The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-09-18
Manning's Market.

Those who h been keeping up
with our CONNIE. IS on Manning's market
will remember that we gave our busl-
ness men some advice that if followed
would iniure to their interests. We
told them what they would have to do
to build up our commercial relations
with the producers of the county's pro-
ducts, and we believe that most OF them
appreciate the motives which prompt
us. Now to make Manning first class
market, should not be left for. the mer-
chants to do it all. Every farmer in
Clarendon county is interested in max
ing the county seat first class market.
Why? Because the county seat is the
hub on which the rest OF the county
revolves. and if the county seat IS pros
porous and growing, the county like
wise prospers and grows. If the town
of Manning was to increase in popula-
tion and business Importance, every
foot of land in the county would en-
hance in value -proportionately: there
fore, it is essential for our farmers to
lend a helping hand in the work of
building up. How is this to be done:
The merchant must see to it that the
market is the equal of any, and the far
mer should take pride in bringing his
products here to increase the markets
Importance. The more cotton and to-
bacco brought here, the more buyers
will seek it, and the more buyers, the
more active will be the competition.
If our farmers will bring their cotton
and tobacco to Manning, necessity will
drive out anything which may have a
semblance of monopoly. There will be
no monkey bushes in tobacco, and the
cotton buyers will always have their
"limit," and they will only be too glad
TO buy direct from the wagons. II the
farmers give this town an earnest trial
this season, and they do not see an i'm
provement, then before the next season
rolls around, steps will be taken for the
necessary relief.
The more cotton taken from here
and sold on other markets, weakens US,
and as we become weakened we cannot
compete with the strong markets,
what gives a market strength, is the
quantity and quality of it's products
and when the streets are white with
cotton, it ouickens the pulse Of the
commercial body and the demand be-
comes greater. Farmers bring your
cotton and tobacco to Manning, and
you will find that our merchants are
only too anxious to build up yours and
their own interests. There is no risk
to run in bringing it here, if the buy
ers wont buy, because Of not having
received their limit" then you can
whisper a deal over the telephone.
Remember that Manning is your natur-
al market and what helps this town
helps the county: if you give our busi-
ness men the encouragement they
should receive, we are satisfied it will
result in your and their benefit.
Business men you must in order to
encourage our farmers, see to it that
this market is made as strong as con-
ditions will warrant, and for may as
will make up your minds that cotton
must be bought and not be driven away.
Build up the market, by paying full
prices, be satisfied with the profits on
your sales and do not expect to make
profits On the cotton. Buy the cotton
with a view of selling goods, If this is
done our market will be good healthy
and strong and Clarendon's farmers
will come to it.