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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
WEEVIL IN CALHOUN
Farmers Expecting Considerable
Damage to Crop This Year.

st. Matthews, July 12.-That the
boil weevil is generally prevalent in
this county is now matter of ques-
ton. While in certain communities
of the lower portion of the county,
large areas are yet apparently free
from infestation, on the northern side
of the county in many communities
it is abundant. County Supervisor
Wise was in town one day this week
with large handful picked up at ran
dom on his farm and practically every
one exhibited contained a full sized
healthy weevil. Mr.. Wise's farm is
only one of the many in this section.
From calculations and data given by
those with experience, and with con-
ditions favorable to it's propagation,
many parts of this county will feel its
influence with apprciable force in
reducing the yield this year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
Voters Should Enroll

Again it becomes necessary for The
Record to urge the voters Of Williams
burg County to put their names on the
Democratic club rolls nearest their
place of residence. This is a matter
that should not be put off from day
to day. To vote in the primary cleo
tions in this state IS duty which
every man owes, because the nominees
selected at the primary is equivalent
to their election, and no man whose
name is not properly enrolled on the
club books nearest his place Of resi-
dence can share in the privilege OF
selecting or rejecting candidate for
public office. Put your name on the
club rolls. Do it now, else you may
forget it until it is too late.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

In no uncertain terms. The County
Record last week gave expression OF
opinion on those who would obstruct
the education of children in the pub
Lie schools of the County by opposing
or fighting against the assessment OF
an additional levy to meet and finance
the increased costs now being ex-
perienced in every line of business or
undertaking. In part The County
Record said:
"A gentleman, who is member OF
the board of trustees in one of the
school districts, came to US on the
street recently and requested some in
formation on the holding Of an elec-
ton for the levying Of additional mills
for school purposes. We were glad
to give the information so far as oul
knowledge of the law governing such
matters would permit. This trustee
told US that he and others in his dis
trict wanted to hold an election, but
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
The Shanklin Jersey Herd Auetioned

Clemson College, July 1.-THE dis
persion sale of Jersey cows belonging
to the estate of J. A. Shanklin, Cam
den, S. c., held on July 7th and 9th,
was very successful. The total re-
turns for the herd was $s5, 700, which
gives an average Of $226 for 126 head.
A few bull calves and blemished cows
selling for under 500 are not in
cluded in this average.
Blue Fox Eminent's Chrome, the
champion butter cow of the South was
sold to Mr.. w. s. Glem Of Spartan
burg for $1,000.
The grand old bull, Blue Fox Emf
nent, was given to Clemson College
by the estate, Mr.. E. II. Shanklin, the
administrator for the estate announced
in giving this bull to the college that
he was carrying out the wishes of his
brother, and that he felt that the col
lege deserved the use of this great
bull.
Although few of the cows went to
adjoining states, the great majority
of this herd remained in South Caro-
lima to improve the small herds that
are now springing up in all sections
of the state. It was a great loss to
the state to have this herd dispersed,
vet the small herds that were started
from these seed may develop into
real Jersey industry in the years to
come.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

that there were a lot Of old bachelors
in his district who were bitterly op-
posed to an additional school tax levy
and that they were fighting every ef'
fort to win such a measure at an elec-
ton by advising freeholders, tenants
with children on their places, that the
district did not need more money;
that one teacher was enough for the
school; that one hundred dollars a
month for a teacher was too much;
that there was no need of a seven
months term; etc."
1t now develops that the complaint
is without foundation of fact. The
story as related to US by trustees was
taken to be authentic and well-found-
ed, and, feeling it duty which de-
wolves upon any and every newspaper
in it's community, The Record took
the matter up, not to chastise any
particular individual or set, but for
the good of the school and the COM
munity concerned. As matter of
fact, We did not know or enquire the
name of a single person in the school
district, nor was the name of any one
given US. The Record simply. said
what it did in the interest of schools
in general in the County. But resi-
dents of the district mentioned to us
"smelled a rat" and on Tuesday, a
number of them came to the office
to make inquiries about the inforna-
ton that had been given us, and
which had really called forth the
criticism. They are all old friends Of
The County Record, and friends of
the editor-gentlemen whom we be-
lieve to stand up for and represent
the best there is in their district.
Seven of them were "old bachelors"
and emphatically deny having in any
way fought of even raised the least
objection to the levying Of additional
tax for school purposes in their dis
trict; some of them had never been
on the subject. 1t is to
be regretted that the gentlemen who
talked to US, trustees Of the
school should be so sadly misinformed
as to the attitude of the leading men
in the district with regard to a mat
ter of such vital moment as the dis
tric school. And we would suggest
that all trustees realize their respon-
sibility, endeavor to maintain harmo-
ny, peace and good fellowship with
patrons rather than falling into the
easy paths that lead to its disruption.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

1t is gratifying to know that the
local Red Cross has been reorganized
and new life infused into it by the
election of new officers and commit
tees, who are to have charge OF the
various welfare departments main
tanned by this most excellent society
For some time past it appeared as Il
there was no longer Red Cross or
ganization in our midst. True, per-
haps, the need of it has not been
pressing since the flu epidemic sub
sided, but it is a mighty fine thing te
have organized and ready for serves
should a need for it suddenly arise
It is not merely war time necessity
but a peace time essential as well.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
THURSDAY, JULY Is. 1920.
OUR TOBACCO MARKET.

Everything is in readiness for the
opening of the Kingstree tobacco mar
ket next Tuesday, when the local
warehousemen will get together and
toss pennies for the "first break"
Then the rhythmic cry of the auction
eer will be heard again throught the
three big warehouses as he is, day al
ter day, followed by sweltering pack
of buyers tearing at the piles OF brown
and golden leaves in wolf-like man.
ner until the "prey" is "devoured by
the highest bidder. The crowd OF
buyers will be augmented, as it fol-
lows the auctioneer from pile to pile,
by the owners, anxious to hear what
~his pile" has brought. In the surg
ing crowd will be sweat-stained
bunch of warehousemen urging the
buyers and boosting every pile OF to-
bacco so that their patrons may re-
ceive the highest possible amount OF
money for the weed he has placed
upon their floor.
We have always believed Kingstree
to be the best market in the State.
This is perhaps largely due to our in
innate knowledge Of the people here
and our close relationship to the town
itself. there are no better people
under the shining sun than are to be
found here, and it is Of this class that
the Kingstree market is made up.
These naturally look for men OF their
own stripe to come IN during the sales
season to buy and assist in the gener-
al work of disposing of the crop.
The Record is not prejudiced against
the smaller markets in the County,
for they are made up Of and main
tanned by people Of the same good
red blood, who will see to it that
every farmer who patronizes their
market will be given a square deal
When the last pile has been sold thls
season, we hope to hear even more
glowing reports from Greelyvine'
Johnsonville, and Hemingway than
was their good fortune to receive in
previous years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

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THE COUNTY RECORD.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
A Whirlwind Campaign.

A whirlwind campaign for the pur-
pose of raising $5,OO0.00 to erect a
new and more modern school build
ing for the colored children of VIII
liamsburg County, located at Kings
tree, will be carried On throughout
the County July 25 to 81. 1-15-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
A Whirlwind Campaign.

A whirlwind campaign for the pur-
pose of raising s5,000.00 to erect
new and more modern school build
ing for the colored children Of VIII
liamsburg County, located at Kings
tree, will be carried on throughout
the County July rs to 81. 1-15-2t.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

Silverman's store will be closed all
day tomorrow, (Friday), in order to
mark down and arrange goods for the
big sale advertised III this paper.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

The slight nausea that often &C
companies an attack Of indigestion is
relieved by taking half teaspoonful
of aromatic spirits of ammonia.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15
Young Chickens Wanted

Bring us your young chickens. We
will pay you 40c a pound for same.
H. A. Miller, Peoples Market.-Adv.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-07-15

Foreign Advertising Represent.tive
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
JOHNSON co MING
FOR FOUR TALKS
Presidential Candidate to Speak
in Bismarck, Fargo,
MinOt and Forks

Senator Hiram W. johnson, candi-
date for the presidential nomination
on the republican ticket at the March
primary, will come to this state in
about two weeks, according to word
received today at state headquarters
from J. A. Elston, national campaign
manager for the Californian.
No announcement can be made at
present of the cities at which he will
deliver addresses. His managers here
hope to have him speak at as many
places as possible as they have been
swamped with requests from many
towns and rural communities for him.
AS his time is very limited because OF
pressure of duties at Washington. 1t
! is doubtful however. if meetings can
be arranged for at other than Bis
marck. Fargo, Grand Forks and MI
not.
!, Reports from the county managers
continue to indicate that Senator
Johnson is the strongest candidate
now before the voters. He is espe-
cially popular with the soldiers, it
i is said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
SPECIAL SERVICE TOMORROW WITH
ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY TO MARK
ANNIVERSARY OF METHODIST CHURCH
NEW YORK DRY,
BUT STILL is
SEEING THINGS

New York, JAN 24-The skeleton of
a huge flying reptile, probably the
largest flying creature that ever ex-
listed which in its prehistoric days
was as wide ranging an ocean traveller
as modern seaplane, has been
placed on exhibition at the American
Museum of Natural History it was an
nounced today. Study of the mechan-
les of the creatures flight which is
planned by scientists may throw
> light Oh the practical problems of
aeronautics, it is declared.
Largely Made Of Wings.
The clumsy toothless animal-Ea
pteranodon-which flourished in the
age of reptiles many millions Of years
ago had a wing spread of 16 feet
fromtip to tip but because of its curl
GUS dimensions may not have been as
heavy as a modern condor, which
some times attains a, thirteen-foOt
spread. 1t was nearly all wings and
head, with a small body, slender hind
legs and a mere stump of tail.
The specimen was found in the
cretaceous chalk beds Of the Smoky
Hill river of western Kansas. 1t is
believed to be the only mounted speci-
men of a pteranodon in any American
museum.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
DR.. Louis Magin, Who Was
Formerly Pastor Here and
Largely Instrumental in Erec-
tion of Present Edifce, Will
Deliver Sermons at Both
Services

The tcnth anniversary of the cree
ton of the McCabc Methodist church
willebe tittingly observed at the morn
ing and evening services Sunday ami
on Monday night with a community SO
ciaI meeting at which "reminiscences
of the church'S and city'S past will
affcrd the chief entertainment.
DR.. Louis Magin. who was largely
responsible for the building of the
present Methodist church while he was
pastor here, will deliver the sermons
at both the morning and evening ser
mons tomorrow and will also take
part in the brief talks which will he
made Monday night. DIR. Masin is
at present pastor of the Cavalry
Methodist church at Minneapolis and
is beloved by hundreds of people in
this city. both affiliated with the
church and of other denominations.
SPECIAL MUSIC
Special music will form an i'm
portant part of the services tomor
row. which will be duplicated at the
Continued on Page Four.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
T0WNLEY CHAIN
STORE MEN CAN
DIG DOWN AGAIN
Provision Made at Fargo Meet
ing For Purchase of
More Stocks

Fargo. Jan. 24.-Contract holders
of the Consumers United States COM
pany Thursday completed a two-days'
meeting. As result Of this meeting
it was decided to put the stores, now
35 in number, on strictly co-opera-
tive basis effective July /. 1920; and
steps were taken to extend their eff
cheney Immediately. .
Each $1O0 contract, which now en-
titles the holder to purchase goods,
will be exchanged for a $1O0 stock
certificate. Instead of cutting prices
on goods, they i'll be sold at the pre-
vailing market price, and profits will
be divided among stockholders in the
form of patronage dividends.
Cash for Fall Buying.
Besides approving this plan dele.
gates raised $4,000 in cash and
pledged an additional $284,000 to be
used in completing stocks of goods
for the local stores, so that more ade-
quatc supplies can be kept on hand
at all times.
A committee of 10 was selected to
investigate books and records of the
company, which were approved. The
committee reported that the Consum-
ers United Stores company, in the
first year and a half of it's existence
had taken in 1000 members adding:
"In less than two years from the
opening of the first store 35 stores
were in operation. In that time more
than 81, ,125,000 worth of goods were
sold upon which, in our opinion, men,
bers saved at least Is per cent. Goods
actually were sold at a margin Of
81 per cent above wholesale price
plus transportation charges"
The 1000 members paid $1,1OO,-
900 for the privilege Of buying ST.
1926 900 worth Of goods. No interest
was paid on the investment.
Cash Store Has Director.
The new plan of operation pro-
vides for a board of directors consist
ing of one director from each store,
to be elected by the stockholders, to
meet seni-annually.
w. G.. Johnson and Fred Miller
were reelected as directors and
James Wenstrom was elected di-
rector to succeed Spurgeon Odell,
whose residence in Montana will
make it impossible for him to devote
personal attention to the company.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
CATTLEMEN OF
SLOPE COMBAT
RUSTLER' BAND
Meeting Called For January II
in Mandan to Organize
Vigilantes

Fort Yates, N. D., Jan. 24.-J. A..
Stiles. Don Stevenson and Senator
Ferdinand Leutz, members of the ex-
ecutive committee of the North Da-
kota Cattlemen's association. have
called a group meeting of stockmen in
Sioux, Morton and Grant counties to
be held at Mandan on the afternoon
of January 27, when a plan of pro-
lection for the cattlemen in this ter
ritory against the depredations Of
cattle rustlers, who have been very
active recently, will be devised.
1t is expected that men who are
prominent in the cattle business will
attend this meeting and will discuss
various phases of the industry. A
campaign for an extension of men,
bership in the association to every
livestock man in these three counties
will be proposed. and everyone inter
ested is being urged to attend.
North Dakota, the cattlemen an
nounce. is in peculiar SITUATION. Oll
the west the Montana stockme'l are
associated; on the south the South
Dakota stockmen have an organlza-
tion. and on the north Canadian
stockmen are affiliated for protection
and mutual benefit. But in North
Dafota there is no association. and
the unorganized cattlemen are left at
the mercy Of cattle rustlers and horse
b thieves. 1t is this situation that has
called into being the North Dakota
Cattlemen's association, and those ac-
tive in the movement hope that !
complete organization of stockmcr
that will furnish adequate protection
may result from the Mandan meeting
next week, and that better market
ing conditions and other benefits may
accrue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
EMERGENCY WAS
APPLIED GRATIS
BY HOUSE CLERK
George A. TOtten, Jr., and
Speaker Stair Did Their
Own Legislating
ACTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE
Secretary of State Forced to Re-
mind Officials They Can
-. not Operate
ACTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE

State. Tax Commissioner Wallace,
who has been advising county tax
supervisors that they are without a
job as result of the passage Of an
act by the recent special assembly
abolishing their jobs, is informed by
the secretary of state that his action
is premature, inasmuch as the bill re-
ferred to, while certified to. the Sec
retary of state by Chief Clerk Totten
of the house as carrying the emerg
ency clause, was not passed by the
required two-thirds majority and is
not an emergency measure. Conse-
quently this act cannot become ef-
fective until the first of next July.
The fact that Chief Clerk Tottcn
was certifying bills to the senate with
the emergency clause attached when
the hQose had not in fact passed the
emergency clause was brought out
during the recent special session by
members of the minority, and COM
mittee was appointed to invest !Sate
this irregularity. but so far as can be
learned, this committee never present
ed report.
The act relating to the post OF
county tax supervisor was passed in
the house by vote of go to Al, the
alternatives being ID less than the
number required to carry the emerg-
ency clause attached to the bill. In
spite of this fact it is said that Chief
Clerk Totten certified the emergency
clause as passed: The same thing
was done in the case of House Bill
80, providing the governor with con
tingency fund Of $4,000 to pay debts
incurred in his confiscation of the
coal mines under a declaration of mar
tial law, and in his efforts to prove
| that Golden Valley county officials
were derelict in connection with the
Bowen murder case. The house jour-
nal shows that the vote on this bill
was 81 to 40, but in spite Of that fact
Speaker Stair is said to have signed
the emergency clause, and Chief Clerk
Totten, son of Rev. George A. Tot
ten. chairman of the state board of
administration, certified the emerg-
ency clause to the senate as regularly
passed. Similar irregularities in the
first session of the house over which
the league presided were undone onlv
a few months ago, when the supreme
court held that North Dakota, al
though alleged violators had been
prosecuted convicted, fined and
thrown into prison under an alleged
act of the legislature. never was really
bone dry, and that the act of 1917
purporting to make the state bone
dry; was never acted upon by the SEN
ate in the form which A. L. Bowen
league chief clerk Of that house, Ger
titled it to the secretary of state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
ONE BIG UNION LEADER
TO APPEAL CONVICTION

Winnipeg. Man, Jan 24.-Convlc-
tiuu of K. 2. Russell. local labor leader
on a charge of seditiouS conspiracy
will he carried to the federal supreme
court. if the Manitoba Court OF Alr
neal, new in session. refuses Il new
trial. the Strike Leaders Defense Com
mittcc has announced. Secretary
james Law made the announcement.
Five thousand copies Of Judge Met
calfr's address to the jury are to DC
distributed Law said.
Russell was the leader of the gen
cral strike which started here on Ma;
Is. and which lasted several weeks.
Government officials charged the strike
was an attempt to bring about IL dolm-
nnion of revolution.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-01-24
CANADIAN FUR COUNTRY
TO INVADE ARCTIC ZONE

Vancouver. 3. c.. Jan. 24.-One OF
the leading fur companies in Canada
has let n contract for 2OO-foOt Arctic
auxiliary schooner. to engage in tn"
fur business between Vancouver anu
HcrSchclI Island. The island is in
the Arctic ocean. enar the mouth OF
the Mackenzie river. The vessel will
have a sail spread of 10000 feet and
will have an auxiliary oil engine.
It is expected that the new SHIP
will make her maiden trip in June.
The company has operated a Smalle!
vessel in Mackenzie bay to collect
furS and take them to the company $
headquarters on Hcrschel island.