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the McDuffie progress, tt FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 192^ Asked 4nd Answs rad . Colds ''Quick! oteed Relief in 5 Hours %• hang onto a Head Cold for a when -Dr. Platt’s Itinex Pre- tion (s guaranteed to knock It in r. ours—or it costs you nothing, Rinex gets at tho internal cause in !’■- iload and removes I!. So every goes—nntek. Or ja’.e in tin.’* 1i.. ass’ GIBSON DRUG CO. BY J. E. JONES. January l8, 1924. (This is a valuable educational feature in The McDuffie Progress. the Senate and one army engineer Send in your questions, and address f^ial Retailed by the> Secretary of them to U. S. P^ess Association, Con tinental Trust Building, Washington, D. C. Mention this paper when you write. Enclose two cents in stamps for reply. Do not include trivial mat ter or questions requiring extensive research.) War, the three constituting a Board of Commissioners. The judges, school board, and all officers are named by Federal appointment. Con gress takes a few hours off occasion ally from its regular lines and acts as a sort of common council in mak ing laws for the District. COM NG T Augusta & Warrenton Dr. Rea & Company Medical Doctor Specialist [TOUT PERSONS Incline to full feeling after eot- lpr tassy pains, constipation Reiui cd and digestion improved by CHAMBERLAIN’S TABLETS Cleansing and comforting - only 25« Q. How r do watt and candle power compare? For instance, a 25 watt lamp would be equal to how many candle power? Q. What is the value of a dime, dated 1800, with thirteen stars, and j portrait of Martha Washington? A. Coin collectors do a lot of A. A 25 watt lamp on 110 volt "bin-gain and trade” business in old circuit is rated at 238 lumens. There , oins _ Thia part icular has a value are approximately 10 lumens to a among these merchants of anywhere candle power. Therefore the approx- between $1.25 and $3.00. imate candle power would be 23.8. A “watt” is a measurement of the Will be in Augusta on Tuesday, Feb. 5th, at the Plaza Hotel, And in Warrenton on Thursday, Feb. 14th, at the Commercial Plotel. Hours 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. One Day Only The doctor in charge will demon strate at the principal towns through- Q. IIow many electric light bulbs flow of mechanical eneigy 01 foice, a ,*e used in the United States during 'out the state how he and his Medical and therefore if the volt circuit was a year ? I Doctor Associates treat diseases and not the same as that stated above ^ Manufacturers statistics re- j deformities without surgical opera- the rating would change. 4 he can- p 0r t that 341,000,000 of these lamps pon. die power , on the other hand, is a were made in 1923. It is interesting | The doctor has had years of ex- FOR ORDINARY. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for Ordinary of McDuffie county, subject to the primary when called. I would appreciate the sup- form of reckoning in terms of the t 0 note in connection with the above Iperience in the treatment of chronic I port of the people. VO THE WHITE VOTERS OF Mc- DUFFJE COUNTY. I respectfully announce myself for re-election as Clerk of the Superior Viurt of McDuffie Co" * . , subject to 1 ip usual white primu ■/, If re-elected I pledge the same faithful discharge of the duties of he office and universal courtesy to the public which has characterized my efforts in the past. 1 deeply appreciate the confidence and support which you have hereto fore so generously given me, and shall in the future endeavor to merit a continuance of the same. Very respectfully, • W. W. HARDAWAY. January 25th, 1924. FOR TAX RECEIVER. Through the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself a candi date for tho office of Tax Receiver o 1 nffie county, subject I > the action f the white primary to be held in April. I respectfully solicit the sup port; of the 1 ,ters of the county, and f elected promise to give my until ided attention to the duties of said office. Respectfully, JOHN A. JONES. light of a standard candle. Q. Where is the grave of the llu- known Soldier? A. In the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, which is just) inquiry that only 30,000 lamps were diseases; he is a practical specialist manufactured in 1881, which was the in internal medicine, and his clinics first year of the electric light in our ,are patronized by those who know, commercial history. land appreciate the advantages of j treating with an experienced doctor. Q. ,1s it a fact, as indicated by the The diseases treated are liver, kid- across the Potomac River in sight o' recent popular song, that bananas ney> sto mach, bladder and bow-el Washington. The great memorial have been scarce in the markets? j troubles, nose, throat and lung trou- amphitheater was provided through A. During the year 1922, 45,093,- bIos> gall stoncs , appendicitis, blood the efforts of the Grand Armv of the 892 bunches of bananas, valued at and skin diseases, leg ulcers, enlarg- Republic, to secure a fitting memorial $19,145,911 were brought into this ed veins> rheumatism, neuralgia, par- country. It is estimated that every a iy S j s , epilepsy, undeveloped and de man, woman and child in the United f orrne d children, bed wetting, and all States ate two-fifths of a bunch of | chronic diseases of men, women and for our soldier dead and a suitable assembly place for the thoi’s-m.ls m attendane at the services Decoration Day. The white marble structur > of singular grace and compelling oeau- ty covers an area of 34,000 square bananas during that year. Q. What is the distribution from feet, and provides seating capacity (he sale of a loaf of bread, in paying for 5,000 people in the ampitheaier tKe farmer, the baker, etc.? proper, and several thousands more a. A representative from the De in the colonnades and on the stage, partment of Agriculture addressing Just across the roadway from the a recent meeting of the Housekeeper’s eastern stairway and in harmony Alliance of Washington, stated that with and an integral part of the me- sixteen per cent of the selling price morial ampitheater is the tomb of 0 f a loaf of bread goes to the grower the Unknown Soldier. j 0 f the wheat; thirty-six per cent rep- hildren. Their plan of treatment for goiter, small tumors and external cancerous diseases of the hypodermic injection method and their knowledge of the successful uses of the various vaccines as used in this present day and age gives them special advantages in the practice of medicine. Will examine free all those inter ested as to their health and in those cases selected for treatment medi- resents the margin of the barker, and c j ne w jjj b e sen t direct from their Q. On what date did the United twenty-two per cent the margain of States join war with Germany, and the retailer. The balance is distrib- what was the cause? How long were u ted in various ways. the other countries in before the United States joined? j Q. Can the watch he used as a A. On tho night of April 0, 1917, I compass, and how? President Wilson appeared before A. Yes, it is simply necessary to Congress and declared that a state bring the watch in a position so that of war existed between Germany and the hour hand is directly toward the the United States. I sun. The South then lies exactly The Central Powers declared war midway between whatever hour it against Serbia July 28, 1914, and may happen to be and the numeral against Russia, France and Belgium, Xll on the dial.. Suppose, for in- by August 4. France declared war stance, that it is four o’clock, and August 3, and Britain, August 4. that the timepiece is held in the posi- Russia did not formally declare war tion indicated. The direction of the until November 3. numeral II will then be the exact Historians and diplomats have South. If it is eight o’clock, the been reciting the cause of the war numeral X will indicate the exact ever since its beginning, and there is southerly point, no indication that an answer that laboratory at Minneapolis, Minn. Married ladies are requested to come with their husbands, and chil dren with their parents. will give universal satisfaction will be forthcoming short of a century. Q. What is a boycott? A. All dictionaries agree that a boycott is a social business interdic ts. Why is Ireland called the Em erald Isle? A. Because of the greenness of its grass and foliage. Q Who selected the site for the tion for the purpose of coei-cion or White House? A. President Washington, by Major L’Enfant, in 1791. fisted LIST OF DEAD LETTERS punishment. Q. What is the residence of Bri- gidiar General Charles G. Dawes, in the United States? Is Count Zep pelin still alive, and what was his Advertised at the post office at Thom- connection with the Zeppelin air ships? A. The address of General Dawes is Chicago, Illinois. Count Zeppelin is dead. An inci dent in his career was the celebration of his seventy-fifth birthday on July 8, 1913, when he steered his twentieth airship on its maiden voyage. Count Zeppelin was a soldier of fortune and fought in many countries. During * the Civil War he was in the Union son, Ga., January 28th, 1923. 1. Mrs. Missouri Carter. Mrs. Snube Grant. Mr. J. R. Holiday. Mrs. Lula Jones. Mr. C. H. Keller. Mr. Munthapens. Mr. E. G. Mulling. Miss Mary Park. Mss Cathrine Smith. Miss Aimna Tuck. 2. 3. 4. 5. G. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Quick Way To All Florida —Via— Georgia & Florida Ry, OVERNIGHT. 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Tickets are available to points in-— Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Brit ish Columbia, California, Cuba, Flor ida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Ken tucky, Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, , , , Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexi . 1 e ; s , e f . crs ^ co, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, ways say, “Adveritsed, .giving the jPennsylvania, South Carolina, Ten- numbe rand date advertised Q. What does G. O. P. mean? A. G. O. P. is merely an abbrevia tion of Grand Old Party, which is d name for the Republican party. Q. What three States produce the most oil in the United States? A. Oklahoma, Texas and Califor nia. The number of barrels of crude petroleum produced in the United States in 1909 amounted to 183,170,- 874. The quantity in 1921 in the Un ited States was 469,639,000. Q. What is the area of the Dis trict of Columbia and how is it gov erned? A. The area comprises 69 square miles. The government consists of two civilian c mmissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by In accordance with the posta.laws a fee of one cent will he charged 1 upon the delivery of each piece. J. D. BASTON, P. M. nessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia. For further information, apply to E. W. HAWES. FOR SHERIFF McDUFFIE COUNTY. Believing that my experience and ability to perform the duties of the sheriff’s office of McDuffie county qualify me for that position, I here by announce my candidacy for said office subject to the white primary to bo held when called. I would ap preciate the support of the voters of the county, and if elected, pledge my best efforts to perform the du ties of the office in a fearless and im partial manner. Respectfully, LYNN J. NORRIS. HARPER BROS. 420 Jackson St. Augusta, Ga. PICTURES, PICTURE FRAMEES AND FRAMING. Quick, Polite and Artistic Work. Wise X-Ray Laboratory G. WISE, Roentgenologist. Masonic Bldg. Augusta, On, l Phones—Office 669; Residence 298CL GEORGIA RAILROAD Passenger Train Schedule. CORRECTED TO AUG. 20th, 1928. DEPARTURE OF TRAINS AT THOMSON, GA. ANNOUNCEMENT. Boneville, Ga., Jan. 14th, 1924. McDuffie Sounty. Unsolicited by any one whomso ever, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the legislature, subject to the rules of the approaching white primary. Respectfully, J. P. WILSON. LOOK, LADIES, LOOK. Join Us In Our Personally Conducted Tour Through Beautiful Florida, The Land of Flowers. Leaving Augusta February 24th returning February 29th. Visiting Jacksonvville, St. Augus tine, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Lakeland. A congenial and jolly crowd with every detail of arrangement and en tertainment taken care of for you. Special sight seeing trips in all cities. Special luncheons and enter tainments. Theatre parties and ev erything to keep you happy for five days in Florida. The entire trip will be made in solid steel Pullman cars. Total cost of the trip, including railroad fare, Pullman fare for five nights and days, meals and sightseeing trips for the small sum of $70.00 from Augusta and return. This trip if taken alone would cost anyone at least $200. The tour is being operated under the auspices of the Augusta Busi ness Women’s Club and will be per sonally conducted by Mr. J. E. Ken- worthy, General Passenger Agent of the Georgia and Florida Railway. Act quick and make your reserva tion. One hundred ladies are going. This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and see beautiful Florida. For further information address J. E. Kenworthy, General Passen ger Agent, Augusta, Ga. WEST BOUND LEAVE No. 3 for Atlanta 3:34 A.M. No. 1 for Atlanta 8:24 A.M. No. 7 for Atlanta 4:23 P.M, No. 5 for Atlanta 11:65 A.Mr No. 9, for Barnett 7:51 P.M, EAST BOUND LEAVE No. 2 for Augusta 11:55 A.M, No. 8 for Augusta 8:43 P.M, No. 4. for Augusta 12:69 A.M, No. 6 for Augusta 6:19 P.M, No. 10, for Augusta 6:30 A.M, TO THE WHITE VOTERS OF McDUFFIE COUNTY. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of McDuffie county, subject to the usual while primary. If elected, 1 pledge my every energy to the faithful, impar tial and courteous discharge of every duty which may devolve upon me as Sheriff. I very earnestly solicit the active support of my friends and the public, and shall he deeply grateful or every consideration shown me. Respectfully, JAS. L. LEWIS. TO THE VOTERS OF McDUFFIE COUNTY. I hereby announce myself a candi date for 'the office of Ordinary of McDuffie county, subject to the rules f the white primary, and I will ap preciate very highly the votes and support of the ladies and gentlemen of the county. And if I am elected I shall attend to the office to the very best of my ability, and will feel like that my time will belong to the people and the office, and will en deavor to act accordingly. Very respectfully, JAS. S. JONES. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Tax Receiver of McDuffie county subject to the white primary in April, 1924, and will appreciate the support of all voters, nd if elected I promise to do my luty and get the taxes subject to axation. Respectfully, JAS. R. FARR. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce mystelf a can didate for the office of Tax Receiver of McDuffie county, subject to the primary election in April. I w:ll The Progress does all Kinds of lot irlntlnK. and nrleer- are wav bum - -vf hpra Eleptrical Repairs | Motors, Generators, Anything Electrical, Homes Wired. PLANTS INSTALLED. RADIO SETS Sold and installed; Demon strations arranged. Ticket Agent in'your town or to the. j greatly appreciate the support of undersigned. ; tho voters, and if elected, promise to J. P. BILLUPS, G. P. A., 120 E. Hunter St., Atlanta, Ga. McDUFFIE PROGRESS AND SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR , BOTH FOR $1 50. The McDuffie Progress has made arrangements with The Southern Cultivator, of Atlanta, whereby we can send both The Pfrdogress and Cultivator for $1.50. per year, the regular price of The Progress. give the best service possible. Respectfully, MORRIS E. BURKE. Eve Repair Co. Phone 1727. Augusta, Ga. TO THE WHITE VOTERS OF McDUFFIE COUNTY: I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election as Tax Receiv er for McDuffie county, the election to be hold some time this year. In the future, as in the past, I shall give my very best efforts to the duties Both new subscribers and renew- Qf the office at all times. Thanking als are entitled to this offer. j ou £ or y 0ur past support and solic- ' _ .1 am A hai.>(i 2fie ad fit the ‘‘Want’ MONEY TO LEND CHEAP RATES AND GOOD TERMS. If you want to borrow money Oil your real estate, call on me and I think I can make it to your interest. Valuable Farms and Town Lots. JOHN T. WEST. G. T. NEAL Dentist Office Over First National Bank THOMSON, GA. H. P. NEAL Dentist Office Over City Bank. Phone 48 THOMSON, GA. SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES and ARTIFICIAL EYES Properly Fitted. DR. HENRY J. GODIN 956 Broad St., Augusta, Ga, J. T. WEST Attorney at Law. Office Over Thomson Drug Co, THOMSON. GA. Force Babies to Eat Mush. Tn some Africnn tribes when the baby Is a few months old It begins to ho fed on n preparation of coarse meal. The mother fills her hand with the meal, pushes It Into the baby’s mouth and holds Its nose until all the food is swallowed. Chiropractic. There is no effect without a cause, Chiropractic adjustments remove the cause of disease and the effects dis appear without medicine or opera tion. WM. H. HUGHES, D. C. Licensed Chiropractic. Montgomery Building, 3rd floor. Augusta, Ga. The Secret Of Success The secret of success is hard work and dear thinking-. The industrious person earns more than his necessary expenses, and the thinking person saves this surplus and deposits it in a GOOD STRONG BANK. It is never too soon to begin saving. Get the habit of saving. The sooner you start the greater will be your success. Financial success is simply a matter of sticking to your saving habit—making your character stronger than any temptation to spend. Nobody saves much at a time. Ev erybody can save a little at a time. Try the saving habit and see how fast the small change will grow into dollars, and the dollars into tens and hundreds. We invite you to start an account with us. It will be appreciated, whether large or small. We will give you Safety and Service BANK OF THOMS JN The Old Bank. b| I nlun.ii will Kell that article you wa.r Ring a continuance o: dame, Respectfully, R, W .CRAWFORD. MONEY TO LEND I can quickly negotiate loans in unlimited amounts on improved farm lands. Five to ten years time. Easy payments. Parties interested will do well to see me at once. J. GLENN STOVALL. NOTICE. NEW REPAIR SHOP at 806 15th St., Augusta, Ga., where we are ill a position to give prompt and satistac tory service. Frank Pileggi is with us. A trial order will convince you. Mail at your shoes—return charges prepaid. HOFFMAN & CLARY.
