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w SOITH CAROLINA H TOBACCO ASOCIATION A Letter of Interest to AW Tobacco Planters and Business Men. ^^^lorence, July 16.?You ace no' >ubt informed as to the present statof the South Carolina Tobacco AsgPI ciation, which was formed about one _ar ago, and know some of the work j hich this association has accomp-1 hed since its beginning, the princi- i al work being to have the embargo ; . ised dn tobacco shipments during ? locf marVoHnir spasftn Realiz- I g that there are likely to be great- ; ir needs for concerted action during; the season just coming in, we are try- j ing to get our organization into bet-! ter working condition. On July 6th, Mr. N. A. McMillan called a meeting of all tobacco interests in the tobacco belt, which meeting took place in Florence, and the proceedings of said meeting were published in the various papers of the State, which, no doubt, you saw. At this meeting a central committee of five was appointed to carry out the ,y, policies of the organization outlined by this meeting held in Florence. It Lwas decided to put on a paid secretary to perfect the work of the organization. A suitable man could not be obtained, whereupon, Mr. W. W. fcriKg of the Extension Service, Clem \son College, was asked to come to Florence. After going into the details and seeing the needs, he decided ^ to give two men from his Extension staff to come into this territory, giving their time, and the College also paying their subsisting expenses. It will be the duty of these men to coIoneratp with the officers of the assothe executive committee, the usemen, business men and farf the tobacco belt. They will an educational campaign, and itto is "Better Tobacco on a Market" wo gentlemen who have been d in this work are Mr. F. L. , of the Bureau of Markets and on Service, Clemson College, rkey is well known throughout ite, having rendered already i service in a number of acin the State. Mr. L. H. Lewis, ?ntly came with the. Extenrvice of the College, is the an who has been assigned in BK work and has come to this State ^^%'ghly recommended from similar ^ work in Alabama, having had several years experience along these lines, t These men will go out into all of the ^markets of the tobacco belt. Their ' Thfcrpose will be to work through the firftrtog men in each market, principally the warehousemen, bankers, business and professional men and the leading farmers. All of these interests just named should cooperate with Mr. Harkey and Mr. Lewis in enlisting the work of the people in every section. Without your help the work of these men cannot be a success. We want to get several thousand members into this organization during the next thirty days. The membership fees are as follows: Banks, $5.00; Warehouses, $5.00; ^ Business Ffrms, $2.00; Professional ^^.and Farmers, $1.00. You can do a great service to this ^Hvork by sending to this office the ^Vnames of all the warehouses and wareWf housemen in your county; would also K be glad to have you send names of all banks, and a number of business ^^^irms and the farmers that you thiua |^Rhould hold membership in this as^^kociation, thereby helping to hold up market of South Carolina. L It ha^not been possible to secure H the services of a satisfactory paid ^^aecretary, though the Central Com|^Kiittee has secured the writer to serve Sprithout pay until a permanent arrangement can be made. We are sending you under separate cover some circulars, which we wish you would please distribute and have posted to the best effct Yours very truly, S. C. Tobacco Assoc'n, J. B. YOUNG, Sec't. ???o Reforming This Wicked World. Not content to make it unconstiitional to take a cocktail before .eals, and not satisfied with laws at make it an offense to go filing i Sunday, some moralists are exting their individual efforts in the .tempt to improve the morals and ? hohit.1 nf fp]low-creatures. us John C. Havemeyer has resigned ?m the Yonkers Chamber of Cornfree as a stinging rebuke to the alrements of Lady Nicotine. Attendg a meeting of the organization the her day, Mr. Havemeyer "was morfied to find that nearly everyone resent was smoking a cigar." That ras not the worst of it. The Yonkers j^BChamber of Commerce was handing Hit the cigars, and with his own eyes ^^Hris stern moralist discovered offiB^ri&ls of the body "offering a cigar to every member who was not already smoking." Before unreservedly condemning 1 this scandalous behavior we should fc* like to know the brand of dears that were handed around to the assembled company. Mr. Havemeyer was .-o shocked that he presented his resignation as a member of the organization. If the cigar that was offered him was as bad as some that are ''handed around" on like occasions we do net blame him in the least. Indeed, if we shall finally have a constitutional amendment forbidding the growth, sale or use of tobacco in any form it will be because of the cabbage leaves disguised as cigars which are distributed by aspiring politicians?and sometimes by boards of trade. But if the fault was not with the 1 **?-- fkn niucfinn VJUU11LV u 1 blic u^aio Wiv vjuvvjviw.. ?sumes a different phase. Indeed, the fact that the protestant once opposed the running of the Yonkers trolleys on Sunday suggests that he is a reformer of morals rather than a connoisseur of cigars. He may have a rocky road ahead of him. but who shall say that he may not be successful in the long run? With the demon rum abolished, tobacco interdicted and profane language prohibited by law, the United States will be in a fair way to be regarded with wonder and amazement by the world.?Ex. o Ten Business Commandments. Here are the ten commandments of the financial creed: 1. Spend less than you earn?to provide for emergency and for opportunity. 2. Make a budget?to dispose of your income wisely. 3. Keep a record of your expenditures?to see if you stick to "your budget. 4. Have a bank account?to guard your money and to help you save. 5. Carry life insurance?to protect your loved ones in case of your death. ^ ? "rill fA i?on ro wnif no. V. XiOTC a niAI W ???0VIAV. J VUi 4V sources going quickly to your loved ones without delay in case you die. 7. Own your home?to get the greatest satisfaction out of life. 8. Pay your bills promptly?to meet the moral obligation you owe those who extend you credit. 9. Invest in government securities? to help your country carry out its obligations. 10. Share with others?to fulfill your religious and social duties to those less fortunate than yourself. o Important New Bulletin. Clemson College, July 21.?"Marketing Cotton in South Carolina," is the title of Extension Bulletin 46, just published by the Extension Service of Clemson College, to aid in the campaign for the promotion of proper grading, warehousing and marketing of cotton. The publication contains discussions of cotton grading, the necessity of warehouses, the cost of construction and operation of warehoues, a synopsis of the State ware uvudc law a, vuc vw-vyvi?i?4?v ta^iw ment recently made between foe Extension Service, the Bureau of Markets, the Warehouse Commissioner, and the South Carolina Cotton Association, and copies of half a hundred letters from farmers showing what they think of the official cotton grading service. The basis of the plan for the marketing of cotton in South Carolina that is now being developed is the agreement that appears on this bulletin signed by the Secretary of Agriculture and other officials of the Department, the officials of Clemson College, the President of the South Carolina Branch American Cotton Association and the State Warehouse Commissinedo. It is a very comprehensive plan that holds out great hope for the solution of this most important problem. Copies may be obtained from the county agents or by writing the Extension Ser\*ice of the Division of Publications, Clemson College, S. C. o Beware of the man who butts in with business matters when the boss is tellin' funny stories?the boss will be workin' for him. Town Treasurer's Report. Receipts and Disbursements for the Town of Kingstree, quarter ending June 20th, 1920. RECEIPTS. Balance from Last Quarter_$4.000.10 Taxes Collected 4,738.34 Licenses Collected 526.75 Fine.. and Forfeits Collected 598.00 Total 9,863.19 DISBURSEMENTS Expenses $1,582.27 Street Labor 1.060.80 Police Dept 724.00 Fire Dept 17.00 Salary Dep 330.00 Interest on Bonds 1.050.00 Lib ran.- Asociation 600.00 Balance on Hand 4,499.12 Total. 9.863.i9 J. F. SCOTT, Clerk and Treasurej^P DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES m What the Press of the Country Think i of Them. Washington Post: The selection of! Mr. Cox was one of the obvious re- i J suiting from the nomination of Mr. Harding. Ohio is a battlcgound ali ways, but since Mr. Wilson carried j it so everwhelminglv in 1916 the Rej publicans attached special importance to the State, and the desire to win Ohio was one of the reasons why Mr. Harding was nominated. Now, if the Republicans were so anxious to j take over Ohio, it was desiarble from i a Democratic standpoint to make I their plans come to naught. NothI rtnlitioc hut it seemed Illg ID OUK lit pvuvtvu, vwv reasonable to insist that if a son of Ohio was deemed st rongest by the Republicans, another son of Ohio should be his strongest rival. The Democratic nominee is an attractive, alert, courageous American, of good, sturdy ancestry, clean-blooded and clean-handed. His record of achievement is already long, although he is a growing'man and has not yet reached the height of his powers. He makes friends quickly and holds them long. His working knownedge of government is thorough and practical. His theory of government is weighted with common sense. His pursuit of ideals does not volatilize his spirit and cause upper ether, to the utter disregard of him to follow strange visions in his relations with other men. The Democratic Candidate. New York Times: Governor Cox combines elements of strengtn as ai candidate. He is a man of the people, that fine type of the successful American man of affairs who has risen from humble beginnings by his own unaided industry, native ability and sound judgment, to the possession of a competence and to high offices. In his own community, in his own State, he stands well; there is no better test of character. Politically, his strength nas been demonstrated; carrying the important State of Ohio in elections has become a habit with him. Three times he has been chosen Governor, and he has justified the confidence of his fellow-citizens by efficiency in the administration of their public affairs. In his first term as Governor, a budget system was adopted which saved the State of Ohio millions of dollars a year; even under the strain of war expenditure there was ns increase of taxes, no resort to new sources of revenue. He was a great war Governor. His State i j. was always reaay xo meet tuc demands made upon her and his executive and organizing capacity were exhibited in many works auxiliary to the purposes of war. His initiative and hif; influence Contributed to the enactment of salutary laws for workmen's compensation, the regulation >f child labor, and the great betterment of the State school system. The Democratic Nominee. New York World: From what we know of him, we should say that Governor Cox, if elected, would enforce the prohibition amendment to the letter, and all laws made in hramony therewith. He is not likely in response to e xhortation, public or private, to go beyond that, as so many Tooiotc arp now insisting must be the practice. The Supreme Court and the conventions of both parties have left the issue with Congress, and there, no doubt, Governor Cox wfJl leave it, obedient to its decree. A man of the people, a courageous leader, a true Democratic progressive, as he appears to be, he would not, he could not array himself with the paltry spirits who for the meanest of motives are seeking to wreck the best hopes of a war cursed world. We shall expect from him, therefore, not merely perfunctory support of the great ideal to which President Wilson has dedicated his life, but an enthusiastic endorsement and the most courageous advocacy of the principle, emi bodied in the covenant. For Vice-President. Baltimore Sun: Franklin D. Roosevel is a virile, upstanding, able American, with many of the character| istics of his distant cousin, Theodore. He adds to the Democratic ticket quite as much strength as the namI ing of Governor Coolidge brought to i the Republican ticket. A quite young man, only 38 years of age, he has already demonstrated the possession of exceptional ability, and, what is better, right-mindedness and honest conviction. His first ?ssay in politics was as a member of the New York State Senate, where he led, and led successfully, a fight against Tammany in its efforts to make a United States Senator of William F. Sheehan. That was in 1910. In 1912 he was one of the progressive young* Democrats of the country who had much to do with the nomination and election of Woodrovr Wilson to the Presidency. For th?; past seven years he has been Assistant Secretary of the Navy. " ' - - r-V,-:.*; COUNTY CAMPAIGN MEETINGS First Primary Election r.o Be Held August 31?Assessments. At the meeting of the County Dem- j ocfatic Executive Committee, held in Kingstree, June 9th. 1920. assessments ! for the various county offices were | fixed and the time and place of cam- j I paign meetings designated as follows: | Greelyville, Tuesday, August 10th. j Trio, Wednesday, August 11th. vc A um.ff 19+V, iYiuina\iiic* iiiui^uajt ^.uguov XM?U. I Hemingway. Friday, August 13th. Hebron, Tuesday, August 17th. Kingstree, Wednesday, Aug. 18th. The first primary will be held on Tuesday, August 31st. Assessments Candidates for Sheriff, $60.00; for Clerk of the Court. $75.00: for County Treasurer, Auditor, Supe-visor, each $25.00; for Judge of Prolate, $30.00; j for House of Representat ves, $15.00; j Coroner, $10.00; Magistrale at Kingstree, $10.00; Magistrate at Greelyville, $7.50; allother candidates for Magistrate, $5.00; for State Seiiate, $25.00; Cotton Weigher at Kings ;ree, $10.00; Cotton Weigher at Greelyville, $7.50. i All candidates are required to file pledges apd pay assessments not later than 12 o'clock noon, cn Monday, August 9th, 1920. 0 ? There is nothing new under the sun, but some of us hunt for t when the sun goes down. GOVERNMENT SALVAGE GOODS. Sold for less than half c >st, right in your own city, under yoir own eye. Our agent will be at the Kellahan Hotel, Kingstree, S. C., Tuesday, July 27th, to take your order aid save you 100 pr cent on cots, Crescent saws, Ranges, Refrigerators, Sddier Pants and Blouses, Flannel Shirts, Wool Overcoats, Army Blanket and Com- I forts, House Barn and Roofing Paints, j Linseed Oil, Varnish, and Livestock Spray. We are selling a House Paint worth $5 for $2.88; Barn ?aint worth $3 for $1.68; Roofing Faint worth $1.50 for 60#; Asbestos Paint worth I $2 for 90#; Linseed Oil worth $2.75 j for $1.50; Army Blankets for $5.90 j and $690 each; Army Ccmforts for $30 and $40 a doz. All other goods are selling for less than h:ilf cost. If interested be sure you seo our agent J when he visits your city. The U. S. Salvage Ce., j No. 6 North Tryon, St., ltp. Chailotte, N. C. | THE COUNT | is one of the most com S tion of the Stite and i S printing at a reosonab E suitable for all require 1 We Specializi jjj so when in need of Lei s ments, Envelopes, In1 tf Advertising Circulars S filing used in your bin tc A AAHHT' Q fllll 1 Jjfl Tf C WUij u tuu * | Bills, Warehouse Stat I ? I Full Line of L Qg if We carry in stock ij5 eluding Titles; and M( S Mortgages of Crops ai i Croppers' Cor.tracts, 1 v J Promisory Notes, Rec ? When in need of a your order. ]?rompt i a I THE COUNT! s '4 Phone 83. IF fe-K-K-K-K4vK4^-K?K-K-K fh^r jrf'* v-t4v? - ' -* I THE PALACE * lias on hand at all times CHOICE I and can fill your wants ^ **:- satisfactory We also buy and sell eggs and chickens. When hies for sale, bring them tc the highest market price fo The Palace J. H. EPPS, Pre Phone 216 IFORS THREE FORDSON AT THE OLD PJ ALSO TEN McKAY DI COST. THESE ABE PL( BUILT FOR USE W TRACTORS. D. G Scott, Kingstree, Y RECORD JOI plete and modern printing si s prepared to handle any kir le price. Our line of papers tments. i in High Gradi tter Heads, Note Heads, BiJ roices, Receipts, Legal Pape , Tree Signs or special form riness, let us know your need ine of Warehouse stationery, iements and Tickets. Any s se can be supplied promptly. egal Papers Aiwa) : at all times a, full line of L jrtgages to Real Estate, Chi id Chattels combined, Bills Agricultural Leases and Lie eipts, Drafts, Trespass Notice anything in Printing, call o: - - a. and satisfactory service renai f RECORD JOI * ^V. market! j ; a nice line of | \ 4EATS I in this respect j ly' ' i M [ fresh vegetables, you have vegeta? us. We will pay r r same. Market iprietor. ' Kingstree, S. C. ^: i -I TRACTORS EUCE,$795 SC FLOWS AT )WS THAT ABE ITH FORDSON [ Jr., Co. j South Carolina. ' J nnnnnnnnnniQ Ml if I fat vl llMilillfy ) OFFICE | lops in this secid of commercial ? ; includes grades | | 6 Printing | | 11 Heads, State- ? mm a# Ativr Irfn /I Hit iO Ul aujr aiuu) w 3 for checking or i i I ! ! Is. , such as Buyers ! j peciai form nec- ;; ? rs in Stock I egal Papers, in- jf * ittel Mortgages, A of Sale, Share ns, Bent Notes, | ?, Etc. A n us or mail us ? 3 sred at all times. J | I ) OFFICE | Kingstree, S. C. jjj 1 *! IIJ . t \ ; .V * v ** A."