The Warehouse Situation
The large sale of tobacco on the opening day, August 28th as we have several times predicted,
showed that two warehouses cannot handle the tobacco that would ordinarily be sold on this mar
ket. At, time not only the warehouse was overrun, but the nearby streets were crowded, and
many farmers were forced to sell their tobacco where they did not elect to sell. There was over
crowding, over-packing, and general confusion, resulting in damage to some tobacco, loss of consid
erable time to the planters themselves, and much complaint. In fact it was necessary to carry
over until the next day a considerable part of the tobacco, whereas, had there been sufficient ware
house accommodation, the sale could have piobably been handled easily in one day, and in a way
more satisfactory to the producer. .. . s
The Trouble
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The whole trouble resulted from one or two men undertaking to drive the farmers to sell
when and where one or two people wish them to seil, and it is time, high time, for the far
mers to 'rise up and overthrow the miserable system forced on them for several years. A
tobacco crop comes only after toil and hardship, and its full value should go to the producer.
The farmer cannot grow and progress in life, which is one of the greatest sources of human
enjoyment, as long as he is handicapped, dwarfed, and stunted in his efforts by a few people
who would like to anoint themselves. But there is a way, and, although somewhat inconven
ient, very inconvenient in some oases, we should lead in that direction until the condition is
remedied. Our forefathers suffered for years in their struggle for liberty, which we now en
joy; certainly we can do something to retain our liberty.
The Remedy
Unless the warehouses at Louisburg meet your needs and demands, even though it is neces
sary to ride and drive at night to accomplish that for which you are fighting, carry your tobac
co to Henderson, Rocky Mount, Wilson; Zebulon, Wendell or Youngsville, for two ' or three
weeks; longer, if necessary. You will see the warehouses, now closed, open their doors and nv*>r
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the doors you will see the word WELCOME, written in such largeletfer^tW vn? ttim ove5
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soever thy hand findeth to do" is an all-embracing sentence, it comprehends all tasks, all human ef
fort, and it esteems no undertaking lightly. Aud "Do it with thy might" ' admits of no middle
course; it contemplates no shirking, no glossing over, no hurrying through at the expense of quality
or efficiency; it stands for thoroughness, from top to bottom, inside and out.
You well fcnow how your interests have fared at the hands of the warehouse trust. Do you want the
local banking dominated by the same people who are dominating the warehouse situation? Do you
want the banks, the big time stores, and the warehouses dominated by the same people, to whom you
sold? your tobacco in 1911 and 1912? If your answer is no, if you belie v 3 in the open door policy* in a
square deal for the farmer, and other conditions that will enable him to grow with the times, cooper
ate with your own bank and assist it with the weapon that will work for your interest.