Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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XO WAGE FIGHT > UPON IXiLITEHACY The executive committee of the South Carolln Division of the American Cotton Association, meeting recently, decided to throw the full strength of that organization Into the. fight on Illiteracy in this state. The presidents and other officers of the various county branches of the association in the state were instructed to at once lend their aid and take the lead In the campaign to have every person between the ages of 14 and 100 taught to read and write their name within the year. The matter was brought before the committee by G. D. Toole, member of the committee from the Second congressional district. Mr. Toole is also president of the Aiken county branch and stated that the Aiken county branch had already enlisted in me ngnt. tie introduced the resolution throwing the state division into the campaign. -The proposition was very warmly seconded by T. L>. Manning, J, H. Claffy, L. I. Guion, T. J. Kirven, J. C. Rivers and other members of the committee and it was unanimously decided that the association would join in the campaign at once. Following is the resolution offered by Mr. Toole and unanimously adopted by the executive committee. "Whereas, from the reading of the report of the commissioner of education of the United States, we find, to our great mortification and regret, that Soutli Carolina stands 46tli or at the bottom of the list in education, and "Whereas, this has placed us in a very bad light before the world, even putting us lower in intelligence and education than Hawaii, and "Wliereas. that state of affairs has been caused to a great extent by the negligence of the good citizens of our state in not taking up this matter earlier and arousing the citizenry of this state to our shameful predicament, therefore "Bo it resolved. That the executive committee of the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association hereby pledges its cooperation in every manner possible with our state authorities in malting a drive in the next few weeks to at least in part wipe out this condition of affairs. "Be it further resolved. That we [malnutrition I is the root of much weakness and I hinders progress andf growth. j {Scott's Emulsion I* the world.-famous tonic-food, is the natural enemy of malnutrition and weakness. Scott's three or four times daily, builds strength?helps m drive malnutrition away. B Scott & Bowrif. Hloomfirld. N. J. 20-04 BOBBBiBMaai rniif n HAnniv lAfULl/ 11/inULI STAND ALONE Terrible Suffering From Headache, Sideache, Backache, and Weakness, Relieved by Cardoi, Says This Texas Lady. Gonzales, Tex.? Mrs. Minnie PhilIKJt, of this place, writes: "Five years ago I was taken with a rain In my loft side. It was right under my left rib. It would commence* with an aching and extend up into my left shoulder and on down Into my back. By that time the pain would be so Bevere i would have to take to bed, and suffered usually about three days ...I suffered this way for three years, and got to be a mere skeleton and was so weak I could hardly stand eloae. Wrs not able to go anywhere CZu had to let my house work go...I suffered awful with a pain In my back and I had the headache all the time. I just was unable to do a thing. My Ufa was a misery, my stomach got In an awful condition, caused from taking bo much medicine. I suffered so much pain. I had just about given up all hopes or our getting anything to help me. One day a Birthday Almanac was thrown in my yard. After reading Its testimonials I decided to try Cardui, and am so thankful that I did. for I began to improve v.'hu c.u the second bottle...! am ::aw a w&Ii woman and feeling tire an 1 the cure has been permanent - it bar, two years since ray a" ft! b*. 1 health. 1 will always prat--'- nd recommend Cardui." Try Cardu: today. E 78 & tiAkl&L A&i 2& L XL Our Accuracy ' Quality Service give you "Well Fitted Glasses" LLMLiKLIN Optorr. ?trist and Optician l'^O? Hampton St. COLUMBIA, S. C. call on the president and the county officers of every branch of the association In South Carolina to lend their aid and take the lead In the campaign to have every person between the ages of 14 and 100 write their name within this year." The meeting of the committee was attended by .President Mixson and the following members: J. H. Claffy of Orangeburg, J. Skottowe Wannamaker of St. Matthews, G. K Toole of Aiken, L?. I. Gulon of Bugoff, T. L. Manning of Dillon, T. J. Klrven of Sumter, B. Harris and J. C. Rivers, Columbia. BETTER FROM GRANTTEVTLiLE. Granlteville, S. C., July 7. 1920. Mr. G. M. Harman, Rexlngton, S. C. Dear sir and friend: After seventeen years a resident oi ill- ^ _ - - ime town or i^extngton, myseU' and YOU CAN MAKE MONEY EASY DO XT SPEND YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU CAN MANUFACTURE AT HOME IN A SMALL. BUILDING. I offer cheap formulas for making: the following: Extract Vanilla, Root Beer, etc.. Candy, Pure Cream Chocolates, Strawberry Cream Balls, Maple Kisses,: Peanut Bars, Violet-scented Talcum Powder. Lavender Perfume. I also have general agency for candy furnaces and candy machines, etc. Price of formulas. $1.00 for each kind wanted or $5 for 12. Can furnish you any kind. BE CjUICIv before this offer closes, friends, for they will soon advance. C. ANDERSON. It. 1\ D. 2, Box 112 Gilbert, S. C. 3tc I Help Your Digestion When acid-distressed, relieve the indigestion with Ki-HOIDS Dissolve easily on tongue?as pleasant to take as candy. Keep your stomach sweet, try Ki-molda MADE BY SCOTT ft BOWNE * MAKERS OP SCOTT'S EMULSION CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES--Machinery Castings and Repairs. Steel Beams, Rods, Ropes Tackle, Wheelbarrows, Trucks, Wire Cable, Boilers Tanks, Stacks, Etc. Ventilators, Grating, Etc. Lombard Iron Works & Supply Co., georSa Ford Suppliem and Repair* in Stock. j ^ - i Sanitary Meat Market and Restaurant Fresh native meats always on hand. | ice sold in any quantity from 6c u* | Our restaurant is prepared to furnish meals at all hours. First class meals prepared by experienced cooks. CAUGHMAN & SOX I MEAT MARKET Next Door to Postoffic*. LEXINGTON. S. C. FLOWERS Beautiful Asters, Dahlias, Roses, Etc. Fine Wedding Work a Specialty. PLANT NOW; Lawn Grass, Daisji, Freesia, Pansy, Sweet Peas, Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Spinach, Turnip. Let us help you select best tilings to plant. ,v Rose Hill Greenhouses 1519 Main Street COLUMBIA, i C. # family regret very muc)i to leave the j many kind friends we made while living there. Therefore we shall always have a warm spot in our hearts for them; buti t seems it was decreed that we return, to the home of my boyhood days?the old town of Granitevllle where I lived and spent my school days, und learned to work in the mills. In these mills are employed about fifteen hundred hands, most of whom were raised in the village?the grandchildren of the boys that attended school with myself. The old school house that stands in the grove, brings sw^et recollections to me. Te old canal, with its limped waters winding its way down to where the looms of SnelgroA Gar We are carrying a full line and Oils at our nevv Garage, ar your every need at lowest pric< ! Our Snarantee goes with eve Emergency calls answered a | No matter what the trouble i dnelgi New C Augusta Road, Just Off Main Stre LEXING1 / Improved 7 1 North Carolina New Train Erfect BET^ COLUMBIA ai Through Sleeping ^ V Southern Ra SCHE Lv. Lexington 10:25 p. m. Lv. Columbia 11:50 p. m. SUMMER TOURiST TICKETS 1 SORTS OF WESTERN NO THE IDEAL V. G. W. CARTER District Passenger Agent Augusta, Ga. Bank Tells How Ziron Iron Tc After Operation AFTER any serious ilhress, the first thing you notice when you. begin to get around is your lack of strength and energy?a tired, weak feeling. The sooner j-ou get your strength back the better. The thing to do is to cat plenty of good, nourishing food, get all the fresh air you can, exercise conservatively, and take Ziron Iron Tonic three times a day. Your doctor will tell you this isj sound advice, and nrrrA imn tn fnllnm Jf I , WW. WW WWW ?. .V. , C. D. KENNY Coffees, Teas, Su Always have special brands at 45c is very popular:' oth have Teas to suit your tast NEW ROP RICE, V C. D. KENN 1637 MAIN STRE Qranitevllle mill is taping off yards of drills to the merry music of the wheels; and as I look to the east and see the beautiful hill where I have stood and watched the sinking sun in the western horizon casting its golden rays across the blue attic skys, it brings fond recolectlons to my very soul when the evening bell at the mill clangs the hour to retire from work and you see the hundreds of operatives Oiurrying |home to f.hetr evening meai and repose, It is a wonderful sight. H. W. POWELL. P. S.?Myself and family are well and hope you and yours are quite the same. re's New \ age of Auto Accessories, Gasoline id we are prepared to supply ?s. T job we put out. ny hour day or night, nriay be, bring that car to us. rove'S el . ?. C. Snelgrove, Mgr. ON, S. C. 'rain Service o Mountain Resorts ive June 20, 1920, kVEEN | id ASHEVILLE Cars and Coaches ia - : I ilway System ,DULE: Ar. Columbia 10:55 p. m. Ar. Asheville 7:30 a. m. NOW ON SALE TO THE RERTH CAROLINA SECTION, \CATION LAND J. C. KIRKLAND Ticket Agent . I .Lexington, S. C. ?-President mic Helped His Daughter for Appendicitis. Read this letter from Mr. J. B. Kelly, vice-president of the First 'National Bank, Graceville, Fla.: "My daughter ! had been iu bad health since last April. She was operated on for appendicitis. She has been taking Ziron for two weeks. Her appetito is better than it has been. Her nerves are better, and she says she feels better ... I know that Ziron is good for wealc and feeble people." Ziron is a scientific, reconstructive tonic, prepared from valuable strengthbuilding ingredients, for weak people with thin bloou Druggists sell Ziron on a money-back guarantee. Try it. c*f\ SPECIAL DEALERS IN gar,Rice and Grits. 2 r\f PAAPA TT AVWltfn' j v/i uuuc. XVCIlIl^Oj OjJCCIcU er coffee to suit you; also e. Drop in to see us. Wholesale and Retail Phone V^V/. 154-153 ET, COLUMBIAS.C 1 SAFETY I STRENGTH I SERVICE 1 ii % ^ IT IS OUR DUTY u well as our PLEASURE to promote ii 5 Z5 every way consistent with the principles of SOUND hanking, the financial strength and growth of tip business interest. of tins ! I jjS community. Come in and let us get together?we are something ^ ^ more than Bankers?we are a very human lot of individuals, and ^ ^ jt is a matter of pride with ns, that aside from the responsibilities | ? we have developed in our business, we have cultivated the friend- | 0 ship of those whom we serve. iS ! ': Prosperity is reflected to this Bank frou?the increased pros^ perity of our patrons. 8 | The Bank of Columbia 1 % 1 ? Columbia, S. C -* | Lifetime Furniture vrtnr frr?jn/1 * ' 3 ?1 j giuuu xawici VI inuuici IIUL UbtJU. tJXCtJllent judgement in the selection of their furniture ' would you have those antique pieces you "cherish so much ? This same kind of furniture is obtainable from us in Columbia, made by tlie sons and grand sons of the men who made your grand parent's furniture. Or if you have not a cherished piece handed down? to you, what pleasure and comfort you can get 'out of furniture bought from us?furniture that you can pass on to future generations, knowing it will give them the same service it has given you. Furniture like that must be good. Let us show you our complete line, so moderately priced. You will not be urged to buy. Do not hesitate to make our store your head"quarters when in Columbia. VAN METRE'S LIFETIME FURNITURE * Funeral Directors and Embalmers. 1 Complete Motor Service 1313-19 Main St, - - 'Phone 111 Columbia, S. C. Shoes For Everybody Guaranteed to wear easy and longest. We carry shoes for the entire | ' , i . . -t.ii i ramiiy in sizes and widths to fit every one. All Slvles. Our salesmen are experienced shoe men and our cash system saves you money The Booterie 1518 Main Street COLUMBIA, S. C. ' ' ' .1 ARE YOU WORKING WITH A PURPOSE Work of any sort i> para drudgery if it means merely earning vnnr aTict-anoa Rnt mitl> ?? 1 -M IA- * * j? ??u u |nut/ui? uac? ox ix you ira worioof for a reward ai d it lightens your tasks and makes work a real pleasure. ? Have s purpose in life! Make your life a success 1 Start by building up a savings account in this institution. It will furnsh you with, the means to attain your object. A comfortable home, independence, wealth?they all come within your reach if you persistently save. Same rate of interest (4 per cent.) paid on both large and accounts. v v * THE OLD RELIABLE The Carolina National Bank of Columbia w a rt.-k r??ju?. . ?- ? ? ? ... ... .....? > kvaiuoui. JOB* Wl. OBU| tiOiniW. T. S. Bryan, V. President. Jno. 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