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4 p? mi?pi "INDIGE Indigestion is a commo symptoms and several poss feel nausea, an uncomforta bloating, belching, a desire comfort in the upper abdom "heartburn." Sometimes the pain in the stomach, an old-f Among the causes of indigestion can be simple overeating, eating too rapidly or failing to chew properly, irregular meals, spicy or hard to digest foods and allergies to certain foods. Excessive use of coffee, tobacco or alcohol also frequently cause indigestion. Finally that trade mark of our twentieth century life, nervous tension, very often produces indigestion. It has been said that our very complicated digestive svstem is the one organ most likely to be affected by our emotions. Notice, the next time you quarrel just before or during dinner, how your food seems to lie there like TEXTILE FACTS AND FIGURES The South Carolina textile industry employed a record number of women? 58,607 ? during the past year, according to the S. C. Labor Department. The textile industry in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama was important enough by 1900 to consume nearly onethird of the cotton grown in those four states, the U. S. Census shows. A svndirafpH rr?lnmr?ict stated recently that home sewing devotees can purchase textiles from any of some 17,000 outlets in the U. S. Cotton cloth was considered a luxury item at the beginning of the 1800s and accounted for only a very small percentage of manufactured textiles. "Grey goods," cloth that is marketed without dyeing or finishing, has for many years constituted an important section of the textile market. i the vlT NURSE'S DESK STION" m complaint with several ible causes. Commonly we tble feeling of fullness or to vomit or a burning disen or lower chest, so-called re may be real cramps or ashioned stomach ache. a heavy lump. Even our languages has accumulated phrases which refer to the effects of emotion on digestion. "She makes me sick!" or "I can't swallow behavior (or 'a story' or 'talk') like that!" Ordinary indigestion can be corrected by a bland low bulk diet, simple antacids such as baking soda and relief from the causes of nervous tension. But if the symptoms persist or recur frequently, see your doctor. Peptic ulcer, heart disease and even appendicitis are some of the more serious conditions which mav somewhat resemble simple indigestion. The first typewriter, invented by C. L. Stokes in 1867, usea an inked textile ribbon to transfer letters from keys to paper. Textile spending for new plants and equipment in 1969 was $890 million ? lower than expected, but 19 per cent above the $750 million of 1968. The giant textile industry of Japan is that country's biggest employer, with about 1.7 million employees. A gentleman on a bus was smoking a nasty cigar. Turning to the little lady sitting beside him, he asked. "Mv smoking won't n ' ~ bother you, will it?" "No," she replied, "not if my getting sick won't bother you." * * * Do you realize we're raising a whole generation of kids who believe that when a woman grows older she turns blonde? * * * "Look, Teacher. My boy, Joe, just can't learn nothin'. D'ya think he's dumb or somethin'?" "Somethin'?nothin'. He's simply stupid." THE ClOTHMAKER Men In Service m - #; M, ' 4 ?k Milford Harold Wright, Jr. is the son of Milford and Mary Wright. He is now statoned at Camp Le Jeune, North Carolina. He has been in service eight months. PRODUCTIVITY Productivity means a lot more than man-hours and output. Although we measure productivity by man-hours in relation to goods produced, this is too simple to ten tne real story ot productivity. Along with man - hours, the making of Superior Quality Fabrics requires raw materials of high standards, the best machines, equipment, and methods. Many other factors make up the "in put" that go into productivity. The most important single ingredient in productivity lo Lj Lid 11 \,y peri 1UI Illclliee. IUU can take all the other things that go into production and they still may not add up to a salable product?without the indispensable factor of quality. And quality can only be supplied by the more than 1,700 Clinton Mills employees. They Forget. Vacations are almost ovei of the school bell will be across the nation. A whole new world of ad many "small fry" in their f excitement and preoccupati the safe place to cross the s might dart out into the strec cars or forget to obey the coni Even the older ones frequer that we don't. When driving around s constantly alert not only fc the boy or girl trying to m hand while balancing an a other. There is no meeting, st date important enough to member ? They forget ? D IjBi ki J PVT. Cecil Steele, Jr. is the son of Milford and Mary Wright. He is stationed in Germany. Steele has been in the army seven months. Dove Season Opens September 5 For many years the South Carolina dove season has opened on September 14 or 15, depending on whether or not the opening came on a Sunday. September 5 is opening date this year and some hunters have shown mixed emotions about the early start. One veteran hunter, Bailey Plant Assistant Overseer Harry Lanford, put it this way: "Many birds are quite small during early September. The shnntinrr mnv nnt bp a? good because of the heat. We all like to hunt when it's a bit cooler, but I'll be out there any time." The South Carolina Wildlife Resources Department has given many reasons for the change; we hope each Clinton Mills employee will be able to harvest his share of the birds during the season. .. Don't You! * and the old familiar sound heard in towns and cities Iventure will be starting for irst year of school. In their on, they often forget that treet is at the corner. They ;t from between two parked Lrol lights at the intersection, itly forget, so it's important nhool arpas wp QhnnlH V?r? >r the pedestrians, but also aneuver a bicycle with one irmload of books with the jrvice call, appointment or jeopardize their lives. Reon't you. AUGUST, 1970 Three Named ACC Officials Three Clinton Mills employees, Sam Owens, Jimmy Braswell, and Truman Owens have been named as officials for the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman football games for this year. The three widely known officials are also members of the Carolina's Intercollom'ntp Athlntir Pnnfprpnpp The value of the products made by the textile industry in South Carolina has increased more than 10-fold in the past 30 years, according to the S. C. Labor Department. - < ^jfrajrjpy^' k^^^si^be f r jy FORGOTTEN PHOTO Can you identify these two well known Clinton personalities. This photo is over fifty years old. Turn to page six to refresh your memory. 4 Ts SUPERIOR QUALITY GKtY GOODS FROM CLINTON MILLS CLINTON COTTONS, INC. Ill W. 40th St., N.Y.C. (212) 565-7300