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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-18

rains were heavy enough to wash out
and Hood crops SO that it was claimed,
IN some instances, the third planting
OF the season was lost. Those sections
which had cotton UP reported slow
growth and more or less damage was
done by hail storms in the western
belt.
Unfavorable weather conditions were
balanced to a great extent by the un-
favorable turn taken by developments
connected with the coal strike. The
refusal Of transport and railway work
ers to handle imported coal putting a
new face on the situation The lack
of fuel among English cotton mills had
all the more effect on the market be-
cause of the large orders for manufac-
tured goods said to be waiting to be
filled. Reports that late in the week
lnlll owners and mill operatives had
completely disagreed on the proposed
new wage schedule increased the
gloomy feeling regarding British labor
conditions.
Cotton goods accounts from the
markets on this side of the water were
regarded as distinctly encouraging and
any further improvements this coming
| week in this direction will be bound to
have it's effect on the market, although
the trade will be forced to pay great
deal of attention to weather conditions
over the belt, owing to the nearness
OF the first monthly report of the sea
son On the new crop. Further rains
would cause buying but it seemed to be
a rather general idea at the end of last
week that a spell Of good weather
would develop selling pressure Of con-
sequence.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-18
SPOTS ON SUN LIKELY CAUSE
OF ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE
Interruption Of Wire Communication
Should Pass Soon n Duo IN SnotS


Interruption Of Wire Communication
Should Pass Soon, If Due to Spots.
Washington, May 15.-Interruption
OF telegraphic communication by cleo
trical interferences, IL due to the pres
ence Of spots on the sun as set forth
In the Brashear theory, will pass away
within 4S hours, in the belief of off,
cials at the naval observatory here.
The present spot or group Of spots
on the face Of the sun, estimated 10y
naval observatory officials as $4,000
miles long and 81 900 wide, was nearest
the earth last night, and today through
rotation Of the sun was moving away
from the solar meridian Naval OBJ
servatory officials said today that leav-
ing out OF consideration the decreas-
ing effect of the spots on electrical
currents on the earth through the
usual breaking up Of the spots, the re-
gular rotation Of the sun on it's axis
would within few days carry the
spots so far from the earth as to make
their influence negligible.
The theory that the aurora borealis
or northern lights, (Which send earth
currents" through telegraphic wires,
interrupting communication, result
from sun spots, was advanced by Dr.
John A. Brashear, the late Pittsburilg
astronomer. The theory has never been
definitely accepted, naval observatory
officials asserted, but the fact that
spots on the sun usually are accom-
panied by electrical disturbances has
resulted in almost general acceptance
OF the theory.
The spots now present on the face Of
the sun, which were visible to the nak-
ed eye today with the use of smoked
galss, were first photographed at the
naval observatory last Monday when
the rotation of the sun brought that
side Of the solar body within view. The
spots at that time, according to Dr.. G.
II. Peters, an oflicia, at the observa-
tory, who photographed them, were
about one and half to two days old.
The following day the photographs
showed the spots to be much agitatcd,
the gaseous yapors Of which they are
composed resembling a cyclonic storm
on the earth, DR.. Peters said. Ycster-
days photograph, taken about noon,
showed the spots to be near the solar
meridian.
Naval observatory officials said that
presence Of such a large group Of spots
at this time was most unusual, in as
much as the prevalence Of the spots
moves in an eleven-year cycle and the
apex OF prevalence occurred about four
years ago.
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Advertiser Printing Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-18
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No Worms In a Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as
rule. there Is more or ess stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given reeu-
lary for two or three weeks will enrich the blood
improve the digestion. and net ageneraStreneth-
ening Tonic to the whole system Nature will then
throw off dispel the worms and the Child will be
10 perfect health Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-18
sSss
Five Minute Chats
ON Our Presidents
SNeNe~~~N
BY JAMES MORGAN
Copyright. 1920. by James Morsan.)
JAMES MONROE

1758-(Aprli 28) James Monroe
born In WestmoreIand
county, Va.
1776-Graduated William and
Mary. Entered tho army.
17e2-ln the legislature.
1783-86-In the Continental
congress-.
~,1767-ln the legislature.
1788-ln the state constitutional
convention.
179o-4--In the senate.
1794.6-MinIster to France.
1799-1802-Governor Of Virginia.
fs03-8-in the diplomatic serv-
ice.
1s09-10-In the legislature,
1811-Governor.
181f-17-secretary of state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
MOBILE LAUNCHES
 EIGHTH STEAMER
Fairfield City CeremoniaIs Are Witnessed By Large Party
 From Favored Town

Mobile, March Especial )-With large representation here from Fair field. where the steel which goes into the large Chickasaw vessels is fabri- cated, the launcning of the eighth steamer, bearing the name of Fairfield City, took brace at the plant on Chickasabogue at noon today. This vessel, another of the 16,000-ton type, will be put in service between Mobile and the far east when completed.
 The party from Fairfield who came to witness the launching and partici- pate in the ceremonies, was headed by A. Clinton Decker. mayor, consisted Of Mrs. Grosbek Walsh, sponsor, and the following maids and citizens of Fairfield; Miss Annabell Gary, Miss Marion Miller, maid pr. and Mrs. w.. w. Glasgow, H. C. Ryding, vice presi- dent of the Tennessee Coal & Iron Co., and Mrs. T. B. Dodge, pr. and Mrs. E. w. Tucker, Dr. Grosbeck Walsh, A. G. Hagen, & c. King and w. E. $. Lewis, aldermen; Dr. Lloyd Noland. su- tperintnedcnt of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company health de- partment; c. N. Killroy, J. F. Vance, A. M Long and Mrs. Sarah Decker of New York, the mother of Mayor Decker.
 The party will spend the afternoon in sightseeing and will leave for Bir mingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06

me my ticket he said, ''I think you could buy the horse for that s2.'
 He proved a correct judge, for the par ticular horse was some 200 yards in the rear when the winner went under the string. However, on the next race he indicated a horse which he thought would win. The odds were 6 to $, and I won ss, and had the pleasure of watching a most beautiful race.
 Indeed, there is nothing in the world so exciting as a horse race on a track wkere one knows it is the sport of gen. tlemen and where no jockeying and un- fair advantages are taken of anyone.
 Racing in Havana is as clean as it could be made anywhere in the world. The men at the head of the racing asso- citation, both Americans and Cubans, are love the sport and eliminate what sn
 known as the race horse tout This clast is not even allowed in the grandstand or the grounds. If one of them were to attempt to give the visitor tip with hope of reward thereafter he would be put out of the gate immediately. < % *
 The Cuban is a natural born gambler. Not a gambler for profit. but gambler ! for the excitement which he gets out of it. He won't play craps or match coins or play an ordinary card game, but | he loves to bet on a horse or play the Jai Alai game. He wants to bet on the power and skill developed by natural liv- ing flesh and blood He takes no stock in mere games of chance, but wants to bet on his judgment in what flesh and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
MAJOR MATTHEWS IS ORGANIZING LOCALS
 IN PERRY COUNTY

Marion, March 5.- -(speciaL}--Ma1. " M. Matthews, representing the Ala bama Development association aand1the of the interior, and J, N Kyser of the Alabama Development association are here for the purpose of organizing this county. Major Mat thews spoke to an enthusiastic meeting of Marion business men at the court house last night and many joined the association. Others joined this morn ing, when Mayor w. L. Hogue, T Irby Pope and Major Matthews called on them. Later in the forenoon Major Matthews left for Felix, in the eastern part of the county, together with 8 large number of Marion citizens, to att tend a barbecue. Tomorrow he will go to Uniontown, which is also in Perry county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
Mrs. Bowles Tells owCuticura Healed
 Her Child's $ Head

My little girl began with an itch- ing on her head which kept getting worse. Her head was simply covered with blisters which caused her to scratch and rub it all the time. She was very fretful and could not rest at night. She lost all her hair and be- came terribly disfgured.
 "I saw an advertisement of Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and sent for a free sample. After the first few ap- plications we noticed 2 marked change so l bought more and when l had used two cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment she was entirely healed" (Signedl Mrs. PIT. Bowles, 502 Race St., Farm vile, va., July IA. 1920.
 Cuticura Soap daily and Cutieura ointmens occasionally prevent pim- paes or other eruptions. They are . pleasure to use, as is also Cusicma Talrrm, fascnating fragrance for perfuaning the skin- o>anas1naA AYssshF11 AdAeas- sc...sAtAA- nsSsslss. Ds1l !, Nasan =, n.:.." Se,d svy Cstis.sa SsaH shavss witheut mug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
CastIeberry Registers
 Its First Shipment of
 Alabama Strawberries

CastIeberry, March 5-(Special) The seasons first shipment of strawberries was made this week when two crates were sentfb by ex-T press to | large Birmingham pro- duce firm Coming as they did 1t the first of the season. they are ex- pected to bring fabulous prices.t A number of express shipments will now be possible because of the failure of the recent freezes to Kill the more nearly matured berries.. Car lot shipments will not be made for several weeks, however, as n large number of the small berries ana blooms were Killed by the three freezes of last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
MIDLAND CITY YOUNG MAN FATALLY INJURED
 IN STRANGE ACCIDENT

Dothan, March -(SpeciaL)-Wade hospital as the result of fractured skull.
 Several nights ago the young man at tended a party in the vicinity of Midland City, and while on the way home ran a race a short distance down the road. Young Hampton was in the lead and ran into an approaching buggy, the shaft of the buggy striking him, destroying an eye and fracturing his skull.
 He was brought to a local hospital, but never regained consciousness. He was IS years of age and stepson of w. S. Casons. Funeral and burial serv- ices were held in Midland City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
DAWs R0o70 ANV1V04

blood and muscle can accomplish in a contest.
 To the man who likes such contests, whether he be American or of any other nationality, he can have real sport at Havana during the winter season.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
COIN SHY SCHOOLS CLOSE
Conecuh County Forced to Six Months
 Term

Evergreen, March 5.-(Special.) IA majority of the public schools of Conc cuh county closed for the year Err cording to announcement today by w.. R. Bennett, superintendent of educa- tien. Many however, will continue for one month longer. Lack of funds is given as the reason for the closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
FARMERS DESERT IRISH FOR SWEET POTATOES
 AS 1921 CROP STAPLE

Castleberry, March 5.-(Special.)-- Sweet potatoes have apparently re- placed those of the Irish variety on the crop programme of local farm CTS for the coming year. Last year number of carloads of Irish potatoes were shipped and fancy price real ized in the northern markets. sharp decline in prices, however has been noted, and it is believed that very small acreage will be put to them this year. Plans for the forming of a sweet potato growers association have been formulated by local grow CTS during the past few days, and if sufficient stock can be subscribed a curing plant will be erected
 Originally the banana was a native of the eastern tropics, but now it is cultivated in all tropical and sub trofical countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
Pyramid for :, Ease and Comfort
AeJt3,p.ea1

If the Mere Mention of Piles Makes
 You Shudder Get n Box of
 Pyramid Pile Suppositories For the pain and distress due to itching, bleeding, protruding piles of Pyramid Pile Suppositories at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
PULLMAN SHRINE ELECTS
Social Programme for Season Also
 Is Discussed

Cullman. March 5.-(SpeciaL)-T Shriners met at the Masonic hall last night and elected Adam Dreher, presi. dent; w E. James, vice president; Carl Thompson, secretary, and John Fowler, treasurer. Plans for several affairs were discussed and preparations for a smoker. The exact date will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
TEACHERS RESIGN
Three Members of High School Fac.
 ulty Abruptly Quit

Cullman, March 5.-(Special.)-T of the teachers of the Philadelphia High school have resigned. Arkadel- phia is situated in the western part of the county, about 20 miles from Cullman. It is not known why the teachers resigned. They were Prin- cipal Kennedy, and Miss Liilie Cal Ilahan, -Cullman, and Miss Jimmie Smith. Manchester, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06

nearest drug store. Take no substi- tute. The quick relief has been a great blessing to a host of people who fairly shudder at the very mem ton of the discomfort and misery due to this almost universal com piaint. Don't delay Take no sub stitute.
 If you wish to make a trial first, send your name and address to Pyramid Drug Co, GOA Pyramid Bldg, Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06

for the Conecuh County Baptist asso-
 citation to organize the Baptist women and young people for the loyalty cam paign that will be waged through March and April The object of the is to emphasife, by inspira- ticnal and educational addresses, the in portance of paying all pledges and securing many new ones to the Bap lists $75,000,000 campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06

 of II of s permitted = in
 
  Garfield, art gambler duced,wr in in n
  of andm 0 is seen. o On the other rhandfo lquiste degree. citement a ue'e | ''e ~ " luxury e'ei oe" p-o ' " - world. unexceed a 
 wards takes dinner
  a rby treetlh hory o he race  out race course the "o i stand and its uohoe nave ho in  having every comfort ana luxury io t' The  island IS permitted to oe hepe the ciuo antees in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-06
BAPTlSTS ORGANIZE

Evergreen, March 5.-(speciai.)- Mrs A. H. Riley has been appointed Womans Missionary union director
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
ECLIPSE OF MOON ..-- DUE THURSDAY NEXT WEEK

Fayetteville, Ark, April H. "And the moon was turned to blood' according to the old testiment writers it was turned to blood often in the days of old and 1t will be so again on the night of April 21j Thursday of next week, when people of Arkansas will be- able to see the moon in total eclipse.
 At the time it will be high in the sky and. although it will be in a total eclipse it will still be visible, taking on dull copper color. This reddish color seems to have given rise to the expression turned to blood" ac- cording to Dr. A. M. Harding, pro- lessor of mathematics and astronomy at the University of Arkansas.
 The eclipse begins three minutes after midnight, is total from 1 :23 a. m. til 2:05 a. m., and ends at 3:25 a. n1
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
PEACE RESOLUTION OFFERED
PhiIander Knox Loses No Time Tn Introducing Resolution to End
 War.

Washington, April 13.-Senator Knox of Pennsylvania today intro- duced his resolution declaring the state of war with Germany ended.
 The resolution was referred to the foreign relations committee. It was in the simple declaratory form which President Harding urged in his mes sage.
 Congress buckled down to tariff and taxation program and the prelim- naries were tackled in both houses.
 While the house ways and means committee is putting an enlarged tariff bill in form for passage tomor- row the senate finance committee is organized for sales tax and reform hearing.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
HIS WIFE BEAT HIM.

On Friday last Paul Pound sold to j. J. Rogers & Son bale of cotton that brought $13.60. When Mr. Pound left home that morning Mrs. Pound asked him to bring along with him a little bunch of chickens-15 in number-to sell for her The chickens sold to J. H. McCarty brought $17.60 and that evening when MT. Pound reached home he had to fork over to his wifa-we hope he did-four dollars more~>for the chickens he sold than the amount he received for his cotton.
 Now, this little story brings very forcibly before us the value of the little things which we are very much disposed to overlook and neglect. For many years our people looked with scorn on the poultry business as too insignificant to receive any special consideration as a part of the farms revenue. Of late years, however, the industry has grown to such pro- portions that on many farms this revenue is the best part of the in- come of the family. The housewives devote special attention to poultry and the home economic agents or ganize egg circles and have brought the farm wife in touch with the best markets and enable them to receive top prices for their weekly sales. The better breeds of chickens have been introduced and the question of feeding for best results has been studied and now the income to the country from poultry products is surprising The old hen supplanted the mule as source of revenue in the great State of Missouri, and if conditions in the cotton market con- tinue she will soon take the lead over "King Cotton" in Mississippi Tupelo (Miss) Journal.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
MEETING OF THE PINE
 BLUFF DISTRICT OF
 A. F. w. C. AT WARREN

All clubs are urged to have a full representation at Warren May 10th. Each club is entitled to two delegates and President who will have votes and are entitled to entertainment. Names of delegates should be sent to Mrs. E. A. Morris at Warren by April 18th.
 At three o'clock on the 10th there will be held meeting of the Exc cutive Board. This board consists of district officers, district chairman, and county chairmen.
 A splendid program has been ar ranged for this meeting. A detailed account of the program will be given later in this paper.
 Train schedules are as follows: Rock Island.
 One train leaves Little Rock at ' o'clock a. m. arrives at Fordyce at 10 a. m., at Banks at Il a. m. and at Warren at 11:55 a. m.
 Another train leaves Little Rock at 4:20 p. m., arrives at Fordyce at ' o'clock, at Banks at 8:30 and at Warren at 9:45 p. m. Missouri Pacific.
 One train leaves Little Rock at 9:05 a. m. arrives at Pine Bluff at 10:45 a. m. and at Dermott at 1 :55 p. m. and Warren at 5:10 D. m.
 Another train leaves Little Rock at 3 :35 D. m. arrives at Pine Bluff at :25 D. m., at Dermott at 8:23 p. m. and at Warren at II p. m.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
RENT WAR ON IN CHICAGO.
Ten Thousand Tenants Will Refuse
 to Move May 1.

Chicago, April 1.-The tenants have mobilized to fight the landlords on the rent increase question.
 Most tenants whose leases expire on May 1 have been notified that rents will be boosted from 15 to 25 per cent. Ten thousand families will refuse to pay the increased rentals, according to j. B. Strauss of the Chicago Tenants Protective League, which plans battle in court.
 On May 1 landlords will be offered rent at the old rate. If they refuse to accept, the tenant will deposit the money in the bank each month un- til a long drawn out court battle is decided.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14

Washington, Apri 1.-The Tariff Congress-" as the special session of the 67th congress is being called here met today in response to the sum- mons of President Harding.
 As the name indicates, it is ex- pected to devote much Of it's time to tariff revision, both temporary and permanent. Along with that is to go tax law revision. and in addition, a third big legislative task which may be undertaken is the enactment of a soldier bonus bill.
 Many other domestic issues are to come before the session, which, many members expect, will be so crowded with important business that it will merge into the regular session next December. The two houses met to- day under unusually favorable aus piccs for the majority party. Presi- dent Harding's program expected to be outlined in message to the two houses today or tomorrow, can be put through intact if it meets with the approval of all Republicans in congress. for they have a clear work ing margin of 100 in the house and p in the senate, enough to render the democratic minority helpless.
 Under vigorous leadership. how ever, particularly in the senate, where Oscar Underwood is in the saddle. the democrats plan to make themselves felt Their announced program is not purely obstructive :; it is more nearly program of con- structive criticism, with view to making record upon which they can go to the country in the congression- al elections of 1922, in an effort to regain control of congress, or at least to reduce the margin of Re- publican control.
 Here is how the program lines up, in advance of Harding's message which, it is expected, will limit the
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT
 FOR F0RNER EMPRESS
Wilhelm Said to Be Showing Signs Great Grief. He Will Not Go
 To Germany.

Doorn, April 12.-The German flag was flying at half mast today as members of the Hohenzollern fam fly gathered for the ex-empress' funeral.
 The ex-crown prince arrived from Weirengen to be present at the ser vices. The ex-emperor remained in- doors and is reported as showing signes of the deepest brief. Attend ing him was ex-Prince Adalbert, in whose arms the ex-empress died.
 Under the present arrangements the body of the kaiserin will be placed in specially built automobile which has been at Doorn for con- siderable time. This automobile will take the coffin to the railway station three miles distant. There it will be put on special train, which by agreement between the Dutch and German governments will be per- mitted fo proceed without delay to Potsdarn The former kaiser wils ride with the body to the train and will remain on the train until the first stop, which will be at the iron tier. From there, it is said, he will return to Doorn.
 The members of the royal family and suite will proceed with the body to Potsdam, where the burial will take place on Saturday.
 The German government has not received any request from the form CT kaiser to accompany the body.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
SINN FEINERS IN ACTION
Blow Up Hotel Used As Barracks for
 Black and Tans.

Dublin, April 11.-A party of Sim Feiners was repulsed in a sensational attack on the London Northwestern Hotel, which was in temporary use as black and tan barracks.
 The Sin Feiners rushed up to the building in motor cars and blew in a portion of the front wall with heavy explosives. They threw hand gre nades and inflamable bombs, follow ed by revolver shots.
 The black and tans, some of them still clad in their pajamas, quickly met the attack, killed two a~d wounded several.
Cleveland County herald., 1921-04-14
HUDSON CLUB NOTES


 The Hudson Club of Concord met Friday, April 1st with full attendance All the members report much work done, several of the members have had their tomato plants killed by the frost.
 A splendid program was rendered. All members are anxious for the time to come for the short course which will be given by Miss Chamberlain, District Agent and Miss Sallie Mae Hudson who will be the guest of the club.
 The next meeting will be held the first Friday in May.
 Doris Atwood, Reporter.