The Bamberg herald. (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, March 26, 1914, Page 3, Image 3
SAVE FARMER TOWN TRIP. R.
Postoflice Department Plans to Re- <>t
duce Cost of Living.
Washington, .March 22.?Preliminary
steps were taken by the post- Ar
office department to-day to perfect thi
its plan for reducing the cost of liv- cei
ing by having the parcel post carry ob
. farm products direct to the door of en
* consumer. Ten cities were selected tol
to begin the work of establishing A.
direct connection between' producer bu
and consumer. Postmaster General ni|
Burleson has already issued an th<
nrrfpr Dermittins: the use of crates ob
and boxes for butter, eggs, poultry, to
V vegetables and fruit shipped by par- th<
eel post. in
Orders to-day went to the post- ou
masters at Boston, Atlanta, St.
Louis, San Francisco. Baltimore, "ii
Detroit, Lacrosse, Wis.; Lynn, Mass.; soi
. Rock Island, 111., and Washington, Ex
directing them "to receive the names th(
of persons who are willing to sup- tyj
, ply farm produce in retail quanti- th(
ties by parcels post." Printed lists in
of these names will be distributed cit
among town and city patrons. un
"By the use of the lists," said pa:
First Assistant Postmaster General an
Roper to-day, "the city consumer res
ean get in touch with a farmer who
will fill his weekly orders for farm 30
produce. The consumer will re- for
ceive the product fresh from the tri
country, and the personal relation- am
v*? ~^ hf will tprid thf
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to improve the quality. The farmer in
will be relieved of carrying his pro- of
, duce to market, as the rural carrier gr?
will make daily collections at the du<
farmer's own door, of the retail gn
shipments to city consumers. roi
' Return of Hampers. t0
"The point has been raised that
difficulty will be experienced in the prc
return of hampers and other con- ^ec
tainers. This problem does not ap- ^
pear to me to be difficult, as the far- rac
aaer may use inexpensive hampers,
whose value would not warrant ar
for
their return, or he may use higher
grade hampers, for which he may inelude
an additional charge to be ere- as
dited to the consumer on the return 0r
of the hamper by parcels post. grc
slic
"The postmaster general is convinced
that this pldln is the one ?p*
thing necessary to enable the people
of this country to enjoy the potential ln^
ro r
benefits of the parcel post. No one
ever has questioned the possibility
of reducing the cost of living by es- t0
tablishing direct relations between
the ultimate consumer and the ori- pu
lie1
gmal producer. A complete means
or;
for such direct transportation was
fro
provided for the time by the establishment
of the domestic parcel ?0^
post, but there has been lacking an tha
net
agency by means of which the indi
ridual producer could get in touch "**'
ifith the individual consumer.
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"The postmaster general's plan is
designated to provide this agency
for the most economical distribution 0
of these products which are consign- ^
ed in the form of condition in which
they are produced." .
NURESES TO QUIT HOSPITAL. bri
ing
hoi
Hand in Their Resignations, Effecoul
tive April I.
me ' ' ' no
mu
Columbia, March 19.?Dr. T. J.
an<
Strait, the new superintendent of
the State Hospital for the Insane,
...ma
took active charge of that mstitu- . ,
sisi
tion this morning. One of the first ^
things undertaken by the new admin- ^
istration was the transfer of the ne- .
ed
gro male patients to the building .
designated for them at State Park.
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Twenty patients were removed today,
and the work will be continued _
for
until all have been transferred.
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A development of the day at the
me
asylum was the resignation of Miss
err
Fannie Irwin, the head nurse, also
si 11
that of Miss Bessie Smith, another
nurse, the resignations to become effective
April 1. So far as can be
learned, no reason was given out by
str
the authorities of the Hospital for
res
the resignations of these nurses.
? Dr. Strait announced that the ,
be
training school for nurses will nor , .
bn
he abolished. The superintendent
further stated that, in his opinion,
the lack of proper rules for the conduct
of the affairs of the asylum was
t\ie fundamental cause of the trouble
that has existed in- the institution.
Dr. Strait stated that he would have
% prepared a new code, which he believed
would eliminate further fric- op
lion among the officers and em- pla
> plovees.
BABIES BURNED TO DEATH. ac<
th<
Colored Woman Locks Her Four ed
Children in House. cai
Ra
Cheraw, March 20.?Four children Re
of John Martin, colored, were burned Dr
t to death here yesterda> in a fire as
which destroyed the house occupied eri
by the negro. It is understood the Ra
mother left the children, ranging in kn
age from three months to four years, th
locked up in the building while she fri
went to a neighbor's to get some- mi
thing for dinner. The fire started Mi
> j from the kitchen stove. ro
pt
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V 1)1 CM HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY
her Countries Have Seen Its Worth
Before We Have.
Washington, March 22.?How the
nerican people failed to recognize
3 importance of radium as a canr
cure until European countries had
tained virtually all of the prest
available supply, is graphically
d in the annual report of Joseph
Holmes, director of the federal
reau of mines, made public to?ht.
The report tells in detail of
3 bureau's unsuccessful efforts to
tain a quantity of radium sufficient
supply the 20 or more hospitals of
3 public health service and "serve,
part, to meet the needs of varis
cancer hospitals of the country."
Director Holmes estimates that
1 the United States '75,000 perns
die each year from cancer."
plaining that radium is considered
> most promising cure for certain
pes of cancer, the director says
? most serious barrier to progress
demonstrating this is the scary
of radium. The report attracted
usual interest, as congress is prering
to enact legislation to develop
d conserve the country's radium
;ources. w
"There probably is not more than
grams of radium now available
' use in such treatment in all counes,"
the report says. "Of this
lount there probably is not more
in two grams of radium bromide
the United States, in the hands
tt 1 ~
a lew surgeons rivua.uij
ims of radium bromide was proved
during 1912, and of this 11.5
ims was extracted in various Eu)ean
countries from ores shipped
them from the United States.
"During 1913 there was a total
>duct.ion of 2,14 9 tons of radiumiring
ores in the United States, of
ich more than 50 per cent of the
lium content was shipped abroad.
"Meanwhile, American hospitals
i vainly endeavoring to purchase
their own use some small part
this radium, even at such prices .
$120,000 to $160,000'per gram, I
$500,000 to $800,000 for the five
ims of radium that a large hospital
mid have or have access to for J
scial cases.
'No detailed information concern;
the methods of treating these
lium-bearing ores being obtainable
> bureau of mines has endeavored
develop a process of its own,
ich if successful, will be made
blic for general use. It is be^ed
that with large facilities made
tilable the bureau can extract
ID ores aweaay ueiuugius iu
.-eminent a quantity of radium ,
it will, in part,x serve to meet the :
ids of the various cancer hospis
of the country."
The director estimates the unnecary
waste of coal at 250,000,000
is annually and of natural gas
3,000,000 worth each year.
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0 Massacred in a Chinese Town, jj
Peking, March 22.?Outrages by ;
gands in Central China are assum;
alarming proportions. Several
ids associated with the notorious
daw White Wolf are ravaging vaus
parts of the country, ruthlessly
irdering and robbing the people
3 burning their property.
The latest bandit exploit was the
ssacre of 300 townsfolk who reted
their entrance into an imporit
market town in the province of
peh. Most of the town was burnand
the population ruined finanllv.
On the occasion of the recent
king of Kingtzokwan, province of
nan. the local troops made no ef- ,
t to resist the brigands. The troops
re commanded by a general forrly
a noted brigand chief. The gov
iment is unable to deal with the
nation and there is every prospect '
further development of brigandThe
revolutionary element is still
ong throughout the country. Ar>ts
and executions are frequent,
e entire Northern army soon will '
employed in the suppression of
gandage.
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SAW MILL MAX IXJl/KKJ>.
!>. Pawls. of Lexington, Pierced |
by Sharp Timber.
Lexington, .March 20.? While '
erating a planer at his saw mill
nt, midway between Lexington and i
lumbia, to-day, Mr. D. B. Rawls.
this town, met with a very painful '
?ident. A piece of timber flew off
5 planer and in some manner lodg-* '
in the left thigh of Mr. Rawls,
using a dangerous injury. Mr.
lwIs was hurried to his home in
xington, where he was attended by
. Wingard. and to-night is resting
w tni a;> *j\> VAJ/VVI.V,U,
ing the nature of the injury. Mr.
iwls is one of the most widely
own and popular saw mill men in
is section of the State and his
ends everywhere will learn of his
sfortune with keen regret. At best
:. Rawls will be confined to his
om for several days.
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/SON'S REPAIR SHOP *
Gun, Pistol, Rifle,
Bicycle and Electrical Work
ALL REPAIRS GUARANTEED 1
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Next to G. A. Ducker's New Store
J'SON'S REPAIR SHOP
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r^^arONMYWAvl
I to SMOAK'S STABLES to i
IP see those fine Horses and Mules, and that |l
|| swell line of Buggies, Carts, Carriages, gg
Harness, Whips, etc., that he now has. If si
you want anything in my line come to see li ?
me. I can save you money. || wj
Railroad I I QMA K ][ Bamberg 11 1$
Avenue J* J* LjluUflll So. Car. || =j=
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Telephones |
on Farms |
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50c per Month and Up j2
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If there is no telephone on your
farm write for our free booklet 3
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f telling how you may get service at . Jh
small cost. t
Address
FARMERS' LINE DEPARTMENT
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SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY (I&9
S. PRYOR STREET ATLANTA, GA,
Plenty of Stock
We have a nice lot of Horses and Mules
on hand. Our Mr. W. P. Jones has
recently returned from the West where
he bought an extra nice lot of Mules and
Horses. They are now at our stables, ~
and we can suit you with an animal for
any purpose. A full assortment of
Buggies, Wagons, Harness, etc. can also
be found here.
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Jones Bros.f
rI A I TDCD'C "The Store of
lLAUDLK J Quality"
e Agents Michael Sterns & Co. High grade Clothing
bw spring models now on sale. $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 to $30.UU
See them. 1 V^lIP
?ydens fine shoes $6.00 and $6.50. Regal s $3.50 to $5.00 pair.
rilson Bros, men's furnisliings.
rI A I TDCD'C "The Storeof
L JL^r* U DClY tj Quality" |
| Save Your Coupons! ?f |
FROM
jjs "Eatmore" Steam Baked Bread Jjjg Jl
They are valuable. The bread is the ||
[ft best that can be made, try it, and if
^ not, you get your money back. 1
have it for sale. Take no substitute. |
p HOFFMAN'S ? J
rft " The Good to Eat Store" \t|f|
^ Next to Postoffice Telephone 69 .
WE AININOUIVCE OUR
Spring Opening
OF LADIES' TRIMMED HATS AND NOVELTIES
IN MISSES' AND CHILDRENS' HEADWEAR, FOR
Thursday and Friday 1
March 26th and 27th
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Miss Maude Barker is with us again and will
take pleasure in showing the new and up-to-date
headgear personally selected from the cream of
the Baltimore market.
Everybody cordially invited to call at our store
on dates mentioned and inspect our beautiful designs,
at lowest prices consistent with quality.
Mrs. A. McB. Speaks & Co.
BAMBERG, = = = = = = SOUTH CAROLINA |
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i. MOYE DICKINSON ' J. F. Carter B. D. Carter
I N S V RAXCE A G E N T j CARTER & CARTER
wiii write Anything Attorneys-at-Layr
P^e T? d?, Acddent Lia- | BAMBERG, S. C. /
bihty, Casualty, Hi the
strongest and most re- Special attention given to setliable
companies. tlement of estates and investigation
of land titles.
My Motto: "Buy What I Need
in Bamberg, and From Those . ? . ? ^~~~~
Who Patronize Me. " j DR. THOMAS BLACK, JR.
Phone 10-L, or at Oil Mill j DENTAL SURGEON.
BAMBERG S. C. Graduate Dental Department Uui*
versity of Maryland. Member S. C.
mm Qtiifp Dpnfjil A ccopiotion ' ^
RANCIS F. CARROLL Office opposite new post office and
a Qver Qffice Graham & Black 0fl.fje
Attorney-at-Law | hours, 8.30 a. m. to 5.30 p. m.
Office in Hoffman Building BAM BE KG, S. C.
GENERAL PRACTICE.' BiS *ine of tablets and pencils at
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