Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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pk| SANTA CLATJS LETTERS. j p'n . Dear Santa: I am a little boy 12 years old. l| I guess your money is scarce this year | | and I will not ask you for so much j I But please bring me a wagon and a j f rifle, some apples, oranges, nuts and; i lire crackers. j I hope the snow will not be in your j way this year. By-bye. S|| IRBY FARE. m : Lexington, S. C., Dec. 5, 1921. j ( Dear Uncle Santa: Christmas is near and I don't want j -v you to forget me. I'm a tiny little | boy and will not ask for much. I j want you to bring me a little Ford t J--~* VipR eot Juow imv ~ w-| Please don't forget me, Santa Claus. ( Your little friend, ADAIR Z. McCARTHA. Dear Santa: - I'm a little past 3 years of age and I weigh 42 pounds. I can play in the zqud and water like a duck, and my favorite occupation is chewing sugai cane and eating syrup. Now, Santa, I want you to bring me 3 little bill-a-goat without horns and one that don't butt so hard, a wagon and strong: lines, and all the apples, j I* oranges, candy and chewing gum you can find. J. P. SHEALY. ^ Dear Santa: I'll soon be five years old, and I weigh 38 pounds. I can put on and pull off my clothes, and I can bring in stQVO wood for my dear old foster grandmother. Now, santa, i want you to unug a little poney and wagon, and don't R'. forget the lines, besides, candy, apples, oranges and gum. LEROY SHEALY. Lexington, S. C., Dec. 6, iyzi. j Dear Santa Claus: I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want you to bring me rifle shells, a knife and a crate of oranges and some firecrackers, and some roman /vonriioa onri ?nmp skv rockets. and ?? some nuts and some apples. & . I will close for this time. ^ LEE ROY SNELGROVE. K i Lexington, S. C., Dec. 6, 1921. Dear Santa Claus: I am going to tell you what I want you to bring me for Christmas. I want you to bring me a horn and and a wagon, and some apples and some oranges and some candy, some * fire crackers and some nuts. Do not forget my little sweetheart, Nannie. I will close for this time. R. E. ROOF. ft*- * V f; Lexington S. C., Dec. 6, 1921. Dear Santa Claus: I am going to tell you what I want W - for Christmas. I want you to bring ^ me a knife and a horn, and a present for my teacher. I want you to bring me some firecrackers and some roman candles. I will close for this time. > OTTO ROO*\ Lexington, S. C., Dec. 6, 1921. Dear Santa Claus: I am going to tell you what I want you to bring me. I want you to bring me a knife and some firecrackers, and some apples, oranges and nuts and a horn to blow. I will close for this time. FRAZIER ROOF. / ? ?: Dear Santa Claus: We are two little girls. I am nine years old and I want you to bring me a great big doll with black curly hair, and something good to eat. My little sister is four years old and she wants a litle doll and a tin tea set and this is all we will ask for this for this time. Please remember us dear Santa and we will be two good little girls and go to Sunday \ school every Sunday. v, BLONDELLE and KATIE lou l SHARPE. L Edmund, S. C. l the farmer and his corn. There can be no question that the farmer, like the manufacturer, pros pers best when he produces just such a quantity of each staple as he can Sell promptly at a good profit. The danger is that he will produce not toe much and not too little. That not only means loss to him but disarranges the economy of the whole world. This year the farmers have raised more corn than is needed, and there tore the price is far below what ii J should be to give them a profit. Naturally they are considering what the;, shall do next year to avoid the sanx trouble. The more intelligent oi their advisers are recommending that they reduce the acrage of corn to cor respond with the probable demand The danger of that course is that the. | might reduce it too much and so afflict the nation with a short and unreasonably costly crop. But that is > hardly a real danger, for the Corn Belt farmer knows corn, is not eager to make experiments and is pretty sure to plant enougn lana 10 yicia a fairly good crop. It is sometimes said that a great amount cf cheap corn is a good thing for the stock feder and for the consumer both of corn and of meat; but a continual oversupply of cheap corn - is sure to leaa to an ovtisuppij ui cattle and of pigs, and eventually to a forced market for them at a price below the cost of production. All that may seem to be to the advantage of those who must buy farm products; but in the long run it is not. Sooner or later anything that cripples the farmer financially injures everyone else in the country, for agriculture is still and always will be the I basic industry of the nation. No small part of the business depression that we are all worrying about is the result of the diminished buying power of the farmers, caused by the fall in the price of corn and wheat. It will be interesting to see whether the corn farmers meet the problem of overproduction with the same determination that the cotton planters showed. The cotton growers reduced their crop this year to little more than I half the amount harvested a year ago; but in doing it they had the able assistance of the boll weevil, which was more active than ever in the cotton fields. The corn farmers may eventually find an equally effective check on production in the European corn borer, a pest that is now well established in New England and that is moving westward in spite of every form of quarantine. If the corn borer ever gets a firm foothold in the great corn region of the Mississippi I Valley, the farmer .will not have to' worry about a low price for corn. What will bother him then will be how to get any crop at all. -mm- mm-rr-nvTrn Tvrvfnc1 ST. MATTn r*i WO l/VTO. The health of this community is very good at present, and the grain is looking fine. The season has been just fine for grain to grow. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McCartha and little son, Adair, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McCartha and family. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Shumpert and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McCartha. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Steele and little son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McCartha. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McCartha spent a while with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crout Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin McCartha and little son, Victor, spent a while with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McCartha Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Keisler spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McCartha. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McCartha spent awhile Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crout. Miss Ellie, Lessie and Estelle Keisipr anpnt Snndav evenine: with Miss Emily and Thelma McCartha. THE DOOR SLAMS ON HAPPINESS POOR BLOOD MAKES BAD HEALTH?THEX COME THE "BLUES" Once the vigor of red blood becomes sapped of its strength, the door to hap piness is iiterany siammea. w earmess of body follows and it unfailingly engenders depressed thoughts. To be reserved and cheerless becomes a habit. After a time there is an almost filmy dimness in the expression of the eyes and a pallor to the skin. Days seem dull and dark and difficult. A sense of insufferable gloom pervades the spirit. Then it is that Gude's Pepto-Mangan is the great help. It is a red blood builder. It puts red into the blood?increases the number of corpuscles which make blood rich and red. When the blood is restored to its natural healthy state, the sensation I of well-being returns. Instead of j shuffling along carelessly, there is the firm and springy step, the bright lusterful eyes, the clear complexion, iden tified with the strength and vigor of good health. The druggist has Gude's Pepto-Mangan in both liquid and tablet form. Advertisement. How Big New York Grocery Firm Keeps Down Rats. Vroome & Co., Butter & Cheese Merchants, New York City, says: "We keep RAT-SNAP in our cellar all the | time. It keeps down rats. We buy it by the gross, would not be without ' it " V'lmicrsi iis;e I.'AT-SXAI' be a.use rats pass up all food lor UATS.N'AT. Tilr< ( sb:?\s. :j."u . s Sold and jiu.-tm I y i lai JJnt", a.'ld . i ;: ! :'i: .a V. NEWS FROM ST. JOHNS. The health of this community is fine at present. Mr. and Mrs. E. JB. Hook and son. Ilomer, made a flying trip to Columbia Sunday morning. Mrs. D. M. Hook is spending sev oral days with her son, Mr. C. A.I Hook and family of Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hook and | family of Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. J W. K. Hook spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hook. . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jake Rawl and family spent Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. 8. Ed. Hendrix and family Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hook and family of Lexington spent .Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hook. Misses Nola, Geneva and Ruby Keisler spent Sunday afternoon with Mises Eunice, Mina and Myrtle Rawl. Miss Elsie Ray Hook spent Sunday afternoon with Misses Mary and Sara Keisler. I / Messrs. Homer, Floyd and Knowlton Hook spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Gerskin Keisler. itfr Pmprson Keisler spent Sunday afternoon with his chum, Mr. Claude Rawl. Miss Lou Taylor, the very attractive daughter of Mrs. Fannie Taylor, Cliambcrlain's Cough Remedy . the Mother's Favorite. The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures have made it a favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of young children for colds, croup and wnooping cough, as it always affords quick relief and is free from opium and other harmful drugs. WEAK, NERVOUS, ALL RUN-DOWN Missouri Lady Suffered Until She Tried Cardui.?Says "Result Was Surprising."?Got Along Fine, Became Normal and Healthy. Springfield Mo.?-"My back was bo weak I could hardly stand up, and I would have bearing-down pains and was not well at any time," says Mrs. D. V. Williams, wife of a well-known farmer on Route 6, this place. MI kept getting headaches and having to " rnntinn?? Mrs. Williams I describing the troubles from which she obtained relief through the use of Cardul. "My husband, having heard of Cardul, proposed getting It for me* "I saw after taking some Cardul ... that I was improving. The result was surprising. I felt like a different person. "Later I suffered from weakness and weak back, and felt all run-down. I did not rest well at night, I was so nervous and cross. My husband said I Vic wrtnM fpt mp Rnm? CarduL which he did. It strengthened me . . My doctor said I got along fine. I was in good healthy condition. I cannot say too much for it" Thousands of women have suffered as Mrs. Williams describes, until they found relief from the use of CarduL Since it has helped bo many, yon should not hesitate to try Cardui if troubled with womanly ailments. For sale everywhere. &8I Practical Gi THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE AT CI WHO RECEIVE P Practical gifts arc the most i fal and a useful gift brings pleas of the giver ever)' time the artick Do your Xmas Shopping her gifts of good quality. Hero are a Smoking stands or ash trays Pocket Knives in styles and boys like best. titt.Ao , vacuum ouctiea. vvt: nave a. j in several different finishes. A useful gift for mother or v Food and meat cutters. Flash Lights. A splendid gi Gifts for the man who sha < Razor Hones and Razor Stro The most wonderful collectio balls, base balls, sport sweal the other things that make are here. Gifts for the motorist. For ii Set, Set of Spark Plugs, Hor Extinguishers. Carving Sets and Electric Iroi by the wife or mother at Chi Skates. A pair of skates wi] Velocipedes, Tricycles and C< bring a joyous Xmas to any A Chest of Tools will improv Electric Toasters and Eloeti make her happy give her one ? ? i o ir Lcr.ck (& Lw I Colv.mb\ 1 . . ............ is spending awhile with her brother Mr. Greer Taylor and family ol Pclion. Mr. Lynwood Shull is getting on nicely after having his tonsils removed . The St. John's school is progressing j I nicely under the skillful management j r?f Miss Lelia Livingston and Miss j Mabel Sease. CHRISTMAS EXERCISES AT LIBERTY HILL. There will be a Christmas exercise and tree at Liberty Hill school house.. Thursday evening and night, Decern ber 22. . The exercises by the primary grades will begin promptly at 4 o'clock. Immediately after the primary exercise there will be a Christmas tree. The presents will be sold off the tree to the highest bidder, the money of same will go for the benefit of the school. At 7:00 there will be a play by the! I Taking Desperate Chances. | It is true that many contract severe colds and recover from them without taking any precaution or treatment, and a knowledge of this fact leads others to take their chances instead of (giving their colds the needed attention. It should be borne in mind that i - every cold weakens the lungs, lowers | the vitality, makes the system less! able to withstand each succeeding attack and paves the way for the more| serious diseases. Can you afford tc j take such desperate chances when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cures of bad colds may be had for a trifle? RATS DIE so do mice, once they eat RATSnap. And they leave no odor behind. Don't take our word for it ?try a package^ Cats and dogs won't touch it. Rats pass up an food to get RAT-SNAP. Three sizes. 35c size (1 cake) enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size (2 cakes) for Chicken House, coops, or small buildings. $1.25 size (5 cakes) enough for ..11 famn ot>il nnt Vtll tlfliriCPQ ctni*. (lit lUt III uuu vru<H w?v?. ape buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and Guaranteed by Harmon Drug Co. and Lexington Pharmacy. i_ _ _ : T. S. Rawl Has purchased the Regian Shoe Shop and [Fixtures ** TT a I I>exx U) inc Durrt' naruware winpany, Lernigton, S. C., and is prepared to do any kind of Shoe Repairs while you wait. Prcie reasonable. - " . I ft fiTfgcslicn IRISTMAS TIME ARE THOSE RACTICAL GIFTS. appreciated because they are useure and many pleasant memories ; is used. e and be sure of getting practical i few suggestions: f Cr\ft c* iVi kinds of handles that men and number of bottles to choose from, -'ife. ift. ves himself. Safety Razors, also ps. n of foot balls, basket balls, golf Lers, wagons and skates, and all grown folks and children happy istance, a good Pump, Jack, Tool ns, Robes, Inner Tubes and Fire is. They will be most appreciated "istmas time. [1 make any boy or girl happy. >aster Wagons. One of these will child. <? fVin Tlnvc' Timft ic Percolators. If you want to of these lor Xmas. trance, Inc. ;=, s. c. I t higher grades. The title of the play l is <lTopsy Turvy." Every one is invited to be present, and enjoy a good time for a good cause. | 1 Your Money Back If Rat-Snap Doesn't j /Vk??irt I'n tr\ rrtin<a> rinims. WII1V |# W A?.WV ?? RAT-SNAP is absolutely guaranteed to kill rats and mice. Cremates them. Rodents killed with RAT-SNAP leave no smell. Rats pass up all food to get at RAT-SNAP. Their first meal is their last. RAT-SNAP comes in cakes. No mixing. Cats or dogs won't touch it. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, 41 9 5 Sold and eiiaranteed bv Lex ington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co. DESIGNS, "! WEDDING BOUQUETS FLOWERS, Chas. L. Sligh FLORIST 1446 Main St. Phone 2761 COL (JMBIA, S. C. I SU 1518 Main St. Coluir Is The r\r /> Kjr KsOl WHEREVER well-dressed enthusiastic comment on apparel we are offering this scarcely believe possible, crowded each day with ( shoppers taking advantage c Christmas shopping. It wi ~ ^-i t-- - -c? ,, uome to boiumuia lur mis ? NOTE THESE I Our Finest $50.00 Tailored Suits Tnllnrpfl Knits UD to $98.50 Sport Suits in Jersey Cloth at.... A Special in Fall Dresses at Dresses up to $32.50 Dresses up to $49.75 Dresses up to $75.00 Dresses up to $125.00 ITALIAN SILK UNDERWEAR $7.50 Vests at $1.95 $6.50 Knickers at $2.95 $6.50 Teddies at $3.75 Fine Silk Gowns at $3.75 BEAUTIFUL NEW FALL C ?? - a A r a A r* , T: Handsome $30.uo ueuume C A $245.00 Genuine Muskrat Handsome $35.00 Genuine P Stone Martin Fur Chokers, $2.50 Silk Hosiery $1.95 $3.50 Silk Hosiery $2.69 $3.75 Kid Gloves at $2.69 REDFERN, MODART and FROLASET Corsets, special I at $1.95 F.B, ! THE STORE CF COUR I 1513 Main St. "Cold iu the ftead** is an acute at;. . >,i Nasal CatarrhThose subj- " t. ient "colds in the head" will inni t. : t use of HALL'S CATARRH Mwill build up the System, cita; iia il'.ocd and render them less liable i.. ? ids. Repeated at- 7 tacks of Aeuic catarrh may lead to r^V?*i/\nio Pnf-irrli , VUiUiliV/ HALL'S CATARKII MEDICINE is taken internally an.3 arts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System, thus reducing the intlammatioa and restoring normal conditions. . All Druggists. Circulars free*F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio. v aw & . j Kidney, liver, ic ~c ! * 1 troubles ere most c ~>? :r us bj cc u se of tii ei r in si d 01: l t! acfc:. Heed the first v.-TUThtg r y giv' :hat they need attention Jt'-iL-J GO? o Mrnr" V ^ > j*rs> .f.~kiu?>J ..?J ^ Vs ramTa % The world's stf-.rrdard remedy for rhf.r? disordi :y. vii} ofir;:. w>*..i off these d* eases und sr.' en.? ' \ hf>dv again:.; ^ further trucks. 'i . ? si/. >s. u? r*>jfrgist*. / / Look ioj tKt name l?j<u xr?*jr box tad accept uo united ;o:i - (NIVERSAL ELECTRIC PERCOLATOR Reduced to * $1.00 4NON-CHILDS ELECTRIC COMPANY k ibia, S. C. Phone 6819 * i 1 ? f* ') s Talk J lumbia / women assemble you hear the beautiful and exclusive ; week at nrices you'd | That is why our store is ? Columbia ajid out-of-town ?f. this sale to do their 11 pay you handsomely to ale. ?INE VALUES $15.75 $24.75 $12.50 and $13.50 $8.75 $15.75 $21.75 $33.75 $48.75 j r ' ' SHIRTWAISTS IN SILK Georgette and Crepe de Chine models priced as high as $7.50 $1.05 Waists up to $15 $6.95 Waists $25 and up $9.75 !OATS up to $98.50 $24.75 'ur boas $19.75 Coat now $165.00 'ul boas $19.75 were $55.00 $33.75 /-UDIQTMAS SHOPPERS VA ? ? m Are offered a wonderful opportunity to save during this sale on Hand Bags, Parasols, Neck IT "KTrtiTnltinC WUUr, IlllUUM.'H.liH.l.a, jilv> viuv, . _ Sweaters, Etc. I lelford Co. I TEOUS ATTENTION "" ? Columbia, 5. C. 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