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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1924. the McDuffie progress, Thomson, ga. Asked And Answered BY J. E. JONES. This la a valuable educational fea- (ar« irf The McDuffie Progress. Send III four questions and addreHH them U. 8. PreBB Association, Continen tal Trust Building, Washington, I). C. Mention this paper when you write. Enclose two cents in stamps for re- Flf. Do not include trivial matter or questions requiring extensive re- ooarch. Europe wheie southern pine is im ported one finds very attractive par quet flooring made of this material. It also states that it is astonishing that southern pine parquetry floor ing has not been used to a larger extent in the United Staets. Q. What is the official language of Panama? A. A law was passed in 1917 by the Panama Assembly for hte con- oervation of the Spanish language. This measure was not enforced how- ovcr, and regulations for its enforce ment did not appear until January, 1024. Enforcement was again post- B med until December 31, 1924. nder the provisions of the law Panama must put aside foreign names which they may have acquired and must readopt the ancient Spanish or Indian designation. Q. Can you tell me what process 1$ used in printing calico? A. It is the art of applying colors to doth after it has come from the jtymd of the weaver in such a manner aa to form patterns or figures. This Art, originally brought from India, yrna first introduced into Great Brit ain in 1738. Q. What city has the largest per capita consumption of electricity? A. Buenos Aires probably has as large a per capita consumption of electricity as any city in the world. All thingB except those of the very poorest classes are electrically light ed, stores and public buildings are well illuminated. Electricity is also extensively used for power, and to fome extent for heat. Q. Who was the original “Beau Brummell”? A. George Bryan Brummell was born in 1778 and died in 1840. He lived in London and through the in fluence of the Prince of Wales, af terward George IV, became a court favorite and a great society leader, setting the style in men’s clothes for many years. Q. What is the meaning of “Blue stocking” and its origin? A. The term arose in connection with certain meetings held by women in the days of Dr. Johnson, for con versation with distinguished literary men. One of these men was Benja min Stillingsfloet, who always wore blue stockings. His absence at any time was regarded a^a great loss, 7ime common, bo that the remavV b “nothing withou' tin blue stocking.” Q. What is the gold standard law? A. The Act of Congress, March 14, 1890, which declares that the dol lar consisting of 25.8 grains of gold, nine-tenths fine, shall lie the standard unit of value, and all forms of money issued or coined by the United States shall be maintained at a parity of value with this standard, was the original “gold standard” definition. This was further clarified after the election of 1890, when Colonel Bryan framed the “free silver” issue. Q. What does Tammany mean and how Tammany Hall originate? A. Before the Revolutionary war there was an Indian chief who was so good that he was popularly called Saint Tammany. After the Revolu tion, Tammany Society organized in Philadelphia. At the beginning of the administration of President Washington, William Mooney, an upholsterer was instrumental in or ganizing a similar society in New York. It was politican but not par tisan. Washington denounced “self- constituted societies” for their aid to the Whiskey Insurrection. This re proof shook the very foundations of Tammany, and Mooney and others who aclherred to the organization turned it into the control of politics. It has endured ever since and the modest old wigwam of earlier days was later replaced by a building on Fourteenth street, where city and state politics are made to feel the power of the most thoroughly organ ized political machine in America. TSutell'em Q. Is bobbed hair going out of Btyle? Is the average bobbed haired girl considered a bit fast? Does any business man want a stenoghapher with bobbed hair? A. Bobbed hair has been accepted in many centers of population, where “the style is set,” and from which forms of hair dress, ornamentation, hats, and other detail, gradually blend into the conditions of different parts of the country. The discussion of bobbed hair may be likened to the torrents of arguments that surround ed the wearing of bloomers, knicker bockers, and outing suits that includ ed trousers, a few years ago. These dress reforms now excite but little attention, particularly as adopted by younger women and girls. Bobbed hair has not “arrived” in many sec tions of the country, but the public attitude where it is accepted, in cities like Washington, D. C., may be stat ed. Washington is a more cons er vative city than New York, but in the National Capital a very large part-perbaps a majority, of all un married girls have their hair bobbed. This includes students in the public high schools, the select private schools, colleges, and universities, as well as the young women employed in the Departments of the Govern ment; in fact, the younger women in every walk of life. A year or too ago there was some reproach—some talk about only “flappers” having their hair bobbed. But tha tis all over, and citing Washington as a Another solution To the housing' ^problem is "to keep tVie Tnovies Tuhhing' fticfhT c Lli— fair standard, it may be said that the best girls in the world have adopted bobbed hair, and by doing so, made it thoroughly respectable, and recognized as good form. Only a small percentage of married women have bobbed hair. In the city of New York the situation is the same, except that the age limit is higher; and married women of the best fami lies are yielding gradually to the comforts of bobbed hair. Thus, the 1 whole matter muy be summed up in the statement that where the issue of bobbed hair has not met, and fought to a finish by our best young women, that the barber has won. And with the victory recorded by the highest type of womanhood, the cus tom is being rapidly accepted, in the same way that dress reform gradual ly grew to “look all right." Q. How did the Baltimore oriole receive its name? A. The Baltimore oriole is a com mon American oriole, so named be cause its colors (black and orange) were likened to the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore. Grounds For Divorce Are Usually Battle Grounds. You will never have any “grounds” for com plaint when you invest in some of the BUILDERS HARDWARE Which we carry in stock. We carry a large and complete line of the highest grade goods— and can meet your ev ery requirement, satis factorily, both in quali ty and price. We merit your pat ronage by quality and service. THOMSON HARD WARE CO. Thomson, Ga. Q. What year did the British burn the White House at Washington? A. August 24, 1814. Q. Is it correct usunge to thank hotel waiters and theatre ushers? A. Certainly. It is always cor rect to show appreciation for any courtesy, or an attention. “Thanks” are cheap to utter, and always wel come words to those who receive them. Q. How many islands and bridges are there in Venice? A. Venice, Italy, is built on eighty islands and has 400 bridges. Q. Does Niagara Falls ever freeze over? A. No. In certain severe winters, notably 185G, 18G0 and 1875, ice islands have formed, and have so consolidated as to construct an ice bridge over half of the American rapids. Only the very hold sight seer, however, would risk viewing the falls from those bridges of ice which mightfcollapse at any moment. Q. How are male and female eels distinguished, and what are their habits? Please add, something of their history. A. All eels which are found in the fresh waters of America and Europe originally came from the sea. The United States Bureau of Fisheries says that the native home of the American eel is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the region south of Bermuda and north of the West Indies. The fe males enter fresh water when about a year old, while the males remain in or near brackish water. At ma turity the females return to the sea, joining the males when they reach brackish water, and proceeding with them tq. the spawning grounds. The females are much larger than the males, and as they only are found in our rivers and lakes, it is safe to say that every eel taken in fresh water is a female. The female grows to a length of three feet or over, while the males average about fourteen inches. Q. How many houses were de stroyed (approximately) in the earth quake and fire in Japan last Septem ber? A. The Capital Restoration Bu reau of Japan gives the number of houses destroyed as 293,488. The burned buildings have been restored by approximately 50 per cent. cotton grown in 1923 amounted to 11,000,000 bales of 500 pounds each. Q. IIow r many Fords have been made in ten years? A. Ten years ago there were 405,- 000 Ford cars registered in the United States. Now the figure is above 5,000,000. Q. What is the reason for the great increase in the use of sugar? A. The Medical and Surgical Journal snys that sugar has taken the place of its twin brother, alcohol. Downward Course Q. Do the Egyptains who supply the United States with ‘‘Turkish cig arettes” themselves smoke Virginia tobacco? A. The native Egyptain has al ways been a large consumer of to bacco but his tastes until recently have been almost exclusively confined to Turkish and other near-by tobac cos. During and subsequent to the war large quantities of cigarettes manufactured from Virginia tobac co were imported into Egypt for con sumption by the British military forces stationed in the country. For instance, in 1920 and 1921 more than 660,000 pounds of cigarettes were shipped to Egypt, almost entirely from England. That the native Egyptian is smoking more and more Virginia tobacco is indicated by the fact that the 1923 imports increased 45 per cent over the previous year, and since all these cigarettes were shipped from the United Kingdom, it is very probable that they were manufactured from Virginia tobacco. Pee Qee MASTIC PAINT Paint Stops Decay Reduces Repair Bills Other Pee Qee Products I T is a pretty well known fact that paint is a preservative. What science has preached, experience has confirmed. Paint used at regular intervals, is a relent less foe of decay, which, if unopposed, is certain. It lessens the upkeep of your propertyandreducesrepairstoaminimum. Pee Gee Bam Paint Pee Gee Shingle Stain Pee Gee Invincible Spar Varnish Pee Gee Si!o Paint Pee Gee Screen Enamel Pee Gee Porch Paint Peaslee-Gaulbert Co. Incorporated Atlanta - Louisville - Dalla3 Pee Gee Mastic Paint has been on the firing line over half a century protecting homes, barns, and outbuildings. Its great covering capacity and long years of serv ice have become a proverb—“Wear like Mastic.” You hear it whenever good paint is talked of. Retains its luster long after ordinary paints have “gone dead.” THOMSON DRUG CO. Thomson, Ga. VARNISHES-STAINSENAMELS WHITE OAK NEWS. After being absent for two weeks I will write again. There will he Sunday school and preaching here Sunday afternoon, everyone has a cordial invitation to come. Fast Being Realized By Thomson People. A little backache at first. Daily increasing ’till the back is lame and weak. Urinary disorders may quickly follow; Dropsy and often Bright’s disease. This frequently is the downward course of kidney ills. I Don’t take this course. Follow the advice of a Thomson citizen. Mrs. Annie Belle Stockton, 115 Hill street, says: “My back gave me a heap of trouble and I had a dull, 1 dragging pain almost all the time. I was nervous, had dizzy spells and stars appeared before my eyes, blur ring my sight. My kidneys didn't act right at all; I had that tired, worn-out feeling mornings and I could hardly get up and do my house work. Doan’s Pills were recommend- | ed and after I had taken about one | box I was greatly relieved.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t I simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Pills—the same that Mrs. Stockton had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Love Morris spent the week end with Miss Mildred Reese. Friends of Mr. K. R. Smith and little Dempsy Smith are pleased to hoar they are better. Many from this community enjoy ed the commencement at Winfield. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Clary, of near Sweetwater, spent last Sunday with Mrs. L. G. Reese. Mr. and Mrs. Dosh Morris were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morris Sunday afternoon. Mrs. A. M. Bailey and son, Eugene, and Miss Love Morris spent a while last Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Green of this community. Friends of Miss Fannie Reese will regret to learn of her leaving for Eatonton Sunday after spending sev eral weeks with friends and relatives out here and in Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. Pilcher Hannah, of Cobbham, passed through the com munity Thursday on their way to at tend the commencement at Callaway school house. We are very sorry to learn of the illness of little Edyth Morris, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sirley Mor ris. At this writing Miss Merle Street- man continues very ill at her home near Harlem. CITY PROPERTY. We have a six room dwelling- located near the center of Thomson at a price that is less than half the cost of building- the house today; lot 75x200 feet; house built when lumber was good; and listen, you can pay for this place eas ier than paying rent. Owner has moved away and wants to sell, so if you want a bagain in vestigate this at once. 2 1-2 ACRES IN CITY. Right in the best residence section of Thom son we have for sale a plot of 2 1-2 acres that will be sold in a lump. A fine site for a lovely home with terraces and flowers. Let us show you this and quote you terms. McDuffie County Real Estate Agency. Q. What is 'cordovan leather? A. Cordovan leather takes its name from Cordova, Spain. Cordo van is tanned goatskin. Q. What river in the United States is called the Dardanelles? A. The Detroit river is sometimes referred to as the Dardanelles of the new world. Q. What is “monkey bread?” A. Tiie fruit of the baobab which grows abundantly in Senegal is called “monkey bread.” It is used by na tives for curdling milk and as a specific for certain diseases. The root of the young tree is sometimes eaten by the natives. Q. Will you tell me if parquetry flooring can he successfully made from Southern Yellow Pine? A. The U. S. Department of Com merce states that practically all over Q. How many lepers are there in this country? A. The estimate is 1200 to 1500. Q. What was the United States cotton crop of 1923? A. It was estimated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture that the LIST OF DEAD LETTERS 6. Advertised at the Post Office at Thom son, Ga., May 12th, 1924. 1. Miss Emma Bell. 2. Mrs. Matilda Brinkley. 3. Mrs. Rossie Caivey. 4. Mr. J. D. Crawford. 5. Pastor Christain Church. Mr. C. W. Coleman. Mr. John E. Gardner The Golden Hdw. Co. Miss Hattie Huspans. Miss Ida Mea Smith. If the above letters are not called for in two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office. When calling for these letters al ways say, “Advertised,” giving the number and date advertised. In accordance with the postal laws a fee of ono cent will be charged up on the delivery of each piece. J. D. EASTON, P. M. GEORGIA RAILROAD The Secret Of Success (THE OLD RELIABLE). 8. 9. 10. Let The Progress I)o Your Job Printing. Vacation time is here once again and with it comes the annual summer tourist fares. The^e reduced rates, to almost every section of the country, go into effect May 15th, and are good return ing up through October 31st, 1924, stop-overs being permitted at all points on either going or return trip upon application to conductor. If you are contemplating an enjoy able vacation trip this summer, we will be only too glad to make all necessary arrangements for you; just apply to our ticket agent in your town and if there is any information desired which he is not in position to furnish, it will be supplied through this office. Or you may write direct to the undersigned at address shown. You can rest assured your requests for rates, schedules or any other in formation relating to a journey by train, will receive prompt and effi cient attention. Your inquiries are solicited .and it will be a pleasure to help you in any and every way possible. J. P. BILLUPS, General Passenger Agent, 120 East Hunter St., Atlanta, Ga. 5-16 tf The secret of success is hard work and clear 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 he 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 THOMSON The Old Bank. ■tea. I'fffi-iia