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VOL. 39?NO 10 CHESTERFIELD. S- O- THTlnsnAymad^^o i5========^=g===g===sg==ss=:===s== 11 I ! L SI .fin A VP. A R TM inVAMPl UUINUS A r THE CAPITAL There has been very little to report recently of the doings of the Legislature. We should have adjourned the session last week,and it is not the fault of the House of Representatives, nor is it the fault of Chesterfield's Senator, but it is the fault of the Senate Finance Committee. The House of Representatives,in record time completed and sent to the Senate, (By working into the wee hours of the Mrlv mrtrninvi . the annual annronria tion bill. The Senate Finance Committee has not yet submitted their report to the Senate, and I understand they will submit it with an increase of about three-quarters of a million dollars. The House of Representatives, I feel certain, will use every power they possess to defeat this increase. The Legislature is not as a primary reason kept in session because of the deadlock in the election of an Associate Justice. We are taking three ballots each day, but can pass a concurrent resolution to sit down and ballot until an election; so the real reason of this extra time is the slowness of the Senate Finance Committee. For this extra time the members arc in Columbia at their own expense, and receiving no extra compensation, all of which is most burdensome during these hard t'imes. The House of Representatives has disposed of practically everything that can be gotten through at this session of the Legislature. A bill affect ing every married man is one which passed the House and the Senate to the effect that before obtaining a marriage license he must give to the Probate Judge a certificate from a reputable doctor showing him to be free from veneral disease. Another important bill, which the writer defended on the floor, which passed by an overwhelming majority and was sent to the Senate, wss the inheritance tax bill, taxing gifts, devises and legacies, but having liberal exemptions and graduated up higher on great wealth. The gasoline and oil taxing bill and the cotton bills ar0 in the hands of the Senate for disposition. The fertilizer bill, of which I have perviously written, has been having harder sledding since it left the House. This week, at the request of the author of the bill, the ? writer-appeared before the Senate Agricultural Committee in favor of the measure. It looked like all the fertilizer people of the State were there, and they spoke over an hour against the measure trying to show that it was impossible to state on each bag what made up the filler?whether it was sand or plant food or what not. After a heated discussion the committee decided by a majority vote in our favor, and so reported same favorably to the Senate. Respectfully yours, L. C. Wannamakcr. MEETING IN INTEREST OF SOUTH ATLANTIC HIGHWAY The following communication, received by the mayor of Cheraw from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce is of interest to the entire county as proposed road will pass through Chesterfield County from Pageland to Cheraw: On March 10th, at Savannah, Ga., there will be a meeting of those interested in the construction of the South Atlantic Central Highway, to run from Wilmington, N. C., to Jacksonville, Fla., and connecting at Cheraw with the Richmond to Augusta road. This meeting is called under the auspices of the South Atlantic Port* Association, which has already done consWiderable work along this lino. The Association is now urging a meeting of all State Highway Officials and business men, who should be intersted in this highway which will mean so much for the development and business of all interests along the proposed route. A preliminary meeting has already been held in Brunswick, Ga., and the Highway Officials of that State have promised to be present. We have been asked to secure as representative an attendance from South Carolina as possible, and we urge that you be represented at this meeting,notifying any others whom you think may be interested. A definite route is yet to be laid out, and you should see that your community is put on this route. FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT DECLARED LEGAL A decision of far-reachin?r imnor tance to the South was that rendered by the Supreme Court last Monday, making valid all loans and transactions of the Federal Farm Loan Banks. This will release millions of dollars to our Southern farmers, and it ia freely predicted it will greatly relieve the present money stringency. Mr. B. J. Douglass, secretary of the Wamble Hill Farm Loan Association, aays that as quickly ak he receives his official notice he will b? in position to feogin receiving applications lor loans EXTENSION SERVICE GIVES INFORMATION ON FERTILIZER SITUATION Clem^on College, Feb. 29.?Realising the acuteness of the fertilizer situation the Extension Service has for some time been gathering all information available with the idea of being able to give some helpful advice on a proper policy in the fertilization of crops this year. Naturally the question of price is a large factor in determining the quantity of fertilizers to bo used. In order to g et some definite information on this phase of the subject the following telegram was sent to a number of manufacturers whose goods are on the market in this state: "We are planning a campaign on the proper economical use of fertilizers for nineteen twenty-one. This will include giving out information on formulas, amounts per acre, sources of materials, prices, etc. In order to be fair to fertilizer companies we want your best quotations on mixed ^ goods and on fertilizer materials cash i Mav -first in car lot* and nvor reply by wire." Responding to the above telegram representatives of manufacturers requested a conference in Columbia on J February 23rd with members of the' State Extension Service. A number of j prominent farmers were invited to attend this conference. | It was the hope of the Extension' Service that certain concrete understanding could be found which would tend to put the fertilizer situation in the Statc on a more definite and satisfactory basis. The Extension Service is having many inquiries from farmers over the State relative to the fertilizer situation. While the following is not an exact quotation it embodies the sense of statements made at the conference by fertilizer manufacturers: First. There are large quantities of fertilizer materials on hon#1 in fViic ? * " I country. ' j Second. From 60 to 90 per cent, of r all fertilizers sold in the State this ( year will be on time basis as^against 8 approximately 50 per cent, last year. e On time basis no definite price can be j arrived at due to differences in credit ( and character of security. It is an eco- c nomic fact that a good risk can al- e ways buy cheaper than a poor risk. t Third. The fertilizer market is at v present unstable due to the fact that g speculators as well as manufacturers ? have on hand large supplies and some are being forced to sell at whatever cash prices they can obtain. Under these circumstances it remains for the (J man who has the cash to make the ^ best purchase possib'e. No one can say q today what arc the be3i, cosh prices on fertilizers. The above information from fere tilizer companies in with information received from the United States Department of Agriculture. ^ The Department says that there is an abnormal supply of most fertilizing materials in this country and that J prices being quoted at many local ' points seem unreasonably high in the s light of the general situation. One of- s ficial of the Department further sug- 1 gests that it seems useless to write or | wire for quotations since you would only get prices corresponding to the general market of approximately $27.00 to $29.00 per ton for acid phosphate (Note?Much better prices are now being quoted by manufacturers.) The Extension Service is advocating the judicious use of properly balanced fertilizers this year as a means of keeping down production costs. Farmers are urged before buying to get in touch with as many dealers , as possible in order to take advantage of the competition now going on for cash. Cooperative purchasing in car ' lots or more is also advised as a means of keeping down costs. Comparisons should be made of formulas and costs in order to determine the advisibility of home mixing. Consult with the . county agricultural agent who is keeping in close touch with the fertilizer situation in each county. Twin* Strangely Linked. Albert Grlerson and Walter Grlerson, St Louis twins, were members of the same company, and each wore a small diamond ring and a watch and chain in Franc*. Albert lost the stone Of his ring and a few days later Walter lost the stone of his. Then Albert lost his watch and chain and soon afterward Walter's disappeared. Then Albert was wounded and Walter followed suit And now they Intend to marry twin slaters, Geraldlne and Blendlne Smaller of Sheldon, 111.?In dlacapolls News. AH Depends. "Can you support my daughter ta the style she's been accustomed tof asked the father of the young man who sought hts daughter In marriage. "Well," replied the young man thoughtfully, "Is she strong for a H00 baby grand piano or a IB talking machine f A Oeed Wlek Candidate?Blectleo day Is also my birthday. ^JTrteod?O^d^^hjN fIV WW ONE MORE WEEK OF IN Pi! MISS MARY BELLE WEL Only one more week remains fori the contest for Queen of Palmafesta. o.n ? -? ... - 1 ruuowinjf is me standing of contestants to date: Miss Mary Belle Welsh 6,102. Miss Sallie Berry Douglasa . . .301. Miss Eva Teal 1. Miss Wilms Swinnie 102. Miss Viola Sanborn 1,600. Miss Elizabeth Evans 100.' Miss Lucy Hendrix 2,000. Miss Myrtis Welsh 600. Miss Arie Smith . ? 1. Miss Maude Campbell 600. Miss Lucile Mungo 300. Miss Mattie Coward ...... .4,012. Miss Maggie Lee 300. The last ballots will be published next Thursday, March 10th. The polls ivill close and returns made to Columbia on Saturday, March 12. Who will represnt our county in :he contest for Queen of Palraafesta (Palmetto State Festival) to be held n the capital city March 28 to April , 2? By means of a popular voting con- . est during the next three weeks, can- . iidates will be chosen from every ounty in South Carolina who will go o Columbia aB the guests of the Palnafesta Association, which organiza- ( .ion will defray all expenses, includ- , Tig transportation, hotel bills and en- . attainment. The young women will , >e chaperoned bv nrominpnt Pninm. >ia society folk and will feature a veek of entertainment and social gayity which promises to rival the fam>U8 New Orleans Mardi Gras. During , he week an election will be held in , Columbia to determine the most at- ^ ractive and popular young woman rom among the delegates assembled , rom the various counties. The win- , ler of this contest will be proclaimed jueen of Palmafesta, and will be iwarded a grand prize consisting of , i complete Spring outfit from head to . oot of the finest apparel obtainable. )ne of the leading moving pictures < ompanies will film the queen and her intire court, and this specially oeleced galaxy of South Carolina beauties < nil be seat far and wide via the movie creen to advertise the Palmetto , itate. ( The big feature parade will center < .round the young ladies now being \ hosen to represent their respective 1 ounties in the State-wide contest for } lueen of Palmafesta. A flower dec- ( rated automobile will be provided for < acli county in the State, the name of j he county being worked out in flow- j rs in the decorative scheme. In these f ars will ride the 45 young women , epresenting 45 South Carolina coun- j iea. ? The Palmafesta Association has i ust closed a contract with the world < amous Scotch Kilties band of 45 1 VOTING < Quee of P "PALMAFESTA" Th# CkMterfiaM A^mtiitri My choice for Queen Of Palmafests Name Address This coupon counts 1 vote. Whena scription to The Advertiser it counts The Strand THURSDAY ! DOUGLASS McLEAN la "ROOKIES RETURN" FRIDAY FATTY ARBUCKLE ??Is "BREWSTER'S MILLIONS" Matinee: School Children, 10c. Adults, 25c. Night: 25 and 35c. SATURDAY 2 Reel* of Western 4 Reels of Comedy MONDAY EUGENE O'BRIEN "BROADWAY AND HOME" TUESDAY WILLIAM RUSSELL 1. "A MAN WHO DARED" WEDNESDAY A Select Special COMING March 17 "MIDSUMMER MADNESS" A Paramount SaeUl ' ~ BALLOTING IMAFESTA CONTEST SH LEADS THIS WEEK ' .1 pieces. This organization will lead the automobile parade of county delegates for Queen, and will furnish two programs of music daily during the big week. The Governor of South Carolina and his st^ff have boen invited to participate in this parade. The committee ill charge of entertainments during Palmafesta has announced an arrangement with the Columbia Aircraft Corporation by which the young women delegates from the various counties will have an opportunity to view Columbia from the clouds. The two big planes, "Oriole" and "J. M. 4," will be put in commission and piloted by Lieut. E. T. Gaines and C H. Siebenhouaen, two experienced army aviators. Daily flights will be made over Columbia ahd the surrounding country, furnishing a real thriller for the fair delegates who care to make flights. Palmafesta is to be an annual Spring event, held in the capital city for the entertainment of all the people of South Carolina. It will be a week of many and varied attractions, including the State-wide automobile show exhibiting tfce late models of cars, trucks and tractors; the spring style show, featuring the latest creations from the realm of fashion by professional models to be imported from New York for the occasion. With every county in South Carolina actively interested in selcting a delegate in the Queen Contest, and with more than 50 daily and weekly newspapers printig the voting coupons, the Palmafesta Association is planning for the biggest get-together week in South Carolina's history. 110,000 will be spent in decorating i and in equippin the State Fair build- { ings and grounds, and more than $25,- j 000 in amiisenmtji ?nH nlhor ono?i<>l features. One especially designed fire- 1 workB set piece, the Battle of Fort1 Sumter, which is part of the historical display to be put on by the International Fireworks Company of New York, is to cost mora.,than $1,000. National manufacturers and automobile dealers throughout South Carolina are working together with the object of making the auto,truck and iractor show the largest ever put on in the South. Interest in the "Better Babies" show is being manifested in every county of the State, and the 'Baby Parade" will be one of the most nteresting attractions. The committee in charge of the Style Show promises lome surprises in the display of gowns ( ?nd other lashionable Spring apparel for women. New York models will be 1 ? ised in the new Spring wearables. The iuto show, style show and fireworks display will be staged at the State Fair Grounds. :oupon j almafesta t is: ccompanied with a yearly sub- j 100 votes. J CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking1 the good people of Thompson Creek Church and community for the nice pounding given us last Friday. May God's richest blessings rest on every one. J. D. Purvis and wife. The Type. "I heard &iab?4 said when she married that she had selected the very flower ef her admirers. To what particular bloom did she Uken html" "At first she thought he was the pink of perfection, but when the baby came to claim her attention, he was Just a mere poppy." Neptune's Laundry. "I would like to see the wash or the tea." "The beet time to do that ought to be when you are crossing the Una" WANTED?To buy fura for the next two weeks. Mink, Coon and Musk rat. T. E. White, at Chesterfield Dry Goeds Co. PALMAFESTA Palmetto State Festival Columbia, March 28 te April 2. ? ? - - k TO THE FARMERS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. Realizing the fact that farmers I throughout the cotton producing sections are pledging themselves to reduce acreage of cotton ,not only this year, but for all time to come, and that the problems of what to raise instead of cotton remaining unsolved by many of them. We have adopted a farming program wrich we sincerely believe if accepted by farmers of Chesterfield County, will within a' short time put farming on a more soli/1 Koeio 4-V* n - *- * 1 uu.}io uinu u nas Decn lor many years. Of course, you want to know when to market these products. Here is the answer: The market will come to us whenever we let the outside world know we are going to produce it. This program has received the hearty endorsement of the following bankers, business men and farmers: Bank of Chesterfield, Chesterfield. B. W. Duvall, Cheraw. R. E. Rivers, Chesterfield. M. J. Hough, Chesterfield Bank of Pageland, Pageland. Bank of Jefferson, Jefferson. Bank of Mt. Croghan, Mt. Croghan. Bank of Cheraw, Cheraw. First National Bank of Cheraw, Cheraw. , R. T. Caston, Cheraw. Cheraw Realty and Trust Company, Cheraw. This program of crops outlined with a one-horse farm as a unit, 25 , or 35 acres to the plow being recommended. * 1. Seven acres to cotton. 2. Two acres to peanuts (for marketing or grazing.) 3. Ten acres to corn and velvet beans. 4. Two acres to fall-sown oats. ( 5. Two acres to fall-sown wheat. 6. Onefcalf acre to sweet potatoes. 7. One-half acre to sorghum for syrup. 8. One brood sow for each plow, good breeding animals shold be secur- ' ed. I each sow and litter of the following ' I crops, to be divided into four equal fields. 2 Field No. 1?First Planting Rye and oats, broadcast. Time of planting, October 1. Time of grazing, January and February. Second Planting ( Corn, 6 feet rows; Peanuts and vel- ^ | vet beans. Time of planting, April 15. , Time of grazing, November and December. . Field No. 2?First Planting | Rape and oats. Broadcast. 1 bu. oats, 5 lb Rape. Time of planting, February 15. Time of grazing, March and April. ( Second Planting Soy beans. 30-in. rows. 3 pecks. ( Time of planting, May 15. Time of , grazing, September and October. , Field No. 3?First Planting , Sorghum. Broadcast. 1V6 bu. Time < of planting, April 15. Time of grazing, May and June. t Second Planting | Sweet potatoes. 3 % feet rows. 8,000 slips July 1. Time of gathering, ' November and December. < field No. 4 t Corn and Spanish peanuts or vel- 1 vet beans. 4 Vfe to 5 feet rows. 1 gal- ! Ion peanuts. bu. velvet bean9. I (Follow this field with crop as in field No. 1 for the following year). ( In addition to above grazing crops a grain ration of about two pounds per head with tankage should be fed daily. ?3? This system of pasture crops will enable every farmer to secure two litters of pigs per year from his brood sow. The pigs will mature early, should be ready for market at eight months of age, and every farmer can have a few hogs for market every month in the year. By handling as above and discounting the practice of selling unfinished pigs the hog will become one of the most certain money crops of Southern Farmers. This will be a new departure in any method of htfg raising and will place the hog on a substantial and permanent basis. ?4? At least two acres of permanent pacture of the following grasses: Plant Lespedeza, (Japan Clover) on all pasture lund at the rate of five pounds of seed per acre. Sow these oroaacast in March. Carpet Grass will be a natural growth on the low, wet land; on the higher land plant Bermuda Grass. Fertilize with 300 pounds of acid phosphate per acre when Bermuda Grass is planted. This land must be stumped and well grubbed before being sodded, and must be mowed at least three times a year to keep down weeds. ?5? All land should be stumped as soon as possible. ?a? All land should be terraced before another crop is grown. Should have on each farm a good CIVIC LEAGUE SETS DAY FOR CLEAN UP The Civic League of" Chesterfield held a very enthusiastic meeting at the court housu last Friday, February 25. Important resolutions were passed and the following new members were received: Mrs. J. T. BuiT, Miss Cuba Nunez, Mrs. ?. M. Therrell, Mrs. R. T. Redfearn, Mrs. N. S. Kimball, Mrs. S. A. Vanna, Mrs. J. H. Johnson. It was decided to make Tuesday unr) WnHnocrla*? MnO ^ 1 .. vU..vauuj, maitll o auu V, CH-'Sinup days, when everyone is requested to cleanup his premises and the street and side walk in front. Rubbish should be placed in a receptible in front of the premises on Thursday, when it will be collected and disposed of by a Civic League employee. Men were invited to become honorary members. Many members of the League have registered for the town elections and it is expected that all members will register and thus be in position to aid the town in the selection of it's officers as well as in the matter of waterworks and sewerage. milk cow, a good garden, a model home orchard and forty laying hens, with patch of winter rye and summer sunflowers for the chickens. -8? Farmers should protect all grains from weevils and rat damages by providing rat-proof barns. ?9? Farmers by necessity must begin at i>nce to use all labor saving machinery possible. NOTICE The books of registration for the town of Chesterfield are now open at the Clerk's office for the registration of voters within the town. F. M. Cannon, Registrar. CLERKS SALE State of South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Court of Common Pleas, Clarence Davis, Carrall Davis, Ada Kelly, Walker Davis, and Barner Dairis by his guardian ad litem Walker i Davis, Plaintiffs . vs. Janie Johnson, Defendant. By virtue of an order granted in the above stated case by his Honor, H. F. Rice, Presiding Judge, for sale for division, I, Walter J. Douglass, Clerk of Court, will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash between the legal hours of sale on the 7 day of March, being the first Monday of March, be'ois the Court House door it Cheater'i ild, b. C., the following described tracti of land: First, all that certain piece parcel >r tract of land in said county und state, containing thirty-five acres, more or less, and bounded by lards >f B. E. Smith, W. J. Sweat, B. R. Smith and Walter Davis. Second, Six acres more or less, iounded by lands of B. B. Smith, Waller Davis and others. Third, Six acres more or less, on Tarklin street, at Cheraw, S. C., at >r near the Chesterfield and Lancaster railroad crossing, bounded by ands of I^eonard Crenshaw, Julius 3moot lands, Tarklin street and Charles Leak lands. W. J. Douglass, 3. K. L. Clerk of Court. W WT ^ A A w-rrw^ . LU<JAS AlITt CHALMERS DC Care, Parts Service Care, Par Rep airs o All work thoroughly Authorize! Sale* A Few Words From Mr. Mor Talking about one thin} not me. I am talking Cheaper I1 that thing I have with me Mr. Fre do your work at the right pri I will be ready to start few days. I have employed a work cheaper than you can j horses and mules, fix your 1 and all other work. I guarar I also will give you ma and eggs, corn and peas, am Will some of you, who and her children something, her some at once. Watch the Forks-of-thc . c T..%r v AA1 A & 1-/ T rt.il VA# ANOTHER FIRE VISITS CHESTERFIELD i ? - v/iivt mure viresienreia was treated to the terrifying alarm of fire, when at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, guns began to bark all over town and the church bells to ring, in the endeavor to arouse the sleeping inhabitants to help save adjoining property. The old Lucas garage building on Depot street and Mangum Avenue,was destroyed. The building was used as a store room by the Lucas Auto company, who had therein 3 Canadian Dort cars, 2 Regular Dorts, 3 Chalmers, 3 Maxwell Trucks, 1 Defiance Truck, 1 Bessimer Truck. The Chesterfield & Lancaster Roalroad had stored there 3 Traffic trucks that had been turned back to the manufacturers. Mrs. G. K. Laney's 7-passenger Chalmers was also stored in the building. All of the foregoing was a complete loss, covered by insurance as follows: Lucas Auto Co., approximate loss, $23,500, insurance, $12,000. Chesterfield & Lancaster R. R., loss $5,500, no insurance. Mrs. G. K. Laney, car cost $1,850,00; insurance, $1,400.00. The building, owned by the Lucas Auto Co., was a complete loss, as was also tires and machinery stored there. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr. Lucas said there was very little gasoline in the tanks of any of the cars or trucks. Mr. C. H. White, whose home is almost directly across the street from the scene of the fire, seems to have been the first one to see the blaze, a3 he gave the first alarm. He states that the whole building was ablaze when he saw it and he could not tell in what part the blaze had originated. When Mr. White first ran out of his home he saw that the home of Mr. T. E. Mulloy was in immediate danger, and he and Dan I^aney, who arrived on the scene quickly, began throwing water on the smoking walb of Mr. Mulloy's house. Only through the most desperate efforts was this house saved. Work is progressing beautifully 011 that strip of road known as the Folly. Under the administration of Mr. T. E. Mulloy, county engineer, this troublesome bit of road promises to become a beautifully smooth and stable stretch. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all those who worked so desperately to save my home and effects from fire Tuesday morning. T. E. Mulloy. LOST?1 White and Yellow Dog with dew claws on hind legs. This dog was last heard of near Patrick. ! will pay ?20.00 reward for this dog. J. II. Atkinson, Mt. Croghan lp NOTICE OF COURT Notice is hereby given that the Court of General Sessions for Chesterfield County, Spring Term, will convene on Monday, March 7, 1921. Petit jurors, grand juro/s and witmesses tak0 notice. \V. J. Douglass, Clerk of Court. Start an asparagus bed this spring. Sow seed or purchase crowns. Palmetto is an excellant variety. 5 COMPANY >RT CORD ts, Service Cars, Parts, Service n All Cars r and promptly done and Service Station &an X and doing another?that is rices on work and am doing d White, who will be glad to cesup my black smith shop in a good smith, who will do your get it in town. Will shoe your .....? ...i?1~ i ?? wnecis, oujcgy wneeis itee his work. rket prices for your chickens 1 anything to eat. owe, please bring the widow as she needs it. So Please help i-road grow. . G. MORGAN