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FRIDAY. JULY 11. 1924. THE McDUFFIE PROGRESS, THOMSON, GA. m* Asked And Answered BY J. E. JONES. This is a valuable educational fea ture In The McDuffie Progress. Send In four Questions, and address them to U. S. Press Association, Continen tal Trust Building, Washington, D. C. Mention this paper when you write. Enclose two cents in stamps for re ply. Do not include trivial matter or questions requiring extensive re- March. July 10. jQ. Will you kindly give me some of the principal points of interest in the liven of Louisa M. Alcott and Clara Barton? A. Louisa M. Alcott was born in 1832. Clara Barton was born in 1830. Both women gained their first prominence during the Civil War. In 1862 Miss Alcott labored as a volun teer nurse in the military hospitals 4nd gained distinction through this Work, In 1868 she published “Little Women,” which almost immediately tnade her famous. She died in 1888 After having added about twenty- five additional books to “Little Wo men.” She was beloved by boys and Air Is to whom she furnished the & lighest type of literature. Miss Bar ton was recognized by General But ler and by President Lincoln as the outstanding figure among the nurses engaged during the Civil War. She did hospital work in the Franco- Frussian War and was decorated and received the highest honors from the governments of Austria and Ger many. In 1881, when the American Red Cross Society was formed, she was made its president. Fqr many years she was prominent in relief work, and at the *Jequest of Presi dent McKinley gave the assistance of her organization to the Spanish American War. She died in 1912, and the American Red Cross Asso ciation has avoided all reference to her activity. Considerable mystery AUrrounds this attitude, but the rea son is well known in Washington, where a lenient public has sought to furnish excuses for Miss Barton’s very loose methods in handling large sums of relief funds that were en trusted to her care. Q. What is preferred stock? A. It is that class of stock which receives dividends before anything can be paid on common stock, and which often has first claim on the assets of the company in case of dis solution, TfoUtELL’EM Q. What state markets the larg est amount of sugar beets? A. Colorado’s area used for sugar beets is 239,052 acres, which is an increase over former years. Michigan is next with 159,064 acres. Q. Was Captain Kidd a real char acter, or merely fiction? A. Captain Kidd was born in New York City of Scottish parents and was hanged in London in 1701. He had been commissioned by the Eng lish to suppress piracy, but once on the bounding main he turned pirate himself and as a buccaneer and sea- rover had no superior for three years. Q. Are women large investors in railroad securities? A. Forty-eight per cent of the stock of the Pennsylvania railroad is owned by women. The stock is not held in a few large blocks, as some might expect, but is widely distrib uted. Q. What American statesman was called “The Mill Boy of the Slashes”? A. This was Henry Clay, who was born in Hanover county, Virginia, in 1777, and lived until 1852. His boyhood residence was spoken of as ‘The Slashes,” because the timber had been slashed or cut off. Young Clay was engaged in carrying grain to a mill in the vicinity of his home, and thus became locally known as “the mill boy.” Thus he obtained the cognomen of "The Mill Boy of the Slashes.” a How many banks have failed 1 ‘ ' within the last four years, and is the number abnormal? A. Bank failures have not been frequent until within the past four years, during which latter period 1,536 banks have failed. Q. What federal laws govern cat tle tick eradication in North Caro lina? A. The work of tick eradication In North Carolina is conducted under the provisions of the state laws. The Federal government is only a willing helper. Q. Who speaks first, a young man, or the girl when they meet on the streets? A. A careful observer of such meetings would likely answer that usually they both speak at the same time, but Miss Propriety in all of her books on etiquette says that the lady has the privilege of acknowl edging the acquaintanceship first. Q. When was the Statue of Lib erty built, in New York harbor, and by whom was it given? A. The Statue of Liberty was the Sift of 180 cities, 40 general coun cils, many societies, and thousands of People of France. The pedestal was the gift of the American peo ple. The statue cost $700,000 and the pedestal $300,000, the latter amount was raised by the New York World. The statue was finished in 1883, and on July 4, 1884, M. De Les sens, president of the French com mittee officially presented the statue to the United States. It was unveil ed October 28, 1886. Q. Has any President of the Un ited States been elected by the House of Representatives? A. Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams were elected by the House of Representatves, neither having had a majority of electoral votes Q. Does the rain always cool the atmosphere? A. It is very evident that a North erner asks this question, as in the North showers usually cool the air. In many portions of the South the rains are so warm that they create a sort of vapor or steam, resulting in making the weather unbearably hot. Octagon Soap, 120 bars, $4.65. J. M. Hayes. WINFIELD NEWS By Pet. Q. Who formed the first anti- elavery society in the United States? A. The first society of this kind was organized by the Quakers of Philadelphia, April 14, 1775. Q. Will you please advise me where I can obtain instructions as to how to save a drowning person? A. It is desirable that everyone who is likely to have the opportuni ty to help in, such an accident, should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the best methods of charing the lungs of water and of performing artificial respiration; this in addition to the manner in which the drowning person should be aided while strug gling in the water. The space is too limited here to describe these meth ods, but they are published in every “First Aid” book ,and should be post ed in boat houses and bathing beaches. The librarian of any libra ry in the United States should be able to furnish these books on “First Aid.” * * Q. Please tell me upon what pub- c building in the United States the dlowing inscription is carved: “He lat would bring home the wealth f the Indies must carry the wealth f the Indies with him. So it is in ■aveling—a man must carry knowl- !ge with him if he would bring »me knowledge.” A. This inscription is upon the Won Station in Washington, D. C. he building was completed during le Taft administration. Messrs. Clifford Guillebeau, Leon ard Steed and Newton Averett spent Friday night at the home of Mr. L. E. Averett. Mr. Luke Fortson, of Thomson, is visiting relatives in Winfield. Misses Annie L. Griffin and Mil dred Paschal attended the B. Y. P. U. meeting at Crawfordville last week. Mr. Royce Guillebeau was the din ner guest of Mr. “Doodle” Dougherty Saturday Mr. R. V. Walker wsa the week-end guest of Mr. Louis Averett. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith and fam ily spent Wednesday at the home of Mr. John Bohler, of Leah. Miss Fannie O’Tyson spent last week in Thomson fls the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth Ruddock. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Tankersley, of Tignall, spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of their father, Mr. J. B. Tankersley. Mrs. Edgar Griffin and daughter, Marion, spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. T. N. Guillebeau. Miss Margaret Smith returned home Sunday after spending a week in Wardville, the pleasant guest of Miss Mabel Walker. Miss Marion Griffin spent a short while with Miss Ida Mae Averett Wednesday afternoon. Guess who called to see Miss Fran ces Averett Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. James Tankersley and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Steed. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tankersley and daughter Edna spent Saturday night at. the home of Mr. E. A. Tank ersley. Mr. Dozier Dougherty spent Sun day night with Guy Blanchard. Mr. Newton Averett entertained a number of friends and relatives with a barbecue dinner Friday, July 4th, in honor of his 21st birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sims, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Steed and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jordan and son Billie and daughter Esther and little Mabel Jordan, Miss Flor ence Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beas ley and family, and Messrs. Cyrus and R. V. Walker and Clifford Guil lebeau. A truck load of young people call ed to see Miss Mildred Pascchal a short while Saturday morning, Mr. Roy Story being the driver. “You tell ’em.” We are going again. he "more s* \r\^w wfchts 'Vo borrow 1“he Inorc H <s Sh^ Kc s puh fi&nd e We don’t know where Rockefeller got his first dollar — but he gets many a man’s last dol lar. Rockefeller knew the value of service—his keen sense of serving made him a millionaire. We also have a keen desire to faithfully serve everyone—and to maintain the . highest quality goods—at the lowest possible price. When purchases are made here your are al ways sure of getting the kind of satisfaction— that really satisfies. Come in! THOMSON HARD WARE CO. Thomson, Ga. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS CITATION. Georgia, McDuffie County: Whereas, Kinch Wilkins adminis trator of Albert Wilkins, represents to the court in his petition duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered Albert Wilkin’s estate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred' and cred itors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not be discharged from his administra tion, and receive letters of dismis sion, on the first Monday in August, 1924. G. W. LOKEY, Ordinary. Q. If my house should burn down while the firm I have engaged is employed in building it, who pays the loss? A. You should have a clause in your contract for builders’ insurance. This is a common practice, and it provides for insurance furnished by £ regular insurance company. CITATION. Georgia, McDuffie County: To whom it may concern: E. S. Landers having applied for guardianship on the person and prop erty of Ola Bell Loftin minor child of Sonnie Loftin, late of said county, deceased, notice is given that said application will be heard at my office at ten o’clock A. M. on the first Mon day in August, riext. This July 7th, 1924. G. W. LOKEY, Ordinary. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our deep ap preciation for the many deeds of kindness shown us in our sad be reavement. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hayes and Relatives. large Syrup Pepsin, size bottles, 85c. J. M. Hayes. 24 lb bag Flour, self- rising, 75c. J. M. Hayes. CITATION. State of Georgia, McDuffie County: Mary McNair Ansley, now Darley, administratrix of the estate of M. U. Ansley, having applied to me for a discharge from her administration of the estate of M. U. Ansley, this is therefore to cite all persons con cerned to file their objections, if any they have, on or before the first Monday in August, 1924, next, else Mary McNair Ansley, now Darley, will be discharged from her adminis tration as applied for. This the 7th day of July, 1924. G. W. LOKEY, Ordinary. Wampole’s Cod Liver Oil, 75c bottle. J. M. Hayes. CLASS MEETING. Mrs. Joe Shields’ Sunday School class held its monthly meeting at the home of Irene Sealy Saturday after noon at five-thirty. Pauline and Louise arranged the program. They had several readings and songs. Mrs. Shields closed the meeting with prayer. Delightful refreshments were serv ed by Irene and Inez Sealy. Truck Tires, 32x4 1-2, $21.00. J. M. Hayes. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine 15 a Co "’ b ™‘ i Treatment, both local and internal, and has been success* ful in the treatment of Catarrh for over 'jrty years. Sold by all druggists. 7. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio Everywhere you go you see the immense popu larity of Chero-Cola. 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