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-Ei-Limr THE POPPIES OF FLANDERS. "In Flanders fields the poppies blov Between the crosses, row by row, That mark our place;? ?'! ^ "Immortalized by a soldier-poet himself buried in France, Flander! poppies already are symbols of th< nation's hero dead of the Worlc war," says a bulletin from the Na tional Geographic society. "Now the poppy is to have a semi fficial recognition by being plantec in governments parks of the nation's capital as a perennial memorial tc the men who sleep under the crosse: and poppies of Flanders. "To examine the poppy is not t< violate its new found sentiment, foi it unfolds its glories under closei study. Moreover it has a symbolisir . unexpected because of ,the pure ac eident of its association with America's sacrifices for freedom. The poppy is a thorough-going allied flower, found in profusion in France, but especially popular ir England because -it is the only scarlet flower in the British flora, except the scarlet pimpernel, and even that is more red than scarlet. "The poppy family (genus papa?er. in botanical terminology) has as complexions and habitats as skins and homes _ of the men whose graves it decorates. To the warthy African, to the brave Australian, to the crusading Calif ornian, and to the Asiatics employed behind the lines, the poppies have nodded familiar heads in friendly welcome. "There are half a hundred or more branches (or species) of the poppy family. It is likely the soldier poet quoted above had in mind the most prolific one of the most common, and what many consider the most beautiful variety, the corn poppy (Paparer Rhoeats.) You will recall: ""Neath the blue of the sky, in the j green of the corn, It is there that the regal poppies are born." "A hint of the reason why the poppy survived the searing tramp of armed hosts and the churning of big gunfire on the erstwhile grain fields f Flanders is given in a farmers' doggerel: " *When the poppy ripens be sure the seeds Will stock the garden as with weeds.' \ V: "Tor the same reason the poppy's hardihood is attested* in England by its bloom along railroad tracks, by the roadside, and in the niches of stone walls. "Nature provided the poppy with an intricate and ingenious device of a kind which makes the study of even the simplest plant life a constant marvel and delight. It is the village rheumatic of the flcwer community?equipped with a miniature hydroscope. Long capsules contain the seeds of the poppy. Atop each capsules are alves, sensitive to moisture of itha air. wJiirli Hoop wVipti the atmosphere is humid. When the air is dry the pores open to eject the seed upon warm, sunny soil. "Nor is that all. Jealous floral tribes might accuse this plant of Tan-Poppy' ambitions for expanding its place under the sun. For it is no mere accident that the seeds are at the bottom, and the pores at the top of the slender capsule. When the jgBaaHaaww1"""" ! r JOHN A. HOLLAND, The Greenwood Piano Man. The largest dealer In,musical instruments in Western South Carolina. Sells TUATioa. self-player pianos, organs and sewing machines. Reference: The Bank of Greenwood, the oldest and strongest Bank in Greenwood County. wind blow s the stems waft over wide area and fling out the seeds fo r a far greater distance than if the fell around the root. "The poppy is thoroly democrat) in its hospitality to flies, bees, be< , ties and all other insects, it invite 5 them by its brilliant colors and oi i fers no special charm for certai 1 privileged insects as do some moi - exclusive flower. \ It has no hone but provides pollen in plenty. I - part the poppy is self fertilizing, bi 1 plants also are fertilized by the po j len 'left overs' of the insects feaf > which they carry to other flowers. i "A characteristic of the corn poi py, besides its brilliant scarlet coloi > ing, is the large size of its oute : petals which hide the lesser pair ur r til the flower has opened. Poppie i in Flanders, be they corn poppies c ? ? ?x xi_ . otner varieties are not ox tue unci . tal species from which opium is cU rived. The corn poppy, when cult: . vated, is known as the Shirley pof ilpy. The flower is perennial or ar J nual, according to the variety. "Travelers among country folk o England will1 encounter variou j names given to the poppy, such a 'Red Cap,' 'Red Weed' and 'Fire flout.' The more prosaic prefe ,j 'Cheesebowl on account of the shape i and even 'Headache,' because of th i odor of some varieties: I I" 'Corn poppies that in crimsoi I . dwell, ' Called headaches from their sickl; smell.' "And another poet is more guard ed in his olefactory comment. " *No odors sweet proclaim thi spot v f Where its soft leaves unfold;?' l . But of all the poetic mention o You'll enjoy 1 groceries at < Everybody does. Beca way you think a grocery s It is conducted to serve To supply you with gro< your time, prevent annoy good things to eat at fair Prompt deliveries, cour curate accounts, are every .,. ? i And m addition you nav knowledge of the grocery We know what's good i to tell you. Take baking powder fq We recommend Ryzon i sons. First, because it's i power. Second, because i ty. Third, because it's e< 40 cents per pound tin. We also recommend th< lieve it the best value on Henry Clay flour; we wi are not pleased. W. D. BA ' P STOMACH Mr. Marion Holcomb, o1 I a long while I suffered vi havre pains and a heavy disagreeable taste in my r butter, oil or grease, I won regular sick headache. I after a course of these, I seemed to tear my stoma< no good at all for my troul thee Buck-E I recommended very highly me. I keep it in the houi liver medicine made. I < stomach trouble any m( the jaded liver and helps throwing out waste mater tem. This medicine sho use in time of need. Qe sluggish, take a dose toi morrow. Price 25c a pa UAA Wfl H_ \ . a the poppy, from that of Burns and r Keats, down to Bridges and William y Winter, perhaps the most glowing and descriptive is contained in the [C lines of Francis Thompson: ss " 'Summer set lip to earth's bosom f- bare. n And left the flushed print in a poppy e there; ' y Like a yawn of fire from the grass n it came, it And the fanning wind puffed it to 1- flapping flame. ?t With burnt mouth red like a lion's it drank >- The blood of the sun as he slaughr tered sank, sr And dipped its cup in the purpuri ate shine, is When the eastern conduits ran with r wine." t i ; TO HELP RETURNED SOLDIERS. i- ' ' Greenville, April 26?Every Metht_ pdist cnurch in the Pieinont ?cctlcn will endeavor to help ths returned ? soldier to find a job on May g 4th, according toyfylans that have ? been worked out by the authorities of that church. An organization of ? several hundred minutes men formr , i ed to promote the Centenary move' i_ Ml 1. i-L. - ...V! 1 i 111 eni, win speuii uii m<s suyjeui, ui i Giving portions to returned soldiers. The plans provide for the listing n j of positions or openings with the United States Employment: bureau, according to L. P. H0JH3, conference director of the Centenary movement. Every church will have a committee on employment and demobilization to see how many of the soldiers of the particular congregation have e positions, and to open positions for those who have not secured employment. Engraved cards tnd wedding invif tations at Press and Banner Co. I buying jur store , use it's conducted just the ' tore should be. * you. leries in a way that will save ance and furnish you with prices. teous personal attention, acday features of our store, e the benefit of our complete business. md we make it our business r instance. ;o you for a number of rea>ure and high in leavening ? t's. always of uniform qualijonomical and fairly priced, * Henry Clay flour; we bethe market. Try Eyzon and H refund your money if you i . lRKSDALE [Trouble i I Nancy, Ky., says: "For quite I rith stomach trouble. I would feeling after my meals, a most nouth. If I ate anything with M ild spit it up. I began to have had used pills and tablets, but would be constipated. It just :h all up. I found they were Die. I heard 1 FORD'S I JRMIGHT , so began, to use it It cured 5e all the time. It is the best do not have sick headache or m )re." Black-Draught acts on i i* H<-\ ?to imnnrtant wnrk of I I II IV WW ? __ ials and poisons from the sys- m uld be in every household for m ta package today. If you feel light You will feel fresh to ckage. All druggists. . NT A 9081 ?? 1 ITALIAN SITUATION NOT YET UNTANGLED No Meeting of Council of Three Held Sunday to Consider Controversy Over Frame and Dalmatian Coast?Wilson, Lloyd George and Clemenceau Immovable. Monday is to see the commencement of the final action on the cove1 nant of the league of nations. This probably will be the outstanding fea1 ture of the peace conference during the early days of the week. There 1 are French, Japanese and Belgian amendments, already passed upon, to ' be reconsidered in part and adjusted, but it is, reported in Paris advices that progress in this direction has already been made. Sunday passed quietly in peace conference circles in Paris. No meetings were held by the members of j the council of three in an endeavor to disentangle the situation arising from the controversy over Italy's claims to Fiume and the Dalmatian coast. President Wilson, planned as a day of relaxation from the arduous work connected with $he peace conference, a motor trip preparatory to Stop Rubbing Y< No-Rub i I Tested and Appro DEMONS MAY 3,V ? Bring us a piece of . * ?. how to ch W. E i , " ' . gziaiHiBfiirardiiuayajaiiu i <;ppti I W/l 1MJ l| ji A\ h ff J HS3SS - ] ' !| II The smartest mo QJ 11 signed for men and jj1! Here they are, J j line. A wonderful E j patterns in these S Come in and try the tfi jfi like the way they rQ |[| quality, and also o I ] prices. I [j Waist seam Si II $30.00, $35.00. 1 si M/? i iUn Jtj YV C llUUKs II IK, i h gggBBBil | PA R K IsLaniznizgizraraMfi! - the league of Rations discussion and the meeting later in the week, at Versailles, with the German delegates, who are to receive the allied and associated governments' peace terms. Likewise, David Lloyd George, the British prime minister, sought a change of atmosphere in a visit to tne devastated regions along the old battle front. All the main Italian. delegates to the peace conference, headed by Premier Orlando and Boran Sonnino, the foreign minister, either are in Rome, where the .premier shortly is to appear before the chamber of deputies to acquaint that body with the situation in Paris, or are on their way thither. At last accounts the Italian people still were clamoring for the carrying out to the full of their demands with regard to Fiume and the Dalmatiah coast and islands, but President Wilson and the French and British premiera romninpH n^nmnrvtL Nr*f nlrvn* in Italy is the feelirjg prevalent that Italy's ambitions should be realized, as reports have been received of demonstrations in Fiume in favor of the annexation of the seaport to Italy. iur Silver?Clean it Silver Cleai ved by GOOD HOUSEKEEl >TRAWN SA' i r r r\ a x r "ALL I) A I.... , / your tarnished silver ai tan it instantly?withou . JOHtiSON, Jc MIErtlHfEiaifiUillgfgfZRf NG s> S r STYLES TH/ RE RIGHT?t i t dels ever de-" * young men. correct to a Jf * Mi & assortment ?f new.' models. J JfJ 3m on. You'll fit, the cloth I ur moderate ? aits, $25.00, & other new models too, and patch pockets. ER & R > jaiamanmignnnnnia An American national tnilifcary < cemetery was dedicated Sunday in a section of France near the battle fields where Americans laid down their lives for the cause of the world., , I NF.WS PROM MISS r.UIIA. Mrs. W. H. White has received newB of the safe arrival in New York of Miss Helen Guild, who is so well beloved by our people. Miss * ' ' Guild volunteered for overseas service as a nurse and has ministered to the sick and suffering' since leaving Abbeville. As soon as she is mm- ' tered out of service rite will come * South and make her friends a visit Every one will be glad to see her. - 1 1' Catarrh Cannot Be Cured With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, U the* cannot reach the Beat of the defease. Catarrh la a local disease, greatly In* fluenced by constitutional condition*, and In order to cure it you must take U internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medl; cine is taken Internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Hall's . 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