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MRS. TOM THUMB DBiD 1 AT AGE OP SEVENTY, ' ?: 1 Her Fame Was WWlil Wide Because ' She Was So.SffM?U-rW?s Only 1 32 Inches High. Mi's. Tom Thuqftfe died at Middles- , Taoio. Mass., on Wednesday at the age of 70 years. One of the W6tTdl8 most famous dwarfs, Mrs. T6m Thumb, 'Who was correctly but less popularly known as, the Couuteag Magri, measured only 32 inches in height. Born in Jfiddleboro, Mass., 70 Igftare ago, she outlived all the prtftercion&l associates of her general, liar first husband, General Tjm Thumb, has been dead for 30 years. Hbr sister, Minnie Warren, also a dwarf, still smaller, died 36 years ago. . , The parents wfeto of l?.rge stature and the children "b'orn to them, with two exceptions, were of normal size. At birth Lavlnla Warren, for such ' was Mrs. Tom Thumb's maiden name, weighed six pounds, and at the ago of one year she was of normal size. Fior the- next nine years she grew slowly, and then suddenly stopped altogether. At 70 years her hair was still jet' black, and fine black eyes sparkled from a full, round, dimpled face, and her voice was always soft and sweet. Her first public appearance was at the age of 17, under the management of a <;ousin who operating a "floating Dalace of curiosities" on the Ohio and - A * Mississippi rivers before the Civil war. She met P. T. Barnum in 1862; then "that dull aching 1 ' Don't worry and complain about a bad back. Get rid of it! For. weak kidneys, lame and achy backs, your neighbors recommend Do'an's Kidney Ptils. Ask your neighbor! Read this statement: fclrs. R. F. Powell, Main St., Lexington, g&ve the following, statement, /Jane 10, 1914: "1 had a dull ache in my back all the-time and in the morning when 1 got up I could hardly bend over. I tired easily and It was an effort for mt to do my housework. Headaches and dizzy spells bothered me and nLV sight was blurred. Doan's Kidney Pills fro&u the Harmon Drug Co., gave me rblief almost at once and after using three or four boxes all the trouble disappeared." Over three years later or on Feb. 4, 1918, Mrs. Powell said: "I think just as much of 'Doan's Kidney Pills today, y I did .r when I recomniehfjed*. them, nearly four years ago. I haven't had to U3e a kidney medi cine since that time." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simjply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mrs. Powell had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N". Y. , /1 iff Camels are sold eve I r Hll where in scientific* I nil sealed package* of lCjXt cigarettes or ten pa [M Bj ages (200 cigareti U fjS in a glaasine-pap ISfM covered carton, nu strongly recomm Ilf this carton for lrvtlM home or office sup \ Vw or when you tra\ A R. J. Reynolds Tobaccc f' Y Winttoa-Saiem, N. ( 18c*packaj ;l * ?mm: ... . began, her great career under hie management \t yr&a a tour of triumph through the camps of the Civil war and foreign capitals. It is said that her photographs are in more family albums than any other person's In the .world's history. TEACHEU PENSIONS ARE % TO BE CONSIDERED Steps toward securing pensions for aged school teachers in the State were>: taken at the meeting of the State, Teachers Association which was in sesrfon here Thursday, I?Tlday and Saturday. A committee which had previously been appointed to look Into this matter made a report from observations it had gained ai\d .was given valuable assistance by an article' Jfec<atttly written by Dr. D. B. Johnson, president of Winthrop college, trho had studied the matter. It was .the sense of the committee that South Carolina should have a pension system for hor teachers, <? . i 1 M- au T4B? o T ' BH t*jj ;V 4ki t.**-* .' U. fMJhwffotmako m sketch of ' her. Luncheon was just over, and she was talking to a little knot of women. The first words I heard,' a& I slid quietly Into a nearby seat, werl ^National Biscuit," recalling plead antly my own tasty Uneeda Lunch! eon. 1 liked her, and fortably as she spoke and ears busy. tv "Between the dark and daylight,'! she was quothig^dherej^iilwaj^J bit of paas^HUHnUH seems waiting and listening?for^d children. Since they w things, I've given that hc|fcggSj|a^j babies. First I Then, when to toddle, I me in chiidj|)r^ . .'rh1e IMfcJsj I original, IBgWp inherent goodness of 4 Uneeda Biscuit JB is due to the superior tS employed in the baking goodness of Uneeda E lis^L of the In-er-seal 1 ' nationa were wai^^, COM hout. "You see, (went on, "are much UEmBBflHB tnals. They are most lovable ana moat tractable after they've had something to eat National BLicnlt dainties, always begin our ChilWe have just received 60 to all sizes from 1-8 to 4 in G Black. / Kave also some two or thre Let us hear from you. COLUMBIA 823 West Gervais Street CAMELS are the most refr ever smoked! PutaWyo iuy then buy some Camels, give tl '30 for your own satisfaction tl c*" body and in many other del ,?r. class by themselves! Camels are an expert blen< tht, Domestic tobaccos. You'll no ply kind of tobacco smoked stra re it remarkable full-bodied-mildi ,Co. flavor it provides! Camels a Camels win you in so mar permit you to smoke lit * taste buf leave no unpleasa pleasant cigaretty odor! ' *' Compare Camels i in the world at an prefer Camel qua coupons or gifts! . I ' ' ' '* ~ " ?- * whose life had been spent In the class room. In the committee's repoVt it was brought out that tho system, if put Into effect should be on a sound basis le^t,. it fail. Some of the' ideas suggested were tp have the teaohers pay a part "of their monthly salary and lot the state apportion a like or larger amount to be raised by special levy, by an inheritance tax or some feasible plan. * Teachers who have passed the age of, 65 would be eligible for the pension under the tentative provisions suggested. Teachers who have had service of about 30 years or about 18 years service in the State were suggested as being eligible for Denslan*. ' i All details would be worked out by a committee which is to investigate and repoit back at the next meeting 'of the State Teachers' Association. This committee consists of State Insurance Commissioner W. A. MeSwain, State Superintendent of Education J. E. Swearlngen, the state Idren's Hour like a feast. r or ine> tluy toddlers there Is a varied menu, sometimes U need a Biscuit umd milk, sometimes Graham CrackBers Oatmeal Crackers or Lunch BisT ? cult. This is changed on special occasions to Old Time Sugar Cook^^^A^M|g|Nc\v(oiK and, rarest of days when we had went. Vf< materials and methods B-The everlasting table- B, i tiscuit is due to security St trade mark package. Sfefc L BISCUIT' jJShou* seem PAHY ^ tfuvy enough' but always ^^^^^^^^^Wnways dainty, al BBBp^^mng as only National Biscuit Products can be. During the years when my babies were growing' up we never missed the Children's Hour with its tasty feast* ns of pipe and at present havie j alvanized and from 1-8 to 8 in I A ve carloads cf Iron in stock. \ r SUPPLY CO. COLUMBIA, S.C. ??*r Lft.;.-; JBpl * eshing, satisfying cigarette you ur cigarette desires in a bunch, hen) every taste-test and know lat in quality, flavor, smoothightful ways Camels are in m i of choice Turkish and choice t only prefer this blend to either ight, but you'll appreciate the ness and smooth, refreshing re a cigarette revelation! ly new ways! They not only ierally without tiring your nt cigA^tty aftertaste or, unwith any cigarette ?', nnool \r~..>u . fit***4VV * * uu MA bank examiner and four members of the State Teachers' Association. Oil. IN ORANGEBrRG Two DLseovcrtc^ Licod to Brighter Hopes. Orangeburg, Dec. 6.?The prospect of oil in Orangeburg county is growing brighter. W. I. Brown, a. fanner of the Vance section, has drawn about 20 gallons of oil from an open well on his plantation. This oil burns in a lamJp and bloW torch. L>. A. Carson of the Providence section o' Orangeburg county has also found some oil ! in An-open well on his plantation. Do Y6u Rtijtty Your Meals? If ybu do not enjoy- your meals your digestion is fanlfv Wont mmi. erately, especially of meats, rmisticate your food thoroughly. Lot five hours elapse betV'oen meals and take one of Chamberlain's TAblets immediately after supper and you will soon find your meals to be a real pleasure. ASPIRIN FOR HEAUhv? Name ''Bayer" is on Ge-.nir Aspirin?say Bayer lii \ / A \ V Insist on "Bayer Tablets of Aspir'n' In a "Bayer pactcage," containing prone directions for Headache, Colds, Pain Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheumatism Name "Bayer" means genuine Aspirii prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablet* cost few cents. Aspirin is trade man> of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylieacid. Moved from Gervaia to Cor. Hnger & Lady St*. COLUMBIA JUNK CO. Best Prices Paid For SCRAP IRON and METALS of all kinds, RAGS, BONES, RUBBER, Etc. Good, Correct Scales and prompt attention. 1227 Huger, Corner Lady Streets COLUMBIA. S. C. After you eat?always take FATONIC BBRCFOR YOPR AOP-STOMACg) Instantly relieves Hawthorn, Bkot* odGassy Feeling. Stops food souring, repeating, and all stomach miseries. AUidlgMQoo and appetite. Keep* stomach sweet and tron*. Iner? vitality and Pep. EATONIC la tho beat remedy. Tens of thoueanda wonderfully benefited. Only coata n cent or two a day to naait. Poaltlvety guarantee*} to please or we will refund money. Get a bis box today. You will Be*. Harmon Drug Company, Lexington, S. C. Good Sight tB priceless Good Vision 1b necessary to good sight. Eye strain is common. Eye strain can be overcome. Headache, squinting and cross-eyes are caused by defective vision. We examine the eyes for defects. We correct the defects with proper fitting glasses. AVERY-^tjeweler COLUMBIA, 5.C 1505 MAIN* STREET . A ? COLUMBIA, S. C.' CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES? Machinery. Castings and Repairs.^ Steel Beams, Rods, Ropes, I ackle, Wheelbarrows, Trucks, Wire Cable, Boilers Tanks, Stacks, Etc. Ventilators, Grating, Etc. Lombard Iron Works & Supply Co., georgTa Ford Supplies and Repairs in Slock. - iuti -l-t -i* . > * >Vf> C !i %A AM I L oamiary meat marKei and Restaurant i.iv. 'A. i Fresh native meats always on hand, lee sold in any quantity from Be up. Our restaurant ia prepared to furniah meals at all hours. First class meals prepared by experienced cooks. CAUGHMAN & SOX MEAT MARKET Next Doer to Poatoffico. LEXINGTON, S. C. ... V/\. ^ J1L.r ItH soon toe Calomel loses you a day! "V mercury; quicksilver. Calomel sour bile like dynamite, crampir attacks the bones and should i Take "Dodson's Li When you feel bilious, sluggish, constipated and nil knocked out and believe you need a dose of dangerous calomel, just remember that your druggist sol!s for a few cents a large bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which ia entirely vegetable and- pleasant to take and is a- perfect substitute for 1 LOR^^ COLUMBIA S. C. treason's We are equipped to do on flnv muWp rvf mi- an V,*?J VX VU1 UI1 done by us. We do nothing but REP business. Drive your c and we will do the rest away it will be with a with the work and our Our shop is under the of one of the best auto CLAUDE E. CREi Phone No. 1154,-1829 Me A farmer1 #ho ha* faith in Lit* oajltn* is the one -rtho Kj moat lHtely t'? succeed. COULD HARDLY STAND ALONE Terrftfc Snfftrhw From Headackt, Sidcidif , B&ck&che, and Weak^?&5l?g* a jCkmssltt, Tek.? Mm. Mlndla Phil* pot, of this place, write*: "Fire, yea r? ago I. was taken witEu o pain, la my left tide. Xt was right under my; left rib. It would commence with, an aching and extend up into ngr. leN ehouider and on down Into my hack. By tjiat t^na the pain would be at erere I would have lo take to hid, and gbt to be a mere nceleton and wu go "wreak I* could- hardly ttand alowa. W#e not able to go anywhere fchfl had to let mx house work go?.iI suffered awful with a-pala-ln my back and B lad the headache all the time. I Juab waa unable to do a thing. My Ufa was a misery, my stomach got In an awful condition, caused from taking so much medlclno. I suffered so much pain. I had just about given up all hopes or our getting anything to help me. v One day a Birthday Almanac was thrown In my yard. After reading Its testimonials I decided to try Cardul, and am so thankful that I did, for I began to improve when on the second bottle...I am now a well woman and feeling fine and the cure has been permanent for it, has been two years since my awful bad health. i win always praise ana recommend CarduL" Try Cardui today. JO 78 ===========3 1 < 'ou know what calomel is. It's j i is dangerous. It crashes into | lg arid sickening you. Calomel lever be put into your system. | ver Tone" Instead I i i calomel. It is guaranteed to start your liver without stirring you up i jnside, and can not salivate. I Don't take calomel! It makes you sick the next day; it loses you a day's | work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens you right up and you feel great. | Give it to the children hpraiwn perfectly harming;} and doesn't gripe. Ml 6Wnqlca>aijaiflJ "4s anaM Mtifiiatt? ROTHERS PHONE ??? i Garage repairing of any kind d guarantee all work AIR CARS, that's Guitar direct to Creason's , and when you drive smile of satisfaction way of doing business ! personal supervision repairmen in the State \SON, Proprietor, un Street, Columbia, S. C.