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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-24
MARRIED..

MAhHtED. -. .......
EGO-OLIVEIRA-In Honolulu, April
%, 1916, Joseph p Rego and Miss
Sarah c. oliveira, Rev Father II.
Valent.n, pastor of the Catholic
Church of ST. Augustine-by- the-Sea
Waikiki, officiating; witnesses
Felix Rodrigues and Miss Henrietta
c. Oliveira.
DUNG-LUM--In Wailuku, Maui, April
Is, 1916, Dung Chong of WailukG
and Miss Rebecca Lum of Kahului
Rev. Lincoln, b. Kaumeheiwa, pas,
tor of the Kaahumanu Hawaiian
church of Waikiki, Maui, officiating
C ARTER-JOHNSON - In Papaaloa,
North Hilo, Hawaii. April 8, 1919
George Carter, railroad station
agent at Papaaloa, and Miss Esther
Johnson of Ookala. ~., \ ....s..
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VITAL STATISTICS
BORN.

BORN.
VASCONCELLOS- Honolulu, April
16, 1916, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Vas
comedies of Iolani avenue and Ma.
gellan street, Auwaiolimu, a SON
Walter. f..
TOMlTA-In Honolulu. April 16, 1915
to Mr.. and Mrs. Kumajiro Tomita OF
Aala lane daughter Yoshiko.
KuDO-ln Honolulu, April 5, 1916, to
Mr., and Mrs. Koreshige Kudo OF
Aud lane, Palama, a son-Takeo.
B0TELH0-In Ookala, North Hilo,
Hawaii. April 3. 1916, to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Botelho a son.
TSUNEMATSU-ln Honolulu, April 8,
1916, to Mr.. and Mrs. Sukeki Tsune-
natsu OF Desna lane, Pa!ama. a
daughter-T atsuye
JARRETT-ln Honolulu, March %,
1916, to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul James
Jarrett of Sc Vineyard street, son
Robert Gordon Lapaula.
SAKAI-In. Honolulu. February 25,
1916, to Mr.. and Mrs. J.rokiehi Sa-
kai of Kamanuwai lane, off Bere-
tania street, son-Kenichi.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-24

Cabin messengers . me number OF
% and AZ deck passengers arrived yes
terday morning from Kauai on the
Mauna Loa Inward cargo included
1000. bags OF v. X. sugar. 5000 OF Ke
xaha ~. 100 bags of coconuts. 100 Of
.aro, 81 barrels of honey and other
sland products.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-24

: Bound for San Francisco via Port
,llen. Kaanapali. Kahului and Hilo,
he American Hawaiian steamer Geor-
gian steamed last night from this port.
taking sugar. On reaching San Fran
cisco with a full sugar cargo she will
Dad general cargo for the Orient, and
viii not call here again soon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-24

The British cruiser Laurentic, which
stopped the China Mailliner China of
Shanghai and removed 3S Germans
nd Austrians. has returned to Hong
tong, the work Of patrolling Chinese
waters having been entrusted entirely
% japanese war vessels.
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Due Friday morning from San Fran
cisco is the T. X. X. turbiner Shinyo
Maru, She will bring mail from the
coast and take full despatch for the
Orient The Shinyo left San Fran
cisco at p. m, Saturday.
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The Inter-Island steamer Mauna
Loa reports the following sugar await
ing shipment on Kauai: Kekaha,
2750; Cav & Robinson, 1926: Hawai-
an, l7.S15; McBryde, 1871; Koloa,
1855; Kealia, $1,000; Isihue, 5000.
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On his return from Tanning island
and the Gilberts, Capt. E. L. Tindall,
master of the British steamer Kestrel,
will open a garage and machine shop
here. The Kestrel is expected to leave
in a few days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
In Honor Of Miss Todd.

Mrs. H. X. Aiken entertained in a
very charming manner last Thursday
evening at her home on West Main
street in honor Of Miss Mary Todd
whose engagement and approaching
marriage to Mr.. .R. Vance Irby was
announced several days ago. The three
large front rooms Of the home were
prcttily decorated for the occasion
with cut flowers and grcenery and here
the guests assembled to enjoy an hour
in playing Forty-Two. Following the
games the guests were served q deli
cious ice course. The hostess was as
sisted In entertaining by Mrs. j. IL.
league and Miss Elizabeth Glenn. Dur
ing tho playing Of the games, Miss
Amelia Todd served refreshing fruit
punch.
In the evening of Thursday, Dr.. and
Mrs. Aiken entertained y honor Of
the bride-tobe and tht foom-elect,
Mr. II. Vance lrby. Immediately af-
ter their arrival the guests were pre-
sented with beautiful hand-painted
cards for the selection of their part
ners in the Game Of Music that fol-
lowed. This unique form of entertain
ment created much pleasure and
amusement and the guests spent a
most delightful half-hour with the
game. During the evening the hostess
served delicious cream and cake. Miss
Elizabeth Glenn presided at the punch
bowl where a delightful fruit punch
was given the guests.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
Reunion of Three Companies.

The 3Oth annual reunion of surviv-
ors of Companies &c" Laurcns
Briars) Bird S. c. Regt; "E" 18th S. c..
Regt., and so" 3rd S. C. Battalion, will
be held at the home of J. Lewis Stod-
dard near Fairview, Saturday, April
18th.
Comrades, our organization ante
dates by two years, that of the Gener-
al Camp, U. c. ", South, organized in
1889.
We have never failed to have a
meeting. We will not fail this year.
Prominent soldiers and others will
speak for us.
The public in general, and survivors
with their families in particular, are
expected to be with us
Don't fail to bring along liberal
supply OF something to eat.
o. G.. Thompson,
r. j. Stoddard,
w. w. Grumblcs
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COLD POINT NEWS.

o . o D
Cold Point, March 27.--The weather
Is favorable now and the farmers are
progressing nicely preparing to plant
cotton.
Rev. Chapman talked on missionary
work and what they are doing in the
foreign fields for the cause Of Christ,
at Mt. Pleasant yesterday.
Rev. Martin, the pastor, was pres
ent, also his son, Rev. Guy Martin.
Mr.. Albert Duncan visited home
folks Sunday.
Mr.. jim Riddle, Of Greenville, visit
ed relatives here one night last week.
Miss irene Mcdaniel, the primary
teacher, closed her school Friday. She
will leave for her home in Due West
this week.
Mrs. Guy e. Moore visited in Lau-
rens one day last week.
Mr.. Crawford, of Spartanburg, came
down with his friend, Mr.. Guy Moore.
They will work at the Nickles quarry
for the present.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS,

For many years druggists have
watched with much interest the re-
markable record maintained by Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t Is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening med
icine. Dr.. Kilmer used 1t for years in
his private practice. 1t helps the kid
ncys, liver and bladder do the work
nature intended they should do.
Swamp Root has stoSd the test of
years. 1t is sold by a1l druggists on
it's merit and 1t will hGp you. No other
remedy can successfully take its place.
BE sure to get Swamp- Root and start
treatment at once.
However IL you wish first to- test
this great preparation send ten cents
to Dr. kilmer Il Co., Binghamton, N.
Y, for sample bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the Laurens
Weekly Advertiser.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
New MEMS Store.

Smith & Little Is the name Of 4 new
firm to open up for business in the
Dial-Gray building opposite the post
office about the first Of May. The firm
Will be composed Of Messrs Joe T.
Smith and Roy A. Little, popular
young business men Of the city. Mr.
Smith has been with 'Clardy &c Wilson
for the past several years and Mr.. Lit
tie, has been connected with The Her.
aid and The Advertiser at different
times for number Of years. Both Of
them have numerous friends in tho
city and county. They will carry a
line of mems shoes hats and other
furnishings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
MUST NOT CROSS ROAD.
Chester Council Kills Oldest Chicken

Joke.
Chester, March 25.-The city coun-
Gil has passed very severe chicken
ordinance that should be OF great
benefit to those that endeavor to have
gardens or raise flowers. 1t states
that it shall be unlawful for any per-
son within the corporate limits of the
city, owning or having in charge
chickens, or other fowls, to permit
them to tresspass upon the premises
of another. Heretofore number of
the citizens have permitted their
chickens to live upon their neighbors
premises, but times have brought
about change now. Within the past
few days there has been wholesale
erection OF wire fences and fixing Of
old fences. Chickens are no longer
seen living upon the streets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
CHARLES A. SMITH ILL.
Former Governor in Hospital at Bal

Former Governor in Hospital at Bal
timOre.
Timmonsvllle, March 27-Former
Governor Charles A. Smith Is desper-
ately Ill at Johns Hopkins hospital.
Three weeks 40 he went to the hos
pital for treatment.
For the past year Mr.. Smith has
been in very poor health, due to heart
trouble and other complications. Last
week he underwent an operation on
the throat and nose and has since
been suffering with erysipelas. Mrs.
Smith, two sons, G. Ray Smith and
G. l.. Smith, a daughter, Mrs. Henry
2. Lane, of Reidsville, n. C., and
j. w. Ragsdale Of Washington are
with him.
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600
In Honor of Visitor

Mrs, Wells q. Clardy was the hostess
at charming party given last Mon
day afternoon in honor Of her visitor,
Mrs. Newman of. Bristol, Tenn. Short
ly after their arrival the guests were
ushered to the punch bowl, presided
over. by Misses Annie Bell and Bess
Childress, where they enjoyed deli
cious fruit punch. They were then
seated around the tables and enjoyed
many games of forty-two. Following
the games they were served delight
full iced course and coffee. The hostess
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
j. f. Harney and Mrs. Brooks Chill
dress.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

A delightful social event of the sea-
son was the party given last Saturday
afternoon by Mrs. H. G. Rohr at the
Laurens Hotel. The guests assembled
In the handsome reception rooms on
the second floor, where tables had
been arranged for forty-two and
bridge. After an hour or more en-
joyed with the game the hostess served
a delightful salad course followed by
tempting orange-ice and cake and
coffee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
MANNING SIGNS ACTS.

TOrrens Land System Becomes Law.
Columbia, March 2S.-Several acts
OF Statewide Importance which were
passed by the last legislature were
signed yesterday by Gov. Manning.
They include: The Torrens act for
the registration Of land; the Toole
act for teaching agriculture in the
public schools; the act providing for
a State board Of conciliation to settle
disputes between capital and labor.
The governor also signed an act
amending the code so that the naval
militia Will share in the special tax
in Charleston.
The governor has not yet signed
the two quarts a month law.-The
State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
For Leper's Home.

Washington, March 25.-The sem
ate public health committee today
recommended passage of bill Great
ing a national home for lepers. Va
rious estimates placed the number Of
lepers at large in the United States as
high as 1000. The report Of the COM
mittee, based on expert testimony, de-
clares leprosy Is present in every
state.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
GEN. HAMPTON REMEMBERED.
Daughters Of Confederacy Commem.
crate his Birthday with Fitting Ex-

DuuSHttiS OI SOnIeueracy COmmenl.
crate his Birthday with Fitting Ex-
ercises.
The members of the j. B. Kershaw
chapter, U. d. c., were most delight
fully entertained Tuesday afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. j. S. Bennett
when they met to commemorate the
birthday of Gen. Wade Hampton, one
of South Carolina's most distinguished
soldiers, citizens and statesmen. The
opening exercise were rendered very
impressive by repeating the Lords
prayer IN concert after which our
president, Mrs. j. s. Bennett intro
duced the first speaker for the after
noon, Mr.. o. G. Thompson. Mr..
Thompson needed no introduction to
the Daughters Of the Confederacy, as
we have always known him to be our
close and sympathetic friend in this
cause we SO earnestly work for, he
himself, being scare worn veteran.
His talk touched principally upon
Gen. Hampton's political and military
career. particularly his great achieve
ments in the battle Of First Manassas,
in which the Confederates were vic
tors and his forceful leadership dur
ing the reconstruction period.
Our next speaker, Mr.. l.. II. Roper,
spoke mainly Of his personal expert
cnces as a friend Of Gen. Hampton. He,
having fought under his leadership,
could well tell of him as Il man who
possessed great power and magnetism
as leader Of men in military affairs.
He also spoke of Gen. Hampton as a
man of great kindness and gentleness,
but also man Of firm determination
in his duty to his state and fellow cti-
zcns.
AS the chapter had offered medal
to the pupils OF the granded school
who would write the best essay on
Confederate History, we invited Mr..
Parkinson to be present and suggest to
us a suitable subject for this essay.
The Daughters enjoyed Mr.. Parkin-
sons talk very much and appreciate
his interest and cooperation In this
work.
Mrs. Robt. Eichelberger,
Secretary.
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Byrd Is Suggested.

w. ID. Byrd Of Laurens county is
among the men suggested for ap-
pointment to the board Of review, an
auxiliary to the State tax commits
sion. Gov. Manning has not yet
named any Of the members Of the
board, which was provided for by an
act passed at the recent legislative
session.--The State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

Statement OF the Ownership, Manage.
ment, Circulation, Etc., of the
LAURENS ADVERTISER,
Published weekly Mt Laurens, s. C.,
required by the Act of August 81, 1912,
Editor Alison Lee, Laurens, S. c..
Business Manager, Arthur Lee,
Laurens, S. G.
Publishers, Advertiser Printing Co..
Laurens, S. G.
Owners:
Alison Lee, Laurens, S. G.
Arthur Lee, Laurens. S. c.
Known bondholders,, mortgages, and
other security holders, holding 1
per cent or more OF the total
amound Of bonds, mortgages, or
other securities: None.
(Signed) ARTHUR LEE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 2Sth day Of March, 1915.
w. G. Lancaster,
Notary Public.
(My commission expires at will OF
Governor of S. CO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
Play at Gray's School.
with him

Two short plays "The Old School at
Hickry Holler", and Divided Atten-
tions" will be given at Gray School on
Saturday night, April 1st, beginning
at eight o'clock. The small admission
OF 10 and Is cents will be charged, the
proceeds to be used for school i'm
provement purposes.
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soCfETY
Entertained Bridge Club.

Mrs. Douglas Gray entertained the
bridge club in a delightful manner at
her home on South Harper street last
Friday afternoon and during their
stay the guests enjoyed many rounds
of the popular game after which the
hostess served delicious sweet
course.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
STATE CONS|TABLES
MAY BE WITHDRAWN
Work Of Enforcing Whiskey Laws to
be Turned Over to Charleston PO-

Charleston, March 23.-Statc con-
stables handling the liquor situation
in Charleston since the middle Of May
1915, have been temporarily with
drawn from activity, especially about
the express Offices, union station and
waterfront terminals and may be
permanently withdrawn from Charles
ton, it was learned today. Succeeding
the cOnstablcs, the police department
OF the city has taken charge Of the
situation, uniformed and plain clothes
officers being stationed at the various
inlets through which alcoholic liquors
are coming into the city.
The cessation Of activities on the
part of the State constables under
Chief s. NJ. Duncan follows consider
able friction between constables and
citizens and resultant complaints re-
ported to have been made at the office
Of Sheriff j. Elmore Martin, who last
night left for Columbia, presumably
to have an interview with Gov. Man
ming in reference to the situation.
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Local and Personal Mention.
8 s 8 8 s s 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Ine Clty FRIDAY.
Mr.. N. B. Dial spent several days
last week in New York on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis and little
Mr.. Frank Davis Of Princeton spent
the day here on Tuesday.
Mr.. A. NJ. Cox Of near Gray Court
was among the visitors here last
Thursday.
Miss Francis Davis, who is attend
ing Brenau College in Gainesville, Ca,
spent the weekend here with home
folks.
Mr.. Fred Nelson of Charleston spent
atives.
Mr.. Will Moore Of Laurens Rt. 4
was among the visitors here on Mon
day.
Mr. John W. Butler Of the Hender-
sonvillc section spent part Of the day
here on Monday.
Mr.. William r.. Simmons who lives
in the Rabun Creek section was a visi-
tor in the city on Monday.
Mr. Anderson Tumblin Of Hickory
spent the day In town on Monday
looking after business
Mr.. Robert B. Bolt Of Rabun Creek
was among the business visitors here
for the day on Monday
Mr.. J. Abe Coats, who lives in the
Friendship section, spent part Of the
day here Monday.
Mr. William p. Poole Of Laurens
Route Four was among the business
visitors here yesterday
Mr.. w. G.. Mitchell, a resident of the
Lisbon section was here on business
Tuesday.
Mr.. Robert Anderson, merchant
of Waterloo. was among those here on
business yesterday.
Mr.. Martin b. Poole Of Tylersville
camo in yesterday to spend part Of the
day on business.
Mr.. Milt A. Sumcrel from near Clin-
ton spent the day in the city yestcr-
day on business.
Col. John Fl. Wharton, mayor of Wa
terloo, spent the day in Laurens yes
terday.
Mr.. Napoleon B. Wood, who lives in
the Eri section, came in yesterday to
spend the day.
Mr.. William p. Harris, whose home
is near Youngs store, was here for the
day on Tuesday.
Mr.. Colyar Curry Of Dials Is spend
ing several days in the city as the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. HERS.
Mcssrs NJ. S. Bailey and w. j.
Bailey, OF Clinton, were visitors in the
city yesterday.
son, James, left Tuesday for Macon,
Ga, where they will visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Alderman for some time.
Mr.. G. w. Bailey and Mr.. j. NJ. G.
Barksdale, Of Clinton, were In the city
on business yesterday
Mr.. 8. Poole Bolt was among those
in the city the first of the week. Mr..
Bolt lives in the Burnt Factory sec
tion.
Mr.. Milton Sullivan has returned to
Georgia Tech after completing the
inspection Of the Laurens Mills engine
rooms.
Mr.. I,yl l.. Moore, the attractive
young salesman at J. III. Sullivan's
store. spent Sunday In tho Lisbon sec
tion.
Mr.. NJ. r. Wilkes, who Is now assist
ant-cashicr Of bank at Rowland, N.
c., has been spending several days in
the city with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. II. Wilkes.
Mr.. w. NJ. Curry, OF Owlngs, came
down to the city Sunday to assist the
county treasurer in the collection OF
tax delinquencies.
Lyman Lurey and family Of Laurens
came down Sunday In Mr. Luray's car
and spent the day with his brother, j.
Lurey, and family.-Newbery Observ-
er.
Mr.. J. G. Sheppard who Is now con-
nected with the Abbeville Medium,
spent the weekend here with his wife,
who Is the guest OF relatives In Lau-
rens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
Verdict for Daily NAH.

Anderson, March 2o.-ln common
pleas court here today in q suit for
$4,000 for alleged libel brought by
S. G. G. Galloway Of Easley against
the Daily Mail the jury brought in
verdict for the newspaper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

The wise gardener looks 70 his tools
In the first days OF spring 30 as to be
ready when the rush comes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29

During the fall OF 1914 Chicago
wholesalers quoted the following
prices per pound on named varieties
OF pecans: Schley, 45 cents; Van
Deman and Delmas. 40 cents; Stuart,
35 cents; Alley, 30 cents.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-29
Mrs. R0hr Entertains.

nfln
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-07

the land Of sunshine and gladness. 1t
has come among us as a liberator. It
gives us the opportunity to CLEAN the
grains of thought from the chaff and
tares, to distill the perfume of ideals
from the bulk that holds them insen-
safe, to separate the useful and val
liable laws from those that burden,
but, more than this, it will help US
toward a greater liberty, which
means a more Respondent useful
ness. Long may it live as a liberator.
q. A. Roth.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-07

Machine production has made that
advice ridiculous. The problem of
feeding, clothing and housing man
kind has been solved, and the only
reason we have poverty with us to-
day is that this achievement has not
been sOcialized.
People go around enduring their
misery as if they were under the in
fuence Of laughing-gas. Until the
masses come to realize the absurdity
of the situation there can be no hope
for it's improvement. People will try
any childish suggestion before they
will go to the root of the evil and
abolish the real cause by owning col
Iectively the means of production
and distribution and operating them
for the common good.-C. E.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-07

THE HOBO.-I wish to take issue
with Harry Markham on 'the max
ing of hoboes." 1 do not agree
with him that they are the scum Of
humanity, but whatever their status,
they are themselves. to blame, not
society.
The following facts are CLEANED
from five years experience as a rail-
road timekeeper, during which time
have closely observed "the LATEST Of
humanity" the American hobo.
Close to half of them had good en-
vironment and education in their
youth, Of which they did not make
use. They go to job, get the wrin-
kles out of their, belly and plug in
their hip, and move.
One day in 1910 "a Of them quit
because the foreman of the crew.
called them off work at 6:01 p. m,
which was one minute past due.
This same year, with a standing or
der at st. Paul for 500 men weekly,
we could not keep the crew at 100
men. I want to state here that con-
ditiOns of board and lodging were
ideal in every respect as such
things go. t
In conclusion, these men simply
will not work. They could well emu
late the foreigner, who plugs away
in summer on the track and can af-
ford to- lay idle in winter if neces-
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but, more than this, it will help US
toward a greater liberty, which
means a more Respondent useful
ness. Long may it live as hbeTator
q. A. Roth.
THE COST OF LIVING.-Now we
are going to be instructed how to
beat the high cost of living. We are
going to be trained in the art of being
cheap. We are going to eat cheap
food, live in cheap houses, wear
cheap clothes and think cheap
thoughts.
All this in the face Of the fact that
today we have the most wonderful
and efficient means of wealth pro-
duction and distribution the world
has ever seen. Science, it seems,
can do wonders in all lines except
one. When we ask science what to
do about abject and increasing pow
erty in the midst Of plenty We are
told to make Willie suit of under
wear out of papa's old socks and ap-
pease your hunger by chewing an old
boot.
One would think, according to the
dope in the newspapers, that we were
stranded on a desert island It would
be just as logical to tell a man. living
on the shore ofNLake Michigan how
he could get along on a pint of wa
ter a day as to tell us, in this day
and age, surrounded by wealth and
wealth-producing machinery, how
we can get by on 40 cents a day.
1t seems to me that we should de-
mand the full value of the product of
our labor instead of trying to stretch
our miserable wages by lowering our
standard Of living. In the days of
hand tools, when society could pro-
duce barely what it needed and no
more, there was some sense in tell !
ing people to save and economic. |