendent buyers are in danger of being forecd out of the field, leaving the crop and growers to the mercy of the two or three big companies which constitute the tobacco monopoly, or trust After an important conference, and thorough discussion of the situation, all authorities agree that the program* outlined in the posters, which have been printed is the only possible means of saving the tobacco growers of South Carolina from tremendous losses in the coming season. o Thomas Family Reunion Reported for The County Record. A very unusual social event taking place on July 3rd, was the reunion of the late R. M. Thomas' family at the home of Ur. W. O. Thomas, eldest son of the family.' Early Saturday morning cars began to arrive, bringing the brothers and sisters from the surrounding country, together with the near relatives of Mrs. W. 0. Thomas, and the neighbors. Soon the long cool porches were filled with happy chatting groups, while out in the yard the children ?? *1?fv.<> were woiuug uacu ou&u ui wuw swing. Just at this time a stream of cars rolled up, bringing the other members of the family from the train, and for the first time in many years the five brothers and eight sisters were together for a day. Thirty-six f the thirty-eight grandchildren were present Mrs. Delia Carter, only sister of Mr. Thomas, was present also. It was, indeed, a rare privilege to see every member of such a large family. It was really an old fashioned picnic. Lemonade was ready soon after the last guests arrived, and lasted all day long?in fact, the darkies had to finish it up about night Then came the dinner?and such a dinner! Barbecue in quarters, fried chicken and Wsv?1A*1 V> O TV?C KIT fKn /IAVAVI colore IAM1CU uamo V/ KUt UV?VU| J. *W| o?MWUW) pickles, dressing, cakes and pies by the hundred; just call for your favorite and it would be forthcoming. Everything delicious and plentyful. A pleasant half hour was spent repacking the baskets, and exchanging left-overs and recipes. Later in the afternoon ice cream was served. Music and singing added much toward making the day's enjoyment a pleasant memory to all those present The brothers and sisters present were; Mesdames S. K. Mouzon, Kingstree; J. ?. Duke, Kingstree; C. C. Mouzon, Kingstree; S. D. Knight, Titusville, Fla.; Geo. Bobbins, Rocky Mount, N. C.; H. A. Owens, Florence; EL F. Graham, Lake City; F. S. Thornas, Lake City; C. R. Thomas, Fairto; S. C. Thomas, Cades; N. M. Thomas, Darlington. ICE MAN CONVICTED State Inspector of Weights and Measures Convicts Florence Driver. Ernest Grant, the negro driver of Fuel & Ice Co., delivering ice on Evans and Coil streets was convicted before the recorder this morning on the charge of giving short weight, and was fined $100 or sentenced to the ch aingang for a period of 30 days. Following the conviction the ice company announced that it would ake its wagons off the street at once, as they could not get drivers to deliver the ice and give full weight. Just behind his delivery one morning, he was checked up by Messrs. Kennerly and Gilbert, State Inspectors of Weights and Measures. They checked up 14 deliveries finding each one short in weight. These were checked up by the inspectors immediately after the delivery of the ice to the houses along West Evans and Coil streets. Making a grand total of 100 pounds short on 14 deliveries representing 4iu pounds actually paid for and only 326 pounds actually delivered. The specific case on wliich the driv? ? J "?J ttfAO 4-V* O f I er was inea ituu tuuta^u nao vuoi. of C. T. Haynie, whose little son appeared as a witness and stated that he paid the driver 20 cents for a piece of ice but he did not know what amount he actually got. The inspector testified that he weighed the ice with government tested scales immdeiately after the delivery, and that for 20 cents the buyer should have received 25 pounds, according to the prices quoted him by the driver when as a matter of fact he received only 16 pounds. The recorder stated that each individual delivery represented a separate case and that the thirteen additional deliveries would be admitted oriy as information with the consent of the Ice Company, which, was readi- I ly granted by Messrs. Stackley and Weston of the ice company. The fine of the negro driver was paid by the ice company which has called the wagons in, the claim being tbat it is impossible to operate their business if they were held to a strict enforcement of the law.?Florence Daily Times. o To Organize Trucking Interests Florence, S. C., July 12.?Flans lor organizing all the farming and trucking interests of the Pee Dee section into one great marketing association were launched last night by the board of directors of the Florence Chamber of Commerce. A special meeting of the officials was held to receive an outline of the plans for the proposition from Lloyd Tenney, representing the North American Fruit Exchange, recognized one of the greatest marketing agencies of the world. These plans will be put into effect by calling a convention of the leading and most influential fiirmers and ti-uckers of the various sections included in this area, the meeting to be held in Florence either late this summer or very early in the fall. In the .interim, a very definite and concrete proposition will be worked out by a special committee, which was appointed last night, working in conjunction with Mr. Tenney, who is recognized as a market expert T. Benton Young, agricultural departmental vice-president of the I Chamber of Commerce; R. E. Currin, of the Pee Dee Experimental Station; an<J Clyde G. Brown, one of the leading farmers of this section, were appointed last night as a committee on arrangements. They were authorised also to call upon the organization at large for any aid or assistance which they might need. Through the Chamber of Commerce and the county agents of the Pee Dee firming belt, invitation) will be sent to those parties who are most able to effect successfully the organization This movemeift is looking towards organizing the farmers and truckers of this belt into an association which will be able to control acreage, crops, crop posts, marketing, roles and regulations for grading and packing, with the object of so standardizing crops and packs that the producers of this section may make proper and best possible marketing and selling con r.ections m the consuming ceutexs. Addressing the meeting last night, Mr. Tenney stated the great handicap of the Southern farmers is that they do not put up a standard grade and pack of produce, in the various points of quality of goxis degree, or ripeness, uniformity of size, and guarantee of standard. , The ultimate objective of this association and movement is to procure for this territory a branch office of the North American Fruit Exchange. Mr. Tenney stated Florence has been selected by his company ;rs a point of vantage to handle the trade not only in this immediate section, bat also for adjacent areas and probably even reaching into Florida territory. If the truckers and fanners can organize and standardize their goods, so that such a marketing agency can sell un der absolute guarantee of grades, packs and quality, the Exchange will put such an agency in Florence, as the central point, and arrange to establish sub-inspection and purchasing agencies throughout the territory. The convention probably will be called within the first two weeks in August. In the interim, much energy will be devoted to educational work and arousing interest in the project. o ? The Two Platforms. WV 4 * 1 1 4.1 T"1 _ Democrats nave exceeaea uie republicans in the sp^ce covered by the platform and the number of planks put into its construction, says the Washington Post. The voter who wishes to know official opinions on the issues involved in the November election will have to read and digest thousands of words of pi-onuses more volubly thdn plainly expressed. The result probably will be tliat the great mass of voters will accept the interpretation of campaign speakers and writers, or look to the candidate, or fall back on old paiiy as; ociations for Cent I Op< 1 ^ I Furnil I anc I which have I ber that < 'v'': /i??/I irA m anu ju Ied i 1 Mai j Cent LThe Kit KINGSTREE, . . i-teJ guidance and leave the platforms to political historians. The two platforms constructed at Chicago and San Francisco show the evolution of platforri building in the last 60 years. In 1860 the Republican platform contain id less than 1,000 words and the Democratic document less that half that space, and that is still regarded as th< most important and memorable political campaign in the country's histoiy. Both parties appear to have been g uided at that time by the political wis lorn of Abraham Lincoln in holding strictly to essentials. In 1859 Schu/ler Colfax, later Speaker of the Hoise directing his attention to the varic us issues that appeared to be promim nt in Indiana and suggesting them for the national Republican platform o' 1860. Mr. Lincoln in his reply rel erred to the agitation against foreigners in New Hampshire that obeiience to the fugitive slave act should be made a felony and the sentiment in Ohio favoring the repeal of the fugitive slave law. To all of these suggestions Mr. :ral \ WIL1 sn n th an enom .tire, Pii [ Talkin been stored th f our Prices and ur money will I if you are not ren though pric goods sire hard will sell you inal oric M. in Show ar tral \ lgstree Fui mmmmm , ?-J liV ; Y ^; Lincoln replied that it would be well ? for men who agreed on one central J idea to subordinate their differences on other questions, because in these p dissensions there was enough explosive material to blow up half a dozen national conventions. He advised the Re- ?a publicans to look at the situation broadly and not to introduce discord- ant questions into the party councils ^ when there was one central idea on > which they did agree. I Lincoln's platform was short and j to the point. So was the platform of the Democrats who opposed Lincoln. Every voter could read and understand both. How many people, even those who helped construct the platforms at Chicago and San Francisco, will read and profess to understand all the verbiage that has been spread over many pages of the newspapers and designated as political creeds foi I the guidance of the American voteft I | in November? j o The County Record is the only newspaper published in Williamsburg County. i Vareh< L BE lie Vi no m ^ nous stock o EUIOS, Ol g Machii ere since last f all Goods are Guai be cheerfully re t entirely satisfi es are higher anc ler to get, we at the oris - o e asked id Wareroon Vareht rniture Coi SOUTH i . . . ..M& _ i-.?- .".-.i >/..vrVyjdai&Jtjsi ????. ? J 5. M. Picquet, )r, CONTRACTOR FOR lambing, Tinning and Sheer Metal Work. 6-i7-6tp j|| Hon* 346 146 C. Mala Rh Citadel Scholarship | < r> "J There is a vacancy in the 1|K| beneficiary scholarship from Williamsburg County which will I be filled by a competitive examination to be held at the County , Seat by the County Superintend- J ent of Education on Friday, 1 August 13th. For full information address Col. 0. J. Bond, Superintendent, Citadel, Charleston, S. C. 7-16-51 | ' ! Wk ?use j ear II -gans f les i j L Remem- j anteed, fund- I ed. ' IK 9 >use 11 jra jjU npany. Li CAROLINA J j