Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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4 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 DOORN’S EXILE IS MELLOWED Twenty year» ago this month the broken, hated Kaiser Wil helm Red his decaying German empire, never to return. The World war was over and he had been vanquished. On November 28, 1918, at his castle in Spa, Belgium, he signed abdication papers which marked the end of Hohenzollern domination over Germany. The above hole in the ground has considerable signiRcmce. It was the entrance to a subterranean passage, leading from the Kaiser’s castle at Spa to a point some miles distant in a wood. Through this tunnel Red the once proud ruler of Germany, com pletely beaten. In 1918, Hohenzollerns were hated throughout the world. The above picjture was printed on Armistice day of that year with the following description: “This photo was taken of the Hohenzollern tribe before it was necessary for them to scan the want ads. It is useless at this early date to venture the occupa tions they are liable to pursue, but it is generally understood that the French are most soli citous regarding their welfare and have offered them posi tions with the government. Most of the work will be done in overalls on the roads of that stricken country .. . This gang will soon leave for the French frontier—under guard.* 9 But Kaiser Wilhelm went safely to Doom, where in 1922 —his first wife having died— he. married the Princess Her mine von Reuse (right). Though not of blue blooded stock, she has a long line of noble ances try. She had five children by a previous marriage. LEFT—The Kaiser today, a proud, peaceful old man who whiles away his days at Doom, emerging infrequently to com ment on world affairs. RIGHT—But in Berlin one sees his son, Prince August Wilhelm, wearing the Nazi swastika and assum ing an important role in Adolf Hitler’s German government. Twenty years after abdication, are the Hohenzollerns returning? OUR COMIC SECTION s •M A T T E R . -w p O P By C. M. Payne OWNU P o p ■y J. Millar Watt OWNU SMART HUBBY “I feel certain that stupid hus band of mine married me for my money.” “Then why call him stunid?” Necessity Two elderly members met at the club after many years. Said one to the other, who was slightly deaf: ‘Tm sorry to hear of the death of your wife.” “Eh? What’s that?” “I’m sorry to hear your wife is dead.” “Speak up, man. I can’t hear you!” “I’m sorry you buried your wife!” “But I had to. She died.” APPROPRIATE “Why is Jones called the gang plank?” “Lets everybody walk over him, you know.” AROUND jgS THE HOUSE Keeping Apples Whole.—Cor#* apples before paring. They ar«' less likely to break. A broad par ing causes much waste because apples. • • • Cleaning Strainers. — Never wash a tea strainer or a fine sieve in soapy water. Rinse in clear water always, then there can be no unpleasant flavor when next used. * * * Economy Note.—Save all celery tops, wash and dry them and place in the oven, turning them now and then. Store the leaves in an airtight tin. Use them for fla voring soups, salads, etc. * • « Cleaning Behind Stove. — To clean the painted wall behind the refrigerator or stove tightly at tach a soft cloth to a yardstick, broom handle or fishing pole, dip it in warm water and soap suds and poke around at will. To clean linoleum under refrigerators or stoves, dip the cloth in floor wax. This polishes as it cleans. • • * Handy Clothespin. — Use a clothespin to untangle a fringe mop. It takes little time and mop will be as fluffy as when new. * • • Toast Animals. — Cut animal shapes out of bread with animal cookie cutters. Spread with but ter and toast a light golden brown under the broiler. Serve these to the children to eat with their soup. • • * Germless Brushes. — Once a week pour a little peroxide of hy drogen over the toothbrushes to sterilize them. Rinse with cold water and hang up in their places. We pay so much attention to the teeth and so little to the brush these days. * • • A Scrap Book.—A large loose- leaf note book is inexpensive and handy to use if you are saving the newspaper clippings of the do ings of anyone in the family. More pages can be added when need ed and any added data may be written on the note book paper alongside of the articles. Our Presidents —A— Grant was christened Hiram Ulysses, but through an error on the muster roll at West Point it was changed to Ulys ses Simpson. John Tyler was a member of the Confederate congress. Martin Van Buren was shrewd in political intrigue and campaign manipulation, and gained many nicknames. He was variously known as the “Little Magician,” “Little Van,” and “King Martin the First.” Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were awarded the Nobel peace prize. How Women in Their 40’s Can Attract Men Here’s good advice (or a woman during her change (usually from 38 to 62), who fears she’ll lose her appeal to men, who worries about hot flashes, loss of pep, dizzy spells, upset nerves and moody spells. Get more fresh air, 8 nrs. sleep and if you need a good general system tonic take Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, made eipecially for women. It helps Nature build up physical resistance, thus helps give more vivacity to enjoy life and assist calming jittery nerves and disturbing symptoms that often accompany change of life. WELL WORTH TRYING! Death Bearers A fit of anger is as fatal to dig nity as a dose of arsenic is to life.—Holland. FOR HEAD COLDS Relieve the discomfort—put 2 drops Penetro Nose Drops in each nostril—the astring- ent-like action of the epher drine and essential oils re lieves the congestion, permits freer nasal breathing. Sooth- 1 ing, cooling, quick-acting m You feel relief with every % breath you take. Always demand Penetro Nose Drops. PE N ETRO drop* SMALL SIZE 60c LARGE SIZE Si.20 Brings Blessed from aches and pains of RHEUMATISM NEURITIS and LUMBAGO Tor a bottla . ■ Why Suffer? at all good drug stores II Advertised III BARGAINS • Our readers should always remember that out community merchants cannot afford to adver tise a bargain unless it is a real bargain. They do advertise nargains and such advertising in earn money saving to the people of the community.