Absence of Disease Isn't Health; You Need Vitality, Energy You may have no particular dis ease, and yet fall far short of en joying real health. To be actually healthy you must be sturdy, alert, vigorous, a-sparkle with enthus iasm and the joy of living—fairly bubbling over with vitality and energy. Are you thus ? If you are well, yet listless and unambitious, it is because you lack some quality that would fill you with vim and drive, and nine times of ten the sole cause of this lack is found to be disordered, weak blood. Wholesome blood Is the very fountain source of that energy which puts spring into your mus cles, snap into your step and spar- FOR THE BLOOD S.S.S. Standard for over 50 years HORS-ftH COIGHING? CHE Spohn's Distemper Compound [—■/* Lj% n *\?\ to break It up and K*»t th«m bark In condltloffc Twenty-leveii \U) \\ I r _w _P yearn' u»e haw mad* "SPOHN'B" I nllMp-n»abl« In tr«?atln* Cougha an«l CoMa. Lnfluenxa an l I >Ut«*mp»r with their reiultinc VjKV\ complication", and 411 dlacan'-a* of tho throat. none and lung*. \4rAvyiiy / Acta tnarv«loualy a" preventive; acta equally well as cure. crnta und 91.1 T» p*r bottle. At all drug atorea. HPOIiN MtDK AL COMPANY, GOSIIEN', IND Not Spring Fever \inNTERSMITH»C But Malaria W ruin Tnikiir CAUSES THAT LAZY II V"**-!- lUNIC TIRED FEELING. WARDS OFF MALARIA AND RESTORES STRENGTH. TRY IT. WERE OTHERS IN THE FIELD School Superintendent Learned That He Was Not Alone In His Devotion to Fair One. . The superintendent of schools In a small Indiana town recently'persuaded the school board to revoke Its ruling to employ only single women as teach ers In the school. At the first school at which he called he tried to Joke the young teachers. "Now you'll ull be getting married." he laughed. "Have any of you been getting any proposals since the ruling was passed?" Accidentally Ills eyes happened to me*>t those of the young teacher In whom every one knew lie was Inter ested. She thought the question was addressed to her and blushlngly an swered, "Just three others besides yours." Amid the roars of the other teach ers the young superintendent made his exit from that building. But never since that day has he mentioned the new ruling.—lndianapolis News. Hoary Old Asia. The history of Asia goes back very far. One of. the, earliest events re corded and regarded atf authentic Is the founding of the temple of Bel at Nippur. 0000 11. C. The Accadlan- Snnmerlaii kingdoms are placed at the head of the ruling powers. When they commenced Is not clear but they con tinued to the year 2230 B. C. Its So Easy to Make the Change There's no bother and no Sacrifice in turning away from the ills whicn some times come from tea and cof fee, when you decide on FOSTUM CEREAL Then you have a rich, full-bodied table beverage which fully satisfies the taste —and there's no ingred ient to harm nerves or digestion. Thousands hatre changed to Fostum as the better meal-time drink and they don'o turn back. Suppose you try the change for ten days and note the result. "There's a. Reason Hade by Rjstum Cereal Co.,lnc, Battle Creekjfich. kle into your eyes. If you want all this, begin right now to enrich your blood stream. You will find, as thousands of others have found in the last fifty years," that S.S.S. is an excellent remedy to do this for you,, one that removes the poisonous impurities and helps build your blood into a rich, nourishing supply. S.S.S. is an herb compound, discovered by the Indians, and still made as they made it. Get S.S.S. from your druggist to day. Start taking, and then if you want expert medical advice free, write in detail about your condition to Chief Medical Advisor, 862 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia. Swift Specific Co., Dept. 862, Atlanta, Ca. Please send me your free booklet oo S.S.S. Name BL or R. P. I) Totm BUte—— GRAMMAR AS IT IS WRIT Evidently the Third Man Had "Slipped Up" on the Spelling of Some what Familiar Word. First Sergeant Grizzell of the Spo kane recruiting station vouches for the following Incident, which occurred when three of the applicants of that station were making an application to the director of the United States Marine Corps Institute, Quarftlco, Va. Two of the applicants I*ml spelled the word grammar as "gratinner," and were busily mnklng corrections when the third applicant came along. He asked: „ "What are you changing fjttnword grammar for?" lWv. "Why, we spelled It wrong.'* an swered one of the applicants. "Give me that rubber," said the third man. "Darned if I ain't spelled It with two m's myself."—Recruiter's Bulletin. Manhattan Losing Its Population. The city of New York Is losing Its population on account of the high rents demanded. This Is shown by the great Increase In the number of commuta tion tickets which have been sold In the past few months to points on J.ong Island. Requirements. "It requires dollars to get Into the fast set." "And sense to keep out of It." I—New portrait of sol. George-Harvey, nominated by President Harding to be ambassador to Great Britain and confirmed by the senate. 2 —Sons of the American Revolution on way to Mount Vernon and the tomb of Washington on . anniversary of BnttJe of Lexington. 3—Scene on the Island of Yap, showing American vis itors in a native canoe and, at left, two pieces of the ancient "stone money." f . NEWS REVIEW OF ! CURRENT EVENTS Crisis Reached in Reparations Matter, With the Germans • Still Evasive. SIMONS MAKES NEW OFFER Total War Damage Bill Formally Pre sented by the Allies—Knox Peace Resolution on Way to Passage— Naval Holiday Move Checked. By EDWARD W. PICKARD. It would be foolish to attempt to | predict what will be happening In and j to (Jerriamy In connection with the reparations dispute by the time this reaches the reader. It all depends on developments during the week-end, so the most that can be done Is to tell what has taken place up to the time of writing. Early In the week the German gov ernment, really alarmed by the prepa rations of the allies to enforce penal ties, transmitted to Washington a re vised offer which It was hoped would be submitted to the allied govern ments as a basis for further negotia tions. In this Doctor Simons proposed Germany should engage to pay approxi mately $12,500,000,000 principal which with interest would total about $50,- 000,000,000. The allies have fixed ihe principal at $21,000,000,000 and the to tal with Interest at $50,000,000,000. The suggested methods of carrying out the engagement are too complicated for discussion here, and Indeed the allies found them so vague that further ex planation was demanded. What France, at least, considered a "Joker" In the offer appeared In the condftloas ap pended, rending: "Germany only considers thcs# pro posals as capable of acceptance If the regime of sanctions stops Immediately; if the actual basis of Gorman produc tion Is not further restricted ' and if Gerihany Is admitted to world traffic and Is relieved from unproductive ex penses." This of course meant there-should be no further occupation of German terri tory and, presumably, that Germany should be left in possession of all of upper Silesia. Berlin also suggested that "In case the United States and the allies should wish It, Germany will he disposed to take over to the limit o her capacity payment of allied obligations to the United States with regard to their debts to the latter." This plan has been broached before btft met with lit tle favor either In the allied countries or In the United States. ° Secretary Hughes conferred with the ambassadors of the allied governments concerning the new propositions, and they were discussed In the capitals of Europe: and up to date the belief was general that they were not good enough to warrant the American government In formally presenting them to the al lies. At the same time It was felt that the offer was worth further considera tion, jespeclally In view of a persistent report that Doctor Simons had assured Secretary Hughes of his willingness for a reasonable amelioration of his pro posals. Many of the diplomats In Paris were said to believe a conference, with the United States participating, at which Germany would be jwrmltted to discuss. Instead of merely being dic tated to. would result In Important progress being made toward a solution of the reparations Question. Lloyd George told the house of commons the new offer was thoroughly unsatisfac tory. The allied reparations commission, which by the treaty of Versailles was bound to fix before May 1 the sum Ger many must pay, concluded Its labors on Wednesday. The head of the Ger man commission was summoned and •he bill formally presented to htm. The total sum demanded Is a principal of 132,000,0000,000 gold marks, normally $84,000,000,000, which with interest over 42 years amounts to 228,000,000,- THE ALAMANCE GLEANER, GRAHAM, N. 0. 000 gold marks. The commission In Its communique said: "In fixing this amount the repara tions commission had effected the nec essary deductions from the amount of damages in order to make allowance for restitutions effected or to be effect ed In execution of article 238, and in consequence no credit will be allowed to Germany In respect to such restitu tions. "The commission has not Included In the above amount the sum In respect to further obligations incumbent on Germany In virtue of the third para graph of article 232 to 'make reim bursement of all sums which Belgium has borrowed ttom allies and associ ated governments up to November 11, ft) 18, together with Interest at the rate of 5 per cent on Stfch sums." Premier Brlflnd was given full lib erty of action by the French chanfber of deputies after be had declared: "H! on May 1 satisfactory proposals, with acceptable guarantees, are not made by the German government the Ruhr will be occupied." I'rime Minister Lloyd George already had assured the house of commons that if the German proposals were unsatis factory Great Britain would support France In occupation of the -tuhr. Whether this occupation would be for the enforcement of the treaty of Ver sailles or the Paris January agreement was not made clear In either Paris or London. The French have been Insist ing that Germany's violation of the treaty would alone be sufficient to Jus tify the seizure of more territory. No body, outside of Germany, disputes this but many are of the opinion that thus to curb further Germany's productive power would only make It more diffi cult to extract the reparations from her. That the Knox resolution formally ending the state of war with Germany and Austria-Hungary will be adopted by the United States senate seems as sured, though the debate may be ex tended. The foreign relations commit tee has made a favorable report on the resolution, only Senators Plttman of Nevada, Pomerene of Ohio and Swanson of Virginia, all Democrats, voting In the negative." House leaders have given assurance that the house will follow the lead of the senate. Rep resentative Fish of New York has In troduced a resolution for withdrawal of American occupational forces from Germany Immediately on approval of the Knox resolution. It Is not at all certain that the Fish measure will meet with approval, the disposition being rather to leave the question of with drawal to the administration. Despite the efforts to compel early action toward a naval holiday, by pro viding that expenditure of appropria tions for warships shall be conditioned on the President's inviting all nations to discuss disarmament, It seems certain congress will not at this time take any action In the way of reducing naval armament. This, it Is said, Is due to the Increasing tension of the relations between the United States and Japan. According to Washington dispatches,- Secretary Hughes has explained the situation to the leaders handling the pending house appropriation bill for the navy, and President Harding In vited Chairman Porter and Representa tive Rogers of the Ifouse committee on foreign affairs, to discuss with him the international situation and Its bearing on pending legislation. Japanese statesmen are being quoted rather voluminously to the effect that Japan has no desire to acquire the Philippines and prefers that America shduld retain possession of the Islands to keep them peaceful and orderly. Viscount Kato, former foreign minis ter. adds that the Japanese, however, do not want to see the Philippines strongly fortified and that they are very much concerned about the concen tration of naval power In the .Pacific. He then said vehemently: "There Is no reason why the Anglo-Japanese al liance should be renewed. This may sound strange, coming from a man who had an Important part in drafting -the alliance. If Great Britain or Australia thinks that Japan Is eager to get an al liance under any conditions that may ibe Imposed they are much mistaken." It the British naval authorities are to be believed, the Japanese naval pro grain Is largely bluff. . They say that If the present pavaV program! of the three leading naval pow«r?are carried out until 1925, States will have 18 capital sjiips embodyltfg the naval lessons of the late war, Japan.' 11 and Great Britain five. ' ■ The present naval strength of the three powers, according tt> information In the possession of the British is a* follows: Great Britain: Capital ships, 30j light cruisers, 51; destroyers, 185, and submarines, 06. The United States: Capital 30; light cruisers, 15; destroyers, 284, and submarines, 103. Japan: Capital ahliJs, 21; light cruisers, 17; destroyers, 87, and sub "marines, 23. The week closed with much brighter prospects for a settlement of the strike of British coal miners. Sir Itobert Horne, acting for the government, held a series of meetings with the miners' delegates and made new offers which included the suggestion of a wage re duction of 3 shillings per shift. The miners are willing to accept a reduc tion of 2 shillings, and It may be the government will arrange a-subsidy to meet the difference. This would amount to $500,000 monthly while the Industry Is being reorganized. It was thought the delegates would recommend that the members of the union accept the proposed plan. Meanwhile the miners and owners have agreed to plans for the protection of the mines, and the railway men's union has modified Its order against handling coal so that It does not apply to fuel for domestic purposes, hospitals and publte* utili ties. The railway workers of the United States had their Innings before the railway labor board last week. B. M. Jewell was their first witness In their effort to retain the present wage scales. He presented a mass of evi dence to support the unions' two prin cipal points—that living costs have outrun pay rates and that Vages In the only other basic Industries com parable to railroading, coal mining and steel making, have not been re duced. His argument also was framed to show that the railroads have not op erated with economy and efficiency, as required by the transportation act, and that the "same financial Interests which control the railroads also con trol the production of fuel, timber, equipment, oil and other supplies and that they have determined upon a policy of decreasing railroad expenses by reducing wages and at the same time charging unwarranted and un reasonable prices for supplies which the railroads must purchase." In tha Chicago district the dispute between building contractors and the Bulldpnir council reached a crisis. The unions having refused to accept a reduction In wages of skilled men from $1.25 to $1 an hour, the Building Construction Employers' as sociation and the Associated Builders Issued a formal "lockout" order to go on May 1. As a result, woriT has stopped on about $10,000,000 worth of building operations In that district. _ A committee of the Illinois legisla ture has uncovered graft, fraud and extortion In the building trades In Chicago and vicinity and It Is expect ed the grand Jury will Indict many labor leaders and others Involved. Every one who knows anything about labor conditions there knew this crookedness was being practiced, but the trouble was to get the victims to tell the truth. Some of them, evi dently, have overcome their fears and done so. Almost without opposition, the Mc- Cormtok budget bill was passed by the senate, and a similar measure was assured of passage through the lower house. The senate bill, substantially the same as the one I"Vesldent Wilson vetoed, creates a budget bureau to prepare estimate® of departmental ex penditures and requires the President to submit an annual budget based on estimated receipts. It also creates th« office of controller general for th« auditing and accounting of all gOTarn mental expenditures. Gives Tanlac Credit For Splendid Health r~ ' " v: " - * x, T. J. PARSER 4246 Juneau Street, Seattle, Wash. "I used to think all the Tanlac tes timonials were exaggerated, but I have felt thankful a thousand times 1 ever believed in it strong enough to give the medicine n trial," said T. J. I'arker, well-known "Saleman for Gately's Clothlnjt Store, residing at 4246 Juneau St., Seattle, Wash. "Several years ago I commenced having periodic spells of sickness and a few months ago I had an attack that 1 thought would finish me. When I did finally get up, I was scarcely able to go. I had no appetite and what lit tle I forced myself to eat caused so ntuch gas on my stomach I could hard ly get my breath. "At night I was often so bloated I couldn't breathe whjle lying down and Just had to sit up and struggle for air. At times I had cramps so bad I could hardly endure It. Immune. » .Tames —May I kiss you? Eileen —They say- kissing tends to the propagation of microbes. James —Well, you kiss me, then. I'm not afraid of them. —Carolina Tar Baby. ALLEN'S FOOT-EASF. DOES IT When ahoea pinch or corn* and bunions ache, get a package of ALLEN'S FOOT = EASE, the antlaeptic powder to be ahaken into the ahoea. It takea the ating out of corna and bunion?. gives inatant relief to Smarting, Aching, Swollen feet. 1,500,000 pounda of powder for the feet were used by our Army and Navy during the war.—Adv. Steady Stream. A Brazilian living in New York has Invented a machine to cast piston rings a rate of 18,000 to 20,000 a day by whirling molten metal into shape by centrifugal force. A Lady of Distinction Is recognized by the delicate fascinat ing influence of the perfume she uses. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to thoroughly cleanse the pores, followed by a dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder usually means a clear, sweet, healthy skin. —Adv. Safer to Elope. He —Will you marry me if I ask your father's consent? She —I'm afraid no£. "My liver was sluggish'and some times I got so dizzy I would nearly fall. I felt tired and miserable all the time, couldn't even sleep and fpr days at a time I wasn't able to go to work. "Well, a friend of mine finally got me to try Tanlac, and it certainly has done a * good job for me. My appe tite is fine now and although I am eating just anything. I want and as much as I please, my stomach never gives me the least trouble. I have picked up In weight, my strength has come back to •me, and I am now en joying trie best of health. "All the men at the store know Tanlac put me back on my feet, and I am glad to give this statement far what It may be worth to others." Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.-—Adv. HEMSTITCHING and PICOT*NG ATTACH MENT. Works on all sewing machines, $2.60. Self-threading Needlea, 25c package. MU TUAL SALES CO., Box 934. Charlotte N. C. Florida Oyater Culture Offers Life-Time In come to non-resldenta, without drudgery, rain, hoeing, plowing or fertiliser. Free Infor mation—l2,ooo words— Including U. 8. Gov ernment quotations. Government SIO,OOO sur vey, sworn statements. Oyater Growers Co operative Association, Apalachlcola, Florida. IN USS FOR 35 YEARS The Quick and Sore Cure for MALARIA, CHILLS, FEVER AND LA GRIPPE It ii a Powerful Tonic and Appetiser Will cure that tired feeling, pains in back, limbs and head. Contain* no qnlnlne arsenic or habit-forming Ingredient. SINGERS' ATTENTION! SONG BOOK A new song book of 256 pages for church find all religious services. Best "all around" book before the public. It'a wonderful. Send S5 cents and the names and addressea of two leaders and get a sample copy of "Hymns of Praise" by Samuel W. Beaxley and others. Address all ordera to BAPTIST PRINTING CO. Ayden North Carolina WE ARE NOW SHIPPING BY INSURED PREPAID PARCEL PONT draws from 7,600 bushels certified corrosive sublimate-treated Porto Rico potatoes. 1,000 for $2.60; 5,000 for sl2. After May 15th, deduct 40c per 1,000. Leading varletiea Tomatoea, Peppers and Egg Planta 30c dozen; 100 for 60c; 1.000 for $2.60 Satiafactlon guaranteed. DEALERS WANTED—WIRE OR WRITE. HAVANA PLANT FARM, Midway. Gadaden Co., Fla. W. N U~ CHARLOTTE, NO. 19--1921~

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