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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-09-16
FARM MACHINES COSTLY.
Implements Sold ut ExOrbitant
Prices, Says Federal Body.

So f'r1ceS, says tcuerai BOuy.
Declaring prices of farm imple-
ments to have been increased without
warrant through concerted action
of manufacturers and dealers. the
federal trade commission has recom-
mended reopening of antitrust pro-
ceedings against the International
Harvester company and the institu-
tion of judicial proceedings against
implement manufacturers and deal
ers. The commission asserted that
is investigation disclosed that in the
period between 1914 and 1918 prices
paid by farmers for implements ad-
vanccd 73 per cent, with the greater
proportion OF increase during 1917
nnd 1918. This increase. the COM
mission declared. was larger than
warranted and resulted in unusually
lnrge profits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
SAM FOWLKES GOES TO BIGGER FIELD IN
 LONE STAR STATE

The many friends in Birmingham of Sam Fowlkes. former secretary of the Alabama State Fair Association. will be greatly pleased to learn of his splen- did success as a commercial secretary in the Lone Star State, he having recent ly accepted the position of secretary of the Cleburne (Texasl Chamber of Com merce after a most successful year at Marshall, which place he left only for a bigger field with splendid increase in salary.
 In speaking of his departure, Marshall papers carry editorials urging the people of Marshall to insist upon MT. Fowlkes remaining in the city. pointing out that it would be a public calamity for the city to lose him The Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions on his departure, ex- pressing every confidence in him. It says. in part:
 He came to us as a stranger, from Ripningham, Ala, and took absolute charge of our Chamber of Commerce with {, membership of over 600. He has filled the position in such a manner that the entire membership not only feel in debted to him for his interest, for his diplomacy, for his ability. but in addi- tinn thereto, has so filled 1t that he has just reason to feel proud, as we do of hi: success and achievements.
 The entire beard of directors regret t5 see Mir Fowlkes leave. and only wisf that it were possible that he might be re tained He has made everyone connected with the Chamber of Commerce hi. friend His character is above reproach his habits clean and exemplary. Socially it is a pleasure to be associated witt him. And his ability and efficiency ir tlis work could hardly be surpassed
 MT. Fowlkes parents, MT and Mrs Perry s. Fowlkes. and several uncles ant other relatives, reside in Birmingham and their frany friends will also be inter ested in MT Fowlkes' success in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
ANNUAL CONCERT / OF I. C.L. CHORUS

An audience that taxed the capacity of the auditorium of the Elks Home al Ensley was present last night when the famous T. C. l. male chorus gave their annual concert. The programme as arranged by Prof. Stephen Allsopp, originator and director of the chorus, was fully carried out, and frequent and hearty applause attested to the merit of the performance.
 The several chorus numbers were rendered with the vim and splendid vocalization that have made the or ganization famous, and the solo selec- tions and other features were espe- cially pleasing. The programme fol- lows:
 Chorus, "On the Ramparts" GA. San tis). T. c. I. Chorus; song (a) The Star" (b) Morning" tOley Speaks), Miss Lima Gogt; song, selected, Leon Cole; song. "Will You Remember, sweetheart?" (Sigmund Rhomberg), Miss Lillie Goldstein; song, "The Magic of Your Eyes" (Penn), J. D. McGill; duet from Madam Butterfly (Puc- cinD, Miss Lima Vogt and Miss Lillie Goldstein; chorus, What From Ven geance," from Lucia di Lammermoo (Donizetti), T. c. I. Chorus; Bishop and Derrlck in A feW Minutes or Non- sense;" chorus Ca) "The Beleaguered" (sullivan), {b) Deep River" (Bur- leigh), T. c. l. Chorus solo, selected, Miss Vogt: song, Danny Deever" tDamrosch). Leon Cole; solo. selected, Miss Lillie Goldstein; chorus. Valiant Warriors" (Jenkins), T. c. I. Chorus; finale, "Star-S -Spangled Banner every body.
 The tickets for the concert are be- ing rapidly sold and can be purchased from the members of the T. c. l. Chorus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

the shoe and leather field, however mixed situation" exists. which in some cases has resulted in semi-stagnauon, ac- cording to the reports.
 While buying power has been some some what limited by credit contraction in eF- cry section of the country, the board salo that the ordinary surplus of goods pro duced-the surplus which might operate to reduce prices-had been absoro@i J through heavy exports. Raw materials which have been going overseas in vast quantities. however, have begun to re- turn as finished products to limited eN- tent and commerce and industry Is watch- ing developments closely. reserve agents reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

Individual or political reasons. was characterized as "crime against civili- zation,' in resolutions adopted today by the executive council American Bankers Association.
 The bankers declared that the future
 well being of the United States, as we'll as the welfare of the world. deperse.i on the resumption. with all possible speed of peace time conditions which cannot be accomplished until terms of the treaty have been agreed upon. The associations attitude towards labor WIS described as being "a fair return sar services rendered. but it was asst ~-- : that through present tactics labor, in effect is striking at itself and not at capital"
 Legislation was urged which will pre- vent a well organized minority from in- terfering with the rights of the ma jority. profiteering being denounced as "an expression of selfish minority that must be sternly checked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Captain White Speaks To Large Audience At
 Bessemer Courthouse

Before an audience that filled the Frank g. White made an address last night in the interest of his candidacy for the short-term United States Sem ate. Captain White outlined st length the ssseral blanks of his platform, stating that he would. if elected, carry out every pre- election promise.
 He referred to the approaching de- bate in which he and ex-Governor O'Neal will discuss the Volstead and other prohibition measures, and in- vited the audience to attend the de- bate. He stated that he would up- hold the prohibition laws to the let ter, a statement that brought applause from the audience. Captain White was introduced by Judge J. B. c. Gwin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
$225, 100000 In Raw
 Materials Exported
 During Month March
gy Assoolstsd Press

Washington, April 29.-I'he value of raw materials exported in March was $22o,- 000O0O, an increase of $125. .0O0,0O0 over the same month last year, according to fig ures announced today by the depart ment of commerce. Exports of manu- facturers amounted to s3s9, 100000, an in- crease in value of s131, ,O00,Oo0, while food stuffs valued at $1S5,000.00O showed a de- cline of approximately $44,00O,000 from March, 1919.
 Imports of raw material for the month were worth $216.OO00O0, an increase of s1l6,00O.000 over March. 1919, while manu- factures were valued at $151, ,0OOO0o against $S0,0000O0 last year. Foodstuffs increased from $65, 100000 to st49, ,0O0, O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
IRISH ATTEMPT FAILS

Liverpool, April 29.-An attempt by the Irish section of the dock workers to carry out their threat to hold up traffic if the hunger striking prisoners were not released from the Wormwood Scrubbs prison has failed. More than 80 per cent of the men returned to work this after noon, and there were plenty of subst;- tutes for the Irishmen who did cease work.
 The only somewhat serious development today was that the Irish boats were held up temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Buffalo Yards Tied Up
By Associated Press

Buffalo. N. Y, April 2s-Railroad yards in Buffalo were tied up tonight by re- sumption of the strike of switchmen and yard conductors. Dissatisfaction with the settlement terms under which the men returned to work on April r was given as the reason for the second walSout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
LEGAL NOTICES
Nofice

State of Alabama, Jefferson county The undersigned win not be IT sI onsible for debts incurred by M1 r J. Karr or Mrs. Virginia J. katt the two names referring to one ana the same person. This April 18th. lszV'
 E. J. KARR- Subscribed and sworn to before me tkis the 26th day of April. 1920.
 w. S. WEIGH
 Notary Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
ALL WORK TO CEASE \

Rome, April 29.-According to re- ports from allsthe provinces, May Day will be celebrated by a complete ces- sation of work, including the employees on transport lines.
 No serious trouble IS expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

Brussels, April fHavas.) )-The tramway employees of Brussels today decided to strike. A committee of the men was entrusted with the task of fixing the date upon which work shall cease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
JOHN s. MARKS
ONLY S30 PER ACRE

l60 acres; mile station; 20 miles out; in mile of main pike road between Gadsden and Birmingham; all fenced wire and cedar posts; 70 acres ideal state of cultivation; red and gray land; one broom dwelling with hall and ? porches; house ceiled and painted; nice yard; tenant houses; garden, vineyard, fine orchard Just coming into bearing; fee simple titles. A money making farm, close in to town. Think how cheap-only $50 per acre Terms on part. Sid L. Beason, with Reid-Bell Realty Co.,, 515 N. goth St. Main 1872.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Nnficc.

Notice Is hereby given that One un- dersigned will sell to the highest easn bidder before the Third avenue door of the Jefferson County Alabama, courthouse, during legal hours of sale on May ,, 1920. three shares of com mon stock of the United States RN9-l Der Company pledged to secure san .lndetebdness now past due
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Blft
 MINGHAM. ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

But over and above it all. in writing to his father, Sam says: The only draw back in going to Cleburne is that 1t puts me 125 miles furtfier away from Birming- ham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
pRE.wAR MINING OPERATIONS

with the withdrawal of government regulations on bituminous coal. the sum mary said, a general revival of pre-war mining operations was shown.
 1 In general the reserve agents ooserVeo demands for coal to be far ahead of the supply with no prospects of month to
 month"; requirements being exceeded oy production before fall.
 1 All lines of manufacturing have showH
 Unprecedented activity with textlie imakers leading in capacity operations. In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
OF NATION
 IS JEOPARDIZED BY
 DELAY OF TREATY

By Associated Press Pinehurst, N C., April 29.-Delay In concluding a treaty of peace, either for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

Lillian Esther Herzfeld-Lillian Esther Herzfeld. the 21-month old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs M C. Herzfeld, died yesterday at the family resi- dence, 1922 South Twenty sixth street. Funeral services at the resi- dence this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock Interment in EmanuEl cemetery The following will act as pallbear- CTS: J. D. Freeman. Philip Oster, Dr sJerome Meyer J. A. Lehman. Martin Simpson and ]. H. Loveman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
ASSASSINATION OF HIGH OFFICIALS IS
 PLAN OF RADICALS
(Continued from Page One)
TRAM WORKERS TO QUIT

the dismissal of workmen in two fac tories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
 HoTsEs TOR sALE 100
FOR SALE

JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. A r. ROOM BUNGALOW IN NoRwooD, ON PAVED STREET; LARGE LOT, GARAGE, AND EVERYTHING COM PLETE. HARDWOOD FLOORS, TILE BATH. FURNACE HEATED. NEW YOU CAN PICK YOUR OWN ELEC- TR1c FIXTURES AND SELECT YOUR OWN WALL PAPER IF YOU TRADE NOW SEE
 JOHN s. MARKS
 WITH
 POPE R. E. & INS. co. 2l9 N. FIST ST. MAIN 129O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
PRICES ASSUMING UPWARD MOVEMENT
Ccontinued from Page One)

far ahead relatively speaking as in the past. although in some lines the volume of untitled orders is very large.
 ''The export trade holds up in an un- expected degree and bank credit, although not materially larger in volume than at the opening of April. has had to foi- low more or less the course of demand so that expansion at various points mas taken the place of reductions effected at others"
 The board viewed with some alarm inc question of obtaining adequate labor for the farms This was considered the most difficult element of the whole Ia DOT situation. and was declared to de- nand deepest study in order to obviate serious results both to the producer ana the consumer Farmers have been un- able to obtain more than half or tnS labor they need, southern districts re- ported.
 The board dismissed discussion of the railway strike with the statement tnas it collapsed "on account of general iacA of public sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
DEATHS

Mrs. Della R. Mnjor-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Della R. Major, age 36. who died yesterday morning at the residence, 1915 North Twentieth street, will be held from the resi- dence at 3;30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in Elmwood cemetery. Rev. T. o. Harris will officiate. The de- ceased Is survived by her husband, H. M. Major; one son. Robert Hew- lett Major; father. J. p McGill; five sisters and three brothers.
 Miss Fannie Brazer-Funeral services for Miss Fannie BraZer, age "A. who died at a local infirmary late yes terday afternoon, will be held from Johns chapel this afternoon at 4 o'clock The body will be sent to Selma for interment. The deceased is survived by her cousin. Mrs, Frank Powell of Birmingham, and three other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-s7, 100 buys the best home in the best location in Ensley; s2.5oo cash. balance easy terms. D. F. Faircloth. Phone Ensley 10S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

F. s. FOSTER, Cashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

HOME. NORTH HIGHLANDS-6-ro cottage, 1a block Norwood car ana bus line; possession May | Price $4,500; terms. Ingram Land Co., Elm pire Bldg.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
WATCH THE SENATE RACE

The Republicans lave such mar
row margin in the United States Sen
ate that they are considerably dis
turbed over the situation. Senator
Newberry, who spent SlSO,OO0 to de-
feat Henry Ford, is still = candidate
for the penitentiary ard his vote
can hardly be counted upon. The Re
publlcans hope to elect enough Sena-
tors in the fall elections to make Il
safe majority but ii the Democrats
do their duty in November the Re-
publican majority will disappear. With
such narrow margin Doth parties
will be on the alert, but the c>trava-
giant record of the last Congress ought
to arouse the tax payers, Republican,
as well as Democrats, so that to use
a campaign slogan, they will "turn
the rascals out"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
EXECUTION POSTPONED
WHEN CURRENT FAILS

John Maxwell, a negro murderer
of Charleston, who was to ks.vc been
electrocuted at Columbia last Friday,
has been given two more weeks of
life on account of balky electric
chair.
Witnesses were assembled, the
prisoner had had his last spiritual
advice from his minister and all was
in readiness for the execution when
the electrician dicovercd that there
was not enough current to do the Job
properly.
The execution was postponed from
time to time while inctfrclual eff
forts were made to get the apparatus
in poper working orLec, hut efforts
were finally abandoned for the pres
cnt. The Governors secretary. was
communicated with and Maxwell was
granted two weeks reprieve. Mean.
time the death chair will Ice over
hauled and put in shape to do its
work.
Maxwell was convicted of murder
ing George S. Duane at Charleston.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
PENSION EXTRAVACANCE

When 1t comes 10 pensions Con-
PresSmen seem to re; luny. rhc last
congress was no exception 20 the rule
Just before Congress adjourned a
pension bill of $65, 5,C00. 900 was pass
ed and so little interest was taken
in the discussion Of the b:ll that it
was in evidence that there we're not
ten Senators in their places when the
vote was the taken.
Senator King,of Utah, who opposed
the reckless manner in which the
peoples money was appropriated,
said:
eve are pension mad; we pension
men who were never injured; we pen
sion men who never suffered any dis
ability; we pension men who are suf-
fering no disabilities now; I'VE pension
men who are worth millions; we pen
sion men who enjoy thousands and
tens of thousands of dollars annually
from their professions and from their
business investments; this is the day
of service pensions, and still more
SSiNiNS pShSioH>. 4NO one htOSS Wnal
the end will be-"
In closing his speech of protest
King referred to the fact that the
Republicans being in the majority,
were responsible Tor the wild waste
of money. He said that it must cease.
He added
"Those in public life must have due
regard for the responsibilities which
rest upon them. We should he the con-
ervators of the interests Of the peo-
pie. We should protccC the taxpayers.
We should represent the public in
stead of the special interests, and
those who are knocking constantly
at the door of the Congress for APP
preparations"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
STATS DIARY

FRIDAY opened pas chest of
tules and TUX out his brace & bit
& was going out of the house & pa
seen me & he sed Hay Stats what you
doing with my bace & biz Il re-
plyed l have organized band of
campfire boys & we hafta drill to-
mite. He sed Stats if yure branes
was grass you cud sell yure lawn
more
Saturday. TUX walk over past
James house today. Just happened to
acksidently go thataway & was study
ing how nd l make II cts SO as 2
70 see VIM. S. Hart & Jane sed Wat
are you thinking about IL | answer
I'd d sed Duthing. & she sed You
Ill ways have yure mind on Your own
self l. seems. Threw with women.
That's wot l yam.
Sunday got 2 tawking z Jake
Y asst him wot he thot about me & ].
ne sed he thot ! showed lots
better taste than che does. So we
Are not good friends emmy more.
Monday-Ma & pc including me
vent the Confeci,shunary e. had
ice Cream & then pr got sum Gig
@rcts & went 2 lite |. The owner sed
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

Mister no mokeing in here Spa sed
That's funny you sci them don't you
not. The man sed Yes & they sell
union Underware up the dry Goods
store but they don't let them put
on in the store room.
Tuesday, was telling pa & ma
& sum ladys about girl wich hurt
her leg in swimming & ma sed You
must say Inns not legs. So later in the
evening l told them of a man arrest
ed for boot limming Il ma never
under Stood me tall. Shes not 80
awful wise. At times.
Wednesday-walked down the
street with skool teechcd today G.
we saw house wich was being bilt
q sc sed Slat so you know when &
where Shingles was lst USED. But
l diddent care 2 disSuss it with her.
Nor nobuddy else.
Ihursday- In swimming today.
Lots of people was in. Bl:stcrs was
there & he can dive e. turn summer
Sets u fiote ded man & tll & the
girls are afte him 2 lern them 2
swim. Even Jane is. she wanted me
jump off the bridge like El;sters but
l sed her that they was lots of lit
tel boys in hcvin wica had tried that
& l wood rether not try it. She call
ed me a big Trade calf. But | shud
worry. / don't care.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
GROWTH OF AMERICAN LEGION

These are the days of one hundred
per cent. Americanism-and no great
or evidence of it's Gowth can be Civ
en- than the increase in the nation
wide membership of trc American
Legion.
In the recent drive for new memb-
Akron Post No. 2O9, made up en-
tirely of employees of The Good
year Tire d Rubber Company who
had seen service in the World War,
increased its membership from 1000
to l,375, making it one Of the larg-
est posts in the country.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29
BIG ATTENDANCE AT
LOWER MACEDONIA

The Chesterfield Baptist Sunday
School won the banner for the larg-
est delegation to the Chesterfield
County Sunday School Association
Convention at Lower Macedonia
Church Sunday, having rearly fifty
delegates present.
The attendance at the convention
is said to have been the best of any
similar meeting yet held, and gen
cral superintendent Leon G. Palmer
o fthe South Carolina Sunday School
Association, expressed qualification
at the publicity given by the local
press.
An interesting and practical pro-
gram was carried out and plans made
for bringing the county up to a
high degree of efficiency in the work.
All denominations participated in
the convention and much enthusiasm
was manifest. For the coming year
the followgin officers were elected:
President, II. A. Mcleod, Cheraw
vice president, c. C. Douglass. Ches-
terfcld; secretary and treasurer. L.
c. Reid, Chcraw; childrens' superin-
tendcnt, Miss Madge Curtis, Chester
field; young peoples superintendent
Ars. A. III. Mangum, Fageland
adult superintendent, G.. n. Tucker
Pagcland; administrative superinten.
dent, l.. L. Parker, Pagcland; district
presidents, J. +. Mcbride, Chcraw
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

The Kentucky State Dry Leader is
strong for Cox for President. He says
He is man of breadth Of vision
and a man Of action.
"Prohibition is an accomplished
fact, you know. I don't know any
thing about being wet and dry
now. We want to look ahead and 90
ahead, and he has struck me as a
progressive. ell must have made a
good Governor and good Governor
ought to make good President"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

The New York Tine, has a cartoon
representing Republican managers
trying to put Mchinlcy's coat on
Harding, but they cant make it fit.
A cartoon with RooscvclL's hat com
ing down over Harling's GERS shows
that it is not easy to reconstruct a
man. you cannot make q six purse
out of sow'S ear,"no" can you make
president out Of 4 small politician.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

A woman, taking advantage of leap
year, asked a Michigan man to mar
ry her. He consented and spent sew
eral numbered dollars in buying her
jewelry. Then she refused to marry
him and now the Michigander is suing
her for $500 worth of ;ewclry and
$500 to heal his broken heart.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

Canada buys $500, 900, 900 worth
OF American goods every year. She
is good cash customer and knows
where to get baganS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

Victor Berger, thc Socialist and
Anarchist who has been twice re-
fused seat in Congress. is running
again. AS he is publishing a weekly
newspaper he will write enough treas
on to keep him out again.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

Old Fl. e.. of l.. has reached Africa
The price of wives is now eight coins
1t used to be four.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-07-29

Select your firss 40.
cordin8 to tho roads
tiiey have to travel:
In sandy or hilly coun-
try, wherever the going
Is apt to be heavy-The
u. S. Nobby.
For ordinary country
roads-Tne u. S. Chain
or Usco.
For front wheels -
The u. s. Plain.
For best results
everywhere-U.S. Royal
Cords.