Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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So, as In actual darkness the germs eft this disease propagate and Increase, In the darkness of Ignorance and cere tutxrculosls aa a social m a continual drain on the Ufa aaft strength of the State, goee on with Its deadly work. , "Let there be light!" were the es werna la. the creation story; it the world was worthies need of today la light em eeetal. economic epi ritual problems, and on none Is light more needed than on the great question of suppressing disease. To the end that there might be light en one particular section of the human equation of South Carolina, this has been declared "Tuberculosis Week," In which attention of the public shall he directed to the advisability, nay, the urgent necessity, for action by the > ~k of South Carolina to control the great plague which every year num here in its victims one-tenth of those who die. There are few who. realising the ftjgftnltaenoe of those figures?one in ten will hold back from supporting the campaign of the State U'?ard of Health. The end In view Is simple though dual?first, the education of the people of the State to preparedness atalust tuberculosis, and, second, the I eaftnhtaUunsnt of institutions which wfll care for thoee already stricken and give them at least a fighting f ohanoe for life. Thoee two must go hand In hand, the strengthening of the trenches and the repelling of the dead destroyer from the great salient which he has gained In society's lines. The first campaign has long been pressed, and wrth some aiioceas; but the * "ond is only In Its Inception In South C?..olina. For its prosecution certain equipment is neoessary?a system of sanatoria and fresh air camps. They will cost something, but will South'Carolina, In Me years of prosperity, hold back from ee noble an enterprise for the few thousands of dollars It will cost? Or. humanity aside, will South Car? olina throw away the vast economic bo as fit of the saving of those two thousand lives a year that fall victims t> the white plague and its accessory murderers? On either basis, humanity or eco ?osnJos, South Carolina must establish s system for the combating of tuber? culosis.?The State. ? HO LOOKING BACK. IN 8?MTKR, New Evidence Constantly Being Pub? lished. Since the long succession of Sumter reports wore first published In the lo? ? al press there has been no looking hack. Sumter evidence continues to pour la, and?better still?those whose reports were first published msny years ago, verify all they said lo a most hearty and unmistakable way. Read the experience of Mr. W. Yea don, 17 Haynsworth St. He says: "I suffered from dull, nagging backaches, and my kidneys acted too freely I used Doan's Kid? ney Pille for thess ailments, and they relieved me. toning up my en? tire system.*' (Statement given Jan. t. Iftll.) Over four years later, Mr. Yeadon said: "The benefit Doan's Kidney Pills gave me has been permanent." Price 10c. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy?get Doan's Kidney Pills?the same that Mr. Yeadon hss twice publicly rec? ommended. Foster-Mliburn Co.. Props., Buffalo, N. Y.?Adtv. Public Health Hints. Do you know th.it The hand that carries food to the mouth can also carry disease germs? Health flr?t Is the highest form of safety Ortt? m ^ m_ I WANT TIMELY HELP. Chamber of Commerce Recommends Distribution of Seed that Can Be Planted Now by Flood Sufferers, In stead of Thoao Which Most Wait to . Next, Summer. The Sumter Chamber of Commerce Is work Ins; for seasonable seed for the storm sufferers as will be seen by reading the two letters below. Local Farm Demonstrator J. Frank Wil? liams agrees with the local commer? cial organisation in its efforts to se? cure seed that are timely, but defers to the judgment of his superior offi? cers: Department of Agriculture. Washington August 1.6, 1916. Letter from Hon. D. F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture: Mr. E. I. Reardon, Managing Secre? tary, Chamber of Commerce, Sum? ter, S. C. Dear Sir: I have your letter of Au? gust 10, suggesting that the distribu? tion of seeds to flood sufferers be left In the hands of Mr. W. W. Long, Di? rector of extension, Clemson College, South Carolina, who represents that Institution and this department.. The department already has taken action along the line of your sugges? tion. The seed is being sent to the county agents to be distributed to flood sufferers under proper regula? tions and all the work In the State In this connection is supervised by Mr. Long. Very truly yours, ; D. F. Houston, Secretary. Letter to Dr. W. W. Long suggest? ing that wheat, oats, rye, rape and winter varieties of garden seed be fur? nished instead of some others not suited to this section right now: Sumter, 8. C, Aug. 19, 1916. Professor W. W. Long, Clemson Col? lege, S. C. Dear Sir: Mr. Williams has just shown me the list of seed that is being offered for distribution to the flood sufferers by the congressional com mltOse, and he says that there are only two 'Or three varieties that will be of any benefit to the farmers, who are suffering on account of having their crops destroyed, until another year. Would It not be possible to hive such seed as cow peas, soy beans, mil lett, sorghum and Soudan grass, left off and substitute the fall grains such as wheat, oats and rye that can be planted at this time? Mr. Williams said it wa* not his business to suggest what kind of see.l should be distribute J, as this matter J is Ig the hands of his superior officers, but feeling that your office is always open to suggestions from the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, I take the lih berty of suggesting that yott have the seed that are out of season left off and these others substituted. The list that has been sent to Mr. Williams contains rape and garden seed. The rape seed will be timely and also the garden seed, If they are fall and winter varieties. I have made an estimate of the number of people needing help and free seed, and from statements made to me by various leading farmers, I should say that 160 farmers will need the kind of seed referred to above. Thanking you for your past courteous cooperation, and with best wishes, I remain, Cordially yours, E. I. Reardon, ' Managing Secretary. DRIVEN FROM CAMPS. San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 18.?All United 8tates soldiers and National Guardsmen stationed at Fort Brown have been driven from their quarters and have taken refuge in the city hall and other public buildings at Browns? ville, on account of the gulf coast storm which is striking that section tonight, according to meagre reoorts received over the army wireless at Fort Sam Houston from Fort Brown tonight. Gen. Parker, commanding, ordered temporary abandonment of all militia camps. Feet Sam Houston at 11 p. m. re? poses* the following message from a held wireless station, erected at Mc Amte, Texas, via the big radio at Brownsville: "Half New York National Guards? men tents down and nearly that many at Llano Grande, Mercedes and Mis? sion. Thirty thousand soldiers sleep? ing In public buildings. Four and one-half Inches of rain fell here. There Is a lull now but new storm Is rei ortcd coming from tho east." Y. M. C. A. Contributions. The following additional contribu? tions to tho fund for the operation of a Y. M. 0, A. branch among the South Carolina troops on the border have been received: Previously acknowledged . . . . |li.00 E. at Hall. 1.01? J. W. Shaw. 1.06 L. D. Jennings. 1.00 Mrs. D, C. Shaw. 1.00 J. C. Cooper. I.tf Mrs. QUO, W. Hutchenson .. .. 1.00 jCnsh. !??? Total. . .f^.QO The OriginalTurlish Blend Why they're Sensible OCCASIONALLY, a more heavy, full powered cigarette than Fatima tastes mighty good. But heavy cigarettes are a little too "oily" and rich to suit most men for long. You are certain to find more comfort in a delicately balanced blend like Fatima. Be? cause Fatimas leave a man feeling keen and fit even after smoking more often than usual. That's why they're sensible. Prove it yourself. Tennis at St. Charles. The mombera of the Sumter Tennis Association came over last Tuesday and played a senes of games wiiii the ?t. Chaflss Club. The matches were very close and exciting. St. Charles won a majority of the matches dur? ing the day hut only by a slight mar? gin. In the forenoon M. Wilson and Brearley were pitted against Levi and McKay. This was the most exciting match of the day and the result was in doubt until the last point wi.s made. Erearley and Wilson finally v/innlng 6-8; 5-7; 6-3. Shaw and McCutchen played Crow son and; Harby, the former winning in two straight sets 6-3; 11-9. An old time community picnic din? ner was then served, which added most to the occasion. In the afternoon Wilson and Broar ley played Bryan and Roddey, the latter winning by consistent playing, 6-4; 6-3. In the ladies' doubles Melle Mont? gomery and Mattie McCutchen played Mrs. McKay and Miss Bryan. The former won by steady playing 6-?.; 6-0. The winners are the present champions of the Southern Presbyter? ian School for girls at Red Springs, N. C. In mixed doubles Hammond and Miss Kdna McCutchen opposed Bryan and Mrs. McKay, the latter winning two out of three hard fought sets. Btearley and Roddey began a match of singles with the score 2-Z on the first set. Brearley sprained his leg and could not continue the match. The matches resulted in three wins for St. Charles and two for Sumter. A series of games will be played in Sumter in the near future?Bishop ville Leader and Vindicator. PRIOR SAME> LOAVES SMALLER. Wilt Probably Ho No Clmngc in Cost of Bread in Sumter. The price of a loaf of bread will re? main the same in Sumter, it was stat? ed at the local bakeries today, but the loaves will be made slightly smaller because of the rise in the price of Hour during the past month. At least this is the present plan, as announced this morning, although it is expected the pr ice of flour will drop again some? time early in ntf* month when the new win at begins to come in, at which time tb i size of the loaves will return to normal. The decrease In size is SUCh that it is hardly noticeable and there are probably few householders who have remarked on the decreased weight of the bread which they buy. At one bakery It was stated that they had contracts which had to be filled with I?read of the regular size and Weight, no decrease being allowed un? til the expiration of the contract. No. GGfi will cure Malaria or Bilious Paver, it kills the germs.?Advt. Have The Dally Item sent to your summer vacation address and have a letter from home every day for only ten cents a week. DescriptiveFall Seed Catalog just issued, tells all about Crimson Clover, Alfalfa and all Grass and Clover Seeds for Fall Planting. Wood's Fall Seed Catalog also gives full and complete infor? mation about Vegetable Seeds that can be planted to advantage and profit in the late Summer and Fall. It is altogether the most use? ful and valuable Fall Seed Catalog issued. Mailed free to Gardeners, Market Growers and Farmers on request. Write for it. T. W. WOOD G SONS, SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, Va. EXCURSION ?From? MANNING, SUMTER, AYNOR And Intermediate Points -To WILMINGTON, N. C. AND THE SEASHORE -Via ATLANTIC COAST LINE Monday, Sept. 11,191B Train leaves Bumter 5.50 A. M. Leaves Wilmington re? turning ?.00 I?. M. Tare from Bumter $1.50 for tlto round trip. Correspondingly low rat* s fnom other points, W. d. Oral*, p. T. Si, T. C. White, a. P. \. ! FOR OUR BOYS 0 THE BORDER The Fir& National Bank of Sumter will accept ? your dollar and deliver it to the proper authorities for o the Y. M. C. A. work among our boys on the Border. i The Firsft National Bank i SUMTER, S. C. ? The Oldest Banking Institution in the County *+4 )MMMMMHMMMHMIMK1MMMMMMM1 H M> I > Lumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FEED OF ALL KINDS. BOOTH & McLEOD, Successors to BoothlShuler Lumber A Supply Co. Goo. Eppereort'a Old Ste.rvd Opp. Court Home EVERYTHING AT ONE PLACE. THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN It1! the man behind the gun who makes it formidable; and it's the men behind a Bank who make it conservative. In all our business transactions this Bank seeks not popular? ity for itself, but safety for its depositors. We seek to be accommodating?we are always courteous?but the main? tenance of our standards ol conservatism are ever and al? ways with us the first consideration. ?If you admire standards of conser? vatism, may we be favored with your business and honored by a personal c- 1? THE PEOPLES BANK. FOB RENT?My furnished home, for ?ummer, In the mountains, Lanolr, x. C, cool, shady; no ?tust. S. A. Crier, Hickory, N. C. FARM FOR III 'N T?Will lease 250 acres for 3 or r> years ;it a bargain to parties with sufficient means to run same. Apply "H," (are The Item. Ruhscrlhe to Tho Pally item. Ten eenta per week l?y carrier, I Geo H. Hurst, UnStrtaker and Eikilmr. f _ Prompt Attention U Day sr AT J. O. Cralf Old Stand, N. Bats Phones Bp mi