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Million Packets Of Flower Seeds Free We believe in flowers around the homos of the South. Flowers brighten lp the home surroundings and give pleasure and satisfaction to those who have them. We have filled more than a million packets of seeds, of beautiful yet easily. grown flowers to be given to c our custoi~iors this spring. f 'ouldn't you like to have five packets of beautiful flowers free? YOU CAN CET THEM! 1stings A 1922 catalog is a 100-page handsomely r illustrated seed book full from cover to cover of truthful descriptions and illustrations of vegetables, flowers and I farm crops. It is full of helpful gar- tl den, flower and farm information that e is needed in every Southern home, and, too, the catalog tells you how get those flower seeds absolutely frc Write for our 1922 catalog now. It 1) is the finest, most valuable and beau- 1) tiful scod book over published, and a you will be mighty glad you've got it. I There is no obligation to buy any thing. Just ask for the catalog, and it will come by return mail. t H. G. HASTINGS CO., SEEDSMEN, 4 ATLANTA, GA. ti f< NOTICE I) OF TilEt COUNTY TR(EASUlll D The books of the County Treasurer will be open for the collection of IC State, County and Commutation Road t Taxes for the ilscal year, 1921, at the g Treasurer's o01ee from October 15th to December 31, 1921. After December dI :11 one per cent 'will be added. After 11 January 31st, two per cent will be F added, and after Feb. 28th, seven per c cent will be added until the 15th day of March, 1122, when the books will be closed. a All persons owning property in 1 more than one township are re(iuestcd r to call for receipts in each of the several tdwinships in which the prop erty is located. This is important, as additional cost and penalty may be at- t1 tached. ( All able-bodied male citizens be- t< tween the ages of twenty-ono (21) ano 0 sixty (60) years of age are liable to pay a poll tax of $1.00, except old sol- I diers, who are exempt at fifty (50) 14 years of age. Commutation Road Tax U1 $1.50 in lieu of road duty. All able bodied men between the ages of 21 and 55 are liable -to Road duty except those in military service, school t trustees, school teachers, ministers, 11 and students. Dog Tax $1.25. The tax Levy is as follows: State Tar ..............12 mills * Ordinary County Tax . .33-4 mills * Road and Bridge.... .1.4 1-4 mills * Railroad Bon!. .1......... mill * Road Bonds ..........1 41-2 mills ' Jail Bonds ............1-2 mill Constitutional School Tax .. 3 mills Total S(ate and County Tax ..2U mills o specal& Schools Liureis Township I Laurens City ........ 12 1-2 mills Trinity Ridge No. 1 . . 16 1-2 mills 1 Prospect No. 2 ..........8 mills u1 haurens No. 3 . . . ...1 mills Bailey No. 4 ..7............7 mills Watts Mill, Fleming, Copeland 8 mills t] Oak Grove No. 6 ... .. ....6 mills ti Ora No. 12 ..........14 1-2 mills a Special Schools Youngs Townshli 10benezer-Pat-ton ..........3 mills Friendship No. 2 ............8 mills a Warrior Creek-R. Old Field .. 8 mills Il Bethel No. 4 ..........11 1-2 mills v Gray's No. 5 ..8..........8 mills Central No. 6 .... ..........8 mills ~ Youngs No. 7 .... .........16 mills Lanford No. 10. .. .. .. ..13 1.-2 mIlls e Fountain Inln No 313........ -- mnilh. Special Schools Diails Township a Greenpond No. 1 .... ......8 miih; Eden No. 2 ........ ...12 1-2 mills' Shiloh No. 3 .... .........12 mills I Newv Harmony No. 4 ........4 mills V Gray Court-O.vings No. 5. .-20 1-2 mills i Uar'ksdale No. 6 ConsolIdated 16 mills Dials Church 'No. 7.. ........8 mills A\ler'na No. 8 .... ........12 mills ~' Foun tain In n No. '3B.... .. .. 21 mills I 8peciall Schools Sullivant TIownshly ' Princeton No. .. .........17 mills s Mt. Isothel NC). 2 ............8 mills, Poplar Springs No. 3 ........17 mills Birewerton No. 7 .. ..........8 mills tl Mernma No. 8S.... ........12 mills b Hickory Tavern No. 17 . . . .15 mills t< Locwal I. R3. Bonds ........3 mills SpeC' al Schools Waterlou Townshiip Mt. Gallagher No. I ........12 mills C PcIhohem No. 2 .... .... ...4 miill~s A Ekom No. 3 .. ............17 mills sq Center' P'ont No. 4 .. .... ...8 mIlls Oakv-ille NC). 5... .... .... ...8 mnills Mt. Pleasant No. 6. .. .. .. ..12 mills C M't. Olive (No. 7 .........11 1-2 mill5 p Water'loo Tlowni No. I4i.. .....8 mills it Snecial Sebools (Cross 11111 Townasly Crow- 1111 No. I ...........2 mills Crioss l11l1 No. 2.... ........mills C Warle No. 3...............mills w Old1 .\ountville 'No. 6 ........3 mills Cree U' 'lown No. 13 . . . . I5 mills Slpccial Schools Huniter Townislyp Lihon No. 1 .. ............12mills hi heek No. 2 ................8 mills ~ lork lr'dge No. 3 ........6 mills Wadsworth No. 4 ..........8 mills PCCederv'oe (part of .No. 4) . . 13 mills 1) Clin ton No. 5 .. .. .. ...20 1-2 mills fi Goldville No. 6......,,.....4 mills Kinardis No. 49) (part of No. 6, 8 millq - Belfast No. 7... .......... .-- n Hurricane No. 15 .. ....... mills a Mountville' No. 16..... . . . 11i--2 mills d Special Schools Jineks Tlown~ship Shady Grove No. 2 .. ...... Rtenno No. 3.. .. .. .......... ... Hlatton No. 4.. .... ......3 mills e O'dell School No, 6... .. .. .. 8 mills ii Hurr'icane No. 153.. .... 6 mIlls I SPeelal Schools Senifiletown Towvnship t Long Branch No. 1 .... ....8 mills B3yrd's-Mui'riove No. 2 .......8 mills Langston No. 3 ...........,. 3 milla og Sandy Springs No. 4 .......4 mills e( Lanford No. 10 .. .. .... 12 1-2 mIlls Ora No. 12 .... ......141-2 mills -Proper attentIon will be given those ~ who wisph to pay their taxes through' tihe inail by' shelt, mouey order, e.g lg' ersons sending in lists of n~nmes *'''to be taken off are roottested to #endq them early and give the township of "each, as~ the Treasurer Is vry busyv d uring the theonth o EOi~e' )uperintendent of Education tions and Gives the Answer Must the schools of Laureus county lose because of a lack of school Inds? If teachers continue to teach ill they receive pay and if so, when? nd why this same trouble each year %garding teachers' salaries These are (illestions that we shall niswer briefly if not satisfactorily trough the columns of The Advertis r with the editor's perlmission. in the first iplace, many districts In ie county have spent all of the funds Aid directly by the district for school Lirposes. One district will be taken i a type of many districts. This one striet, countIng all local tixes, has t round nuinbers $1,100.00. Thiis dis 'let employs four teachers at a total ilary of $390,00 per month. This dis 'ict then with local funds could run )r a period of three months, yet the !achers were emlployed possibly for a Priod of seven months. lWhere then as this extra money to conie from? lFifty-five districts out of sixty-two :ceived state aid under some law, lether It be High School Law, Term xtenslon Law, Rural Graded :Iaw, or te Cqualizing Law. This last law uarantees a seven iontlis' term to a istrict which qualifies under the law. hat .then are the qualifications? 'irst, an eight mill tax; second, an nrollnient of not less than 25 nor iore than 50 per teacher; third, an Orage attendance of not less than each month; and lastly, a certificate gistered in the offlee onf the County u perintendent. Such then Is tile law. ut the ipropriation for carrying out lis lars is in the hands of -the present eneral Assembly. The answer then ) the first question is this- unless ne's district can qualify under the tw and unless one has faith in the islatuire making the appropriation lie school ought to close. In the next place, will teachers get ay if they continue to teach In dis ,icts which have spent all of the local 1ds? Provided the district qualifies ORA NEWS * * * * *.* * . e * * * * * Ora, Feb. 6.-Mrs. William Blakely visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. liphant, at Wrenns, Ga. irs. Nancy Fleming and Bryson ruminond, visited relatives here Sat rday. An unusually delightul meeting of Io Ora Rural Improvement associa on iwas held Friday afternoon, when i the elite of Ora turned out. The president, Mirs. 0. L. Hunter, In very dignified way, presided. We id her progressive, optimistic and ery pains-taking and will have quite good deal of work for the association do, as the months come~ and go, (1is uissing itlans, pr1ogr'ams, etc., which 'ill mean a very busy year' of con tr'uctive wvork. After the business teeting, sketches from the lives of ongfellowv andh other' Americain pots 'erc i'eadl by Misses Margaret Byrd, inda Hunter and Carr'ie Fowvlgr. Ap etizing refreshments~~vere served b~y [csdames I. N. Kennedy andl W. J. ryson, as only these iwomen can ar've, consisting of chicken salad indwviches, cheese straws, mints, etc. hese dlaintles were served in one of 1e nice new rooms, which had been cautifully decoi'ated. It 8is necdless say they were enjoyed. The teachier's, Misses Finley and oleman, Mesdamies Lou K. Hunter and lice MeCarley McClintock r'endered wveral musIcal selections, which add :1 (Puite a feature to the pleasant ov nuing. There wvill he in store a fine rogram for next month andh other ~aturecs, 'whIch wvill make it worth Ile to go. Mesdames Cooper andh hapman will serve refreshments hich Is enough saId. Dr. R. H1. lBryson is exp~ectedl home the near' future, nmuich improved in Dalth, which is good news to many of John Hunter 'McClintock,. one of our right young men, has been home 'omf Wofford college and has retuirnedl. Misses Rosa -Belle Flemin~g, Leon'orai 'lace. - Augusta McClintock and' ra.::. David Oithl, Richard K~enne C, and Samuel Flonalng areo braving it I at enart 1-"1" 'he mud these (hays, to ':i! at ' :'re , andl should get sre al attention from the teachecfs for iey are making a sacrifice. We like e0 spirit. 'We have done the same ing and would again. Mr's. Mary Wallace, one of 0our old t citizens, Is in declining health, suf ring 'from the infirmities of old ago, he is confined to her bed, trusting ini is promeos, Ora Is sodn to have a ,g'arage and a rist mill1 which will be quite ani ac-, tisitlon to the place. 'Mrs. W. J. fleming, Mr. and Mrs. rIlliam Balakely and Fleming Blak'ely eye in Due 'West revetly, et{ :t3 Miae wis. raig SCHOOL IROWLS? Asks Three Pertinent Ques Schools Running Behind. under the law and provided the ap propiriation is made, but the money will not be available until June. This Is due to two reasons: First, because f taxes being almost entirely deferred. Secondly, because an application for equalizing aid cannot be made until the school has run for a period of seven nonths. This necessarily will tucan the applications cannot be for warded to Columbia until sometime in Mauy. Teachers, working in a district whicz does not hope to quality for state aid, if district funds have been spent, must await until the next schol astic year to get pay from the county treasurer. This does not mean that teachers will not be paid, but It does nean that the money must be borrowed >r some method other than that of pay mient by the treasurer. This office Eloes not care to run the school dis tricts in debt. Upon this basis it does not care to approve claims when there is no money in the treasurer's office with which to pay them. Therefore, the second question may have been ianswered bluntly, but possibly clearly. In the last place, why this trouble each year regarding the salaries of teachers? One reason is the fact that taxes have been ipald rather slowly. This, however, is a minor reason. The real cause is the fact that, a law guar antees a certain salary for a certain terni. Trustees act upon this law. Teaoliers are employed for a term of seven m11onths at a specifled salary. The carrying out of this contract is con tingent upon the legislature making the appropriation. This appropriation, if made, is given many months after contract has been made by trustees. The renedy lies cither in having the latw and appropriation go hand in hand or having trustees to eiiploy teachers for a -term and at a salary in harmony with district funds, with the provision that the term sliall be seven months if the appropriation is made. 11. T. WILSON, Supt. of Education. hunter, teachers of the Gray Court school, have been here for the last several days in consequence of a quarantine issued because of a sup posed ease of dyptheria which -is hoped did not develop. - . . . . . . C U V * * C C * RIDDLES OLD FIELD NEWS * Riddles Old Field, Feb. 6.-Every one seemed to be shocked Thursday morning twhen the report of the post office at Gray Court was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Those living on the routes were very nuch disap pointed Thursday morning by not re ceiving the Advertiser. We can, how ever account for it. The roads are almost impassable in places dluring the rainy weather. Mrs. M'. Jane Curry hqa~ been suffer ing the tcast week twithl Ia igrippe. Thlis is the flfthi attack during her 74 years of life. We hope) sihe will soon recover and we can see "Aunt Jane" out againl. We are very sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs. Uda Yeargin. 'We trust tihat she will soon be on tile road to recovery and will be able to fill her vacanlt seat at 'church again. The replort of the diiptherlia in the throat and eyes seems to -be very seri ous wvithi the 1peop)1 ill Gray Court, we are sorry to state. Mises Irene Owvens and lIda Dee Garrett were tile wvelcome visitors of Misses Sallie 'May and Carrie Lou Bali Saturday nighlt. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Garrett and~ Miss H-arlowv Garrett went over to Barks (lae Saturday nighit to be withl Mr. andi Mrs. Fowler Burns. Miss Edna Riddle11 was tile giuest of Mrs. Mae RThodles Saturday night. Mir. an~d Mrs. S. M. Garret-t and Mr. Guy Garrett and family swere the re cent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bhlerbert. Mr. Joh~n Blurns is oult visiting again after having a severe attack 'of 1)neu1 mon Ia. Misses. Corcene and Frances flal paidl a visit to Mr. and Mrs. -John Burns recently. ittle baby, Marie. ~Mi-O-Na, that's the name of thle best prescription ever written for inIjges tion or' stomach distress. -Guaranteed by UI~arens -Drug Co. To Stop a Cough Quick take HAYES' HEALING HONEY, a cou hp1rcine which stops the cough by ngteinflamed anid irritated tissues. A bor of GkOV11'B O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Croup is enclosed with every bottle of HIAYES' HEALING HOEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest end throat of children uffering fromi a Cold or Croup.~ Th elneof Ha'Healin 11ny thesi theoho.stops a ,o SDotlenleoles cen Dcerton ad th. k}{ u4 tf~r HAYE!S GONE I HAPPY Oh, were you ne'er a c drain the joyous contents of again? Gone like a happy flown, and now in happy dre "booze." Today, however, 3 DEPARTMENT STORE , and at prices below the rea son or monopoly. WHAT'S IN A NAME! Everything! The name Amos keag is a synonym,; for best qual ity. New styles in A. F. C. and Three Star Amoskeag Ginghams, best made, faultless and fadeless, on exhibition today at Collins' De patment Store. Ladies' All-Wool Hose 50c Ladies' Hose for.....-.......-. 5c Infants' "Hustler Brand" Hose in assorted colors, per pair..- .- .........- ....8c Infants' better quality Hose, per pair _..----------------- 10c Misses' high-grade Hose - - - 15c Ladies' Ribbed Top Seam less Hose ----.------------ 10c Ladies' Fine Cotton Hose with seamn at back.--------- 15c Ladies' Mercerized Lisle Hose with seam at back-...-- 25c Ladies' Silk Lisle Hose with seam at back-------------.. 45c Ladies' Boot Silk Hose.... - - - '39c Ladies' Pure Thread Silk Hose with seam at back-. 98c Men's Overalls, heavyweight only . ..------------------- 98c Ladies' Oxfords ---------- $1.95 Misses' Shoes ----------- $1.45 Men's Shoes... $1.95, $2.25, $2.95 and..--....... $3.95 Boys' Overalls 49c B- s' O veralls...- ........ 69c Men's Overalls..........-...... 49e Men's Overalls..-- ............ 98c Youth's Overalls................. 39c Youth's Overalls................. 79c R-Ieadlight Overalls-............$1.69 Carhartt Overalls.............$1.69 Gingham....._ --_......-... 8e Best quality 40-inch Sea Is land ......._...... ................. -, .1 c Narrow Sheeting-............ 41-2c Drills, damaged..---2....... 21-2c Ten yards damaged Drills.... 25c Sheeting, heavyweight.........l1c Blkached Drills for making m iddies.............................. 10 Mattress Ticking................ 7c Mattress Ticking, Gold Long Cloth......................... l1 c Shirting Pereales, 36-inch..... 15c Ladies' Black Hose, with seam at back..................... 65c U m brellas........... ............. 98c 4Men's Work Shoes.............$1.95 Men's U. S. Army Shoe made by Endicott-Johnson...........2.65 M en's Hats......................... 75c Whether snlow, or rain or sle( as they come in frorn every stre Collins' Department Store-and I a COLLINS' DEPA] JOHN D. W WILSON LIKE A DREAM Irinker and did you nc- -r that cup you'll never dr: n dream, like a fairy phante...n ams only can they find go A iou. can find at COLLINS' omething more substan ial ch of competition, compari Men's Hats...-_..---...-95c Men's De-Luxe Velour Hats, the $5.00 kind for---- $3.35 Outing, different colors.... 10c Best Grade Outings.------ 12 1-2c Absorbent Gauze----------- 5c Ladies Hose--------------. . 5c Leggins, per pair,---------- 5c Mothers Ticking----..-... 7e Infant's Hose.------------- 8c Boys' and Girls' Hose--- 10c Bed Room Slippers.-------- 75c Outing Gowns for Ladies, good quality.------------- 95c All Wool Skirts for Ladies $2.95 Eadies' Cloaks, less than Apron Gingham, fast colors.. 8c Drilling, gsod quality....... 10c Ladies' Waists.----------- 49e All-Wool Serge, 36-inch wide 75c All Wool Serge, 52 inch wide 98e Ladies' Fleece Lined Hose-.. 10c Ladies' Ribbed Vests and Feather Proof Ticking.----- 29c Oil Cloth---------------- 25c White Oil Cloth-..... -- 25e Curtain Serim------------ 10c Men's Leather Gloves.. 25c Men's Canvass Gloves.... 10%c Boys' Rompsrs.--........59C Children's All Wool Sweat ers, sold for $5.00. . $1.45 Flannelette, per yard.------ 10c Gray, Brown, Blue or Black, wool Broadcloth, 56 inch wide, per yard................... 85c Ladies' Slippers.................$1.85 Ladies' Hats, less than cost 25c Children's Hats, less than cost-......----------.......... 25c Camel Cigarettes, 20 for.... 15e Men's Union Suits, heavy w eight .... .. .... .. -... ...... 98c Men's Fleece Lined Shirts' and Drawers..........- ....-..49c Ladies' Shoes..........---..-$1.98 Ladies' High Top Shoes......... $2.25 Men's Heavy Sweaters...... $L98 Ladies' All Wool Sweaters, sold for $5.00.........-......$1 95 Wool Hose for Ladies.........-50c Wool Broadcloth,. 56 inch w ide--...... ...................... 85c 'Broomst..........-..........---35c Octagon Soap................... 4c Brown Mule, 30c plug......* 22 1-2c Yellow Jacket, 30c plug... 22 1-2c Senapps........ ................ 22 1-2c Apple Sun Cured, 30c plug 22 1-2c Men's Work Shirts..._.......39c Men's Overalls........ ....... 75c - Plow Lines, 15 feet-...........15e ~t, neighbors other neighbors meet, et expecting to get more for less at im not going to disappoint them. 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