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Beys Corn and Fig Clubs. To All County Agents and Club Members : Tho following are the official State jrizes offered in the various projects af the Boys' Agricultural Club Work ia South Carolina for the year 191S: The Beys' Corn Club. First-A solid ?TOld watch, value $50.00, offered by The W. H. Mix son Seed Co.. Charleston, S. C. Second - Three War Savings SUia?s, value $10.00, offered by The Hat ional Lean ?ii Exchange Bank, Co lambia. S. C. Third-A pair of solid poid cuff Battons, offered by Sylvan Bros., Co iunb?a, S. C. Ilia Boys' Pig Club Work. i irsi-Ten dollars in gold, offer si by T. B. Stackhouuse, Columbia, S. C. Fifty dollars in War Savings Stamps, offered by The American Buroc-J ersey Swine Breeders' Asso ?aiion, (."'..cairo. 111., provided the jrizc is won with a Duroc-Jersey. A .rei;! mi 1J . offered by The National I?:;- h.Jers?y Record Association. Fecria, provided the prize is won with a Duroc-Jersey. In addition to thc above, Thc National Duroc-Jer ?ey Record Association, Peoria, 111., off:rs live dollars each to the next five boy.; making the highest records with Duroc-Jerseys. Second - Three War Savings Stamps, value $15.00, offered by The National Loan ? Exchange Bank. Co lumbia, S. C. r: hird-A scholarship to an agri en- Lura: short course at Clemson Ag ricultural College, value S15.00, off ered by S. E. McMaster, Columbia, i C. The Bo3's' Calf Club Work. A throe hundred dollar bull, offer ed by The American Short-Horn Breeders' Association. Chicago, 111., to thc boy making the best record in the Calf Club Work. ?:i- hoys' Wheat Club Work. A twenty-ii ve doliar check, offered by i'i.o B. B. Kirkland Seed Co., Co lumbia, S. C.. to the boy making the Ugh ;t record in thhe Wheat Club Wor! . Grand Sweepstakes Prize. T the boy making the highest tumbe: ci points in two or more proj . . -, a one-year scholarship (val le r Il'J.00) to The Bailey Military "fa?? ?, ( reenwood, S. C.. offered ?j Gol. F. X. K. Bailey, Supt. L; addition to the above prizes, Th: J*. G. Hastiings' Seed Co., At fcntaj Ga... donates one hundred dol hu*s to the furtherance of the Boys' Agricultural Club Work in South Ciro, aa, which we propose to use toward defraying expenses of a trip Jbr all State prize winners, details af which will be announced later. L. L. BAKER. Sap rv'sing Agent of Boys' Club werk. Ii;*: cf Articles Contributed to ? :e Ked Cross in the Linen Shower. Trenton Branch: 4 sheets, 31 asnc towels, 26 Turkish towels, 58 handkerchiefs. Antioch Auxiliary: $6.00 in money wich which the committee bought tiir?^ y neets. Clo ora Auxiliary : 4 sheets. 9 hand tow:'.;, 7 bath towels, 20 handker chiefs; Horns Creek Auxiliary: .': hand tow :!s, 'J bath towels, G handker chief 5. Pleasant Lana Auxiliary: 18 hand towels, 12 bath towels. Ropers Auxiliary: (! hand towels, 9 bath towels. 9 handkerchiefs. Sweetwater Auxiliary: 2 sr'heets. 8 Int*-: ;(.v.(.-.v( t; handkerchiefs. Edgc?eld: IT sheets, 137. hand tew :>:', bath towels, 40 napkins, 14 7 han die ere bi cfs. }*: all G78 articles were sent iii from this chapter. Aguthat A. Woodson. .3P US A CARD We will send you' sample of a Composition Roofing for your barns or ten mi houses that will absolutely la;t from twenty to thirty years. Neponset Paroid Roofing an PX tra heavy; fir1- proof, long wearing material. Has stood the twenty-year u-sl proven by govern ment and railroad use. Price $3.50 per Square YOU M GB LOO D ROOFING AND MANTLE COMPANY ; 625 Broad St.' AUGUSTA, GA. j FOR SALE-One dark bay mare at a bargain if sold in ten days. MRS. A. F. OUZTS, Bdscficld, S. C.. Route C. U. S. Public Health Service Issues Official Health Bulletin on Iniluenza. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Epidemic Probably Not Spanish in Origin-Germ Still Unknown-Peo ple Should Guard Against "Droplet Infection"-Surgeon General Blue Makes Authoritative Statement. Washington, D. C.-(Special.)-Al though King Alfonso of Spain was one of the victims of the Influenza epi demic in 1S03 and again this summer, Spanish authorities repudiate any claim to influenza as a "Spanish" dis ease. If the people of this country do not take care the epidemic will be come so widespread throughout the United Stales that soon we shall hear the disease called "American" inilu enza. In response to a request for definite Information concerning Spanish inilu enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the U. S. Public Health Service has authorized the following ollicial inter view : What is Spanish Influenza? ls it I something new? Does it come from Spain? "The disease now occurring in this country and called "Spanish Iniluen za' resembles II very contagious kind of 'cold,' accompanied by fever, pains Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases As Dangerous as Poison Gas Shells in the head, eyes, ears, ba'ck or other parts of the body and a feeling of se vere sickness. In most of the cases the symptoms disappear after three or four days, the patient then rapidly recover ing. Some of the patients, however, develop pneumonia, or inflammation of the ear, or meningitis, and many of these complicated cases die. Whether this so-called 'Spanish' influenza is identical with the epidemics of iniluen za of earlier years is not yet known. "Epidemics of iniluenza have visited this country since 1G47. It is interest ing to know that this first epidemic was brought here from Valencia, Spain. Since that time there lia ve been numerous epidemics of the dis ease. In 1SS9 and 1S00 an epidemic' of iniluenza, starting somewhere in the Orient, spread first to Russia and thence over practically the entire civ ilized world. Three years later there ! was another flare-up of the disease.' Both limes the epidemic spread wide-! ly over the United States. I "Although tiie present epidemic is called 'Spanish iniluenza,' there is no reason to believe that it originated in .Spain. Some writers who have studied the (pies;ion believe that the epidemic came from tile Orient and tiley call at tention lo "the fact that the Germans mention the disease as occurring along ; be eastern front in the summer and fall of 1917." How can "Spanish influenza" be rec- j ognized? "There is as yet no certain way in i which a singh' case of 'Spanish inilu enza' ' ?ai be recognized. i>n the om er hand, recognition is easy where there is a group of cases, In contrast lo ila- on; brea ks of ordinary coughs ami colds, which usually occur in the cold months, epidemics of influenza may occur ai any season of the year. Thus the prosein epidemic raged most intense!;,- in Europe in .May, .lune and July. Moreover, in lin- case of ordi nary colds, the general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by no* means as severe or as sudden in th<-ir onset as tiley are in iniluenza. Final ly, ordinary colds du not spread through the community so rapidly or so extensively as does iniluenza. "In most cases a person taken sick with influenza feels sick rai ber sud denly. Ih- feels weak, has pains in the eyes, ears, bead or buck, and may be sore all over. Many patients feel dizzy, some vomit. Most of the pa tients complain of'feeling chilly, and willi ibis conies a fever in which thc temperature rises to pm to 104. In most casts the pulse remains relative ly slow. "Ii: appearance one ls struck by ibo fact Hint the patient looks slek. IPs eyes and Hie inner side of bis eyelids may be Slightly 'bloodshot,' or 'con gested.* as the doctors say. There may be running from the nose, or there may be soire cough. These signs I <.:' a cold may mu be marked: never-1 tholess the patient looks and fc-els very "Ia addition m the nnpi rfiir.ee and the symptoms as airead; <!. examinetmn of the path <>'.'> : u <???'. may aid the physician in recognizing ?sh iniluenza,' fur I....-; !.. 1 :. ? that in this disease the nuniher white corpuscles shows little or no crease above the normal. It is po ble tli?it the laboratory Investirai now being made through the Natic Research Council and the Uni grates Hygienic Laboratory will i Kiah a more certain way In which ii vidual cases of this disease can recognized." What ?6 the course of the dioea Do people die of it? "Ordinarily, the fever lasts fi three to four days and the patient covers. Rut while the proportion deaths in the present epidemic 1 generally been low, in some places outbreak has been severe und deo have been numerous. When death curs it Is usually the result of a cc plication." What causes the disease and how lt spread? "Bacteriologists who have studied fiuenzu epidemics in the past h.i found in many of the cases a v< small rod-shaped perm called, after discoverer. I'feiffer's bacillus. In oil cases of npparently the same kind diseuse there were found pneumococ the germs of lobar pneumonia. Si others have been caused by strep cocci, and by others germs with lo names. . "So matter what particular kind corm causes the epidemic, it ls ix believed that influenza ls alwo spread from person to person, t perms being carried with the air nlo with the very small droplets of mud expelled by coughing or sneezii forceful talking, and the like by o who already has the perms of the d ease. Tiley may also be carried abo In the air in the form of dust corni from dried mucus, from coughing ai sneezing, or from careless people wi spit on the lloor and on the si dewai As in most other catching diseases, person who luis only a mihi attack tin? disease himself may give a ve severe attack to others." What should be done by those wi catch the disease? "lr is very important that every pe son who becomes sick with inllu.cn: shtfuld po home nt once ami po to be This will help keep away dangcroi complications and will, at the s;in time, keep the patient from scntterii the disease far aud wide. It is high desirable that no one be allowed sleep in the same room with the p tient. In fact, no one but thc nun should be allowed in the room. "IC there is cough and sputum < running of the eyes and nose, cai should be taken that all such di charges are collected on bits of pan: or rap or paper napkins and burne If the patient complains of fever ar headache, he should be given water 1 drink, a cold compress to the furchen and a light sponge. Only such med cine should be given as is prescribe by the doctor. It is foolish to ask tl: druggist to prescribe and may be dai perons to take the so-called 'safe, sur and harmless' remedies advertised b patent medicine manufacturers. "If the patient is so situated that h cnn bp attended only by some one wh must also look after others in the fiin Hy, it is advisable that such attendar wear a wrapper, apron or pown ove the ordinary house chillies while in th sick room and slip this off when lea\ inp to look after the others. "Nurses and attendants will do wei to guard against breathing in dangei ons disease perm* by wearing a simpl fold of gauze or mask while near th patient" Will a person who has had influenz: before catch thc disease again? "Ii is well known that an attack o measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. Thii appears not to be true of 'Spanish In fluenzn.' According to newspaper re ports the Kin:: of Spain suffered ar attack of Influenza during 11 ie epi Jemie thirty years apo, and was apair stricken during the recent outbreak ir Spain." How can one guard against infiu enza? "In puardimr against disease of all kinds, it is important that the body bi kept strong and aWe to fight off dis ease perms. This can be done by hnv Ing a proper proportion of work, play and lest, liv keeping lbc body well clothed, and by eal inp sufficient whole some ami properly selected food, in connection with diet, it is well to re member that mill; i:j one of the best all-around foods obtainable for adults HS well as children. So far as a dis euse like influenza is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between its spread and overcrowded homes. While it is not always possible, especially in times like the present, to avoid such overcrowding, people should consider tin' health dancer mid make every effort to reduce tho home overcrowd Ing io a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. "When crowding is unavoidable, as in sine; cal's, '?ire should be taken to keep rho face sn i urned as liol to In hale directly the air breathed out by another person. "It is especially important to be ware of tbe person who coughs or sneezes without covering bis mouth ami hose, li nb > follows that one should keep mil of crowds and stuffy places . as nindi hs possible, keep homes, olfices and workshops well air ed, spend sollie time oui of dour.-; each ?lay. walk io work if at all practicable - ill short, nuilee every possible effort to breathe as much parc air as pos sible. . in health matters follow the ad vice of yoi v doctor abd obiry tile repu i:?.!'.'> nf your local and state health oflicer* "Cover up each cough mid cheese, If you don't you'll cpread disease." i IxJd As the seasons change we ai to supply the needs of our The crisp mornings suggest i from low-cut to high-cut sho our new arrivals in fall f( All of the new shapes and leathers, both in Crossett sh Selz-Schawb shoes. New arrivals in 'stylish hats, ably the straw you have bec ing all summer is about go stylish new felt hat is in ord Come in and let us show you our stock. ???(*:r:ir.i'&Jt:,rtn, a :ik..ir Af-'-'t m?tUi Ki i OB AUGUSTA BEE HIVE We make our annual bow to our Edgefield friends and invite them to make our store their headquarters wheli in Augusta. We are showing the largest stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Millinery, Shoes and Men's and Boys' Clothing \ that we h:ive ever shown. These tjoods werebought early and we have marked them far below their present values. We can save you money on what ever you buy from us. We desire to call especial attention of the ladies to oin* Millinery department. The newest and best of everything and a large assortment to select from. AUGUSTA BES HIVE 916-f?13 Broad St. ABE COHEN, Prop. Convricht 1909. bv C. K. Ziir^ermar Co.-No. 5? THERE is no doubt about money in the bank, it is sure and positive. Maybe slow, but there is the satisfaction that it is sure. Posi tive in every way, both that it will grow, and that it is safe. OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President* B. E.^Nichols?n, vice-President E. J. Minis, Cashier; J. H. Allen. Assistant Cashier. DII??CTOUS : .!. C. Sb<>pp::rd, Thou. ?I. K:ur.sl*ord. John Rainsford, B. E , Nicholson, A.S. Tompkins. C. C. Fuller. E. J. Mims. J. ll. Allen j .e ready patrons, i change es. See )otwear. popular loes and . Prob en wear be, so a er. through Abbeville-Greenwood Mu tual Insurance Asso ciation. ORGANIZED 1892. Property Insured $2,500,000. WRITE OR CALL on the under signed for ?my information you may desire aboui our plan of insurance. We insure your property against destruction by FIRE, WINDSTORM or LIGHT NING and do so cheaper than any Com pany in existence. Remember, we are prepared to prove to you that ours is the safest and cheapest plan of insurance known. Our Association is now licensed to write Insurance in the counties of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCor mick, Laurens and Edgefield. The officers are: Gen. J. Fraser Lyon, Presiden, Columbia, S. C. J. R. Blake, Gen. Agt., Secy. & Trea.s, Greenwood, S. C. DIRECTORS.. A. 0. Grant, Mt. Carmel, S. C. J. M. Gambrell, Abbeville, S. C. Jno. H. Childs, Bradley, S. C. A. W. Youngblood, Hodges, S. C. S. P. Morrah, Willington.S. C. L. N. Chamberlain, McCormick S. C. R. H. Nicholson, Edgefield, S. C. F. L. Timmerman, Pln't Lane, S. C. J. C. Martin, Princeton, S. C. W. H. Wharton, Waterloo, S. C. J. R. BIAKE, GEN. AGT. Greenwood, S. C. FIRS INSURANCE -For This World ONLY J. T. MARLING OFFICE OVER Bank of Edgefield, S. C. "?'iienever You Neefi a General Tonfc Take Otc\ e's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally vr.iuablo as a General Tonic bernese it contains the well known tonic propertiesof QUININE and IRON. It nelson the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood Builds up tho Whole System. 50 cetus,