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' 4 TUESDAY XlPTfe] >,1919 Little Soldier Man Dies Of Pneumonia “200 Members by March 1st” How Large was Atlanta m? Ask the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. This live organization has had a vital part in the wonderful growth of what is now one of the busiest and largest cities of the south. In 1888 Atlanta was a city fo a few thousand; there were several others as large then, and not much larger now. Why did Atlanta forge ahead of these other cit ies? Intelligent co-operation through their Chamber of Commerce played an im portant part. JOIN NOW ! Brownsville, Tex* Feb. 24.—Sala man Lerma, 15 years old, the “Little 'V' i Soldier Man” of the Twenty Sixth In 4»jfantry, is dead. After three years’ I service he died of pneumonia in the ♦ trenches of France and was buried ♦>|at Gondecourt with military honors. ♦♦♦ His home town, San Benito, has been 1 asked to place a gold star in its ser V vice flag. ♦fe “He was not an enlisted man, for ^ one can’t enlist at fifteen,” wrote ^ Samuel Robertson, Lieutenant Colo ^ nel of egnineers in France, in telling A of his death. “But he had been mas i cot of K. Company, Twenty Sixth In Y fantry, from September, 1915, until 4® death. & I “No braver spirit ever served in the United States army. He has no relatives and most of his old compa ny have been killed or wounded. In late November when I saw them there were only three men left who were in the company at San Benito.” Salaman, a homeless lad of 12 years, was adopted at San Benito by the Twenty Sixth, then patrolling tho Mexican border. Adventure awaited just over the threshold, and he met the test with a courage that brought instant distinction. With Robertson, then a civilian, he was driving through a lonely streten of country twelve miles from San A band of Mexicans sudden ! ly appeared from a patch of brush and surrounded the automobile. In an instant firing became general and a rain of bullets clattered against the ear, which continued, plunging forward, with Robertson and the lacf returning the fire. Robertson’s hat was shot from his head. The boy es cap^d unhurt. When the regiment proceeded to France. Salaman went along as mas cot and was in the trenches for sever al months. COMMERCE l i T T ♦ George, do yon know that Mr. and 4® Mrs. Lord were as thin and skinny ^; as you and I are, less than six months J ! ago and until the other day I did not V know’ what they had been using to increase their weight and build up a plump form as they both now have. THE NEW TREATMENT FOR THINNESS Cows give more milk and Hogs gain weight quickly when fed‘Primo’ Peanut Meal r Baking Experience is Unnecessary when you use OCCO-NEE-CHEE Self-Rising Flour. You can always get the same good biscuits, waffles, muf fins and cakes—the kind that just melt in your mouth. OCCO-NEE-CHEE Self-Rising Flour has mixed with it, in the exact proportions, the very best baking powder, soda and salt. There’s no guessing the right amount to use. Baking becomes easier and more pleasant. OCCO-NEE-CHEE Self-Rising Flour Takes the Guess out of Baking and Saves you Money It is economical because it saves you from buying extra baking powder, soda and salt. Make your family nappy. Bake them some golden-brown biscuits from OCCO- NEE-CHEE Self-Rising Flour. Look for the Indian Head on the bag. At all grocers. When you prefer to bake with plain flour buy Peerless—the best of its kind. AUSTIN-HEATON CO., Durham, N. C. Primo Peanut Meal, made from good wholesome pea nuts, has a sweet natural flavor, greatly relished by cows, hogs, beef cattle and work animals. At Dairy Farms, James Island, S. C., 16 cows fed sweel potatoes, rice flour, bran and cotton seed meal, gave about 70 quarts of milk daily. When Primo Peanut Meal was used in place of cotton seed meal, the yield increased to 120 quarts. “The best feed I ever saw and the cheapest,” says C. R Breedin of Manning, and J. W. Bryan of Pleasant Farm, Bur ton, S. O, who uses Primo Peanut Meal for hogs, cattle and work stock, says it is the most satisfactory feed he ever used. Save Money-Order Now While Prices Are Low You can buy no finer feed for dairy cows, horses, mules hogs and beef cattle than Primo Peanut Meal, and by order ing now you can get it at rock bottom prices. Note the guaranteed analysis of Primo Peanut Meal. Compare its value with any grain or mixed feed and you will know why farmers and stockmen use and recommend it. Get Primo Peanut Meal from your dealer. If he can’t supply you, order from us direct. Write, wire or telephone for prices and pamphlfct which tells all about it. Sea Island Cotton Oil Company Charleston, S. C. / “Fed ^ head of beef cattle for 90 days and received equal, if not bet Her, gains from Primo Peanut Meal 'than from cotton seed meal. Consid Vnr peanut, meal superior to cotton seed meal, as cattle take to it bet- Rer.” J. T. & N Heyward, Oakley, S O - ® "PRIMO" peanut - meal— GUABANTCeO ANALYSIS PROTEIN 2fi FAT 7 CRUDE FIBRE 25 CARBOHYDRATES 40 ‘ ” f -K~.. 1 The Byrnes Bm TODTAGE STARTS Has Little Chance WITH YOUR KIDNEYS WHY NOT PAINT YOUR OWN CAR? You can do so for a few dollars with EF- FECTO AUTO ENAMEL. Use EFFECTO top and seat dressing. Makes them look like new and wear longer. McCOWN HDW. CO. 9 S. Dargan St, Phone 321 Can’t sleep! Can’t eat! Can’t even digest what little you do eat! ' ^ a a , One or two doses * — ARMY & NAVY DYSPEPSIA TABLETS will make you feel ten years younger. Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. £ 25 cents a package at all Druggists, or sent to any address postpaidT by the U. s. ARMY & NAVY TABLET CO. 260 West Broadway, N.Y% NOTICE OF OPENING OF BOOKS OF REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN time tho Books of Registration for the municipal election to be held in the City of Florence on the first Thursday in May 1919, are now open at the office of the Cil'y Supervisor of Registration, C. G. Brown, at the Chamber of Commerce, City Had Building, and that such books will remain open between the hours of nine o’clock a. m. and five o’clock p. m. from day to day until fihe time for closing said books. The election is to be held to elect one Councilman, the term of office of Councilman Wysong, filling out the unexpired portion of Councilman Cov ington’s term, expiring May 9th, 1919. All persons desiring to. register for raid election are required under the law to present themselves In per son, and to produce a certificate of registration from the County Board to produce satisfactory evidence of having been a resident of the city for four months, preceding the date of the election, and of having paid all taxes assessed and due for the year 1918. By order City Council, W. H. MALLOY, C. C. and Treasurer Mrs.. Lord said that she and her bus band had been taking Tonoline Tab lets for about five months and the they have tried all kinds of tonics, (fceavy eating, diets, beer and most everything you could think of until some one recommended the Tonoline treatment to them and they have been surprised, as much as their friends, at the great change this treatment has produced. Why, they had been thin for years, as skinny a pair as you ever see, but just look at them now. They have each gained 50 pounds since taking Tonoline. Mrs. L ord says that many of her friends did not know her and she, herself, when booking in a mirror, can hardly be lieve her own eyes. It’s foolish for us to waste time—let’s go to a drug store not and try this Tonoline treat ment. It is a powerful inducer to nutrition, increases cell growth, food, increases the number of blood corpuscles and as a necessary results builds up muscles and solid healthy 'flesh, and rounds out the vgure. Here is one of the many testimon ials, from a professor, we are con stantly recieving from grateful peo pie, who have tried Tonoline after everything having failed in increas ing their weight. American Proprietary Co., Boston, Mass. Dear Sirs:—I have been very ill and Tonoline has entirely cure me and has caused me to increase in weight 50 pounds until I know my present weight in just right. I was in the ijlass. General Hospital for some time and when I left I was poor, weak and feeble. The Tone line treatment is grand. I recom mend it to all thin people. Yours truly, J. B. C. Tonoline costs $1.00 for a 15 day treatment. Mail orders filled by Zeigler Bros. Washington, Feb. 24.—Although (the South Carolina legislature has pe titioned the members of congress from that State to do their utmost to secure the passage of the Byrnes bill appropriating $10,000,000 to pro vide homes for returning soldiers, there is but a scant chance that fav orable action will be taken on the measure, as the house committee on appropriations has turned the matter down. However, Secretary made an earnest request of the house today.to bring a special rule for Its consideration in order that available lands may be had at this time for the soldiers. If the rule is brought in, it will then be squarely up to the house to take hold of the matter, but with an unfavorable report from the appropriations committee, the out Science says that old age begins with congress weakened kidneys and digestive organs. This being true, it is easy to believe that by keeping the kidneys and diges tive organs cleansed nnd in proper work ing order old age can be deferred and lift prolonged far beyond that enjoyed by the average person. For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil has been relieving the , weaknesses and disability due to advane- Lane i ing years. It is a standard old-time home remedy and needs no introduction. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil is inclosed in odorless, tasteless capsules contain ing about 5 drops each. Take them ns you would a pill, with a swallow of water. The oil stimulates the kidney action and enables the organs to throw off the poisons which cause premature old age. New life nud strength increase as you continue the treatment. When completely restored continue taking a capsule or two each day. GOLD MED AL Haarlem Oil Capsules will keep you in health and vigor and prevent a return of the disease. Lo not wait until old age or disease have settled down for good At the first sign that ycur kidneys are not working properly, go to your druggist and get a box of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Money refunded if they do not help you. Three sizes. But re member to ask for the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand. In sealed pack* ages. look even in the .event of a special NOSE CLOGGED FROM A COLD OR CATARRH Apply Cream in Nostrils! To Open Up Air PassSgw. rule would not be good for its pas sagei It Is not unlikely, however, mat Mr. Brynes may get this rule In and brought to a vote so that the house will be on record as to the attitude of the various members, Democrats and Republicans alike, on this question, j It Is recognized that If the Democrats 5 support it and the Republicans act! the contrary the question may come ; to the front as a vital campaign Is | sue two years hence. .a Reliable Cough Medicine T have given Chamberlain’s Fouilli Remedy to my five children on occasion w'thcul number for the Past fifteen years. It is the only remedy I could rely up on to cure coughs and colds and for oroup it has no equal. The children take it willingly” writes Mrs. C. O. Nesbit, Vandergrift, Pa. Ah! What relief- Your clogged nostrils open right up, the air pas sages of your head are clear and you can breathe freely. 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