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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-09-02

Striped and Plaid Taffeta Silks, yard wide, at
tho ward S2 SITS and $30
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
SAYS TANtAC
MADE HER WELL
Mrs. Dalton Declares She Has
Been Entirely Relieved of
Indigestion After Suffering
Two Years.

"Tanlac has certainly made well
and happy woman Of me and can
not praise IL enough said Mrs. Dora
Dalton, of 200 oak St, Evansville Ind.
After suffering for two years from
Indigestion, nervousness and SICK head
aches and falling off in weight "a and
strength. | have been built up by Tan
lac until | now weigh seven pounds
more than before and feel as well as
ever did Sin my life. -
Before | took Tanlac | had hardly
any appetite and the little ! did force
down made me miserable. | suffered
from constant sick headaches, my
so broken | woke up ip the morning
as tired as when went to bed. My
awful condition worried me and | be-
came respondent. for 1t seemed like
nothi% could help. ne,
"AftSr taking all kinds of medicine
and getting no relief | decided to try
TanlaC. II was not until / began on
the second bottle that ! noticed much
improvement, but from that time on |
picked up rapidly. | have now taken
five bottles and feel fine all the time.
| can eat anything and everything
want and never have any trouble from
gas or pains in my stomach. | am
free from nervousness and headaches
and haven't an ache or pain in my
whole body, and | sleep SO soundly at
Nght that some one has to rouse me
in the morning"
Tanlac is sold in Memphis ~ the
following agents; Warnock Drug com
pany Weiss Pharmacy, Doyle Turley
Drug CompSsy, A. Renkert & Co, two
stores, l.. II. Fitzpatrick. Wadlington-
Purdy. Moorc's Pharmacy, Taylor &
Taylor, three stores; Washburn Lyle
Drug company &. .. Manning and
B@tler's Pharmacy. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
SC JACKS0NIANS MAKE
FLIGHTS IN AlRPLANES

+ JACKSON, Tenn, Sept %. (Spl0-
The thrilling adventure OF a Tight IN
the air offered by Memphis aviators
during their stay here was experienced
by approximately so Jacksonians, many
of whom are ready to testify that aero
nautics as a new commercial develop
ment is near at hand. Pilot George w.
Haldeman, former member of the U. s.
air forces, carried the passengers on
their Journey over the city and sur
rounding country without single ac-
cident Most of the passengers pre-
ferred straight flying, but many We're
given the various stunts" practtced
by expert aviators.
The airfnen will leave Jackson late
this afternoon after performing some
exhibition flights at the negro FAIR;
Lieut.. c. Eugene (''Jazz" Johnson VIII
ind performances in midair this after
noon. The party has a contract for ex-
hibition flying at the TriLState fair IN
Memphis, filling the place of Tex NC
Laughin, who was Killed in Syracuse
n. Y. Monday. r,..
The Jacksonians who took a flight
with Pilot Haldeman, so far as could
be determined by the aviators. are Is
Misses Fenner Bell Bond Emma
Fouche. Lucille Parish. Lille Mae New
man. SEmily Thompson, Blanche PARISH
sarah Caruthers. Tavern Bradberry'
EIizAheth L. Ward, Lima Mai Hannah'
1Fiia "a Caruthers, Jennie May Mathis,
Amy Naylor, Hattie Mae WiIkerson
Mrs, Frank Daniels. MIR, and MIS- =.
E. Pigford. Judge J. w Ross ~ a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
HUMANE BUSINESS
PLEA OF HARDING
Social Welfare Depends on
Honest Days Work, Says
Nominee. ,

MARION. o.. Sept. ga universal
realization that material and human
progi css must 60 hand in hand. was
asserted by Senator Harding today %
b, necessary II tie nation is to attain
an ideal state NJ socIa! welfare.
Speaking to 2 rathering composed
Of Republicans frIm Crawford County
ono. and OF representatives OF inc
Ohio Dental assoc atom the Repuoh-
can presidential nominee declared
neither social refor;rers nor Industrial
chieftians should view the problem 81
social bettermen; from strictly thelr
own standpoint
we must awaken the conscience OF
the ignorant and the misguided ne
said ITO the fact that the best social
welfare worker in the world is the man
or woman who does an honest oag
work. We must awaken their con
science 10 recognize that American puSl-
ness Ia not n monster, but an eNpres-
sion Of God-given impulse 10 create
and the Savior and the guardian OF our
happiness, our C.hes and OF equa! OPP
nortunity for an in America. Whatever
va, do for honest, humane business, we
do in the name OF the social weilhre.
But 1t Is equally true that we must
awaken the conscience OF American
business to new interest in the vel
fare Of American human beings. II Is
not enough for America that her busl-
ness and commerce shall be honest;
they must also be hunane Men, wo ,
men and children Of America are nor
commodities. American business eau
not flourish nor the material prosper
ty Of America be built upon lif,n
foundation until by protection OF health
nv education, by the preservation OF
wholesome American motherhood a an
vigorous and happy American chiiu,
hood, we insure the welfare OF ouI
human, resources. -.
HWe can not have the fuliness OF
America until all of US turn again tC
love OF toll and love OF production tC
respect for honest organization OF et,
fort to Willingness to, put ,all oul
shoulders to the wheel But we car
not have all that love, and all thai
respect, and all that willingness unit
throughout the organizations OF oul
industry and commerce there runs thu
flow Of love of man.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
l.. & ". Completes
Auto Platform

The Louisville a. Nashville railroad
now claims the largest and best
equipped unloading platform for auto
mobiles In the South. just completed,
the new platform extends the full block
between Main and Second streets. along
the side OF the North Memphis depot,
and T. 30 feet wide. without post or
obstruction OF any kind to interfere
with the handling OF autos as they are
taken from the cars Nineteen freight
cars may be unloaded AZ one time and
the tracks on each side OF the platform
enable ears to be unloaded from either
door. The entire 5000 square feet of
floor space Will be used exclusively for
olading and unloading automobiles, no
other commodity being handled on the
platform u
BY diverting automobile shipments
to the new location. the congestion at
the old platforms viii DE relieved and
ample facilities provided sfor Gambling
all classes Of freight. Charles II. Ryan.
division freight agent for the L. a. n,
claims for the North Memphis depot an
other advantage for handling automobile
shipments, in that the streets leading
from that station to the dealers places
Of business are free from congestion
at all times, 40 that much time is
saved in getting the cars from the de-
pot TO the salesrooms
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
Helena Banker VIII
Make Address Here

At the regular weekly luncheon Of
the Bankers club on Saturday at the
Hotel Giayoso, the feature will be an
address by Claude Fitzpatrick, vice
president OF the Interstate National
bank, of Helena, Ark He will relate
to the local bankers the substance Of
a recent interview he had with w. p.
G. Harding, head Of the federal reserve
banking system. regarding the latest
ruling as to financing Of the cotton crop
movement.
With the marketing season at hand
and financial conditions abnormal and
with u, great deal of confusion in the
minds Of many people as to the outlook.
the discussion is expected TO be OF I'M
usual interest and win probably tend
to clarity the atmosphere TO a consid-
cradle extent Mr.. Fitzpatrick is a
speaker Of attractive qualities and the
meeting is expected to draw large
attendance
Local bankers are keenly appreciative
of the Importance Of hearty co-Opera-
ton on their part in using the machin-
cry of the reserve system in providing
for every legitimate requirement OF the
entire cotton trade, from, the grower
to the ultimate consumer. and a more
thorough understanding Of conditions
to be met Is expected 70 facilitate prop
er handling of conditions as they arise.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
1888 Students
Attend Opening
Week Of Schools

The total school enrolment for the
first week OF school tabulation Of which
was completed late Wednesday, is 49,
ISIS, Of which number 13,GG3 are white
and 6.l25 are negroes. As is usual,
the number Of girls greatly exceeds the
number OF boys enrolled aud the di
vision is:
Whites, boys, $3.50, and girls. 1913:
negroes. boys, 2599, and girls. 3,526.
Central high school reported an en-
rollment Mt the close of the first week
Of lao, substantial increase over
last year Crockett Technical high
school has total OF $40 pupils, while
among the grammar schools A. B HIN
leads with a total enrolment OF S77.
followed by lauderdale with rs and
Bruce school with 76g.
Owing TO further delay In installation
Of fixtures the Cummings Avenue school
Will not be opened until next week
The ldlewild school opening was also
DELAYED on account OF lack OF equip
ment; but this school was opened dur
ing the weel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
TRAFFIC MEN DISCUSS
NATCHEZ RATE CASE

Traffic ofIHau OF tnv Louisiana rail-
roads west nG va, Mississippi river were
in ,orfcrcnc Thursday at the Hotel
Gayo-O ON rate matters growing out Of
Tho NatcheZ rate case. Memphis rates
are affected ogiE alirrctly In the mat
ter Among thosr present were II. \.
- r Of the Red River ~ Gulf railroad:
J. w, Mitchell, NJ Garden city La.
traWt manager ~ the Alexandria q
Western railway " + Niemaun, Of
agent for the Vickshurg, Shreveport 4
Pacific railroad; JOS pin Lallande. Of
New Orleans general freight agent for
the southern Pacific, Eugene Mock, Of
St Louis, assistant general freight
agent for the Missouri Pacific; c. f..
.Schuitzer, oil Little Rock assistant gen
cral freight agent for the Rock Island;
W Ii. Thompson. Of St Louis assist
ant general freight agent for the Mis-
souri, Pacific, and several Memphis
traffic Officials
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23

on the box, certifying 1t does not, con-
tain white lead. rice powder or any
harmful substance, This guaranteed
pure powder is called L.a-may French,
poudro L'Amel Because It is pure and
harmless, La-may is now used by over
million American women 1t is now
the most popular complexion powder
sold in New York. Women who have
used even the most expensive face
powders say-ha-may stays o. better
than any other; they say they can not
buy better powder anywhere at
any price, There Is also I.a-may
Taleum that prevents the souring OF
Precipitation. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
TO FORM DEMOCRATIC
CLUB AT BRISTOL, TENN.

BRISTOL, Tenn. Sept %, (spl "A
mass meeting of Democrats Of THIS
city and the Seventeenth district OF
Sullivan county, will be held at the
city han here on Thursday night for
the purpose Of organizing a Democratic
club. with the organization Of the
club the members will start out 70
work for the interests of the candi-
dates of their party in the November
election.
Bristol Democrats are now making
contributions to the Cox Roosevelt
campaign fund. J. w Lynn, cashier OF
the First National bank, is receiving
the contributions and will forward the
amounts to Wilbur NJ Marsh treas
mittee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
"AD" MEN RESUME
WINTER SESSIONS

An intensive study Of advertising and
will feature the weekly meet
ings of the Memphis Advertising club.
which resumed its winter sessions
Thursday with a luncheon at the Cham.
her of Commerce. Plans for real work
were discussed and announcement will
be made shortly of the program. Charles
H. Mcintosh, chairman Of the exhibits
committee of the Associated AdVcrtis-
ing clubs Of the world, was a speaker
at the luncheon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23

S. Pure face powder cannot .njure the
most delicate baby skin. The trouble
is too many powders are made In tho
old-fashioned way, with rico powder.
Rice powder is starchy, and like bread
flour. 1t Is quickly turned into q gluey
paste by the moisture OF the skin, This
paste clogs the outicle. swells in the
pores. causing enlarged pores, black.
heads and pimples. A specialist makes
a harmless powder by using an lngred-
tent doctors prescribe to heal the skin.
Every time you apply this improved
powder you give your complexion a real
beauty treatment There ~ thou
sand dollar guarantee Of purity printed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
ADVOCATES DISCUSS
PROHIBITION SPREAD

WASHINGTON, Sept 23.--Progress
made in various parts OF the world by
prohibition advocates was described to-
day at sessions of the fifteenth in
ternational congress against alcoholism,
delegates from 10 of the countries rep
resented at the conference participant
ing in the discussion.
Mr.. vi Kyiun Wellington Koo, the
Chinese minister, for an address on the
antialcoholism movement in China, and
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer for
talk on Enforcement of Prohibition
in the United states"
In an address before the congress
yesterday. Aaron s. Watkins, Prohi-
bition nominee for president, declared
he would withdraw from the race II
any of the other presidential candi-
dates would agree to support the pro-
hibition program,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
TO TAKE POPULATION
OF SENAT0BlA AGAIN

SENATOBIA, Missi, Sept. %. tSplo
The Business Mems club, Of Sena-
tobia. has secured a recount OF the
enumeration of the eity's population,
A. B. Presley has been appointed by
ia now making the accommodation.
The town lost something like 80 in
population by the 1920 enumeration.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
TRAIN SERVICE hit
BY TROPICAL STORM

NEW ORLEANS. La, Sept. 23.-The
Louisville Nashville railroad will OPP
crate but one train from New Orleans
to Mobile daily, it was announced here
today, pending repair Of bridges and
tracks on the marsh section between,
Chef Menteur and Dunbar. The train
Will be for accommodation of coast resi-
detoured. an w
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
FALL FROM SWING is
FATAL TO FLORENCE BOY

FLORENCE, Ala. Sept. %. (Spl,l >
Charles Wesley 6-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. b. Jones, fell from lawn
swing at their home in East Florence
At the time Of the accident he was not
thought to be seriously injured. Later
he was taken to the hospital where II
was found that an operation was
necessary. Pie died under the opera
fion 20
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
WANT SOUVENIR COINS.

BOSTON. Sept %. (By International
News Service Many requests Tor the
coins have been sent the local bank
about to distribute tercentenary Pilgrim
half dollars showing Gov. Bradford and
the Mayflower II is believed the issue
Of 400 600 will be exhausted before the
demand has been met.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
ONE FREED, ONE GUILTY
ON LARCENY CHARGE

wilbur Davis and Joseph Durham. I'M
der indictment for larceny and receiv-
ina theft OF an aufomoblle faced n f ,iry
In First criminal court Thursday Davis
was found not guilty, while Durham
was found guilty and drew one year in
the State Training and Agricultural
school, on a charge of attempting to
commit Q <
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23
Fire Causes Cotton
Loss Of S5OO,OOO

SINNER. Tex, Sept. 23.--Fire OF I'M
determined origin today destroyed the
compress here with the public weigh
ing platform and approximately 4,00O
bales of cotton. of which five carloads
were standing on the track. The loss
will total more than 100000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23

Kinney. H. G. simp. Charles Smith.
May Harner. O. +. Layton, Billie n.
Ca,Iley, j, f. Seymore, w. A. Ford,
Seal Long, j. e, Jarvis, wiNiam Frank,
ID B. Sneil and number of others
whose names could not be ascertained.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-23

This paper brings the ners phle IS nelos to your
home When you haze the leisure to read It. 1t IS
your duty to yourself to read the ,vorth-l0hle ne0s
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
STEAMER WITH 500
ABOARD ASKS HELP
Army Transport Powhattan in Dis
tefss About 500 Miles From New
York.
Boston, Jan. ls.-The army trans

Boston. Jan. lS.-The army trans
port Powhattan, with 500 passengers
aboard, setn word by radio toL..5 lat
she was in distress about 500 miles
east of New York. The boiler room
was said to be flooded. with the pipes
choked and water gaining and help
from the pumps uncertain. The steam
ers Western Comet and Cedric, which
replied to the distress calls, were ask
ed TO stand by.
Captain Randall, who signed the
messages, gave the position of the
Powhattan at latitude 41.O5 north;
Longitude G2.O1 west.
The first report said the transport 3
fire room was flooded, with the pipes
choked and water gaining. In a sec
0nd message Captain Randall said:
I'VE have 500 passengers on board.
Boiler room flooded. Desire ships
stand by until results of attempt to
raise steam to start pumps is known.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
Vessel With 100000
Booze Cargo Is Sinking

Boston, Jan. 1S.-The British freight
err Yarmouth, which left New York
for Havana yesterday with a cargo
of liquor, reported III radio messag-
es today that she was sinking. She
gave her position as latitude SO north
longitude "A west and said she was
"24 miles north flight vessel NUM-
Der 81 The message said forward bal
last tank leaking into engine room.
A heavy mist prevailed. The Var
mouth registers 725 tons.
The cargo of liquor carried by the
freight steamship consisting of whis-
key, gin and champagne is valued at
$2,OOO,OOO.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
LAWYERS OPPOSE JURIES
FIXING FELONY SENTENCES

Americas Jan 1S.--At meeting
Of the Americas bar this morning at
the court house the lawyers went
on record as opposing the indeter-
inmate sentence law as it now stands,
disappearing that provision which
makes it the duty of juries to fix
sentence in feloy cases other than
capital offenses, and recommending
that it be amended to provide for
such sentences to be fixed by the
trial judge.
The suggestion referred to COM
mittee some time ago that the SUI
perior court terms for Sumter coUn-
ty be increased from two to four
each year was discussed at length
and the association decided to make
no recommendation cor any change
whatsoever i'll court ar ngemcnt3.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce my candidacy
for Sheriff of Crisp ounty subject to
the democratic Primary. I promise
a clean administration Of the affairs
OF the office if elected and will at all
times be ready to lend assistance
any where at any time my service are
needed.
CHARLES o. MOBILES
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
FOR TAX RECEIVER

To the White Voters of Crisp County
l hereby announce myself candi
date for reelection as Tax Receiver
of Crisp county subject to the pri
mary OF February Is, 1920. Thanking
you for past favors that you have
shown me, and assuring you that il
reelected I will discharge the duties
of the office to the best of my ability
c. o. PERRY.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
Treating Diseases Without Surgical
Operation
Free Consultation and Examination
To All Who Need and Want
Medical Aid
Will be at the Windsor Hotel Satur-
Day and Monday, February 10
From 10 a. m. TO p. m.
Two Days Only, Returning in Months

The Progressive Medical Doctors
Specialist is licensed by the state of
Georgia; graduate of one of the best
universities; twenty-five vars of prac-
teal experience; comes well recon-
mended. Will demonstrate in the prin-
cipal cities methods of treating dis
eases OF long standing by means Of
medicines, diet and hygiene. thus saw
ing many people from dangerous and
expensive operation
This specialist is an expert in dag
nosis and will tell you the exact truth
about your condition. Only those who
have a good chance to regain their
health will be treated so that every
one who takes treatment will bring
their friends at the next visit.
Those whose cases are found hope
less will be told the truth and be
advised as to their mode of living.
etc
The diseases treated are: Diseases
of the stomach, bowels, liver, blood,
blood vessels, skin, kidneys, bladder,
heart. spleen, eye. ear, nose, throat,
scalp. swelling of the limbs, enlarged
vains. leg ulcers, rheumatism, sciatica
(sciatic rhcumatism). paralysis, higA
blood pressure, weak lungs, bronchi-
tbs, gall stones. tumors, enlarged
glands, goitre, piles, curvature of
spine. club feet. nerves, weakness or
exhaustion of the nervous system, Civ
ing rise to loss of mental and bodily
yigor, melancholia, encouragement
and worry, undeveloped children,
either mental or physical,and all
chronic diseases of mtn, women and
children that have baifled the skill OF
the family physician.
A diagnosis of any disease Of long
standing, its nature and cause will
be made Free and proper medicines
will be furnished at a reasonable cost
to those selected as favorable cases
for treatment.
Children must be accompanied by
their parents and married ladies by
their husbands.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
FOR ORDINARY

I am a candidate for reelection to
the office of ordinary, subject to the
Primary set for February 18th, and
covet the endorsement of your bal.
lot. For the reason that my personal
attention is required by the duties
Of the office, l shall, if possible, avoid
neglect Of these duties to make an ac-
tive canvass of the county The vot
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19

Cattle arc fattened for slaughter
by being ovcvfcd and not allowed to
exercise. Many men anG women
prepare themselves for slaughter by
voluntarily adopting the stall fed
life" says tie United States Publiced
Heal thService. Don't overeat and
take plenty of heathful. outdoor eXex
else.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
ers, will am sure, give my candida
cy fair consideration. s.:
w. P. FLEMING,
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT

To the Voters of Crisp County: s
I hereby announce myself q candi-
date for reelection as Clerk of Sup
erior Court of Crisp County, subject
to the Democratic Primary to be held
February 18th, 1920. will appreciate
your vote, and IL reelected will con-
tinue to discharge the duties of the
Office to the best Of my ability.
! P. II. GREENE. !
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
Bowels Become Normal

liver liVenS up, bile flows freely
headache, biliouSncSS, tongue-fur,
stomach-sourness, disappear when
Or. Kings New Life Pills get in
their natural, comfortable action.
PurgariVes, never pleasantly cor
receive, sometimes hahit-forming,
should nor hcs taken 10 rack the
system violently. Natures way is
the way or pr. Kings New Life
PulS-gently but firmly functioning
the bowels, eliminating the inteS-
tine-clogGing waste. and promoting
the most gratifying results. Cleanse
the system with diem and know the
boon at regular bowels. 2oc. at all
druggists.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
CHEST CLOGGED up
WITH HEAVY COLD?
Don't give it a CHI; nee TO
"set in"--use DR.. Kings
New Discovery

THAT dangerous stage where q
cold or cough or case of
grippe mighj get the better
of you may he nearer lhau you
think. Prompt action with DR..
Kings New Discovery will avert
long siege.
For fifty years il has loosened
congcStcd chests. dlSsil,tied tight
packed phleglh. broken Vicious colds
and coughs. Give ii TO the young
sters--rakc ii yourself. There will
be no diSagrecabe after-effectS.
80c. and $l.2O Il bottle. At your
druggists. Give ii trial.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-19
FOR SHERIFF

announce myself candidate for
sheriff of Crisp County, subject to
the democratic primary to be called
at later date. If elected l promise
MY best efforts to conduct the office
in every way satisfactory to the PEG,
pie of the county.
q. II. WYNN