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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMlCk MU m t f\ Thursday, September 28, 1944 ■fin jcCORMlCK M^SENGER mbltshed Every Theretey { EetebUshed Jane f, IMS EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, " Editor end Owner Metered at the rest Office eft Me- Cermlck, S. C., ea ebeU matter ef the eecond clem. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 mk Months — .T5 Three Months- 50 PARALYSIS ... mystery Probably nothing is a more ctm- stant reminder of the limitations on man’s brain power than his total inability to do anything to prevent, cure or understand such a fright ening disease as infantile paralysis. •There is no question that men who are able successfully to com plete the long arduous training re- quired to become doctors are in the top brackets of mental ability. Yet in spite of their superiority and knowledge, they seem to stand helpless in attempting to control •or fight a germ which has crippled and killed thousands of children. Constant research is being carried on to study the cause and treatment of infantile paralysis, but, although this work has been going on for years, the top medical men are still making blind guesses over such seemingly elementary prob lems as whether the disease is con tagious through contact with one who has it, whether the infection is carried by a fly or mosquito, or whether, it is transmitted through the nose or mouth. In the current epidemic of infan tile it has been found that many of the children who get it have been swimming in fresh water. It has also been found that the germ often gets into the intestines. This would indicate that it is taken in through the mouth and may be picked up by swallowing river or lake water. But it is quite possible that when the final answer is found these fac tors may have little to do with the case. As in a mystery story, where one innocent person after another appears to be guilty, the infantile germ may be carried in some man- tier which so far has not even at tracted suspicion. TREATMENT . . . Kenny It is an interesting sidelight on the research regarding infantile paralysis that, despite the millions 'Of dollars spent on it and the atten tion given to it by the leaders of the medical profession, the greatest discovery made so far regarding in fantile was made by a backwoods nurse who had little if any medical knowledge. The Sister Kenny treatment, ele mentary as it is, has already saved •countless lives and has prevented 'hundreds of children from be ing crippled. The story of Sister 'Kenny’s discovery, resulting from a . blind determination to aid some infantile victims who were out of / xeach of medical care, is known | to almost everyone. Like so many ^Important medical discoveries, j which have been made by sheer; iftuck or perhaps by super-faith, the Sister Kenny treatment adds in-! areasing weight to the theory that [wisdom is of third rate impor tance in human progress. 4 It seems quite probable, in view ot the past history of medical prog- xess, that the discovery which will finally control infantile will be made by a frantic mother who re fuses to let her child die from that dreaded disease, or perhaps by a doctor who, angered over his help lessness in saving a child, casts ■aside all the treatments in his books and tries some kill or cure drug •combination which he concocts on the spur of the moment. DRUGS .... mind There is no doubt that the medi cal profession has made remark able strides during the past 25 years. Many diseases which used to mean certain death or extreme suffering are now cured with little effort. But in spite of wonder drugs, miracles of surgery and great ad vancement in the understanding of the human system, the medical problems still crying for solution far outweigh those which have been mastered. And it is becoming in creasingly apparent that many ot those mysteries will remain un solved until a clearer understand ing is reached regarding the rela tionship between the physical side ■of man and his emotional and spiritual life. It is considered quite possible, for •example, that many dormant .germs in the human system are set into action by fear or emotional struggle. There is certainly a close relationship between nervousness and the improper functioning of many parts of the body. And there are some psychologists who believe mental attitude can do more to en courage or discourage sickness than can any drug on the pharmacist’s shelves. Meanwhile, as I sniffle over this column, I am hoping that it won’t be too long before the wise men of medicine, or the wizards of science, or the masters of mental behavior will all get together and somehow work out something which can be done to eliminate the common cold. X ‘‘Intelligent use of land, rather than wanton exploitation, is the growing trend of the times.” — From Soil Conservation, April 1$44. Li asi Inch [Smtwn t REV. ROBERT K HARPER T j $ Jesus the Light of the World. Lesson if or October 1: Isaiah 9:7; Matthew 4:12-16; John 1:4; 8:12: 9:1- 41 12:35, 36, 46; II Corinthians 4:6: Ephasians 5:14; 1 John 2:8; Revela tion 21:23. i ,i Golden Text: John 8:12. Turning from studies of ancient Israel, we have, in the fourth quar ter. lessons showing how Jesus sheds light on the problems of life. The Bible ever associates God and life with light. Our lesson tex’ i« a fine grouping of passages vending thn caption. Matthew quoted Isaiah to shnn- ,ts fir ' iment in blessing to the 'n- tilrs. while John’s statement m 1:4) that the life in Jesus is the light of men is verified r>y the Lord's announcement (John 8 12), *T am the light of the world ’ The ninth chapter of John gives the story of the man bom Mind. The long discussion did no’ • —-a the faith of the man in Hm • o had brought him to the light a nr sn the end he came to know Jesus, as the light of the soul. It is God’s" will that men '•hall know in their hearts the p’ < - of the knowledge of God which s in the face of Christ (II Corn s 4:8) and men who receive tf ■ it Trnst be keepers and bearers le light. Paul bids men awaken t om sleep that Christ may give them light (Ephesians 5:10), and in I John 2:8 we read of the blessed-.ess of those whose darkness is past be cause the true light shines in them. Last, as the inspired seer looked off from Patmos to the place of or.gin of all light, he saw that ’ho city of God needs no light of the sun. for the glory of God a^o the Lamb are the light of it. :« Cod would have us dwell in Ugh ever more. Let us receive the I ; !< v hat God. having revealed P • as, may reveal Himself u.. HOUSE \HOME By MARK & J3AGVB It’s a good idea to put your houi,_- in order before the first cold snap comes along. The house as well as the heaung system should be given careful attention. Examine the exterior of your house for cracks where cold air can come rushing in this winter and precious heated air escape. Be gin at the foundation. Joints around basement windows often are bad offenders. Look at the joinings of all*doors and windows, particularly the tops and sides. Even a hair crack should be filled if you want to prevent heat loss and rot and decay from moisture seepage. Inspect the inside corners of wood walls and the chimney—every place where there is a joint. Masonry houses get leaks, too, remember. There are firms doing splendid in sulating jobs. They will seal all openings and do a complete weath er stripping job as well as insu late your house and provide it with storm windows. Or you can do the caulking job yourself. Try to get a caulking compound that nearly matches the color of your house. Then you may not have to paint. Before filling cracks remove all dust and loose dirt. Apply with a putty knife, bringing the caulker flush with the surface and completely filling the crack. Smooth it off evenly with the putty knife. A good caulking compound that never hardens com pletely but will expand and con tract with weather changes is es sential to a good job. The storm windows need a good going-over, too. Any hooks that are bent or broken should be re placed or straightened. If the paint is peeling, the frames should be repainted in order to preserve the wood. Unpainted wood exposed to the elements will rot. You will need a good exterior house paint for this job. Smooth all rough spots by rubbing them with sandpaper. If the surface has been painted many times it may be necessary to remove th* many coats of paint with a paint remover. Broken glass should be replaced and loose panes should be reputtied. To reputty loose panes get a good glazier's putty. Then chip out old loose putty and pull out the little three-cornered metals known as glazier’s points. It’s a good idea to brush a coat of linseed oil in the rabbet. This acts as a filler and prevents linseed oil in putty from being absorbed by the wood. Spread putty evenly and lightly in the groove and fit in glass. Fasten with glazier’s points. Wdrk putty into rope form and press firmly into the opening, smoothing it at a slight angle from the glass to the wood with a putty knife. When dry give the putty a coat of paint. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And All Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN. McCORMICK, S. G. m V* ; .t WW N -V" - V\ j... .j i; is as Delicious^ A as it is Nutritious!: ‘'A, Look for the CLAUSSEN’S tested recipe on the end-seal o£ the wrapper of every loaf of CLAUSSEN’S ENRICHED BREAD there’s a new and exciting recipe each week! Each recipe is easily followed—each one is tested not only for low-cost and point saving -- . but for the vitamins and minerals needed to make up a healthful diet! Your family wMl be delighted every time you use your CLAUSSEWS And, of course, the family is always delighted with CLAUSSEN’S ENRICHED BREAD! Here’s real flavor; uniform texture and bak ing quality. And now CLAUSSEN’S EN RICHED BREAD contains MORE vitamms and MORE minerals than ever before! Yes ... it offers PLENTY of B-vitamins, including precious B-l, Niacin and Ron. Remember to look for the CLAUSSEN’S recipe on the end- seal of the wrapper, when you order your CLAUSSEN’S ENRICHED BREAD Sour grocer todagd % | 'Up., 'A Iways at Yotir, Qtocer's A, .. ^ T ClanSSenS Rre&d 1 FAVOR F $ OVER YEARS WANT ADV. ’ " " • FOR SALE — Bearc’less Barley, at $1.80 per bushel at my home. H. E. Freeland, R. 1, Parksville, S. C. SOR SALE — 1,500 bushels of seed oats. Also. 200 bushels of wheat. H. E. Freeland, R. 1, Parks ville, S. C. MEN AND WOMEN — Suits and topcoats tailored to your individ ual measurements. Place your or der with me now for prompt de- iveries and choice materials. T. D. Miner, Plum Branch. S. C. FOR SALE — A good farm, pro ductive soil for any crop, consist- ng of about 75 acres. Known as he Spur Track place and lying be tween Plum Branch and McCor mick. Dwelling, barn and well. T. D. Miner, Plum Branch, S. C. FOR SALE — Ten weeks’ old pigs, at $4.50 each, at my home. B. P. Talbert, R. 2, McCormick, S. C. LOST — One dark bay horse mule, wearinng rope halter, left barn Sunday afternoon. Notify Tyra W. Walker, at barber shop, McCormick, ». C. n ft BUYER MEETS SELLER COLUMNS* 0 FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that J. Alex Fife, Administrator of the es tate of Lilllie N. Miller, deceased, has this day made application un- ( to me for a final accounting and discharge as such Administrator, and the 25th day of October, 1944. at 10 o’clock, A. M., has been fixed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby no tified to present same on or by a- bove date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick Co S C September 25th, 1944.—4t. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County Of McCormick. In The Court Of Probate. Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Rena A. Bradley, Administratrix of the estate of John E. Bradley, deceased, has this day made ap plication unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as such Administratrix, and the 19th day of October, 1944, at 10 o’clock, A. M., has been fixed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims a- gainst said estate are hereby no tified to present same on or by a- bove date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick Co., S. C. * September 18th, 1944.—4t. Eyes Examined—Glasses Fitted Registered Optometrist in Charge GHEBTEST CBEIMT JEU1ELER9! 826 Broad St. Augusta, Ga. *********** ****** KEEP FAITH : US—: \by buying'-. .WAR BGND^ THEY WOULD READ YOUR AD TOO, IF IT APPEARED HERE