The people. (Camden, S.C.) 1904-1911, March 03, 1904, Image 4

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gpinf ftaaOL QUIMITaB? v i , . The Japanese tfaMs are % irroup of islands uta&ted la Um Padfio Opwp, tMiot China, In Asia. The largest Maais are Hondo, Shikoku, Kuishu and Yeso. The area of thes$. Islands Is ? larger Im? that, of tne British Isles, and the population tobbout the same. The Japanese ooast Is very . rocky and bold,, and many -vol canoes traverse these Islands. Japan produces a great quan tity of tea, gold, silver iron and copper. The inhabitants are small peo ple, with dark complexions, and have many queer customs, such as using st^raw mats for tables and chairs, and taking off their shoes before entering their hous es. The government of Japan is a monarchy.* The "Mikado** is aided by a Great Council. The religion of the Japanese is mostly Buddhists, but many have become Christians. The capital of Japan is Tohoyo. Japan is a very independent lit tle country, and has just declar ed war against Russia. Margaret fiiaredge , Age 15; 1st year high school. JAPAN. Japan is a group of Islands east of Asia. Although the coun try is very small, it is one of the foremost countries ot Asia, and Is increasing in prosperity very rapidly. It liee between the parallels of of 30 and 50 degrees north lati tude, (but is very narrow. It comprises four islands, and To kio is the capital. Although a snail country, it has a fine (army and navy, and has whipped China, a country many times the size of it. The men come over to Ameri ca to go to West- Point and An napolis. They are gmall and agile, tfKcl make fine sailors and soldiers. At one time they were all hea then, but now in Tokio there are fifty -six Christian churches and, unlike most heathen countries, they are anxious to become Christianized. - The islands they live in are of volcanic origin, "and have many volcanoes on them now. Scien tists say that the land is never at rest, and an earthquake is go ing on all the time. At present they are at war with Russia, a country much larger than they are; hut they have destroyed many vessels al ready, but they cannot hold out long, because they are so small. Norwood Ancrum. Age 14; high school, first year. ICE. Ice is frozen water. Green grocer a U3e ice in warm weather to pat fish on, or any other sort of meat, or anything that will not keep without the use of it. loathe summer time some people get ice for their water, tea, milk, or any sort of drink, to make it cool and refreshing. In Alaska and northerti Cana . da, and many other cold places like that, ice cutting is the chief industry. Poor people who have no fuel for fire, or have no money.to buy any, undoubtedly suffer for the want of it. Many people who do not know any bettor, and go skating on ponds or lakes, some , times break a bone or two, be cause the ice is weak in some places and will not hold them. When it rains and the weather is real cold, it freezes the rain on the trees, houses, ditches and ruts; it makes the scenery beau tiful. If it were not so cold, I think to take a drive through the country where the woods are thick, - the scenery would be beautiful, if everything were covered with ice as it is now. Bertie Lenoir. I 18; grade 7. I fcctter trim lUlord^TeaD.? Feb, 80. Editor "Tli ? People." ? The tnird copy ofjtfv paper, "The People," bu Jest reached oar hone. We will now acknowledge oar high appreoktiOQ <tf 4The People," end the kindness of its editor ee well, for hit kind re membranoe of o? ra placing oar name upon hta sabseriptioo bet We will farther show our appre ciation by enclosing herewith $1 as pari payment on oar suheorip lion. We hare just retained from a two weeks trip In the mountains of the upper ooaatlee of this State, where snow, ice and corn whiskey at thia time of the year reigns supreme, and we feel ve ry much as if we had been struck by a cyclone, or a Rodgers en gine. We will have to congratulate you on your new and, what wc think, a successful enterprise? "The People." Our family is delighted with it, and especially with your promise to treat your patrons each week to chicken, or, rather, to give them dots on the successful way of raising tbem. .Our wife is an enthusiast on the poultry question. She, in the fall, sold otf all her stock except thirty hens snd two crowers. Her weekly income since Christmas on those has been an average of $2, and not all of the hens were laying. The price of eggs ranged from 25 to 32 cents per doxen. Our wife is anxious to learn what is the best kind of food and the best method of treatment to bring the best resultt m the pro duction of eggs. East Tennes see is hard to beat as a poultrj producing section. But you know, brother Schrock, that a a woman's wants are hard to supply. I have known some wives to quarrel with their hus bands because the hens would not lay twice per day. If you can suggest any plan or diet that will bring about the two eggs per day result, you then will be termed a ladies man. East Tennessee has been vis ited by the most severe winter that we have had in over twenty years. Continued, and some very extreme, cold wea ther, accompanied by snow and ice, has prevailed here since No Ivember 1st. The wheat, oat and grass crops are said to be greatly damaged, due to their being fro zen out. Stock of all kinds ? horses mules and cattle ? are scarce, and in demand at high prices. Success to "The People," the editor aud his tamily. Also to my many friends and acquaint ances in Kershaw and surround ing counties. S. H. Ford. Bethune Items. After several weeks illness, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. X C. Josey died on Thurs day, Feb. 18th, aged six months. Our sincere sympathy i9 extend ed to the bereaved parents. The funeral services were conducted at Turkey Creek church. The attention of our town au thorities is respectfully called to the horrible condition of the new public road leading from Little Lynches creek to town, near the depot. It is almost impassable, and the traveling public is com plaining in consequence. R. F. D. No! 1. Thero wus a pound party at Mr. Williams' on Thursday night All present had a good time. Mr, Henry W. Hyatt and Miss Nettie Stokes, both of Lucknow, were married on lust Sunday night, Magistrate peebles offi ciating. There will be a dance at Mr. Wade Ratcliffe's on next Friday night. Uncle Sam. I Bethune, Feb 24. iwlTiliiHlHKwlkwM Iwrta llWf. T? quit tobacoo Nally Md tMtnr, ta Mf t neti?, foil of life, narra a?d vifor, Mk? No To Bm I If wn rtw toi >?f, thai nikn weak an strong. All drofylMs, ??? ? tl. Olff pifM tMd itooklet and mtniple frsa. Address Sterling RameJf Cc , Cfclcago or York i D/IVlfliWOLFE, Dry Goods, General Mer chandise and Furniture. <*ive me a. call before plac ing; your orders elsewhere. Mention *Tmm Pbomjlh v _ _ 1 Witch Tbis ? ?* Spicc Hirsh Bros. & Cos. Big Ad. A. D. Kennedy. Hardware and General Mer chandise. A Complete Line of Farmers' Supplies. Mention "Thb Pkofle." SPRINGS & SHANNON Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE, EA RM S VP V LIES % AND SPECIALTIES. WE ARE TRADERS, BROKERS AND BANKERS. "Trie FEepLe'S" ?lub Predion? Offer. "\^e *5\/ant lh? people to worl^ Jor us as hard as vf% iqieqd to Wfcri^ Jor the interests oj "3^e * ^people/' and as we kr^oW" t^at the people will not "\^orl^ for rjot^in^, We intend to ^iVfe "*(S)l\e ^people" a Jair c^ar^ce b / ojjier in^ the following Very liberal Premiums to Club Raisers For Clubs of lO Paid Subscribers Your Choice of the following Pre* mi urns, shipped principally direct from Factory: 1 Gem Roller Organ, a very handsome premium thai will be thoroughly appreciated by all lovers of music. , 1 Watch (Gold filled and Guaranteed) either in open face or Hunting case, Ladies' or Gent's size. 1 8 day Mantel Clock, with half hour strike, very fine. 1 12 Piece Toilet Set, very nice indeed, and a premium that will be appreciated by all of our club raisers. For Clubs of 20 Paid Subscribers 1 Single Barrel Shot Gun, (Breech Loader), 10 or 12 Guage. 1 Ladies Chatelaine Watch, complete, in elegant cate. 1 Safety Razor Outfit (complete) something nice. For Clubs of 50 Paid Subscribers 1 Fine Suit of Clotlies, made to order. 1 Cooking Stove, first class in all respects. 1 6 Drawer Sewing Machine, guaranteed. 1 Road Cart, Phaeton Style. 1 High Grade Bicycle, a splendid machine. 6et up your clubs quick and ?end In to W. A. SCHROCK, Pub. "The People," Camden, S. C.