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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

OF course, the newspaper man was
deeply Interested and glad to contri-
butte the slips as his share toward the
.benefaction. The slips were then past
I'd upon the bags. and by the committee
appointed for the distribution. left at
the homes of those who had been Sc
lected. No consideration was given
to either the dcnOmiIational or the re-
ligiouS character OF those solicited.
Roman Catholics. Jews and intidelS
were asked. and responded generous
Iy. The entire population of the vii
lage felt the generous thrill and the
happy glow. Two hundred households
were made happy for days in discuss
Ing their contributions. When the
hags were gathered together it was
found that We had nearly half ton
Of goodies for the poor people. and not
one OF the bags was found missing or
returned empty. And what rereia-
ton Of the generosity and kindly SYM
patty of the people those bags were.
Some Of them We're estimated as worth
not less than So. In them were or
anges. bananas. apples. malaga grapes.
figs. nuts. cakes. boxes OF candies.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

A THANKSGIVING INSPIRATION
HOW A PASTOR AND HIS YOUNG PEOPLE MADE TWO
y = q . HUNDRED SOULS HAPPY q q
. By Rov. limos EGyiss c

large table and the contents assorted
into baskets, pals and tubs. There
were bushels of oranges and apples.
more than a bushel of bananas. pals
of grapes, nuts and candies and other
things. Then 200 plates were spread
along the sides Of the long corridor OF
the hail. and one article from each was
placed upon each plate. till the plates
were heaping high and lusciously beau
tiful. Yet one-third only Of the con-
tribuiion had found place.
One hundred OF these plates were
taken into the dining hall Of the insti-
tuition. placed upon the tables. and
then the aged inmates to the same
number were invited to be seated. The
members of the committee were then
invited in and introduced by the keeper
and given the opportunity to convey
to them the greetings Of the loving
hearts which had inspired the kindly
remembrance. After a few words by
the pastor the responses began. One
by one, beginning at the head Of the
table. and passing around it, the whole
lG0 gave oral testimony to their graft
tude for the kindly consideration.
We sometimes say we cannot pray
and speak in prayer meeting. If we
were incarcerated in the poor house
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

take something which would promote
the spirit of the day. The county
house containing about 200 of the poor
and insane, was located two miles
from the town, and conceived the
plan Of having our society give them a
genuine Thanksgiving treat. At the
first meeting of the society made the
suggestion. OF course. it interested
the young people, but-then there
came the difficulties. How could
twelve or fifteen young people. poor
ones at that, with burden already too
heavy to bear, contribute to the happi-
ness Of 200? Expense, labor time-al!
the costly factors in such undertake
ings, loomed up. and though bright
eyes sparkled and cheeks glowed at
the thought, the young people sadly
shook their heads. fearing the under
taking beyond their ability. had,
however, planned the matter in my
own mind, and having faith that we
would not be left to our own resources
in the matter, laid bare my plans.
and finally. by vote. committed the So
ciety to the undertaking.
The first thing we did was TO dele
gate Il person to go to the village mil
Ter to secure POO eiGht-pound paper
bags. inStructing him 10 make known
to him. in detail our plans and pur-
pose. The miller became interested
Immediately. and when the pay for the
bags was rendered, lie refused to ac-
cept 1t. saying: NO. no. want a
share in your work. and if | were 4
young person ! think | would want to
associate myself with society such as
yours" Next l went TO the publisher
If the village newspaper and asked him
to print fer us 2O0 slips OF paper like
this.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
SEASON OF GOOD CHER.
Thanksgiving Day an Occasion For
General Rejoicing.


General Rejoicing.
Next Thursday. by proclamation pro-
yided, every civilized corner of this
country will thrOb with the thanks
giving spirit and reSOund with hymns
Of praise for the bountiful blessings
of the year. The most sober celebra-
ton OIL the American calendar. Thanks
giving is Yet an occasion for general
rejoicing and feasting. and it is al
ways hcralded with joyous anticipa-
tionS. And this years observance
promises to be most heartily enjoyed
by the great mass of people through
out the land
Ii is an occasion that opens the great
broad heart Of the country to the dis
treSS of the unfortunate. when the mil
lionaire is sometimes thankful he has
purse strings to unlooSen. when the
financially comfortable indulge in un-
usual luXurieS. when one struggling
sized turkey. when the ragged child of
poverty gets only smell of the savory
dishes OF the day and philOSOplically
murmurS that he is thankful to be
alive. However. there are few unfor-
tunates unprOvided for on this festive
anniversary. The inmates Of hospitals,
jailS. poorhouses and other public in
SttutionS all fare generously. and even
the homeless outcaSt renSwS acquain-
been strangers to his stomach. Thanks
giving is day for pleasant family re-
unions. when the widely scattered
members of a once united household
gather at bountiful dinners OF roast
turkey. plum pudding. mince and
pumpkin pies, etc.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

wrongdomg
sible
the development of the individual shall proceed
With wider the conditions Whn
Beneficial
resulting
planned better
the
despite occasional state
homes
child
diminishing better and broader educational facilities being provided
The bearing
social welfare considered whole is
Usually sought work betemn has
Immediately concerned but larger
that will
conditions prejudica health and character
needless and
indifference weakness
physical OF
will unwi
the people permit the continuance of need bad
welfare others considered
individual should which individuals
neither welfare
elfshy highest
be attained
unsclfh
which higher
individuals
welfare
whole all
welfare will be
proportion poverty will vanish.-The Independent
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

concluded the
ALL customs in the country o "e
city that TO De announcer
thing isssetner ,,o ,o,ost weather when country
people have right in haying time generally
sleep and they make WORK.
working
suit their convenience
make when
SPELL come 10 pay
a II
a fashion and her nat
written all over
Of that is the duty hose
courtesy
relatives 1t disgrace to admit INTO
the most fashionable pat
put her out Of sight
sight honest old ru
the country
gifted to
Take she were ad!
ashamed her Don
off she has Don't have the SUNDAY
ache as taking her to church
Smiths that she an ola party
his boyhood Come baey with the relation
sli6fand decent will think the less OF YOU
of Yourself and try make people
world and
guilty makng words running wild their adjectes
thank God everybody does not want
visit and
the delights of life would be fed.
Polly and Cousin Maria and
the city show them the
the blinds and send the servant
r. the home'-New York Weekly.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

and some kindly friend remembered
Us. we would speak. Our tongues
would not be tied. God bless you,
sir. the longest day you live for Your
thoushtfulne>>." Say thank You for
one TO your young people. sir. | never
seed such spread i'll my life before.
Il thank You. and our Heavenly Faith
er for YOU" This is sad Thanks
giving to me. but this bright ray of
sunshine makes il less dcary. l
thank YOU Such We're the express
sions Of gratitude we heard. Some of
them seemed like the wcllinG up OF the
great frozen .depths.the melting again
into emotion Of hearts that had become
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

Weary and heartsick. hushing their desires
For homes and kindred far across the sea,
That, without fear or hirdrdnce, they
might raise
Daily TO God their prayers and hymns OF
praise
And walk His paths in all humility.
We knew thee first III sixteen twenty-one:
The shores OF bleak New England calm
thy birth;
And though thy cradle buried was in snow,
And chill November winds. with icy tone.
flushed thee to sleep, yet now with JOY
and mirth
We celebrate that day OF long ago.
Louise Boyd.
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hearts.
After making the rounds Of the hos
pital and the asylum. W" took our de-
parturc, feeling that in addition to tie
bleSSednesS of having remembered the
poor. we had established red-lctter
day in the history OF the institution.
The keeper. in communication 10 our
society many weeks afterwards. add
ed to previous expressions Of gratitude.
the assurance that the event had
caused happy divergence in the
thoughts of the inmates. and instead or
dwelling upcn their unfortunate condi-
ton. they had continually tHiked of
the thoughtfulnpSS of their friends. 1t
ought TO he added that our contribu-
ton provided the inmates of the inSti-
tuition with q tasty dessert after each
Sabbath dinner till some time after
New Years. and also gave our feeble
society the first spur of inspiration
which led it out into larger and more
active spheres Of altruistic endeavor.
-Ram'S Horn.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
The Day. the Diet, the Decorations.

The American with "a soul so dead"
that he does not feel his patriotism
stirred by the memory of Thank>gv-
ing dinners that have gone before" is
a poor sort Of an individual.
Indulge in ''snacks and bites As he
may and distress his digestion by the
torturing process Of swallowing his
average midday meal in five minutes,
there is one day in the year at least
when lie becomes passive, quiescent
and calmly amenable to the seductive
effects of really attractive and prop
erly built up meal.
An essay on the delights OF eating.
therefore, which would only merit his
cynicism or contempt at any other
time becomes an attractive subject
now, and the idea Of festoon:ng his
stomach with melange Of succulent
dainties become subtle and tender
ly fantastic suggestion as Thaak>giv-
ing day approaches.
1t depends very much upon the cx-
uberance Of the fancy, the training Of
the palate or the depth Of the pocket
book how far the course can be
stretched out to suit the taste Of any
particular individual.
But as sage once said, Catch your
bird first and then eat him." So with
your turkey. Get him by al! means
before anything else, and get the right
kind of bird. il You would have him
tender and tasty as he should be il
young and properly fed. The best kind
Of turkey 20 buy is short breasted,
plump bird. with clear skin and short
pin feathers, giving the preference to
fowl that is not over large. Long
hairs and sharp scales on the legs be-
tray old birds.
The clever housewife needs 70 tcll-
Ing how TO cook the turkey when
nice bird has once been secured and
how to garnish the centre piece with
appropriate ii~ingS.
One hint only. therefore, to her in
regard to the dining-roOm and table.
which may be given q touch OF color
befitting the occasion without much
extra trouble.
The mantel can be very prettiiy deco
rated " means Of bank formed Of
various kinds Of fruits and Tegeta-
bles appropriately mingled with green
leaves.
The chandelier can be draped with
ropes of moss intermingled with sprays
of bitter sweets.
Be sure not 10 bring out the ordi-
nary every day dinner service. for this
is the one occasion when all the old
est fashioned things should be brought
out. the Oldest china. the most revered
antiques and family heirloOmS, not
forgetting the old-fashioned brass can
dlesticks for lighting the dinner table
with candles.
For centrepiece jardin:ere may
be made out of half a pumpkin or a
cabbage. The pumpkin should be hol-
lowed out and cut into points at the
edge. or the cabbage be stripped Of
it's outer leaves and the centre hol-
lowed out. Into this natural jardin-
iere the rosiest Of apples and the fin
est grapes and pears should De piled.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
q Thanksgiving Qcrostic.

T's for the turkey so toothsome AMI good.
H is for holiday. well understood.
AS for the apples which make sauce and
pie.
Ms for the noise OF the children knee-high.
KS for the kitchen where good th;ags are
made,
S is for spices and sweet marmalade.
G's for the games which We play until
night,
rs for the ices so cold and so white.
VS. for the vines which encircle each Plate,
rs for the illness which comes to ,Ls late
know,
G's 10: the gratitude we all should Sow.
&C. B. y2gIau.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

Il was in the
early winter Of
'90. I had un-
Gartaken t Ii G
pastorate Of 4
small church in
q country town
in central New
York. and was
deSirOus of re-
yivin. the in-
tereSt Of 4
young peoples
club. Thanks
giving was ap-
preaching. and
l was anxious
t Il e society
should under
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

cakes of chocolates. cough drops. chow
ing gum. booklets. fancy pictures and
other articles.
These bags We're carefully carried TO
the county house by committee on
Thanksgiving morning. and with the
aid of the keeper. his wife. and the do
meStic>. assorted and distributed.
First, the bags We're placed upon q
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
Correct.

Bread and sage and pepper.
Chestnut. thyme and oyst"".,
Mingled with some sausage Dai.S,
Just to make it moister.
Drowned till crisp and fragrant,
Then YOU strike the grade, OF
Srfinr that's the stuffing that
Judge.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

The meat received into Smithiield
market every year for the feeding Of
London exceeds four hundred and
three thousand tons.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
v'"'"" How to Stop Poverty

By J. G.. Phelps Stokes.

organism like other grows by the exercise
of inherent creative faculties but the direction Of the
growth and whether for better worse. often depends
largely upon character Of outside influences
in the environment in which the growth takes place Inc
underlying creative activity remains long unlniu'
by its environment There is constant development
direction another in the OF the human being
tho is hnnl1h
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24

hard and tlinty. The expression OF
their gratitude well-nigh broke our
hon nrtS
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s
X

These actual operations and regarding
in all gcchquck schemes absolutely
of month.
Pacific fleet
purcEa
of Of
additional launched sections sixty thou
tbe
al Bookloves Magazine.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
E2>.r>>A<es -.-<<.~'-~f3
t The Rights of f
: SOuHLTv COuSt/LS I
S,-a~ av xote Thorn -e~s3
BY Kate Thorn.

lTY people always remember their country reatVeS "c
hot weather comes. if never at any other time
When the mercury gets into the nineties one VINO
in brick block in of our swarmlAg ces' IS Pe'''
think of Aunt Polly and Cousin Maria
Green fields, running brooks COWS, especially IL 'es s
milk fresh vegetables fruit and pure air possess uhola
charms and doubt the fashion of Aunt PoiS Doi
the cut of Cousin Marias gown would for moment III
ternoso harriar Of CITY relative when she
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
''4 II Legitimate Get $
Rich=Quick Scheme s
By Harry Boice ~vtaa~ssSSSt
By Harry Boice.

sedentary gold mining has serious rival
The latest gold mining done by of dredger that
sails the land like ship The total expense in
day in the operation of of the gold mining yes
sells sometimes less than $50 The ships cost from $4,000
$95O00 according to size. The first years cruise vii
pay for the monster ITSELF will pay the cost of the land
at $4,000 the will all expenses including
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
MADE A FALSE AFFIDAVIT
Conscience-Stricken Woman Confesses
to Pefjured Oath.

FARGO n. D.-COnscience stricken over max
ing false affidavit twelve years ago awoman
now residing in Washington state has written
crime She says she made ca: homestead s entry try
in Barnes county twelve years ago and swore
that she was a. when she was only 10. Later
she married and removed to Washington
and became member of the church. The knowl-
edge of her false oath bore So heavily upon her
she wrote the officials. who decline to make
known her name.
The Fargo Commercial Club has issued an in
vitation to the may and representatives of the
city councils of Grand Forks. and other towns
in in the state to meet here to devise plan
for needed legislation this winter. Some Of
the towns want charter revision.
The board of education some time ago voted
that one of its members J. P. Dahlquist, should
There was protest against having member Of
the board do the work, especially as it was
necessary for Dahlquist to vote for his own an
pointment An Investigation showed the plan
was Illegal and the census is being taken under
the direction Of the secretary. as formerly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
CLAIMS PULL ON
THE RAIN CLOUDS
California Rainmaker Asserts He
Caused Downpour and Can
Do It Again. -.

Pasadena, Dec. 9-California has pro-
duced many wonderful things why not
a Jupiter Pluvius in the flesh? Why not
a mere mortal with the Olympian power
to pull the heavenly puckering string
that let's the raindrops drops Charles
Hatfield, whose family is one Of the
well-to do in southern California, and
whose father owns one Of the largest
ranches in San Diego county, seems to
be the answer. He says he's it; that
he caused the recent storm in face Of
weather bureau predictions to the con
trary, and stopped it, contrary predic-
tions notwithstanding. Jupiter Pluvi-
us couldn't do better than. that in his
palmy days. 4 III, = i.
According to Hatfield, he has quit
business for a time and that, altho the
viii be more rain, clear Weather is y On
his card. He has bottled up his chem
icals and called in his affinities and to:
morrow will take down his plant and
send it to Los Angeles Monday, to fol.
low himself the next day. : s4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09

xxx Alaska Seal Caps, London dyed, college and
Detroit shapes, at $12.5O.
Pieced Seal Caps in college and Detroit shapes, SIS
T. values, at 1885. p
Electric Seal Caps, Detroit and driver shapes
worth $500, at $500.
Stetson's Winter Style Hats are ready in soft or
stiff, at $3.50, 81 and $3.50.
The Model Warranted Hat soft stiff, at $500.
The Model Special Hat at $3.50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09

developing the storm clouds and caus-
ing considerable rain in the mountains,
but L classed the experiment as fall
ure for the reason that I did not sue
coed in making it rain where l most de-
sired it.
- "My logbook shows that in the test
just closed the conditions were most
unfavorable for rain when | started the
chemical affinity action Monday even
ing. There had not been rain for forty
nine days, and the weather bureau pre-
dicted continued fair weather. Tues
day morning we had heavy fog, just
as we always have, had the second day
of all my experiments. Wednesday the
SKY became overcast, with cirrhus
third day. Thursday the sky. was over
cast with stormclouds, as always has
been the case on the fourth day, the
first fall of rain being recorded between
the hours Of 4 and 'clock in the
evening, Friday | morning, between
6 and O'Clock, we had a light drizzle,
and in the afternoon at 'clock we
had our first heavy downpour, continu-
ing quite heavily until $3.50 in the even
forecast is for cloudy, unsettled condi-
tions, with probable showers, but the
storm is over, and we can expect clear
weather for time. ~
Pays His Own Way.
Hatfield says his next experiments
| will be made either in San Diego OF
San Bernardino county, so far as he
| knows at this time. ".,~ e.
Many persons want to know. who is
backing me in these experiments sale
Hatfield. :" And I wish you to say that
am receiving no financial aid. T have
a grand thing in this rain-producing
secret, and can well afford to pay fol
my experiments until such time as
can effectually demonstrate the value Of
my discovery. Ill show them event
ually.' ~ sa
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Special
Announcement.

Effective Nov. 81, 1904, and there
after, a new daily train will be inaugu-
rated, leaving Grand Central PASSENGER
Akron, Cleveland, Young town, Pitts
burg and intermediate poi nts, connect
ing at Pittsburg with "Duquesne Limi-
ted" for, Philadelphia anil New York
and with train No. 10 for Washington,
D. G., and Baltimore.
This train will be equipped with first
class day coaches, Pullman sleepers and
diningcar service. 's. r ~
On all thru first-class Il ckets stop
over will be allowed at Washington,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, not to ex-
coed ten days at each place.
Haase, North Western Trav ,ling Pas
senger Agent, St. Paul, Mi: n; D. B.
Martin, Manager Passengey Traffic,
Baltimore, Md; B. N. Austin, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09

Mems Box Calf, Vici Kid and
Patent Kangaroo, lace or
blucher, $3.50.
Mems Patent Corona Colt in lace,
button or blucher style, $500.
An immense assortment Of the
celebrated Goodyear Glove
Overshoes, Arctics and Rubbers
at prices ordinarily paid for
much inferior rubbers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
How He Did It.

Discussing the recent storm, Hatfield
said:
ttThe storm which I have developed
in the last five days is over. You need
not expect any more rain in Pasadena or
Los Angeles today. This is my TWEEN
tieth experiment since I went into the
business on scientific basis three years
ago next April. Nineteen of these tests
faar eee WAS peso conng
years ago last July, when I succeeded in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
Pays His Own Way.

The action of Carter's Little Liver
Pills Is pleasant mild and natural. They
gently stimulat e the. liver and regulate
the bowels, but Do not purge. They
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09

Stamp Special.
I Two for one s. & FL. stamps at the
Nickel Plate Saturday,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
Winter Shoes---The Best for the Least

Mems Vici Kid, Patent Corona
Colt, velour calf, oil calf, wax
calf and box calf, with cork and
felt cushion footrest i3nsoles. The
antiseptic combination footrest
insoles make a soft cushion for
the feet, completely covering the
heel nails and every roughness
Of the ordinary insole, $3.50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-09
Ny; Any NH 4oQy or Sinai
Most Comfortable Fur Goats.

-. Gordon Fu,y IRE the Best
Northern Rat Lined Gordon make with Bay Otter
collar; ST. George Kersey shell; $95 for $65 90.
Siberian Coats COLLARS all wool Kersey shells
$4,000. ...#. .:.#** .. -
The finest blended Hudson Bay Rat Lined Coats, Otter
lars imported Kersey SHE'LL worth 500 and $780, Gordon Make
at $1,000. ~-''