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OCORfl: N. 0. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 9 1952.
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)UIl'S A LNDLSTIUAL
( STATE.
(iiowth of Manufacturing in "ortu Carolina-
IUsulis Surpass the Champion
Slat s.
We clip the following from
the report of Mr. T M Robert
sou, Department of Labor,
Washington, D. 3., of April 4
found in the News and Observer
of the 8th. The whole article is
without a dry line but we can
avail ourselfves of only a part.
Mr. Robertson says:
"The best evidence of the in
dustrial possibilities of tforth
Carolina is found in the progress
made'during the past few years.
According to the reports of the
Twelfth Census there was more
capital employed in one single
industry in 1000 than there was
in all the industries in the Stato
in 1800. Ten counties now have
more money invested in manu
facturing enterprises than the
entire State had ten years ago.
The value of products in the
two indnslries of cotton manu
facturing and lumber is now
greater thantbaccf all tho man
ufactured products of the State
in 1890. From 1890 to 1000 tho
capital invested in manufactur
ing increased nearly 134 per
cent, and the value of manufac
tured products increased 13 5 per
cent.
COTTON MANUFACTURING.
It will be interesting to note
somewhat in detail a few of
those industries in which the
most notable progress has been
made. First in importance on
acoount of its magnitude and
also on acco.unt of tho oppor
tunity it offers for profitable
investment is that of cotton
manufacturing. In 1800 there
were ninety-one cotton mills in
the State with a capital of about
ten and three-quarter millions
of dollars, while in 1900 there
were 177 mills with a capital of
$33,011,510. Tho value of
the.cotton mill products in 1890
was $9,563,443, and in 1900 it
was $28,372,798. These mills
in 1900 employed more than
30,000 people and paid them
more.than $3,000,000 in wages.
In 1900 the cotton mills con
sumed cotton to the value more
than $15,000,000, or about 400,-
000 bates, which was practically
all the cotton grown in tlie
State that y.ear.
FURNITURE FACTORIES.
Perhaps the most remarkably
Showing made imany industry is
in that of furniture manufactur
ing.. In 1800 th'e were six
little factories wUh' a capital of
$120,850, and the toil value of
tneir produv'-a v.s !.0.0u).
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1000 there w-e for
1' ur
fac'iies with a capital
023,37! mvl their prof.
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were
valucJ at '1,457,C05
n n
1;: jica
years! V bile the industry is yet
comparatively smalj, yet this
remarkable growth proves con
clusively that success is assured
to the enterprising investor who
embarks in the business.
The productive power of
capital is one of the first things
to determine in the selection of
a locality for manufacturing pur
poses.' To show what capital
can accomplish in North Caro
lina in two of the most promis
ing industries the following
facts are submitted:
Each $100 invested ia the
manufacture of cotton goods in
the United States in 1900 yielded
a product valued at a little more
than $72. In Rhode Island it
yielded $04 in Massachusetts it
yielded slightly less lhan $71,
while in North Carolina it
yielded $80. That is to say, that
in North Carolina capital in
vested in this industry afforded a
basis for prof t from 15 to 23 per
cent greater than it did in tho
other States mentioned. Or to
express it in a more practical
way, $100 invested in this in
dustry in North Carolina is
equivalent to an investment of
$121 in Massachusetts and to
$131 in Rhode Island. These
figures bear only upon tho re
lation of capital to product, and
when cheapness of building, the
earning power of a dollar when
invested in labor, and the items
of taxes and general expenses
are cosidered thev become even
more sfgnigcant.
Similar comparisons with
Michigan for the furniture in
dustsry afford even a greater
contrast in favor of North Caro
lina. Each $100 invested
in tho manufacture of
furniture in the State- of
Michigan in 1900 yielded a
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product valued at $105, while in
North Carolina it yielded $151
a difference of 46 per cent in
favor of North Carolina. 'Or to
use the other method of
comparison, $100 invested
in this industry in ; North
Carolina was equivalent to an
investment of nearly $144 in
Michigan. In Michigan nearly
24 per cent of the invested
capital for this industry was re
quired to provide the necessary
and buUdin
gs, while in
North Carolina only 17 per
cent of capital was thus required.
Finding tiKl Gold.
Mr. G S Surratt will leave
next week for Davidson bounty,
where he.w'il begin thoTlevelop
ment of a gold mining property
on hisrother's larl. The sur
face examination of the property
has shown a high grade of gold
ore and Mr, Surra and his
brother wilUbegin 'working tho
property on a larger sca!$ r:xt
IJJIl TIIL 1) WIS iYlOSUMEYf.
f'omn I1 TT- n V Ul-ml MA I..
Erecting a Suitable Monument to the
Confederacy and Its Only President.
At the called meeting of Camp
No. 212 U. C. V., on Saturday,
me oui, mo wjutKnj a3 a-
stgned the duty of reading a let,
tor and of acting in its response.
mi , , , .
The letter was from the presi
dent of the Jefferson Davis Mon -
umeutai Association. It is a'
touching appeal, includiug force-1
ful words horn Gen. Jno. BGor-
don.
"We give the two closing para
graphs as follows:
"Let us honor ourselves; let
us honor our dead on field, in
prison or in peace; let us honor
Jefferson Davis in one word,
let us lienor the Southern Con
federacy, by an out pouring of
.. -i , , . . .
our silver and gold to raise this
monument in l'JUo.
"With tears for ihosc who aro
gone; with pride in nil living and j Ihys' Waists.
dead; with tender wishes for Ready U) wo;u, whUo Waist.s,
every Confederate soldier on pleated fronts, lition collar, pat-
. , P i . cut waist band, a 05c value, ago
this earth and prayers for his!.. 1t ' '
appearing at the last great In-
spoction in Christian armor proof
I am yours in unceasing rover
encc, Nellie Jiatchkiss McCollough,
(Mrs. S Thomas McCollough)
Stanton, Va., Jan., 15, 1902."
The Camp has no funus from
which it could spare any sum
worth noting. Contributions
must come from individuals and
wo hope enough voterans will
respond with liberal and choor
ful sums that will he creditable
to the Veterans of Cabarrus.
Wo have tho following res
ponses: M C W alter
H B Parks
SLPartiow
J D-Barrier, (paid)
D A Caldwell (paid)
J C Thompson
$1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Wo hope Veterans will make
no delay, but send in their names
and sums at once.
RATAL TAR HEELS IN DANGER.
Had to Hail nt Water Jto Saye Them
.selves 0 IT Chariest ju Harbor.
The Cruiser Uornet with 125 (
naval reserves from our coast)
cities, encountered a severe galcj
as it neared Charleston and was
in great danger. The pumps
got out of order and tha vessel
was tilling. All hands had to
set to the work of bailing out
the water. The vessel got into
port at 8 o'clock Tuesday even4
ing with all safe but very tired.
Notes from the Orpin.
Organ Church, April 7. Mr.
and Mrs; A V K'utts are taking
in the Charleston Exposition this
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Our rural free delivery route
is in operation and, while it does
not suit every one, the majority
of tho people are well pleased
"ItUi hi HM
e want you to urine:
q Depai4mont.and ct U8 show you 1()W completely, yet
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fiow economically and satis fcactory, we can fit them out..
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()t 0nl Wltl bl,lts an(1 1 ailts' bllt blilrts, Collars,,
Neckwear, Hats, Shoes, Hosiery and every article of
boys haberdasheiy. We want you to see the superb
selections we have made the high art of workmanship
combined with style and quality at the reasonable price
We've some specialties that are worthy of your quick
consideration.
Boy's Suits.
at 2A8, eo.OOup to &00
Knee Pants Offering.
Do you want tho best wearing
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inn is, uouuio Klines -unu ,i;aih,
, Q 1(.yeavSi at a ro.,somvbi0
.price then see what wo show
at
ftOr,
j 4 to ll years,
50c
Extra Value in Knee Pants
I3ovs' Molo Skin washable
pants in dark colors, ago 0 to M,
instead of 25 cents they are
marked 15c
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Bell & Harris. Furniture Go's
the place to buy your Refrigerators, Lawn Swings
Hammocks, Settees or any old thing you may need for
poarch or lawn.
Furniture and
House Furnishings
of every description. We are strictly in it and if t you
need anything in our line and fail to see us you -loose
money. Come and see.
Installment plan a'SPEGI ALT Y.
Bell & Harris
Concord - National
Bank
Has paid $54,000 in dividends
since it opened floors in July,
1888. Its surplus and undivided
fund is $L7.0C0.
The losses from bad loans --n
its entire history arc- ':i"M). ii
has nevor sued any one or been
sued.
j Its officers are : J M Odell,
j president; 1J B Coltruno, cashier;
I L D Coltrane, assistant cashier;
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J M Uendrix, bookKeeiici .
( Board of Dircctors.y u Lilly,
T Qdell, Jno. P Allison, J S
; Harris, Elam King J M Oucll
your uovs Jieretc our Ju ven-
25c. Waists for JTvc.
dozen boys w'll t) -ulo v. , ,.ts or
Just for a liycr
bodies, valuo 2"
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j tho best 25c bo
! market. It cos!;
j vr.v ' ou ilia
u l.oi i.ing to
1; patterns, 4
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11 years,
Juvenile Shirts
in bright colors of l-Yrcal,
sizes 12 to 11, none baiter for
the pi ice
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Large selection of boys' hats
in fur and straw v' 25c, 50 cents
sinrl VKn
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