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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
Local and Personal Mention.

.
Miss Ella Bearden, Of Enoree, was
shopping in the city Saturday.
A. q. Todd, Esq. left yesterday for
Columbia to spend few days.
Mr. Job Little, of Columbia, spent
the weekend in the city with his
mother, Mrs. j. r. Little.
Mrs. w. B. Owens, of Clinton, spent
Chautauqua week in the city as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. II. Wilkes.
Mrs. w. B. Henry, Of Clinton, spent
Chautauqua week in the city as the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ross ID. Young.
Mrs. William Thomas, of Woodruff,
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Column
bus Owings during Chautauqua week.
Miss Matte Gray White, OF Colum-
bia, spent Sunday in the city as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Wolff.
Mr.. Frank Henderson, of Conway,
spent several days last week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Hel. der
son.
Mayor j. Moore Mars, Of Abbeville,
spent Sunday in the city with his wife
and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. lE. II.
Wilkes.
Lieut.. II. II. Fuller, of Mountville,
who has recently returned from over
seas, was a visitor in the city Satur
day.
Mr.. Earle Owings, who recently re-
ceived his discharge from the navy,
has begun work with Owings & Bobo,
merchants and bankers.
Mrs. Amelia Brown, Of Atlanta, Ca,
is spending a few days with the fam
lilies Of Messrs. J. C Owings and e. w.
Martin.
Mr.. Jess Leaman, who has recently
received his discharge from the army,
having been in the motor transport
service, arrived in the city last week.
Miss Lucille Harris and Miss Mary
Wilson, Of Clinton, spent the week
end in the city as guests Of Mrs. J. r.
Little.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Collins. Of Gin
cinnati, O., are the guests Of Mrs. Col
lins' mother, Mrs. G. j. Hipp on East
Main street
Mr.. S. Fl. Johnson, former citizen
of the county but now a resident of
Andersen, was visitor in the city
Monday
Miss Annie Gilkcrson and Mrs. w. G.
Lancaster spent several days last
week in Columbia where the former
went to consult specialist.
Mrs. r. w. Geldcr, of Grccly, Col,
is visiting Judge and Mrs William
Gclder and Mr.. and Mrs. T.. p. Minter.
Mrs. Hugh Sanford is also a guest with
them.
Mr.. Frank Chappcll, formerly clerk
in the Laurens Hotel, but now with
the Jerome Hotel in Columbia, spent
Sunday and Monday in the city with
friends.
Messrs. Joel and Albert Morse and
sisters, Misses Oney and Caro- Morse,
Of ALbevillc. spent several days last
week in the city as guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. Fl. Wilkes.
Mr.. Mills Nabors, who has recently
returned from overseas, and Miss An
ME Nabors, both Of Spartanbug, spent
Sunday in the city with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T.. Nabors and family.
Mr.. G. S. Rolf and son, Harold, who
have been spending several weeks in
the city with Mr.. T.. G. Rolf, left last
Friday for Chicago. where they will
visit several weeks before returning
to their home in Portland, Me. Mr..
Rolf and his young son made many
friends here who will welcome them
back again.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
r. n. WiIS0n Sick

Mr. R. II. Wilson, who is to take Of
flee as County superintendent Of Edu-
cation at an early date, is reported
i'll Of typhoid fever at the home of
relatives in Fountain Inn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21

Special clothing hat and shoe sale
this week at =. G. Burns & Co.'s
stores in I.aurens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-05-21
Tho oulnlne That Does NOT Aztec, tho Heed

Because OF Its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIvB BROMO QUfNINR Is better than ordinary
Quinine and doeD not cause neT vou5ncss nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name md
.ook for the signature Of Il, ". GROVE. 3Oc
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The X. & L. of 8. will have
special social program at the meet
ing on Thursday night of next week
for the entertainment OF the mem
bers and especially for the new mem
bers. Miss Ruth Ferguson is chair
man of the entertainment committee
and she announces that there will be
something doing.
Raymond Totten. OF Olney Springs,
went to Colorado Springs last Sun
day to visit for a few days.
Harry Lyons has returned to Fort
Logan, at Denver, and will be re-
leased from service this week. He
will make Ordway a visit in few
days. Harry was former manager of
the light and power business in Ord
way
Among those from this county in
Denver to take in the stock show and
to attend other meetings were the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Bel
she, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Pyles, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. S. Work, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. F.. MSrrissey, A. F. Enyart, d. F..
Bone, F. o. Sewers, DR.. l.. r. Dillon.
Fred G. Hilvert, l.. l. Giffin, ]. H..
Cowden, II. II. Hill, June Work,
Claude Mccoy. M. Joe Trainor, Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Steen, c. Pierson, A.
]. Dean, Tom Smith. Gunter Patrick.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
RUSSIAN PRINcEssEs
LEARN TO TRIM HATS
Y. W. c. A. saves wife - General
From 0ecomiag char~eman.

Y. ~. c. A. saves wife - General
From eseomins char~eman.
When the war work of the 7. W. @.
A. in Russia has ali been told one Of
the most Interesting stories will lie In
the establishment of the first Women's
Cooperative Association at Moscow.
There day after day princesses work
side by side with peasant girls, wives
of high Russian officials make dresses
or trim hats at long tables with simple,
unlettered women. and the money is
used for self support of these prin-
cesses and notable women us well as
for the peasant classes.
The need and suffering throughout
all Russia was so great at the time
the Association was established that
it was u problem to find where The
money would help the greatest num-
her of people. II was thought best 10
expend 1t to help capitalize Organiza-
tions for giving work and permanent
opportunities to families and individu-
ais to earn their own living.
The women bring their handlwork
70. the Association for sale or take or
ders to do dressmaking millinery. etc,
in the rooms of the society or at home.
suitable work WAS found just In time
not long ago to keep the wife of one OF
ttussia's greatest generals from going
out ns a charwomnn TO earn brcad for
her husband. who WIS Ill.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
Y. w. c. A. CAFETERIA
IN PORTO RICO

Porto Rico has a cafeteria. 1t is the
first one established on the island, and
when 1t was opened in the Y. w. G. A.
Hostess House at Camp Las Casas the
natives crowded around, much amused
ut the innovation. They insisted upon
having American dishes.
The house became very well known
In short time, and group of women
from San Juan volunteered to go out
every week to mend socks and sew on
buttons for the soldiers.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
An Old Fashioned
Sunday School Picnic
Princess Theatee-Date Later
RELIEF FUND SUBSCRIBED

The Armenian relief fund in Crow
ley county has been better than fully
subscribed. The quota for the coun-
ty was $755, and the last report the
amount was $815. with a little more
to be repOrted,
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
FUEL REGULATIONS

The fuel administrator has an
nounced that all zone and price reg
ulations on coke. and coal. except
Pennsylvania anthracite. will be sus-
pended February 1.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
See '"Those Dreadful Twins"
Princess Theater
Watch for Date
At Sunday School.

"Give nm account of Balaam." said
the teacher. "Balaam was prophet
who lived long way or" replied the
student. after while he went out
for ride on his donkey, and he got
very angry with the donkey and hit
him. and voice from heaven said,
You must not hit the donkey; 1t Is
holy ground
Writing fuid-at this office
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24

Paper clips-this once.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
Ships nATTLE

F. G. Adam shipped a car load of
cattle to Kansas City last week and
Carl Adam accompanied the con-
signment. He also shipped a car
load this week.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24

Typewriter ribbons-this office.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24

Letter files on hand at the New
Era office.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24

Typewriter ribbons for all makes
the New Era.
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
LOCAL MARKETS
POULTRY
Prices Being Paid
DAIRY PRODUCTS

Butter fat, lb. ------.--------70c
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24
Gen. THOMAS II BARRx.

Major General Thomas H.
Barry. u. S. A.. will advance to
the. post held by the late General
j Franklin Bell in command OF
the Eastern Division Of the United
States army General Barry 10 one
ot the most popular commanders
In our army
The Ordway new era., 1919-01-24

A big line Of serge dresses. 90
percent discount at the Leader, Rocky
Ford.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
EDITORIAL
Population and immigration

atistcians have strangely puzzled to account for
the fact that in American history Immigration has appar
entity had little effect the rate of increase oil population
THAT approximately the in the years prior to
1880 when immigration almost negligible as during
he first of the present decade when nearly TWO NH
lion immigrants entered ports yearly.
Socioogsts declare that had the founders OF the nation
about the same. Whether such homogeneous citizenship
would have been preferable TO the product of the melting
POT be determined with unanmy and certainty
Immigration is again almost negligible ana has been SO
for the past five years 1t probable that immigration will
not much exceed emigration for the next twelve months
Moreover there is much objection to leaving the doors
wholly unguarded rs in the past
Will this mean a decline in population growth, will
the result be- in earlier years added native growth due
10 relief of economic pressure?
In any case learning that proper care will add
mere years to the lives of present citizens than immigration
Even if the brthrate refuses has before
d to respond to better living conditions we can never
fheess add 100000 lives each by reducing
general infant death rate to the point proper care has
already reduced it in many places.
Many years could be garnered from an easily
achieved reduction in the number of those killed and crippled
~ industry Each year this industrial casualty list is
HIN twice large the casualty list OF the entire Amer
I'm Expedtionary force.
Unless all the lessons of the past false rent proteer
fr. overcrowdng and generally shameful housing
3itions, with discrimination against families with children
today cut off lives than came in yesterday at Ellis
Island Attention to housing will increase population quick
Ell than bonuses to manufacturers.
Filling present lives with and healthier years viii
vell the statistics readily immigration. Add
rg ten years to the life OF an adult better than encouag
y the birth of two infants that die in their first
Bringing in an immigrant to be killed in industry.
Insurance actuaries who have studied the health of
usta workers that the general adoption of measures
already in force in many industries would add 100000
hcalthful years annually to the population.
The machinery is ready to raise crop of such heahfu
years. The object of is to kill but it taught much
about saving ife The American Red Cross the
der of the It's farung battle line fought for health
d strength remote of the earth not only against
POUNDS of war; but against famnes pestlence and ignor
u zee.
These trained fighters for health coming back
Nth them coming host of physicians with army
experience in the possibility of Safeguarding life. They
VIII find here interest in health matters. The Red
Gross training class drilled multitude for health crusade.
These forces. backed by awakened public morale in
lth matters add the years of heathfu lives America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13

In China they have any number Of bandit
gangs. which being well organized and
armed prey upon the people, and get away
with il.
They have all sorts Of hifalutin names,
such as Lovers Of Mankind, Brothers Of the
Poor, the White Souled and so on.
They adopt the time-tried and effective
plan OF organizing a band Of robbers under
the sounding title of an altruistic sentiment.
II is the same here.
Our Democracy in the u. S. A. is unor-
gained. II is the prey Of all sorts Of organ
lied gangs out for loot or power.
First and foremost are the Political Par
ties. These are combinations led by men
who regard public office as an opportunity
for private interests. We have consequently
legislative bodies full of partisans and empty
patriots. The Government swings from one
TO the other Of these predatory gangs,
whose efficiency is "the cohesive power of
public plumber"
Then come the Wealth Units. The great
wealth aggregations Of this country are con-
trolled by less than a dozen men. The talk
of agitators about the danger from Wall
Street or the Trusts has foundation Of
truth. There is no question but the capital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
ARCHITECTS POSITION

Editor Star The Washington state
chapter OF the American Institute
Of Architects wishes 20 make clear
ita position relating 10 the demanded
wage Increase by the building trades
and tho attitude OF the Master Build
crH' association thereto.
Tho chapter believes in maintain
lng the traditional status OF the arch
ltoct in relation 90 the owner. the
contractor and labor. That relation.
ship Il lnsillled into the architect
from his earliest days. In building
operations be becomes flrat. n profea-
sionhl adviser 10 the owner. and
when n contract has been executed
between owner and contractor, he be.
comes tho official Interpreter Of It's
conditions and Judge OF itA perform
ance. thus an additional relation n
created under which II Is incumbent
upon the architect TO Eide with
neither. but 10 use all OF his power
10 enforce faithful performance by
both parties. Tho fact that tho archi.
tcct'e payment comes from one side
does not lnyaiidate his obligation 20
act with Ncrupulous lmpartialliy for
which. too. there Is ample legal preca.
dcnce.
In relation TO labor. II IN desired 10
encourage the best workmanship and
10 inspire by good architectural de
sign. Intelligent initiative on the part
of all craftun~n 10 produce work Of
high merit and substantial oons,ruc-
tion. IN the most efficient manner.
To obtain such result proper iiv-
ing coalitions are essential.
In order 10 maintain tho impartial
relationship Of the architect. 20 pre-
serve II unisnpalred and 10 be able at
any time 20 act as n nonpartisan mr..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
FOES OF DEMOCRACY
By DIR. FRANK CRANE
Copyright, 6is. by Frank craneD

istc gang has bribed legislatures, subsidized
parties, put through unequal laws anr rob
bed right and left
Next come the Labor Unions. Just now
they are feeling their oats Like the Chi
nese gangs they advertise Brotherhood and
Humanity a lot. The people are naturally
disposed TO favor them, for most people are
laborers, and have a notion that the worker
has never had his fair share.
But there are alarming symptoms. The
Boston polcemen's strike was one. When
Fitzpatrick, leader Of the steel workers, left
Washington September % he said he hoped
he would not come back until "the Labor
Party controlled the Government"
The Railway Employees have shown dis
position TO hold pistol at the head Of Con-
gress TO get what they want.
Judge Gary said the other day that Dol
shevism may be on its way here"
So if it's not one Class it's another.
Meanwhile what has become of our old
friend, The People?
We have rambunctious Republicans, Dem
ocrats, Socialists, Laborites, Capitalists and
the like; but does anybody you meet seem
to care whoop in Halifax what happens to
The People?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
A Free Prescription You Cas- Have
FILLED and Tee at Home

PHILADELPHIA. pa--victins OF
eye strain and other eye weakneases.
and those who wear glasses. Will be
glad 10 know that according TO DIR.
Lewis. there ia real hope and help
Tor them. Many ~ hose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes
restored By this remarkable pre-
scription. and many who once wore
glasses say they have thrown them
away. one man says. after using
IL. Il was almost blind. Could not
see TO read at all Now I can read
eve rythinF without my glasses and
my eyes do not hurt any more. Al
night they would pain dreadfufly.
Now they feel fino ali the time. IL
was like q miracle 20 me- A lady
who used I, Gays; The atmosphere
glasses. but after using this pre-
scription for Is days everything
seems clear. can read even fne
print without glasses" Another who
used ~ says. Il was bothered with
eye strain caused by ovcrworked.
tired eyes which induced fierce head
aches have worn glasses for sew
work. and without them I could not
read my own name on an envelope
or the typcwritiug on the machine
before me. I can do both now and
have discarded my long distance
glasses altogether. can count tho
nuttering leaves on the trees across
the street now. which for several
blur TO me. ] can not express my
Joy at what ~ has done for me"
IL iH believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them
In a reasonable time and multitudes
more will be able 20 strengthen their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
MEX "
IN EDMUND VANCE COOKE
"a Trasieally Popular sOns>

EDMUND VANCE
They dollars wort a
Which bought rutabagas which
They a more
a alnost ever
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You wouldn't think. look
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Its Mex. Mex. Mex
Al about the
II h values hardly Visible. unless put o
And IT'S wtss
moneys only
ext Next,
It's o the
dollars nothing n
And when
To II
III the World League could be settled
Series"
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
210 POUNDS AT 13
AND STILL GROWING

Especial to Tho Star by n. +. A.
BuCkHURST HILLS. Eng. Oct.
ia.-Becausa fillda Flack AT II
weighs sl0 pounds and r. stili
growing fast. her mother cannot
keep her in clothes. And her feet
grow so fast she cannot keep her
In shoes. No mans size shoe fits
her. The fact came out when Mrs.
Flack was cited for failing TO keep
the child In school. Villagers
speculate on how big Hiida will be
when she stops growing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
Red Tape

Take your horses with you the will need them for
the spring blowing"
In such words, Grant spoke to Lee Appomatox
and began right there the work of making nation
Of America The great general of the Union armies
thought not of red tape but of the instant need of things
Apropos of the sales of army mules artillery horses and
other animals by the armywhy couldn't the boys who
going to have such hard time staying down on the
farm now that they done Paree have treated
well by the government today Grant treated the
emnants of the thin gray line?
And the trucks which rIsng and rotting while
congress wranges and wriggles-why couldn't they have
been shipped out to the farms?
After ali the talk of Reconstruction" helping the SOL
diers, increasing production what has been done?
Red tape is half the
The Moors hare been defeated By Spanish troops and
that makes them rebels and bandits If then had aoon
TIE scrap they a0oud haze been patriots seeking self
determination.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13

The read of history and of biography the
convinced that hardships make the man.
For instance did you know that Daniel Boone lost all his
land in Kentucky thru twist Of the awand when he
66 years of age?
That he also lost his Missouri land St. Louis when
louisiana sold to the United States by Spain in 1903?
His sterling qualities and worth pathfinder
finally rewarded by congress in gift of $50 of land
81 the west on which he spent his last years.
Add to his financial setbacks his loss of friends and
son in fighting with the Indians.
It isn't much wonder that Kentucky is proud of this
Who did much in advancing the interests of the white
man.
Read this life history if you want some real thrills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
BAPTISTS TO COLLECT
S4.0OO.OO0 OF JOHN D,

NEW YORK. oct 13.--John d.
Rockefeller's newly announced gift
Of 100000 TO the Baptist church
Is in addition 20 his $4,000. 900
pledge To the Baptist victory cam
paign fund. The latest gift goes TO
the aid Of aged preachers and
their dependents and Is made
outright, while the victory cam
paign fund donation Is contingent
on the raising of 100000 by the
church. II is now only $500. 200
shy OF the mark.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
PRESIDENTS WIFE
TO DECORATE GIRLS

WASHINGTON. oct. is.-Mrs.
Woodrow Wilson. who Is honorary
president OF the Girl Scouts. has
been invited 20 present Golden
Eagles to Girl Scout winners In
the 100000 campaign which the
Girl Scouts Of New York city will
conduct during the week OF October
25. The decorations viii be pre-
scented at a dinner given TO the
winners at the end OF the cam
patgn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
In the Editors Mail

bitrator on the subject at issue. the
Washington state chapter has given
Endorsement 10 neither side In this
controversy. and the only statement
which IN desires TO make AT this time
Is to express hope Of a speedy re.
aumpIon OF work and continued ami.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
PLAYS 40 GAMES OF
CHESS AT ONE TIME

Especial to The Star by n. Il. ~
HASTINGS, Eng. Oct. IA. n.
Capablanca. Cuban champion, who
played In the first international
chess tournament held I'm England
In 20 years. has played 40 players
at once and beaten 81 OF them.
lie played and won his first game
OF chess when he was 4 years old,
he says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
KEEP WAX FIGURES OF DEAD

Many ancient families In Eng
land have stored away iife-sizcd
figures In wax Of their ancestors.
made at the time OF the originals
death. The duke OF Norfolk has
the figures Of three wives Of one
OF his ancestors. which are kept
in glass case at one OF his coun-
try seats
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
LYkO Eliminates the Future
With Its Rays of Hope
For All Who Would Enjoy Perfect Heat

This remarkable tonic is the inspiration
and joy of the weak and debilitated. 1t brings
back the sunshine Of existence to those of lost
vitality. 1t opens up wonderful visions Of the
future to the down-cast, weary-laden souls
depressed in spirit and body. 1t creates the
strength and the courage to fight winning bat
Mes in those who have lost heart given up exhausted
under the strain and weight of their daily burdens 1t
kndles anew the vital spark Of life In the slumbrous
body OF the languishing causing II burst forth
last In a radiant glow of perfect health.
"LYKO" is, indeed Of great restorative power; %
TACT Natures first aid In nearly all sub-nomal cond.
dons general tonic in the broadcast sense rebuiids
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13
Care

Too many Liberty Bonds being lost, misplaced
Htoaen.
Most of careless in their handling
Liberty bonds kept in store and office safes with
oors open and in unlocked drawers carry them in
I&cr pockets, in their handbags and large
nanca institutions send them thru the streets open
Doekages by irresponsible messenger boys
Hardly week by that this newspaper does not
Eount the brief Coal Oil Johnnieike of lad
Who has sold Liberty bonds entrusted to his care.
We do not apply the OF value in the keeping
~ our Liberty bonds that did in their purchase.
Liberty bond has value of its market price the same
- much cash.
More in fact for it bears interest All issues will doubt
@ to premium and they easily converted into cash
~ their bearer.
&ore of Liberty bond that all of do the amount
~ cash.
Why not apply the to the keeping of 50dolar
IOvernnent bond that do to dollar bill the loose
&kange in pockets?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-13

cable relations. To obtain such a re-
suit Il offers its services TO both par
ties.
Washington State Chapter.
a. !. A.
Public Information Committee. BY
Y. G. FIELD.