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-VOLUME XXXVIII LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1922. NUMBER 14 McNider Says L Just I -New Orleans, Oct. 1.-A declaration that the American Legion regarded the interests of the dial)e service men an its first :':Mi,'hilIty, and that ""with regard to the adjusted compen sation act, we've just started to fight," were outstanding points in the report of 'i-ianford -MacNider, national com mander, delivere I before the fourth annual convention of the iegion at its opening session here today. "With regard to adjusted compensa tion legislation," the report declared. "we've on'ly .just started to fight. The adjusted compensation legislation is right-we know it is right-and right always prevails in America. A groat well-'financed attack by interests which we cannot help but feel are sor -<lid and selfish has given us one lit tle setback. But those who represent the people in Washington are with us by great majorities. No one man, un touched 'by the war, without kith or kin, those who served-no one group, financial or otherwise can stand be tween the wishes of the American peo .ple and the fulfillment of what they believe to be a just oliligation. Has Tremendous i Power "The American Legion is gathered here in- convention, assembled to ibuild from its four years of experiences its platform for the legion year which lies ahead. The legion is recognized as the voice of the men and women who served with the colors during the great war--a whole, generation. It must be our duty to so Ibuild it that its tremendous power " and possibilities may be directed that it shall be as it was dedicated, to the highest service to our -God and to our country. "Every. eligible man and womian must the made to realize that, if their best effort is not in the legion, they are just as much slackers as those who hid when othe country's life was at stake. To avoid that duty is to be tgay." oul gjggt:o.? .tizenshl.. "Never before in the history of Am erica has such a great force in our na tional life appearaed-never had such power and prestige been granted. I quote to you the words of one of the greatest soldiers of modern times 'the American 'Legion is the cradle for the whole future of America.' "In' relating here some of the en deavors and acts of the national or ganization, there is not thought of personal pride ia accomplishment.. "What has been accomplished, you have accomplished. "Forty per cent of the legion's mem bership is in towns of under 2,500 the highest type of American citizen ship. . "Our efforts in a national way. u oll covered in the report of the National Americanism Commission, Nation.a1l Education Week, our activities in the Boy Scout movement and the 'National Essay Contest. *.ar-Iteacilng Achievements . "The reports of the chaIrmen of the various national committees will cover the' respective achievements. They have been far reaching-con crete evidence of real accomplish nments, in carrying ,out .the commands you gave thenm in your last c6nven tion. I feel personally that tremendous --results for tihe betterment of the dis abled veterans--our first duty' always -have been .atetained. The national rehalbilletation committee is now for'm ed on ba permanent 'basis. It has 15 members, a~ chairaman and t-fe rep~re sentatives chosen- by .the states, which make . up the 14 veterans 'bureau dis tricts. ,They can- be changed as the dlepartments see 'fit. They can 'be re tained as long 'as the ' departments choose. It eforms a representative body, each meniber vested with the power to speak for the' sevoeral do phrtments ho represents. -This corn mittee make uip forms a permanen't fouindation -for all our.- fture work for .the disabled man. What is more, it means that -he 'is going :to receive a squaroe deal ,from the dountry he fought for. It' is my' hope that the semi-permnanen~t chara&cter' of the comn mitee may 'be provided witl no other thought ~Tian a real servicn to .the men 'which we sha'll >help throtghout the eoxistince- of our g~eneraion, "Starting the dagr..before Christnias itb. a stcCessful, pehl for' bdide decisions t~ save . ie liV~s of nen 1iaia sed w e~ verydrworry~ std ek~ jug with rc tape, thibtatni6fiite built ga en~ldell y'eq$W of Ca a~u~ egion Has Begun to Fight shiip, have given the legion the power and prestige to carry on this work. "Let me acknowledge the financial assistance of the American Red Cross which has made possible the mainte nance of our liaison representatives in every veterans' bureau district. "The military affairs committee has had a particularly active year. You have heard and read of the many ac complishnlents, but you will be par ticularly interested in that part of its work which covered your recom mendations for a universal draft sys tem in time of war. "The report of the committee on na val affairs was not completed before o0ur. whole naval program was endan gered. We went to congress, asking that adequate defense be maintained. "Our support has been acknowl edged as of importance in the final outcome ,by the administration. "The national legislative committee lpresents to you this year a record un surpassed by any organization in the history of the nation. It has estab lished 'the legion as the greatest force for constructive .leg'slation for the nation and for the returned service men." "This year starated auspiciously. The receptions for ourdistinguis-hed guests at Kansas City and all over the United States constituted a tremendous un dertaking, splendidly performed. The Foch tour as a public service, not only to our country, 'but to our allies grip ped and held the ,;)ublic mind. -"Starting a year of membership dur Ing one of the greatest industrial de pressions American has ever experi enced, -the American Legion has grown in membership. Its hosts' active and functioning in 49 departments in this country and 23 others scattered over the globe number 11,200 odd. The Fellow Who Cr'ried the Pack "I am well aware that the very de finite stand which, has been taken in carrying out your commands has not aided in recruiting or holding those who place financial gods as their gods, or who are not willing as good Ameri cans, to forget their personal preju dices to hel) serve the whole. Those men have lost the best thing the ser vice ever gave-the conce:tion of their duty to serve those who served with them-to stick with the lad who had not had their advantage, -who labors under an unfair handicap. 1He -as the finest man under adversity .d hardship that 'God ever created-- .st the average young American service man. 'He gave all he hada and always will-the man on whom this country must aiways depend-the fellow who carried the pack. "While in the early years of legion activity men Joined, some only out of curiosity, or because others joined, because in the great wave of enthus iasm, it was the thing to do-11e mem berahip now, in- this fourth year, is the solid, substantial actual fighting gang, wilo intend to stay wvith it, to car'ry on through all thle comning years tha~t tis legion of ours sall >be the great est outstanding symbol of service to all Americaa. "Thousands 'of posts hlavO .buiilt themselves so well and so deep- into their cbnmmunities that their exanipies alone guarantee to the United States an asset for'-good, . * *' * * * * * * . . . * * * * * PRIOFRA M OF B. Y. P. U. * ** * * * * * *- * * * * * * * * The fiuirter'ly meeting of the B. Y. P. -U. convention of Latirons Associa tion illh 'be -heild at Friendship Bap tist' church on fifth Sunday, October 20, beognning at 2:30 o'clock, Thle folloting is the program: 2:30-Solig - tServiep, fChoirster 'in charge. Devotional-Mis8 'E~thel 'Dial, Friend ,1111). Greetings-Mr. 'Lucien Blobo, Friend ship. - - Rlesponise-Mr. Carrol Smithl, Laurens. Reports of Vice-Presidentsjaund Recog nftion 'or Dlelegittes. Trhe TEeiponsibility of the B., Y. P. U, to-athe ,Church-LMr.' Car'rol[ Wal Tte Consecuited tie-Rev~ .' Watte, 8 ofti 7pts~-ic r in (Uion, 1 p t 3. Y. IP. U. Paper-Mr. Everette Thomas. kwarding of Banner. )ismissal. All Baptist young people are urged .o attend this meeting. Some of the >neers are to be elected so a full dele fation from all the unions is urged. OLA'lD)E T. FR'ANKS, Pres. 'MMA II N'DNFRSON, 'Sec. Real Genius of Poetry. The inner vision lifts reality Into he higher sphere of truth-a transfer rhereSinbles the true genius of poetry. W HX NE Is it just bec Your reason for buy--the kind i priced merchan< est. VALUE F a low price is w] priced goods no] pay you to buy. Come in any and Winter wea A 100 Per \l ill lnds -in 32-i e1 inl styles and solid blue (colors-t he best bargain 10 Yds. Clothing Style-Plus Clothes for men and we reconuend ther value for the money ... Other good Suits .... .... Bloys' 'Suits (2 pair pants) Boys' Suits .... .... .... Men's F Big shipment of Men 's Shi at .... .... .... ..... New TIhings in Neckwvear . Men's]| T1he now Fall 'IIats are here aspecial .... .... .... Shoes Low prie alone does *n of shoes. It must beC the styla quality, at a lowv price. WN .st'les andi we a're always gin Ladies' brown Oxfords.. 'Ladies' black 'Oxfords ... Ladies " 'brown Strap Pmiinp Ladles' blackc Kid andl Paten Buster Brown and Red America.'' Don't fail to ea girls like thenm an'd you will give. Mite " " *0 " * * * " ". ", a " " JART'EltLY 31EE''ING( ? * d* * * * " * * * * * * * * The quarterly meeting of the Sec ond Division of the Laurens W. M. U. will be held at Mt. Gallagher Satur day, Octdfber 28th. Following is the progran: 10::0-Song Servie-Mrs. Geo. Mc 'Cravy. levotional-Mrs. 'l'wynaul Pit-ts. U reeting-Mrs. S. 'HI. Brissey. Response-Mrs. Carrie George. D O W CL ause you like to have buying is not so imi s what counts. It i lise you can find, an 'IRST is our motto. hat we call a value. r the cheapest, but v I buy from us the r. Cent Bargain iPeggy (loth ald Shirtings, -a siandard 25e cloth, fast. of the year. for $1.00 Department are handled at this store, n to those wanting the best .... .$25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 .... ..$15.00, $18.00 an d $20.00 special at. .... .... ....$10.00 .... .... .... .... ....$5.98 urnisings rts just. arrived. See then; .. .. .. .. .. ...$1.50, $2.00, $2.50 ... .............0c to $1.00 Fall Hats for you at. the right prices, . .. .. .. .$3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 for All ot make a good value ini a pair~ 3 you want, andi need, of the right a have a varliety of the new fall , di to showv you. . . .. .. .. .. ....$4.00 to $9.00 .. .. .. .. .. ....$2.50' to $9.00 . .. .. .. .. .. ....$3.00 to $7.00 t.Strap Pump . .. .$3.00 to $9.00 Idring Hood( 'Shoes -for "'Young 11 for these ahoes. The boys and be pleased with the service they Co. Cash El LAUREl "rollment and Review of -\V. M. S 'Opic: Stewardship of Life. Stewardship of Time and Talents \irs. J. P. Coleman. Stewardship of Influence--Miss Lu tie Taylor. Stewardship of Possessions--. is Elise Thomas. 'alk -by1 Itev. Jennings Johnson. lunch. h'. ,. A. Demonstration-Mrs. J. I -W. Watts. lessage to Y. W. A. aid G. A.--Mr J. Wash Watts. 1essage to Sunbeams-Mrs. N. I YOU. OTHE them, or because >ortant as the kinc s extravagance to d false economy t< The right style, a Here you will fin< alue merchandise. things you want a Ready-to-Weal Special Sale GR0FAI'1 j4Sr V'*AIA 'IS () (114'El Lot No. 1-('onsists of Canton combinat ion of .colors. in special .... .... .... .... Lot No. 2--Wonsist s oF Sil ks, (; 'T'will in navy. black and hrl Lot No. 3--Consists of Silks 11 att raet ive styles, special .. Lot No. 4-You will be strprise heavily emr1)oidered and t ri ably low pride, special .... Swea For Women, lisses and snu1 tive styles and you eertainly g for every dollar spent here. Womlenl's heavy Shlaker. Sweater., Women's all wool Jersey Swveate ed Colors, special .... .... 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All are dist'ine rt a dollar's worti of value all }ire vi rginl Wool $9.50 rs, 'lTuxedo styles, assort-. ........ . ... ... ..$5.98 variety of colors, special 98c .1 Dress Goods r'ived( by e xpreCss and inilclud re specially pr1iced. rd..... .... .... ....$1.98 ..... .... .... .... ..$2.25 nniel, per .yar~d..... ..$1.00, pplar~f I shades, per y d . .50c tavy an br( l1ownI, spee'ial $1.50 'rial for fall, looks like 11 the popular shadles, yd 85c nott Fade, a great fab~rie ... .... ......... ....45c Yarns auppl~y you~ in Columbhia, Ger-. cotchl Sweater' Yarni. ets end1 of us. You can heat the a beautifuIl paltterns, and' C at per pair .. . .$9.75 ble valuie at per pair1 ..$7.50 S, spcial per .pair ...$5.98 er pair . . .. ...$2.98 at Store