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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1920-07-15

the price is based on quotations. st
ST. Louis. Louisville, Cincinnati or
some other terminal market, minus
the freight and in still other count
les the price is based on terminal
market quotations without deduct
ing the freight. The last system
mentioned j. the one that should
prevail in every county in the State
Last year farmers received Chicago
or St. Louis quotations for wheat,
minus the freight. This was unjust
There will not be enough wheat
harvested in Kentucky this year 70
run the mills Of the State for SIX
months. Nillers viii have TO buy
large amounts Of wheat from termi-
nal markets, paying marvel quota
tions for same, plus the freight. II
is only a square deal to farmers,
therefore. TO pay them terminal mar
ket prices without deducting any
freight charges.
Farmers who are not equipped
to store their wheat on their farms
should have the right TO store their
wheat with millers or elevators com
panies, if they care to do so, and
should have the privilege of selling
their wheat on any date Of their own
choosing at the terminal market /
quotation for that date. The charge
for storing wheat should not exceed /
two cents per busbel per month and
this charge should cover shrinksge
IN weight. Insurance and natural
osses. Local bankers should loan
farmers at least Is per cent Of the
face value Of their warehouse or
niller's receipt. charging the custo-
nary local rate Of interest.
HThis system permits farmer TO
hold his wheat as long as he cares
o do 80, paying nominal storage
-harge for the privilege and is equi-
-alent and even preferable TO farm
~ owning their own elevators.
To members Of the Farm Bureau,
ir Morgan says,
'Tf some system Of marketing
What similar 10. or more favorable
han, the one outlined above does
.ot prevail in your county and you
Wish 70 adopt it the method Of pro-
.edure L. ss follows. I.
"Appoint promptly a Wheat Mar
,eting Committee from your Farm :
bureau membership one Of when f !
,Ossible should be a Lawyer, Farm .
r 80 that your contract with your
1illers will be drawn up in proper
orn. Call a meeting Of your com
nittee and invite all your millers
nd a representative from each Of
our county banks, to be present.
,our Farm Bureau Committee
hould meet in the morning so as to
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1920-07-15

wheat this Is the time to establish a
system of marketing that wsn give
farmers a square analD
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1920-07-15

After a middle course. The man
who has no friends may be envied
BY the man who has too many.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

tical instructions in gardening, cam
ming. housekeeping, stenciling, sing
ing, sewing and general home duties
with recreative periods.
The last day of the Short Course
will be open to the ladies and all
other members are urged to attend.
A picnic lunch will have to be served
on the grounds. Special discussions
will be held with regard to reducing
the high cost of living, such as cutting
down clothing bills and household ex-
penses etc.
Those contributing to the Short
Course are The First National
Bank $500; Mr.. D. w. Alderman
$500; Mr.. C. P. Gable $500; Capt.
w. C. Davis $500; DR.. Hagood Woods
$1.00; The Home Bank & Trust Co.,
$1,000; The Sardinia Home Demon
stration Club $500.
The girls, as we'll as the County
Agent, appreciate this generous aid
given them, as they feel that it shows
the approval of the vast work they
are undertaking.
The full program will appear in
next weeks issue of the paper.
Co. Home Dem. Agent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
Remember you can wash
Georgette and other dainty
waist with LUX.
b. b. BREEDIN'S
Pure Food Grocery

plus ID cents per hundred gallons;
for amounts used in excess Of $500
gallons and not exceeding $1,000 gal
lons-the charge will be $2.95 plus
cents per hundred gallons; for
amounts in excess of $4,000 gallons
the charge will be $5.70 plus cents
per hundred gallons.
The commission further advises
that owing to the unsettled condition
of the fuel market-they are unable to
guarantee prices for the immediate
future and will be compelled to gov
ern the prices for service by condi-
tions governing the cost of coal
Very truly,
Manning Public Works Commission
Per F. p. Erwin, Supt
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
II HAILEY-MAYE

On Wednesday evening, June 8, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hus-
sey, Miss jamie HALEY and Mr.. J. F.
Maye, both of Manning were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony by Dr.
Thayer. The attendants were Miss
Julia HALEY, sister of the bride, maid
of honor, and Mr.. Hussey who acted
as best man.
Just as the clock struck six, the bri-
dal party entered the parlor to the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march gracefully rendered by Miss
Ruth Hussey.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN
RATE FOR WATER SERVICE

The Public Works Commission ad-
vises the patrons of the Water Works
Department of the Town Of Manning,
5: g., that owing to the advanced cost
of operating the pumping plant it
Will be necessary to raise the rate for
water service-commenci June 1st.
1920 the following rate will be in eff
feet:
Minimum charge for 1900 gallons
or less $1.25; for amounts used in ex-
cess Of 1900 gallons and not over
$500 gallons the charge will be s1.25
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
NOTICE

Order accepting final report and set
ting date for final hearing.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Clarendon
Before the Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas.
In re: Clarendon County Drainage
District No. d.
The final report Of the Viewers | v
ing filed and found in due form, it is
hereby accepted and the date of the
final hearing on this report is set for
Saturday, July 9Th, 1920, at noon.
Given under my hand and seal this
7th day of June 1920. g.
J. B. CANTEY,
Clerk OF Court of Common Pleas
2t-c- for Clarendon County, S. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
NOTICE

The qualified voters residing in Big
Branch School District No. 81 will
hereby take notice that an election
will be held at Big Branch school
house on Thursday June oath. 1920
for the purpose of voting on the ques-
tion Of whether said district shall
levy and collect annually a further
tax of eleven QD mills for general
school purposes in said district. Reg
istration certificates and tax receipts
required as in other general elections.
Polls open from a. m. to a p. m. BY
order Of
J. w. COCHRAN,
B. w. HOLLADAY,
S. B. DAVIS,
Trustees in and for Big Branch
School District. 3t-c
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
NOTICE

The Deputies who have been collect
ing tax executions for the Sheriff in
Clarendon County, for 1918 will please
call and make their report for collec-
tons which have not. yet been re-
ported. -
l. N. TOBIAS,
Coroner Acting Sheriff.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our friends
for the many kindnesses shown to us
during our recent bereavement and
also for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. f. B. Gamble and Children.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

The sale of Weinberg Co. was the
center of attraction in Manning last
Saturday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Mrs. II. l.. LeGrand is visiting her
grand daughter, Mrs. j. w. Odiorhe
in Williston
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Harvin, after
spending several weeks in Orange
burg, have returned to Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Miss Lulie Harvin Of Columbia is
spending her vacation in Manning
with relatives.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

A special drive this week
is now on Pure Fruit Jam in
5 ounce tins for only 10c a
can. Better stock up ON this.
B. b. BREEDIN'S
Pure Food Grocery
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Cothran have re-
turned home, after spending several
weeks at Jackson Springs, N. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

freshments were served after which
the bride and groom left for Savannah
where they will visit Mrs. w. G. Ogier.
They will be at home in Manning af-
ter June l5th.-Sumter Item.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Miss Carolyn Plowden, who gradual
ed at Winthrop this year, will teach
music in the Manning graded school
next session.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

The hail storm Sunday afternoon
did considerable damage to the crops
around Jordan. Messrs. G. II. Sprott,
Maynard Davis and j. w. Ridgill were
heavily hit by the falling stones.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Last Monday morning q party
from here consisting Of Mr. and Mrs.
Leon Weinberg, Sam and Archie Bar
ron. Mr. Mckenzie and others left
for pawlcy's Island to spend few
da>S. On yesterday a message was
rcrcircI that Mcssrs Mckenzie and
Leon Weinberg had been hurt. 1t
SONS that they were resting on the
sand rear a shed, and without warn
ing the shed fell over on them. From
the reports Mr.. Weinberg was not
seriously hurt, but Mr.. Mckenzie is
in critical condition. He was taken
to the Roper Hospital, Charleston,
and an operation was necessary to
save his life, being paralizcd from
his waist down,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

All persons desiring packages sent
or brought down by the Carolina
Coach Lines should have same left at
the Claremont Hotel, Sumter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-16

Mr.. A. J. Rigby will open large
lumber and builders supply business
at the old cotton warehouse near the
depot. He hopes to be ready for busi-
ness in few days
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-07-09

GHEGENKEIIllsf-t0hN m
Ii ~ ~ at5 sfs.sf srusf ls.sf IN
" SAVES YOU MONEY ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

either adds deach he or she moves about amongst
Others OF township. Twenty years Will serve to change
almost completely the personay of city through the
maturing Of new generation
The new generation may be largely moulded to bring
about population that Will carry on municipal affairs.
with ceanness from discord and sel6shnes that has not
largely featured city administrations of the past
Every man and woman m Fairrnont should Be vitality
interested and concerned about the moulding of our fa-
lure citizens This matter should not be allowed to rest
hon and the Board Of Education but should receive the
live, active attention of ALL The problem Of securing new
buildings and broader educational features for Farmonts
children concerns every one.
he future of the city lies with the oneoming generation
and above that the future of the individual lies m the
training received youth. Fairmonts young people must
have the best Famont citizens going to be salts
fed with less than the best Our children are deserving
and worthy, their mentality is too fine, their prospects are
too great to be hndered and retarded What does extra
taxation count against such caused
We are proud Of Farmont today we are proud of her
citizens of today We point here and thereto men and
women who towers of strength IN the community but
the amont Of tomorrow will be greater city, and the
men and women of tomorrow must be prepared to meet
and support greater day than that of the present. Shall
spirit OF mere selhhness prevent such reazaon2 Ger
tainy not, if we know people, and we think we do
Buildings which needed must be forthcoming. Facil-
ties must be increased to tour boys and girls for life
fuller OF demands than may even reckon upon. We
will need educated men and women tomorrow, let us not
forget that and they must be supplied with the knowledge
and the training that will permit them to develop their
utmost.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

CNE fine thing about Fsirmont the ,enacity of her
people when important issues show tendency TO lag
great display of this tenacious spirit is exempG6ed by
the present drive for funds for the local Y M c. A. The
amount asked continue the work and to extend it to
meet the demands of the coming year $250o0 stiff
sum TO secure considering everything but city campaign
LAUGHED with better qualified committee both
and women, for this sort of work
For the four days set apart for the drive they combed
the city from end to end and wound up at the final dinner
last Friday ngh about $600000 short of tn goal They
had abored manfuy, and did seem as if every prospect
had been Were they down hearted2 Not so you
could notice It'll At the dinner calls were made for one
hundred volunteers take up the work this week and go
after the amount of shortage Men and women who had
feet without special urging, pedng themselves 10 see the
campaign across if it was humanity possible Action has
been postponed until week. but the stauneh one hun
dred will finish this job. One of large cities has seal
showing clenched fist and hearing the words Il will :"
Famont chock full Of this spirit and this determined
band of one hundred is fine proof Of it.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
J6ll Y S z!ls .sER

Starting in 1884 man line was
established between clarksburg ana
uniontown which passed through
Fairmont 1t was two-horse stage
and thriee-weekly affair. Instead
Of a dozen mails day the Fairmont
of the early days got mail three times
week. ASregular stagecoach line
was established between Morgantown
and Fairmont with the Completion az
the turnpike. The old stage coach.
drawn by four horses, was "a. clumsy
vehicle, built very strong, the luggage
OF passengers being carried on too .
1t took two days TO make the trip.
The coach went down on one side OF
the river and returned on the other.
The fare for passengers between
Morgantown and Fairmont was dol
lara piece of money valued in those
days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

However the Democrats had to make
good on some part Of that campaign
slogan, and they put up the bars on
Roosevelt and Wood.
Wed like to know who kept lot of
other geeks out, though.
Pittsburgh papers yesterday looked
like Teller who had been on, sue.
cesstul antifat diet.
A little soft pedal on the headlines
would perhaps be gratifying to their
disappointed advertisers.
And help largely in the economy Of
paper.
Pears like Germany has It to thor.
oughly in her system that she just
can't get It out.
Train up child in the way it.should
go, according to Wilhelm, and It win
even engage in a little sabre drill In
the bosom Of its own family.
~
. ALI the order Japan ought to have
in Vladiyostok is an order to clear out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
sPEAks EoR HIMsELE

M Ok0ANTOWN. W. Va. April S.
Today the farmer speaks for himself
He speaks through his farm bureau
SO the 10000 Farm Bureau members
IN West Virginia are voting this week
on the proposed Nolan Land Tax bill,
which proposes tax OF ] per cent.
on an land worth more than $4,000.
rms referendum vote Is being taken
BY the clubs in each Of the county
farm bureaus az the request OF the
State Farm Bureau Federation. This
action is all due to the desire OF the
American Farm Bureau Federation, OF
which West Virginia is member, to
learn at first hand the views of the
farmers on this bill so that the execn.
tive committee may act intelligently
FOR the more than million farm men
and women who are listed Us mem.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

The necessity of legal recourse for renters was amply
exemplifed by the presence the throngs which at
tended courts held in New York to assist in discourage
Manhattan court was the center of joy demonsra-
tion INDUCED in by more than four hundred persons
who asked and received relief Families who have been
hanging the perilous edge of summary eviction
granted stay of six months order find other quar-
tiers. People in Fairmont who are endeayoring to
change quarters will agree that the stay of action
short enough as there are numbers of families who
have been the look for longer than that and still
have had no luck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

Wool growers are making an effort to force manu-
acturers stamp the materials order that purchas
may know exactly what they are buying when they
investing in all garment. Many customers
have the truthful that the garment they
chase all WOOL but they do not have the information
how much of the material shoddy how much vir
gin WOOL shoddy is yool rescued by the ragpickers
and worked perhaps three four times while
virgin wool is wool that has been previously
into CLOTH 1t is claimed that three and oneha
pounds virgin wool sufces make suit OF cloth
ing Market conditions at present are such
that manufacturers do not have to buy virgin wool in
proportion to the demand they shoddy in
more or less quantity according to the wool market
bill called the Truth in Fabrics Bill is now before
congress- Growers claim the passing enforcement
of this bill will tend stabilize the market and to en-
cuorage greater activity in the wool growing business
Last year the farmer received so pound his
WOOL according to statement in the Successful Farm
ing magazine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
Come Out inOpen
Is La Nance View

At the eyangelistic services held last
night 1t the First N. Z. church the
preacher LaMance said the great
trouble with people today was they
refused to come out in the open and
denounce sip and make public stand
Tor good prononncing themselves
Christians. The evangelist felt these
sort Of people were cowardly.I
The meeting last night was wen at
tended and a splendid song service
at the beginning aroused those pres
ept to earnest thinking later during
the sermon. In spite OF the weather
a good turn out was reported. Sew.
eral came forward at the close for the
altar service and accepted Christ.
Tonight all the railroad men will be
present and the meeting win be es-
pecially interesting as an adult choir
will be represented largely.
The reYiyals in the city are begin
ming to take hold Of the people and
much good is expected as a result.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR

FAIRMoNT, W. Va, Apil s.-[Edi-
tor West Observation-Disclosures are many
things OF which Fairmont can rightly
feel proud and some things OF which
Fairmont may well feel ashamed. One
OF the things which brings q, blush to
every real Fairmonter passing that
way is the old Fairmont Cemetery,
near the old fairgrounds. The graves
of many early Fairmonters are neg
lected-underbrush and weeds have
grown up, tombstones have tumbled
over until the last resting place of a
score of people is no longer identified
in any way.
WALLACE PEPPER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
RUFF STUFF

Lptta dead ones in town ought to
be Interested ih'that grave yard propo-
sition Of Manager Ltnn's.
Trouble would be getting them to
come back TO report.
Feel SO comfortable like and at
home, you know.
We have one annual crop in town
that win never be affected by late
cold snap:
And that Is the spring harvest OF
rusty tin cans.
Better be garnering the harvest and
be ready for the junk market when
the city team comes round.
General Wood claims he knows who
kept him out OF war, and he didn't
have to specify either.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

If all the British anttarcraft guns have not been
beaten into plough shares they had better import ship
load and mount them around the embassy OF Washing
this nonsense sternly and promptly We stood for a
lot from mistaken suffrage fanatics in the pcketing
business but that purely family affair. This is
altogether different The Sin Fem battle ground is in
Ireland America and it high time to emphasize
that fact.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
.soMETHIMG To SUPPORT.

Nrecent years the Importance Of the individual to his
community as social and economic asset begins to
receive consideration that has long been dormant There
Is half way business Of citizenship man or woman
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08

b Nearly an of the cities ana towns ot|
Switzerland. and even many of Inc
small villages, have technical schools
specializing In Matchmaking.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-08
THURspAY EVENINe, April 5, 1920.
THE AMERcAN,s cREED.

believe IN the United States of america as a. govern.
rcnt Of tepeople bptc people, for Ie people, phose
Just eope's Dire derived from the consent of The governed
,n iios Of many sovereign STATES: p perfect
Union. ana inscparablc. established upon
- hose principles Of freedom, equality, justice
and humanity for Uhich American patriots
,aerced hcH lives and fortunes therefore believe is
my duty % my country 10 love il; 10 support lis Const.
ton; 70 obey lis lap 10 respect lis flag and TO defend
il against all enemies
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
ELECTS
LEADER TODAY
Cincinnati Man Has Inside
Track-Negro Post Ques-
ton to Come Up.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Sept. 29.--AIl
indications early today pointed to the
election OF Col r. w. 0atlbrath, OF
Cincinnati. as the next commander Of
the American Legion. The contest
has narrowed down to q hGht between
GaiIbrath and Col. Hahforth MacNidsr,
OF Mason City, Iowa, and While the
friends OF the Iowan do not conctds
defeat, 1T is generally believed that
Gailbrath has the inside track. The
election will be held today.
A bitter night over the formation
OF negro posts IL schsdulcd in the
convention this morning. Strong OPP
position to their organization has
been voiced by the Southern delega-
tions and many Northern States are
lining up with then.
Another attempt Will be made today
to widen the leRion's political actiy-
tiles. II was said this morning. Yes
terday. save for n decision to print
the record OF all public men on aues-
tions directls affecting the legion, po.
litics was not mentioned
A resolution will be adopted today
providing for the creation of a me-
mortal to the legion members who
were killed by T. w. w. bullets at
FCentrslia. wash, last autumn.
This 10 the last day Of the conven-
uon and an exceedingly busy program
The Washington times., 1920-09-29
MRS. HARDING REFUSES
TO CRITICISE WILSON
II viii Never Let Anyone Say Any
thing Against Him Before
Me-" She Asserts.

BALTIMORE. Sept 29--As Senator
Hardins's party was about to leave
Baltimore after the big meeting here,
Mrs. Harding, who was immensely
pleased with the great turnout her
huhband had drawn, said:
'T told my husband not to worry
about the men in the approaching
election. believe that he must look
TO the women &r his great support
The women have always been the
power behind the domestic throne,
and suffrage has only strength cned
and intensifed this power"
Mrs. Harding added, she believed
women would not be easily Influenced
By their husbands in the matter of
voting.
why, even don't agree with
everything Warren believes" she
added.
How DO you feel about the Presi-
dents European policy7" she was
asked.
Woodrow Wilson 10 stiIl our Presi-
dent, and j viii stand for him." shc
said frmly. II have often heard the
other Senators wives criticize him,
but I have always felt that as he 10
my President I will never let anyone
say anything against him before me-
It would only react on our great coun-
try. and we must all unite to protect
the interests of America"