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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
Keep Corn Off Poor Land

The poorest cultivated land on the
farm should be thoroughly prepared,
fertilized and planted in leg
luminous crops, such as cowpeas, pea
nuts, velvet beans and soy beans. AS
a rule, profitable crops will be grown
and the land will always increase in
fertility.
Millions of acres of poor land are
planted in corn every year. Very
little feed is grown, big loss is sus-
tanned and the land becomes poorer
No man can afford to Plant land '-
corn that yields less than twenty push
els per acre in normal seasons, wness
velvet beans are planted in the corn
Let us make arrangements right
away for the necessary cowpea, pea
nut, velvet bean, soy bean, lespedeza
and other legume S eedto plant On
the poor land next year, and forage
food, feed and fertile. soil will return
good profit. Do not waste money
trying to grow corn on poor land
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
HAD CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
FOR TWENTY SIX YEARS
nov WELL AND HAPPY
THIS rs WORTH READING

The experience OF Mr.. T.. j. Tou-
palik, 1883 Rose street, Lacrosse.
Wisconsin. is chiefly remarkable
.on account OF the length Of time
he was ad,ictel.
He writes: 81 have been suf-
fering with chronic bronchitis for
twsnty-s,X years and every winter
I would catch cold and become so
aoarse could not peak for six or
eight weeks. | could get only tenn
porary relief.
"This winter l was taken with
Grip and was in awful shape. A
fellow workman advised me to take
PE-RU-NA. By the time / had
used three -fourths of bottle, the
hoarseness was gone, also that
tired feeling. am on my second
bottle. Hereafter PE-RU-NA will
De constantly in my house. 1t is
the best medicine ever put up for
the purpose"
For any disease due to catarrh
,or catarrhal conditions, PE-Ru-NA
is = equally dependable. CougAs,
colds, catarrh Of the head, stomach
trouble, constipation, rheumatism,
pains in the back, side and loins,
bIoating, belchipg gas, indigestion.
catarrh Of the large and small IN
testines, are some of the troubles
for which PE-RU-NA is especially
recommended. =. ,H :,
: PE-RU-NA can be purchased
,.ny.here in either tablet OF liquid
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of WILLIAMSBURG .

County Of Williamsburg -;
By p. NJ. Brockinten, Esquire, Pro;
bate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. E. NJ. Mccullough.
made suit to me, to grant her Letters
Of Administration Of the Estate of
and effects~of John Samuel McCul
Tough.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindre3
and Creditors Of the said John Samut
Mccullough deceased, that they beS
and appear before me in the Court of
Probate, 70 be held at Kingstree, -,
the latA dag of'Mareh next tafter pub
desties thereof, at II O'Clock in the
fe1saoon, TO slow cause If any they
have why the saidS ADMINISTRATION
saculdTn mot 'be.grante
Gwen under my Hand this 25th
daysdf Februatx AhnoA ADomini, 1920.
Published en tbk 2sths day of Feb
fsaafy il The5Cyunty Record.
b P. M, fBROCKINfON,
AZ Probate, Judge.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
How Long Has Soap Been in Use?

Soap was known in Pliny, the his
torian, both as a medical and cleans
ing agent. He speaks of it as q Gallo
invention used to give brightness to
the hair. Soap is believed to have
been brought to Rome from Germany.
The first factory for the manufacture
ing Of soap was established at Mar
seiles, France, in the thirteenth CEN
tury.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
ShiVar Ale

Pure Digestive Aromatics with
Shivar Mineral Water and Ginger !.
Nothing like it for renoysting old
worn-out stonachs, converting food
into rich blood and sound flesh. !,
Bottled and guaranteed by the cele-
brated Shfsar Mineral Spring, Shell
ton, S. C. If your regular daales can,
not supply you telephone ii.s,s =
NEsMrTH-FL0wERs COMPANY
Wholesale Distributors
Kingstree, South Caroline
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
FARM MACHENIRY

We have on hand at all times a
full stock of X of P Distributors and
Avery's combination corn and cotton
planters. Also full line of farm
implements of all kinds. s. V. TAY-
LOR'S DEPARTMENT STORE,
Greelyville, S. c.. 1-Z2-St,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
Central School Notes.

The literary society Of the Central
Graded school held its regular weekly
meeting on Friday afternoon, Febru-
ary 90. The following program was
rendered:
:, Opening song: "Just Before the
Battle, Mother.
Bible reading-Lurline McCrea.
Recitations-Henry Tisdale, Melvin
Cantley, Elma McCrea, Guyto Can't
ley, Hazel Tisdale and Ruby Cantley.
Debate-"Resolved: That Whiskey
Has More Bad Than Good Effects On
the Human Body. Affirmative: Full
ton Strong, Jim Brown. Negative:
Eugene McCrea, Bert Fulton. The
affirmative side won the argument.
Reading-Eva Cantly and Paul
Cantley.
Composition-Title: "The Life Of
George Washington"-Etta Tisdale.
The society then adjourned.
GUYTON CANTLEY, Pres.
ETA TISDALE, Sec pro tenn.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
Under Suspicion.

"Say," said the irate visitor, "you
had something about me in your pa
per that has gotta be corrected"
"If the item was wrong" the editor
smoothly replied, eve will cheerfully
do as you request"
II told one of your reporters l saw
beautiful goldfnch perching on a
twig just outside the window Of my
bedroom"-
"WelP-
"And when the item came out in the
paper it read Goldfish"
"That isn't so bad"
"Oh, isn't it, though? Well, ever
since it was in the paper friends Of
mine have been hanging about our
house thinking have a private sup
ply of something to drink in my eel
lar-Youngstown Telegram.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04
:
Out of Fix?

Phone your grocer or druggist for a
dozen bottles of this delicious digest
ant,-a glass with meals gives de-
lightful relief, or no charge for the
first dozen used
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04

A play entitled "Miss Topsy Tur-
vey" will be given at Central Graded
school on Friday night, March 5th, at
eight o'clock.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04

The following made head-marks
this month:
Paul Cantley, /, 5th grade.
Mary Ola Mitchum, /, 5th grade.
Lurline McCrea, 2, 7th grade.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04

Three ? new sas siEa.d touring cars,
equipped with self sstsltsf and elee-
trie.lights for SHELBY .. Ds QDGERS
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-03-04

The following is a composition writ
ten upon "The Lovers Errand' (The
Courtship of Miles Standish).
"John Alden started upon his er-
rand; he went through the streets OF
the village into the forest on his way
to Priscilla, the Puritan maiden. John
Alden loved Priscilla himself, but ne
was making this visit-not for him
self, but for Miles Standish, the Cap
tain of Plymouth.
On his way he saw May flowers
blooming by the wayside. They were
sweet and beautiful, so picked some
for Priscilla. AS he walked along, he
saw the new houses and men at work
in the meadows. When he neared the
house he heard the buzzing of Pris-
elias spinning wheel and the melody
Of her voice, singing beautiful Purl-
tan anthem. He entered and she
GREETED him with a smile, saying as
she did so, II knew it was you, for
when am singing and spinning,
think of you always"
He stood silent and handed her the
flowers for an answer. At last, seat
ing himself by the fire, he began talk
ing to her about the flowers and the
beautiful springtime. They talked Of
the people who lived near and Of how
good and kind they were.
Alden said II have come to5ysu with
an offer of marriage, made by a true
man, Miles Standish, the Captain of
Plymouth. He did not array the pro-
posal in beautiful language, but blurt-
ed it out as school boy would have
done. Priscilla looked into Alden's
face and as she did so she exclaimed,
"If he is so anxious to wed me, why
does he not take the trouble to WOO
me? If I am not worth the wooing,
| certainly am not worth winning"
Then John tried to explain, but
made it worse with the telling. At
last, in the midst Of his confusion,
Priscilla looked up at him with laugh
ter in her eyes and said "Why don't
you speak for yourself, john.
Eva Cantley, 7th Grade.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
WOMAN CHOPPED TO DEATH.
Husband Charged With Committing
i, the Murder.

St. Matthews, July 5.-ln the
Sandy Run section this morning, Will
lie Williams is alleged to have chop
ped his wife to death with hoe. The
father of the murdered woman, VINO
was near by; says that Williams fol-
lowed his wife into the smoke house
and in a few minutes came out and
left. The father went in and found
the woman dying, it is said. Her
head was literally chopped to pieces
and a hoe with a short handle and
blood stains told the story.
Williams made: his escape and is al
large with Sheriff Hill in pursuit
Williams had only last Saturday
been bound over to the higher court
charged with brutally beating his
life, who was i'll and has an infant
she had been directed by Magistrate
s igerer to go to the home of hel
farhor, where she could live in safety
The magistrate had directed vii
liaras to give her her clothes. She
had gone to her former home thi:
morning or this mission when sh{
was killed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
Dog Bite is Fatal.

Washington, July S.-Michael W.
Hester, Sc years Of age, of Easley
s c.. died on a train at Alexandria
Va, today as a result of being bitten
bv a dog seven weeks ago. He was
being rushed to Johns Hopkins hos
pital, Baltimore, for treatment, ac-
companied by members of his fam
ilv and Drs. Ponder, of Easley, ano
Charles w. Gentry, of Greenville, S.
C.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
TOBACCO GROWERS IN SESSION.
A. Nj. Denbow Made Member OF Exec
utive Committee at Florence.

Florence, July The South Caro-
lima Tobacco association, in session
here yesterday, passed a resolution
ureing the growers of tobacco to de-
posit money derived from sales IN the
hanks and keep it there as long as
possible. The resolution was drawn
and adopted following a talk Os
Bright Williamson, of Darlington vi
the matter of financing this year
eron Mr.. Williamson referred to the
fact that money is tight and tnat tle
hanks when borrowing had to pay
q large rate of interest. He SAID ne
thought he spoke for the banks Oh tne
tobacco belt when he expressed the
willingness of the banks to do every
thing they could in the way Oh eA-
tending accommodations TO ware
bousemen and buyers for hanolns
+ha crops He believed, however, tnat
the farmers could finance their own
crop if they will put the money III
the hank and keep it there instead OF
b,,vinu automobiles and other things
+bev do not need. The association
anno;nted a committee of three, con-
sisting of Bright Williamson, J. w.
Mccown and T. Benton Young to pre-
mare advertising matter and spread
the prapaganda generally, so that
the farmers could all cooperate ID
the effort.
Another thing decided on by the
association was the effort to nave
the tobacco season extended until Sep
tember 20. The breaks will be held
on July 20, and there is a general
demand among the farmers to nave
tho sales on all warehouses at least
sixtv davs. It was determined to re-
organize the association and change
the name from the South Carolna
Tobacco Growers association to the
South Carolina Tobacco association.
An effort will be made to extend the
membership to all classes OF ousl-
ness men, including mercnants'
professional men, bankers, ware
housemen and buyers. The plan
is TO make the association thorough
ly cooperative.
The meeting was called by Vice
President n. A. Mcmillan, of Null
Inns. It was attended by men from
all parts of the tobacco belt. Bright
Williamson acted as chairman. The
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, N. A. Mcmillan, of Mullins;
vice presidents, Bright Williamson,
of Darlington, W. C. Hemingway, OF
Hemingway, and w. 3. Lea OF
Timmonsville. A committee was
charged with the duty of employing
a paid secretary and treasurer. An
executive committee of fourteen mem
bers was named, including A. NJ.
Denbow, of Bamberg.
During the meeting, we'll posted
buyers and .warehousemen expressed
the opinion that good, bright tobacco
would sell we'll this year, but tnat
there was little prospect of the poorer
grades, especially. the dark STUN, to
bring as good a price as it did last
wear. On account of the embargo on
foreign shipments, American manu-
facturers would have to buy the crop,
but it was stated that they had less
tobacco on hand Of the good grades
than ever before and would be ready
buyers. One buyer who has just re-
turned from abroad stated that the
foreign markets were glutted with
tobacco and it would be 1921 before
they would take any more.
nrn nINkNyu
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
HERE'S PROOF
A Bamberg Citizen Tells OF HIS
Experience.


You have e right to doubt state
ments of people living far away out
can you doubt Bamberg endorse
ment?
Read it:
R. Clyde Rowell, clerk in county
auditors office, Carlisle St., Bamberg,
says: my kidneys were in a bad
state, being irregular and weak IN &C.
tion. The lumbar muscles OF my
back were lame and weak and I had
constant pain across the small OF
my back, through my kidneys. one
box of Doan's Kidney Pills rid me
OF every symptom Of this trouble"
60c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
Barnwell, S. G.

writes: "Ziron Iron Tonic has made good
in my family. | have used it to a very
great advantage to myself and my IA
year-old boy. 1t did us both good. ]
think it is a good medicine for what it is
recommended"
IL you are pale, weak, tired, feel down
and out, take Ziron. 1t will put iron into
your blood, and should help build YOU up
Get bottle from your druggist today,
and give ZIRON a fair trial. Sold by
him under a money-back guarantee.
Ask him about it. He will tell YOU
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15

TT is a well-known medical fact, that
8. iron is a necessar" constituent Of the
blood, and that blood lacking iron IS
the cause OF many troubles that only iron
will cure.
Ziron, a scientific compound of iron
with other valuable ingredients, is the
remedy to take when your blood needs
more iron, and your system requires a
tonic. Ziron is mild and harmless, does
not stain the teeth. and is good for chill
dsen as well as adults.
Ms. p. G. Gentry, of Moreno, Tenn,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15

666 quickly relieves Constipation,
Biliousness, Loss of Appetite and
Headaches, due to Torpid Liver.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15

Grossett & Dunlap novels on sale
at Herald Book Store for 85c. Priced
S1.00 elsewhere.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15
Groves TasteIess chill Tonic

NfVVS h"StSISoo Sh11sh A01'
restores vitality and energy by Purifying and en-
rching the blood. You can soon feel its Strength
enine, Invisogasine Effect. Price 60c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-15

Just received, shipment of TOBACCO
sheets. H. C.FOLK co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
NORTH MONTPELIER

Mr.. ard Mrs. George PRAY Of Barre
acre in the place SUNDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Frances Byron were in
he place Sunday.
Mrs. Maggie Lawliss j. visiting her
ON, Thomas Lawliss.
Mr. and Mrs. J. " Pint II Mont
pelier spent Columbus dav with Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Couant.
Audrey Howarth. ir. AZ Oxford.
Mass vas = recent guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. ". q Ne.
Miss Edith Hollisisr = Montpelier
Fas the gfe-t 60 Mrs. "a. !. Canant
at week
GUY Rarmond vas tsken 10 ths hos
.Siisl foT trestrnsnt Safurzav-
Mr. and Ms Pred Walker nf Barre
rsre IN the risca FrilaF.
Miss MaHrarei Menrnald - Web
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19

sterville was the guest of Alice and
Eva Persons over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Erwin Jacknan of Cal.
ais were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Wesley Benjamin Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Emery were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs, John
Emery.
Mrs. Lucy Hollister has gone to
Barre to spend the winter.
Mrs. d. j. Person is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Richott, in
Claremont, N, H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett Clark Of VOL
colt were the guests of Mrs. Wesley
Benjamin Sunday.
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Coburn Oct II.
Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Barre
visited at Frank Patrick's last week
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Christensen Oct. 10.
Mrs. Ruth Butterfield of Montpel-
Ter was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Kimball of Lyndonville visited
her daughter, Mrs. Harry Coburn, last
week.
Vera Benjamin and Mrs. Conant
picked some ripe wild Strawberries on
Sunday, Oct. IL: also some white VIC
lets and dandelion blossoms.
Mrs. j. W. Sulham of Marshfield is
caring for Mrs. Harry Coburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Story and Rob
ert Little from Chelsea were in the
place Sunday, calling ON friends.
Mrs. Alma Little and Mrs. George
+. Pray of Barre were in the place
Sunday, calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Stoddard ana
daughter, Lucy, spent Sunday al
Charles Stoddard's.
Mrs. Leon Ellis and daughter, Nora,
spent Sunday at Mrs. Lila Lambs
of East Calais. n
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Pray and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. p. Spaulding were at their
camp at Joe's pond, Danville, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. +. C. Hills have re-
turned from their vacation spent with
Mr.. Hills people in New York.
Mrs. Ruth Dwinell has gone TO work
for Mrs. Will Coburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch. Persons and
Mrs John Emery called on friends in
East Calais Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Templeton, |
Mrs. Dennis Gray and daughter, Bea
trice, were in Montpelier Saturday.
Victor Templeton has so far reooy
cred from his injuries received last 1
week as TO be out again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
PROBABLY WAS
KILLED BY TRAIN
Forest Adams Body Was
Found at Roxbury
Yesterday
PORTION OF HEAD
WAS SEVERED
He Was Returning to Rox-
bury After Visit to
Mortified

Roxbury, Oct. l9.-Early Monday
morning it was discovered that Forest
Adams had been run over by train
some time during the night. He was
found by the railroad tracks just north
of the c. V. r. r. station, with a por-
tion Of his head severed. II is reported
that he came from Mortified on the
1880 train Sunday night and got off
the train, but it is not known what
train ran over him.
He was working at the marble quar-
ries here and as was his custom went
to the home of his brother, Jack AL
bans, in Mortified to spend the week
end, returning here Sunday evening,
The remains were taken to North
field Monday morning, but further ar
rangements were not known at this
writing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
HOW NEURASTHENIA
CAN BE CORRECTED

Neurasthenia is condition OF ner-
vous exhaustion and it is caused by
the excessive expenditure of nervous
energy without proper rest. Grip, indi-
gestion, rheumatism, severe shock,
intense anxiety or grief are contribut
ing cauess. Victims of neurasthenia
experience extreme nervousness border
ing on hysteria, imaginary troubles
are worried over and blamed on 9th
ers, sleep is fitful, the appetite is vari-
able and the victim is subject to indi-
gestion,
Every sufferer from neurasthenia
will be interested to learn how one
woman conquered the disease. Mrs.
Fred Merchant Of No. % Chapel
street, Dover, N. H., says:
II suffered from neurasthenia for
nearly seven years and there were
times when my condition was SO bad
that | had to give up and go to bed.
! became very weak and could not do
my work. mad dizzy spells and Sc
we're headaches in the morning. My ap
petite was poor and | lost weight con
stantly. My complexion was pale and
grew very nervous and worried con-
stsntly over little things. / slept very
little and was always tired.
II tried many medicines but they
did not help Finally one day I de-
cided to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills,
which | knew had helped others. | be-
gan to get some benefit after taking
one box. My appetite improved almost
at once and then my complexion be-
came better, Gradually my nerves be
came steadier and i felt better in ev-
cry way, | have gained several pounds
in weight, the dizzy spells are gone
and | feel better than | have in years
| cannot speak too highly of DIR. Will
liams Pink Pills and urge Others who
suffer as did to give them trial
DIR, Williams Pink Pills may be pur-
chased at your druggists or they will
be sent by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y, postpaid, on
receipt of price, 90 cents per box.
Write for the free booklet, Diseases
Of the Nervous System which con
tains special chapter on neuras
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
Knew the Animal.

A teacher was instructing class in
English and called on a small boy
named Jimmy Brown.
James" she said, write on the
board, Richard can ride the mule il
he wants to-
''Now," continued the teacher when
Jimmy had finished writing, can you
find a better form for that sentence ?"
Yes. ma'am, I think I can was the
prompt answer. Richard can rid the
mule if the mule wants him to"-Boys'
Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
Origin of the PATHE and What is back of it

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records o world
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Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
$500 worth of Pathe Records FREE

This sale campaign directly demonstrate and thoroughly
Phonosaphs and Phe Records
Photographs FREE Ph
allotted This
conditions elsewhere this and
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19
Conditions of Sale

The photograph offered in this sale is the 1921 genuine
Pathe Photograph Model No. 10, 43 inches high 201a
inches wide and 205 inches deep in Mahogany Walnut
or Oak 5-ply absolutely the substantial cabinet
construction on the market to-day, equipped with:
One indestructibe genuine Pathe Sapphire Ball (ful
tone) and one indesructible genuine Pathe Sapphire
Ball (half-tone) for playing Pathe Records.
makes of records.
$500 WORTH OF GENUINE PATHE RECORDS
YOUR OWN SELECTION-FREE.
One hundred steel needles.
2The total price for this entire outfit is $3.50.
8 You may practically your terms. Tell us what
you want pay down your first initial payment.
THE BALANCE MAY BE PAID IN WEEKLY OR
MONTHLY PAYMENTS EXTENDING OVER ONE
YEAR
This equipment including the S25 worth of records will
be delivered your home Immediately upon receipt of
your initial payment Freight or Express charges will
be prepaid to all points within fifteen miles.
5The Pahe Photograph included in this sale is guaran-
eed year. both the manufacturers and ourselves
agreeing replace any defective parts without charge
during this period Written guarantee to this effect fur
nished with each photograph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-19


4 of is moea rnachns h Ia v in h OF music
Basaewi c carried GU in 0 principal
United States
and
orehIy d to a OF
offer exceptional h
The following gives the facts mtsyn interesting
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-12-08
Thumb-Prints Used Centuries AGO.

The use: of thulnb-prfnts ais, a. means
Of identification was the method used
In China hundreds Of years ago. The
merchants of those days made impress
sfons with their thumbs in lieu of sig
natures In the interior OF China to
this day; the thumb-print is used on
legal documents, especially Wills. Ia
place Of the written name. The, use
OF finger-prints was transferred from
China to India. where the British
adopted the system as a means of lden-
tifying troops. From India the idea
was taken to France, where it was
used by the, police in the identification
Of criminals, and since that time 1t has
been taken up in nearly all countries.
Scientists claim the finger-pr1nt system
to be tnfallible. ~ -