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yy euueoua.y ? jl-. "BETTER BABIES." Better Babies, by Samuel A. Visanska, Ph. G., M. D., formerly professor of theory and practice of pharmacy, Southern College of Pharmacy; founder children's clinic, Wesley house; physician to Home for Incurables; former chairman milk committee, Atlanta Chamber of jDommerce. (Published by Foote & Davies Uo., Atlanta, rrice $i.ou net.) Although we have witnessed during the last twenty years a period of almost phenomenal development and progress in all the sciences and arts, it has been truly stated that in none of these has the progress been greater than in that particular branch of science which treats of medicine. Progress has been made here on account of the many discoveries of the causes of disease which were formerly unknown and On account of the discoveries of newchemicals and serums for their treatment. But greater than the progress in the diagnosis and treat.uniuiiiMHniiiiiiiiinifuiuiiiifMiiiiniimiHiiiniiniiMtiiiiiiitmtimuiMiiitMtmmiiiiraHtiininiiiitmi ViiuntttiiuiuinuikitiiiiiiiiitiiimiNtJdiiiimuiiiuiiiiNituiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiniiinMUiiiniiiiiiuimiiitiiii YOU NEED THE WATCH The best watch that ws " T4" TKI Iuccaaiuiuu. atnsjuw.v.u. iu or .jammed; or, in any < I cleaning is advisable. Entrust this important | partment and rest assured * i workman will work upon W. E. JOHN! Abbevil = . * IAt C! gK * gg v n it ir * iMy hntiri AU TIF FOR Completed of Sizes for No Tires At Cos mnitwnnnuimnumwiwuawMmiMiiiinmnnttmiiimmiiwiiimiiwn jlii ment of disease has been the progress in preventive medicine. It has been truly said that the best treatment for disease is the prevention of disease, hence the modern tendency in medical and social work is towards prevention by means of education as to the cause and the nature of the spread of all diseases. Therefore this is a particularly opportune time for us to devote more time and thought to the subject of "Better Babies" since prevention here would begin with conception and extend on up to adult life. The subject of infant mortality is one that has interested cities, communities and governments from time immemorial since it was long ago realized that the most delicate period of life is the first few years. The death rate here is greater than at any other period until old age begins. To have a better, more virile, better developed race both mentally and physically we must begin with the baby. For even though it may not succumb to the many diseases to which it is subject at this iitmiiiiiniiiiititiiiiniuiiiiinitiutiiitiiiNiiitintiriuiiiniiMMiiMHiiiMiinmiiiiHiaiitmiiiiiMiittuniiiiuiiu SERVICES OF A EXPERT I / is ever constructed needs | ay be accidentally dropped I 2vent, a yearly oiling and service to my repair dethat none but a competent your watch. i SON, Jeweler . le, S. 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It has been said that genius is an infinite capacity for attention to details and if this be genius Dr. Visanska certainly deserves the title, for it was by this means that he learned and proved his conclusions as to the proper application of the diaper and navel band to the infant. It somewhat stuns us at first to learn that our ideas a century old are founded upon misconceptions and misinformation, but when we listen to the clear argument of Dr. Visanska and the clearer X-ray photographs of the infant pelvis doubt is dispelled nad we realize the truth of his statements. In giving us these facts in such a clear and simple manner he has rendered a service to his profession, to the many present and iuture mothers and to his country. A Comprehensive Volume. The book "Better Babies" . is a volume of about 250 pages and begins with the care of the mother from the time of conception and later the care of the infant throughout babyhood." It is not a "Family Doctor Book" and is not full of prescriptions which may or may not be suitable for a given illness. For since the author is a physician himself he realizes the dangers attendant upon laying down a set of rules with remedies for all ills which may arise. He knows that especially with the baby too much medicine is often times more harmful than too little. It is more of a practical guide as to the proper dressing and care of the baby. The two things which strike us most forcibly are the articles on the diaper and the navel band. As is said by the editor of The New York Medical Record, "The time has apparently arrived for a radical dress reform in this most elementary of all garments. From time immemorial infants have protested loudly and eloquently against the clumsy method of ensneathing a goodly portion of their anatomy, but until now their cry, although heard only too well, has been woefully neglected." If we were called upon to mention the one thing to be most commended we would unhesitatingly say that it is the proper application of the diaper. The photographs and X-ray pictures here are absolutely convincing. That the old method of putting on the Ulctpei'j cspctiailj watn uvv often lead to a deformed or at least abnormal pelvis we have 110 doubt. May n..?t many of the socalled congenital deformities and abnormalities be the result of improper dress, accidents, injuries and diseases of childhood? We think so. Many more are due to the improper care or neglect of the expectant mother more on account of tne lack of knowledge as to the proper care than to any thing else. We think with more attention to mothers and to "better babies" we will have better "grown-ups." v The publisher's, Foote & Davies Co., deserve special mention for the excellent manner in which they have performed their part. The paper is excellent, having a rough surface and clear type which makes the reading easy without tiring the eyes. The illustrations are very clear and show the exact methods described. Altogether this work deserves much praise with little criticism and can cheerfully commend it to physicians, nurses, m.others and fathers. ?Atlanta Constitution. GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA TO DARKEN HAIR She Mixed Sulphur ' With it to Restore Color, Gloss, Youthfulness. Common garden sage brewed into a. iienvy tea. wiui oui^nui ..... turn gray, streaked and faded hair beautifully dark and luxurinat. Just -3A8J b aAoad suoi^soijddB Avaj b lation if your hair is fading, streaked or gray. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe at home, though, is troublesome. An easier way is to get a 50-cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound at any drug store all ready for use. This is the old time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients. While wispy, gray, faded hair is not sinful, we all desire to retain our youthful appearance and attractiveness. By darkening your hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, no one can tell, 'because it does it so naturally, so evenly. You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning all gray hairs have disappeared, and, after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy, soft and luxuriant. This preparation is a delightful toilet requisite and is not intended for the cure, mitigation or prevention of disease.?Adv. worldly* wisdom. Evening Bulletin. Men who know themselves are of-, oiieniniAiie nt.llArS. l/CIl OUO|/ ivivuu VTA. w A woman's heartbreaks are often as bad as a man's indigestion. Happiness has a peculiar way of coming and going without any warning. It's wonderful what good memories people develop after having done you a favor. Any magazine will gladly accept your contribution?if it comes in the form of a subscription. It's a pity we can't reverse things and start at the top. It would be so easy to reach the bottom. The girl who is wise never gives a young man a lock of her hair. She may decide to change the color of it later. When a man treats his wife with more consideration than usual she begins to wonder whether he is trying to square himself. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> V V V MT. CARMEL. V > > (Written for last week.) Mt. Carmel, Feb. 5.?Master Robi ert Scott is quite sick with the measles at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tarrant Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Leak of Rockingham, N. C, who have been visitiner Mrs. J. R. Tarrant, left Friday afternoon for Greenwood, where they would remain until Saturday afternoon and then return to their home. Mrs. Leak's many friends regretted to see her leave so soon. Mrs. Lillian M. Paschal spent last Wednesday in Abbeville. Miss Belle Burch of Lincolnton, Ga., spent last Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morrah. Quite a number of ladies lost their ferns and other flowers during the recent extremely cold weather. Mr. W. H. Horton went to Augus* ta Sabbath evening, Jan. 28, to meet Mrs. Lucretia Paschal, who was eiiiroute home from Columbia, where she has been spending a while. The many friends of Mrs. J. R. Tarrant will regret to hear that she has been ill for the past week. We hope she will soon recover. Miss Elizabeth Hester has been on the sick list for the past week, much to the regret of her many friends. Next Sabbath, Feb. 11, is to be observed as "Come to Sabbath School Day" by the A. R. P. Sabbath school at Mt. Carmel. Miss Douschka Cade spent the week-end in McCormick with friends Mr. G. W. Tarrant spent Friday and Saturday in Anderson. Mr. Joe Gibert of Calhoun Falls, was in Mt. Carmel last Tuesday. The Mt. Caqpel people heard with regret of the illness of Mr. Eugene Leard of Troy. Mr. Leard has been coming to Mt. Carmel for years, and has many friends here. We all hope for him a speedy recovery. The^ Matron's Sewing Circle was charmingly entertained last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. J. D. Cade. They were delighted to have Mrs. Joe Curtis and Mrs. Cora Smith join the circle, and Mrs. J. W. Leak was guest of honor. Delicious refreshments were served. DON'T SCOLD, MOTHER! THE CROSS CHILD IS BILIOUS, FEVERISH / Look at Tongue! If Coated, Clean Little Stomach, Liver Bowels. Don't scold your fretful, peevish child. See if tongue is coated; this is asure sign its little stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with sour awste. When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach-ache, indigestion, diarrhea, give a tea-spoonfjil of "California Syrup of Figs," and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and feremnting food passes out of the bowels and you have a well and playful child again. Children love this harmless "fruit laxative," and mothers can rest easy after giving it, because it never fails to make their little "insides" clean and sweet. Keep it handy, Mother! A little given today saves a sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask : your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of ] "California Syrup of Figs," which j has directions for babies, children < of all ages and for grown-ups plainly I on the bottle. Remember, there are j counterfeits sold here, so surely * look and see that yours1 is made by < the "California Fig Syrup Com- * pany." Hand back with contempt * any other fig syrup.?Adv. J ? 4 TILLMAN IN NO HURRY TO MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT j , * Washington, Feb. 16.?Senator J Tillman has received many letters j from persons in South Carolina on j the subject of his again being in the race for the senate as brought out by the statement of Congressman Ragsdale, a few days ago. Asked j today whether he would or wouia ; not again offer for the place, Sena- ; tor Tillman said: "I will have time ; to die and come to life five or six ; times before it is necessary to an- ; nounce for another term." ; EAT LESS AND TAKE SALTS FOR KIDNEYS j Take a Glass of Salts if Your Back ! Hurts or Bladder Bothers. The American men and women < must guard constantly against Kid- ; ney trouble, because we eat too ; much and all our food is rich. Our blood is filled with uric acid which the kidneys strive to filter out, they weaken from overwork, become sluggish; the eliminative tissues clog and the result is kidney trouble, bladder weakness and a general decline in health. When your kidneys feel like lumps of lead; your back hurts or the urine is cloudy, full of sediment or you ; are obliged to seek relief two or ; three times during the night; if you ; suffer with sick headache or dizzy, ; nervous spells, acid stomach, or you ; have rheumatism when the weather ; is bad, get from your pharmacist : about four ounces of Jad Salts; take ! a tablespoonful in a glass of water ! before breakfast for a few days and ! your kidneys will then act fine. This ! famous salts is made from the acid ; of grapes and lemon juice, com- < tim+Vi HtViin and has been used ' for generations to flush and stimu- j late clogged kidneys; to neutralize j the acids in the urine so it no longer j is a source of irritation, thus ending j bladder disorders. J Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot J injure, makes a delightful effer- ] vescent lithia-water beverage, and J belongs in every home, because no- J body can make a mistake by having 1 a good kidney flushing any time.? ! Adv. ; PO '"^trtas&flOAsrai trj The Luziimie Guarantee: no If, after using the contents of a can, you are notaati afied 7^' in every reapect, your gro- lik car will refund your money. ^ t . i W ^he Reily~ Taylor C ^ r(j^ewi X Sn Vv O \ 1 in Ladi SH< |i j ' ; Advi Shipn Highs a \T~, II , Dis The Pr Moc T i w L. II. i; Com I Cet\bur 1 II Crocer's I t Opinion 1 He knows coffees?has mixed them -IfH d sold them for years. He knows izianne. Ask him what he thinks ; it. Ask him what most of hia stomers think of it. Luzianne will md or Call by this test. If the re* rt is favorable, take home a can and.-; r it yourself. Make up a pot, acrding to directions. You-have ' 9 thing to lose, for the guarantee sures your money bade if you don't e Luzianne. Buy a can today.'^Jj^H tk for profit-sharing catalog. "f |9 H^^coffee 1 Company, New Orleans M ies' and JIB ?ES 8 .l^nts in " M nd Lows I J n on ices Are |Ml lerate ii jj ? 9 1 he || White 1 my '. jj |