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SCHOOL S) Dr. J. Lallruce, Ward DI The term sanitation, in its broad sense, comprises all measures used to prevent disease. It includes therefore the isolation of persons who have con tagious or infections diseases and the employment of measures to prevent diseases which, strictly speaking, are not "contagious". For instance, we can prevent malaria by living in screened houses and by sleeping tun der nets. The same thing may be accomplished by taking a small dose of quinine dailly during mosquito sea son. We can guard against typhoid fever by properly disinfecting the body discharges from the patient, by screening against flies and by having pure drinking water. Pu lic education in sanitation and hygiene is the only way to prevent disease. Hookworm disease, because it lowers the vitality of its victims and makes them succumb to other diseases, is indirectly responsible for many deaths each year in our state. A cheap privy for each family in the state would in a few years cause hookworm disease to disappear. It would also lessen typhoid fever, diar rhoca and other intestinal diseases. Why then, do the people not construct and use sanitary closets? Because no one has instructed them. And why has no one instructed them? 1Because we have been brought up to believe that to say "privy" is to be disgrace1. It is high time for us to let this false modesty and prudery give way before common sense. These things can, without violating pany of the laws of decency or true modesty, he discussed in the school room and out of it. 11n what other way can the people be educated about disease prevention? Ml7ach of. us is his brother's keeper. The failure to realize this is responsible for many new graves each year. Holding, as she does, the esteem and 'onfldence of the people of the com munity, the teacher working in the rural districts is in a position to do an Invaluable service for mankind. If she does not preach the gospel of health she is failing in that which is even more important than teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. You may remember the tale of Paul and Virginia and its tragic end. Vir ginia, after an exile of several years in Europe, where she had been in a convent, is returning to her beautiful Isle of France. The ship is wrecked upon the rocky shore. Paul sees thu wreck from the shore and attempts to reach Virginia, but is restrained. The wreck 'drifts nearer, Virginia is ap proached by a huge sailor who has off his clothes in order the better to fight the sea. lie holds out his arms to her, imploring her to Jump and assuring ler that hie can save her if only she will trust herself to him. 'Does Virginia throw herself into the arms of the brave tar whoe is willing to risk his own life to save hler. No, her convent bred 80ou1 is shocked. She. 11as seen his bare body. She blushes and turns away. She drowns, and tile next (lay her body is washled up~ on tihe beach. Paul succumbs to grief and is buried by her sido. In thlis matter of san itation the public is playing the p)art of Virginia. Paul is thle state board of hecaith, imploring aid. The strong sailor, able to buffet the waves on thle sea of ignorance, is education. Do not blush andi turn away freim thue bare truths of a sanitary knowledge. Do your duty. Surely thle knowledge that you have been instrumental in saving human life is a reward worth the striving for. Whuenever tile teachler suspects scar let fever, measles, or other contagi ous disease, the chlild should at once be excluded from the school and a phy sician senlt for. There is no excuse for a case of smallpox in thle 5schoo1, as the state has prohlibited any chlild whoIl has not been vaccinated from attenld lng schlool. If tile chlild does attend, the principal of thle school and 0each .trustee ls liable to a fine. Vaccination is the only safeguard againlst smallpox. While thlese contagious diseases re tiulre immllediate attention, thlere are othler condlitionls whichl are of more importance, Ameing these may be mentioned defective yision, evidenced by holding the head to one side: faulty hearing, often accomlanlieti by oar discharge; disease of nose and thiroat, manifested by moh~l breathing, mut fled votec of hheal tones., The 'pupil often have skin diseases. SomeO bt these, as ringworm, are very Whtagious. 1Dnlarged glands, "ker nels" of thle neck, ulnless caused by eores of thle scalp or neck, may he tuberculosis. Limping may indicate hip joint disease. 'Tho atteption of the parent should be called to an'y of these conditions and examiations by a Idlv elan advised. Attention wvhen tile child is ydung may prevent permani' ent dlefects or disability. Defective teethl are oftery, the cauIse of disease. Of the' 10,000 school chil dren inspeted in 'the kural schools NITATION. rector of Rural Sanitation. of South Carolina, over thirty per cent had teeth needing immediate dental attention. About thirty per cent of thenm show ed evidence of hookworm disease. Should any of your pupils appear pale, sallow or undersized, or should they e backward mentally, instruct the parents to write to the state board of health, Columbia, S. C., for mailing cases and directions for sending spec imens of excreta for examination. Remember that, while all of us are exposed to contagious diseases, we may often escape if our resisting power is normal. In order to have this so, the most important thing is to breathe an abundance of fresh air day and night. The school room should always be well ventilated, and the parents should leave the child reni's sleeping room open. Sanitary privies for the proper' disposal of body discharges should be on the grounds. rhte drinking water should be from a pump or an artesian well. StIr face water is liable to cause typhoid fever and other intestinal diseases. Each child should have a drinking cup which can be hung on a. nail. This will prevent the spread of colds, -measles, diphtheri. scarlet fever, ty phoid fever, whooping cough and col sumption. Each child should have at single desk. Alt least two periods each week should be devoted to in structing the children about disease prevention. lAs. Dr. Itosehau truly says, "Pre ventive medicine is the watchword of the hour and enlistment in the cause can conie only through education? The teacher will meet with skepti cism and sometimes ridicule, but she should remember that " the soft tongue breaketh the bone". She is fighting for the welfare of the com munity and the result of her labors will certainly come. A Few Things to lie Remembered. A sanitary closet costs less than a case of typhoid fever. Screening the house may cost $30.00 to $40.00, but a coffin costs 'more. It will prevent malarial fever and ty phoid fever. Pure drinking water is insurance against sickness. Fresh air costs, nothing, but is worth everything. We need as much of it in winter as in summer. If you wish to find out how to pre vent disease, write to The State Board of lealth, Columbia, S. C. Merna School. Merna school was first Old High Point school, erected on top of a nice hill, one mile above the present site. Old High Point was built about 1882 by Messrs. Dick, Meares, McKelvey, 'Medlock and W. E. and I. A. Nash and possibly some other help. It was torn down and moved in 1897 by Messrs. Meares, Medlock, Nash and Uabb and the frame used in part of present house and built on land do nated by R. A. Nash for schol pur poses8 so long as used that way. A district was then surveyed by order of L. T. H-. Daniel who was then known as county school commiission er. R. A. Nash, WV. F. Medlock and 'R. L. Meares were then appointed trus tees. Later' 13. L. Babb was appointed in place of R. L. Meares, resigned. These served in a body till 1908, when WV. M. Nash was apipointed in pulace of R. A. Nash who was dubbed out of "school connection" by reason of having no childrea in school. This house was nicely ceiled, floored and walled in and wvell pointed. A year or so later patent dlesks andl seats were placed instead of the 01(d style benches, etc., a heater was also placedl in. We have had . as teachers, W. M. Nash, two terms; J1. F. McKelvey, W. A., Medlock, Miss Hattie Nash, Miss Pauline Mahaffey, Miss Lie Thomp son, Miss Lucia Harksdalc, 3 terms; Miss Lilla Martin, Miss Gena Henry, Miss 'Mettle Putnam, 3 terms; Miss Flossie 'Coffee, Miss Sheppard, Miss Mollie Farrow, MIss 1(da Taylor, Miss Powell and Mrs. 1E. Brooks Nash, 3 iiairing Miss 'Putnamn's ter'm a yer'y nice librar'y was secured through the combined efforts of the community and school funds, county funds and state funds. Later, through the sameli co-byera tien, a nice adlditloh Whil hade to the ltbrary and I wlh to say hier'e that it lies been utsbd to great advantage by all In ItA bounds. Two ybairs ago a two mill special tax wha votedl by just a ,margin and we 'have barely had enough to run th'e white qchool i5 to 5i 1-2 months andl negro school 2 1-2 to 3 months. The ternm has been short but has accomplished some good. Have had from 20 to 26 pup~ils till this year, it lias been between 30 and 40. - W. M. Nash, * County Teachers' AssocIation. * * thy A. C. Daniel, Jr., Supt. of * * Clinton Public School.) * * * * f " ** * *" " "* " " " Laurens county has had during the year one of the livest teachers asso clations l.a the state. Early in the fall the teachers met in Laurens and or ganized, electing the following oill cers:: president, Mr. 13. L. .Jones, of the Laurens city schools; vice presi dent. M1it; Nanic Simpson, of Cray Court-Owiiga; r-ecretary, Miss ILaura Au l, of 'T'ri TIy-Rlidge; treasurer. Mr. A. C. -Daniel, .Jr., of Clinton. These ofillcers have served faithfully and well. Much valuable work has been planned and carried out for the good of the teachers. Each month, on the second Saturday, the teachers met and struggled together over their many hard and perplexing problems. It was an inspiration to see these earnest teachers trying to eq1uip them selves better for the great work they are doing. One of the strong fea tures of the year's work was the in stitute held at one of the regular monthly meetings. About ninety per cent of all the teachers of the county attended and all of them went away feeling that they had gotten a great deal of good. Some very prominent school men were on the program. not ably, Dr. I':. P. .Jones, of Newberry; Supt. .1. -1. Swearingen, State super intendent of education; Prof. W. K. Tate, rural school inspector; and Prof. W. -II. Hand, State high school inspector. Each one of these men came with a strong message for the teachers. The Laurens County Teachers' As sociation has justly won for itself an excellent reputation throughout the state. It is considered second to none, and this reputation is greatly due to the untiring, persistent efforts of Miss Wil Lou Gray, county school super visor. Miss Gray has ably and efil ciently done her work, and the whole county has a right to feel proud of her and her work. As a result of the faithful work done by Miss Gray and the oillcers of the association Laurens county was the banner county at the State Teachers' Association recently held in Spartanburg. Laurens county won the handsome trophy cup offered for the largest attendance this year. We, as a county, are proud of the record. Perhaps it will be of interest to know who of the teachers of the coun ty are members of the county associa tion. The list of those who have join ed and paid their lues is as follows: Miss Blarnie Wallace. Miss Lucille Wolf. Miss Minnie \Vallace. Miss Fannie Simpson. Miss Lutie Young. Miss Belle Morehead. Miss Pauline Byrd. Miss Miriam Agnew. Miss Winona Riley. Miss Jennie Stewart. .Miss Alma Garrett. Miss Blanche Pinson. Miss Lucille Cox. Miss Helen Thomas. Miss Lois -McCluney. Miss Kate Dixon. Miss Arin Addison. Miss Madge Harris. Miss Lidie Sloan. Miss Myrtle Culbertson. Miss Mary Huggins. Miss Annie Putnam. Miss Matd Langaton, Miss Mattie flallenger. Miss Essie Wilson. Miss WVil Lou Gray. Miss Mat'gatret Cuningham. Miss Nannie Simpson. Miss. Bessie Brtown. Miss Bertha Jacobs. Miss Marie Pattet'son. Miss Alice Clinkscales. Miss Bessie Williams. Miss Laura Aull. Miss Genie Alketi. Miss Amnanda Glenn. Miss Wr'enn Hafner. Miht Lois E'rwin. Miss Lizzie Hunter. Miss J[. C. Garlington. 'Miss Eva Car'son. Miss Lucy Peden. Miss Berte Phillips. Miss Willie Dorroh. Miss Goldie Nelson. Miss Mat'ie McKee. Miss Lucille TIurnet'. Miss Arrie Hliers.. Miss Riuby Hicksonl. Miss Amelia McFadden. Miss Annie L. McMillan. 'Miss Leahi Martitn. Miss Editht McCuItCIcon. Miss Bera Bailey. Miss Grace Burnett. Miss Lillianl Brmownlee'. Miss C'arrie L. Langston. Miss May Madden. Miss Mary Bean. Miss Frances Creighton. Mr's. Jessie Sparks. Mr. L. D. -Elledge. Mr's. Emmia -Roper. Mr. P. B. Yarborought. Mr. WV. P. Culbertson, Mr. A. C. Daniel, Jr'. Mr. B. L. Tones. Mr. N. H-. Fendei'. Mr. WV. A. Bart, .hr. Mrs. Annie Oxhor. Mr. C. S. lfhoad. Speelal Invitation. We extend a special invitation to ev ery lady to join our "He isier Club" newt wveek. Only a limited number can join, so don't delay coming as the tclub may be ciosed at any time. An expert from te factory will be here to show you the conveniences of theO "White Beauty". n. M. & N. H. WVIKES & CO EASTER ON Sunday next, People all over our Land will be attired in fresh Easter Plumage! Every Man, Woman and Child will be arrayed in their best bib and tucker. Don't Neglect Your Shoes on this important occasion. Our dainty and stylish Shoes, Oxfords, Colonials, Sandals and Pumps win the admiration of every Woman who looks at them. Choice Shoes, surely! Beautiful Dull or Bright leathers. Cuban, Spanish, Louis or Kidney heels and the pretty new toe shapes. Exquisite styles. We've exactly what every Wo man wants in a pair of dainty Easter Shoes. Expert Fitting Service! $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 up to $4.00 WHITE FOOTWEAR! Every girl will wear White Slippers in the School Fair Parade. We've made special preparations for this event and have just the slipper you need at prices from $1.50 to $3.00 CLARDY&WILSON THE SHOE MEN Ladies' Shoes Shined Free BARGIANS IN REAL ESTATE 123 acres, four miles east of Laurens Court House on Clinton roa1 , well improved at a bagain. Terms easy. J. W. Moore Place, near Mt. Pleasant, 75 acres at $20.00 per acre. The Coleman Place, six miles west of Laurens, 125 acres at a bargain. Dorroh Place, near Boyd's Mill, 220 acres at $12.50 pcer acre. Jno. Clardy Place, near Mt. Olive, 165 acres, $10 an acre. 45 acres one and one-half miles South-east of Laurens, $45.00 per' acre. One house and lot neair the Laurens Cotton Mill School building at $1,000.00. 1,000 acres, three miles west of Waterloo, in several tracts, at a bargain. Trho Dr. Duvall Farm on Pea Ridge, 1 00 acres and splendlid improvements, well located as to schoo~ls, churches Iand good neighbors. A 50 acre farm in same neighborhood at a reasonable price. One house and lot on Wecst Main Street, now at a bar gain foir a quick sale. 175 acres in Sullivan Township, the T. Wood Br'own Far'm. A bargain. Laurens Trust Company R. A. Coorea, President. C. W. TUNE, See, & Trea5, Anderson A Blakeley, Managers Real Estate Sales. LAURIENS, S. C.