The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-11-28

Gompanled by mighty demand Tor LII
. ducts Of our soil in which are hidden trea1z
that, when developed, are destined to make us
the most prosperous people 10 the world. The
material exhibits Of this great Exposition Will
be an invaluable advertisement to those con-
tributing, and must leave an impression OF per-
manent influence over our State, 10 broadening
all it's activities by giving us fresh ideas OF ad
justing ourselves to the new conditions IN ths
age of aggressive progressive and manifold de-
velopment.
But to attain this desirable result, we must
Z recognize the sound business wisdom OF de-
monstrating to the world our sources OF success
and prosperity.
. Just in PROPORTION as q business contributes
to the general interests Of the people. Will II 80
cure to itself success which will assuredly re
Z act over the whole community. No one sec
tior can thrive without the infection spreading
( to all the contiguous regions until it becomes
identified with the hopes and ambitions OF the
entire country.
Never have the general conditions OF our
Southland been more inspiring than at present
Never have the vexed questions OF social econo
my been better adjusted than now in this ia
!! vored county Of Abbevile. She has record
to which we may we'll point with pride, and il
/, we would prove ourselves worthy Of the tradl-
g tions OF her glorious past, and true to the
grand old section, beautiful for situation, with
&eyery natural advantage, we must cast ASIDE
khe spirit OF self satisfaction and the stsgnatng
onseryatism which has too strongly character
ed us as people and live WIN the actlVe
Reent. 4"
Pc must advance with the current, or be
lot aside in the race which is upon us.
Eith the bright outlook in view, may we not
ready at once for the South Carolina, In
State and West Indian Exposition" next fall ?
to pride, as we'll as self interest demands
= St we should exert every effort to bring 1t to
uccessful termination. 1t is held In our own
ate, In our own historic city by the Sea, which
b love and honor. Our own men will control
and we will reap the full benefits that may
crue from it ,Ee
This is the golden opportunity for our Coup-
y to advertise to the world its wonderful POI
bilities OF soil and climate. Let our peopX
gin at once to avail themselves Of it. hr
farmers should 70 to work at the beginning OF
& the new year to make more cotton per acre, bet
ter wheat, oats and corn than ever before, specs
u linens Of each product to be on exhibition as
an advertisement of our fertile lands and won.
derful resources. Let the owners OF our sever
al gold mines exhibit specimens to nuggets TO
,;, prove to,the world, that Nevada, and the Klon
dixie have not monopoly Of the genuine metal
Il So with iron and other ores. Let our sfoctory,
one Of the finest in the South, show what
I, Southern skill and brains can accomplish
Let the Standard Oh Company know that no
+ finer product ls made than that which flows
Y Let the hard woods Of our forest which are
4 90 fashionable In house decorations and furnl
h ture attract the artisans and manufacturers OF
New England to our midst.
u. Now, Mr.. Editor why not get ready TOR the
Interstate and West Indian Exposition, by nav
8 ing an Abbeville Fair next fall We all remem
Z ber how the Carnival last Summer, with only
few days preparation, developed hidden re
sources which surprised everybody. "As iron
Z sharpenth iron" so does contact Of mind with
mind stimulate and encourage us. to leave our
narrow little circles, and to reach out after
: higher ideals, -,
5 ~ Let us with the new year whose threshold we
are now crossing. resolve that no county shall
b bare better Fair, or finer exhibits than Abbe
&ville in every department. from the gold mines
y doting our lands, to the cotton boles and
grain which fill our pockets and gransries
Let our ladies, who are indispensable to the
success Of such enterprises inaugurate move
X ment to develop their resources IN all ths d9
I partments Of bousewifery, and fancy worE&
I. which thsir fair deft fingers may design.
tfss Our distinguished Oarolinian, Gen. E. W.
6 Noise has accepted An invitation to address the
people OF Abbeville County at this place on
ssaleday in January on the objects and purposes
OF the Exposition. Others will also take part
! In the discussion. So let everybody attend and
start the new year; with long pull strong
pull and pull altogether for the Abbeville
:, County Fair and the South Carolina Inter
State and West Indian EXPOSITION in 19O1-l902
J.R. BLAKE, 3R.
Abbeville, s. O., Nov. 26th. 19OO. ..