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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
MIR. D. R. Coker, Chairman of Food
Conservation Commission, Issues
Proclamation.
Proclamation. .

The following is a proclamation
issued by MIR. D. R. Coker sum
marizing conditions on which cam
paign for larger food production if
based:
Whereas, the national govern
ment and our State government
realize that an ample supply of
foodstuffs, both for this country
and for those other countries who
are likewise at war with the imperial
German government, is necessary
for the successful prosecution of
military operations. They also
realize that the available food sup
plies of the world are entirely in
adequate, aud that the successful
prosecution of this war is mensced
BIZ said food shortage. They have,
therefore, called upon the people of
South Carolina to discontinue, as
far as possible, their drafts upon
the already heavily depleted nation
al food reserves by the production
at home of every possible pound of
food for man and beast.
In order that the people of
South Carolina may be advised of
the national peril caused by food
shortage, and that effective steps
may be taken in this State for food
production and conservation, the
governor of South Carolina has
constituted commission known as
the commission for civic prepared
ness for war. He has charged this
with awakening our
people with the necessity of united
and patriotic action in the face of
national peril.
THAT the people may be proper
ly informed and induced to take the
necessary -co-nnaratiuar antinr45t thaI
lie available 5uppiS5 Of food.
stuffs are the lowest IN all fooo.pro'
ducing countries that they have been
for over so years.
"Prices Of most foodstufs have
about doubled during the past two
or three years.
''The government crop report
forecasts wheat crop which VIII
be shcrt of American consumption.
''The reserve supplies OF meat
are far below normal.
"a nation at war requires more
food than a nation at peace.
France, Englar 4, Belgium and
Italy are short of food and are large
ly dependent Or American imports,
and unless some means Is tound Oh
supplying them, they cannot contln-
ue to fight effectively.
''The South is importing from
the North and West 100000, ,OOo
to $500, 900 worth of foodstuhs
annually and is thus a tremendous
drain on the nations food resources
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Death OF Mr.. w. F. Carter.

Monday afternoon Rev. P. b. Lanham
conducted the funeral at Dothan churcn
of Mr.. w. F. Carter, who died at the
home of Mr.. Hugh Scott. MIR, Carter
was q native of Ireland but had been IN
America about 40 years and had made
his home with Mr.. Scott for a. nnmper
of wears. Mr.. Carteriwas about Sugars
of age and was a civil engineer by prof.
fession. He was an intelligent man
and was highly respected and esteemed
by all who knew him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Union Meeting.

The union meeting of third di-
vision will meet with Plum Branch
church, April 1929.
ll-Devctional by moderator.
l1:3O-Enrollment of delegates
with reports.
Queries.
1st, Are we loosing or gaining
ground spiritually in churches of
this division? Speakers, DR. w u
Blackwell, J 6 McKie.
end, What are the duties of
Christians in time of war? Speak
ers, Garrett Talbert, Geo w BUS
sey, Jr.
l2:so-Adjournment for dinner
3rd, What should be the result
of a Christian life? LG Bell, james
Garrett.
4th, What effect will the wal
have on Christianity? Speakers, )
M Bussey.
Sunday Morning.
Sunday school in usual order.
ll:3O-Missionary sermon oJ
Rev J + Warren.
l2.3o-Adjournment for dinner
Sunday Afternoon.
! A talk by S T Adams on Sunday
school work and cooperation.
Song service.
H. E. Bunch,
for committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

and, consequently is now a menac
ta the nations safety.
"A pound of cotton at 90 cent
will actually buy less foodstuff
now than normally.
If the world shortage of food
staffs becomes acute and the peopl
actually suffer, they will stop buy
ling clothing. They must buy fooc
| as long as it. is available.
Under such conditions, the
price of cotton will fall, but the
price of foodstuffs will advance
still further (unless regulated by
law.
The raising of foodstuffs in the
South is accompanied by an i'm.
provement of the soil, as legumes
arc universally used in food crop
rotation. This enables cotton and
other crops to be more cheaply
raised the following year.
THE programme for increased
foodstuffs is Identical with the pro-
gramme for preparation for the boil
weevil, and an increase of the
acreage to foodstuffs and Of the pro-
duction of live stock would be
necessary if the world were at
peace.
Farm laborers are leaving the
State in great numbers. Cotton
requires more labor than any other
crop. Foodstuffs and life stock
can be produced with much less
labor.
If the State and nation do their
duty in the production of foodstuffs
las We confidently believe they will,
the next cotton crop will probably
bring a fair price, and we do not
wish the impression to go abroad
ton tsn ,sEis,,e this eommissi9n yaG dfeeatsi 1S
ever, most strenuously urge every
farmer in South Carolina to pro-
duce ample provisions for MS faml-
ly and laborers and a surplus 1or
sale. We urge upon the town peo,
ple the planting OF waste lands and an,
back yards to garden truck: we a,
urge every man, woman ana chiiu
in the State not to waste tood.
Food waste under present conditions
is criminal.
"A campaign for food production
and conservation will be waged In
every county in the State. Prac-
tica! plans for effectively meeting
the situation will be presented.
Eve call upon the people OF
South Carolina-black and whlte'
old and young-to enlist as one
man in order that this great State
may stand forth conspicuous in ma
tional service, solidly supporting
our great and good president IN this
hour of national peril"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
An Appeal From Colored
Chairman.
Editor The Advertiser:

Editor The Advertiser:
Will you please give me Fhort
space in your paper, to make an 'ex-
planation? I have been appoiEted
County Chairman, Preparedness
Commission for Edgefeld County.
l have appointed the following com.
mittee, throughout the county, and
| wish to ask the white friends to
please assist this committee where
ever appointed in carrying out the
instructions they have:
VIM Holloway, Pleasant Laae.
Rev VIM Peterson, Mccormick.
Lucius Dobbs, Meeting Street.
Prince Adams, Meeting street.
Charlie Bussey, Modoc.
Rev Kinner, Cold Spring.
Henry Jefferson, Trenton.
Lewis Collins, Edge6eld.
Milton Strother, Edgefeld.
A w Nicholson, Trenton.
Rev F W Weaver, Edge6eld.
E w Anderson, Edgefield.
Rev Mark Adams, Edgefeld.
Ed Wilson, Johnston, R F D.
Rev Shaw, Edgefeld.
Erksome Parker, Edgefeld.
Charlie Holloway,
Rev Tom McManus, Meeting ST.
Rev Hamp Hill, Trenton.
Eli Key,
Rev James Blocker, Edgefeld.
John Garrett, Cold Spring.
Ramsey Miller, Edge6eld.
The members of this committee
are requested to meet me at Edge
field Saturday at IL o'clock.
A. w. Simklps,
Co. Chair. Col. Preparedness
Commission for Edgegeld, Co
Edgefeld. S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

Inouisit1ve Lady How much
milk does your cow give day!
Truthful Boy-'Bout eight quarts
lady.
Inquiring lady-And how much
of that do you sell?
Truthful Boy = Bout twelve
quarts, lady.-Puck.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

When you get ready to buy your
next suit come in and we will save
you money, as our stock of clothing
is better than we have ever carried.
Mukashy Bargain House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
HARDY'S HAPPENINGS.
Measles Prevalent in Commun:.
ty. Marriage of Mrs. Mckie
and MIR. Harrison. Mis-
sionary Society to Meet

: Measles is taking the day, o
J the children down this way jus
now. They have been brought on
to the country for their health fror
the North Augusta school. Mrs
Georgia McKie Harrison's childre,
all have them; also, J. P. DeLaugh
ter has them. We are expecting t,
hear of their having been spread t,
the Cemetary Hill school. w,
hope not, for they only have thi.
week to finish up their term, and i
would be pity to have any O,
them lose any of those few-1----
All of the children tScre love
and are learning fast. We
they had a longer term now
they are SO interested.
We in our .reighborhood
been very much surprised th
week by the marriage OF
Georgia McKie to Mr.. Hue
rison April II, at the Me
parsonage in North Augusta.
a romance, as she had only
him since last fall when he
manage her business for he
wish them much happiness.
Mrs. Eulala McCarty has
from Mr.. George. Wright's
Mr.. George McKie's to kee
for him. She and her daug
MIR. Georges daughter. Ju
attended services at Hard
Sunday.
Mr.. Stanton. Townes
friend, Mr.. Watson, were
coming over from the elect
across the river where t
working. They went hon
Mrs. Julia Townes to tai
before returning to go on c
ieu peldnI1e4ul 1e M
-:.aIInS qsnQlt@Iaxoan....
the week before at her no
will board with Miss Mary
on North Augusta, as tt
agree that she must moi
home for fear of another
the fever. We hope she
up and meet with us
The w. NJ. S, meets
Julia Townes. We al
forward to nice addre
Jennie o. Briggs, who
her brother, MIR. Will Br
Sorry to hear of Mrs. I
being so unwell of late.
will soon be strong.
The farmers are very bl
constant rains keeping
too wet to plow or plant
for clear weather until
ton and corn can be pif
becoming serious.
Mrs. p. B. Lanha
home Saturday from a
dsu ghter, Mrs. Gregg !
where she has been
last two months at Bis
C. Mrs. Lanham has
home body we are glad
rest and change, and
feel stronger all the ye
need a rest sometime
constant -sameness of
1t gives new ideas that
joy thinking Of while
helps in every way.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Deserve Highest
ton.

The faithful wome
pose the Woman's Or
perance Union of the c.
the highest commendf
persistent efforts to
young along the line o
and to create temperar
For the past 10 yea
been conducting essay
the children of the p
of the county. This {
the work in this cou
the supervision of Mr.
Rainsford. The prese
prizes was an interest
Field Day exercises +,
~>o>>o~oo~~~eo~
cause the ruthless shed
to stop. l believe tha
view a great and glol
in allowing it, and
finished God will kn
oall to arms, the boo
non, the rattle of the
and the bugle call, !
will cease; and let m'
hope that 1t will not
future. $50 mote it be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
FOLLOWING A SANE POLICY.

As if to taunt the British and force them into the adoption of the same fendish methods. the Germans have returned to the raiding of England with airships and as on previous occasions they have succeeded in taking the lives of about a dozen non combat ants and inficting injuries upon many more They met with a warm recep- ton nevertheless as IS evidenced by the loss of two or more of their air ships but the British are not to be tempted into trying to return tit for tat They have come to the wise con- clusion that there is nothing to be gained by descending to the standards which are being established by the enemy. War is bad enough when conducted according to the establish ed rules but when ;l beuigerent shows its determination to kill and maim the innocent, those who are not par ticipating in the conflict, 1t displays a desperate state Of affairs and mind which a civilized nation ought to be reluctant to admit
 Determined to confine Themselves to legitimate methods, the British have repeated their air raids over the coast section of Belgium where the Ger mans with their army posts and naval bases are in the most convenient To- cation for striking at England Tons of bombs have been dropped upon inn portant points in that section with conspicuous results, and there are reasons for believing that these raids will be frequently conducted The purpose of such activity is to make this part of Belgium untenable by the Germans, and combined with op- erations which can be carried on from the water and those which are possible on land the allies can ob- tain far better results and maintain their respect with the rest of the world and humanity in general by devotine their efforts to legitimate in stead of ruthless warfare.
 Germany is gaining absolutely noth- ing nilitarywise by it's air raids over England The allies would gain nothing by res0rting to a similar pol icy. Non -conbatants are the only ones to suffer. But with the conffning of their efforts 10 driving the Germans to points where such raids can be made with less freedom real advan- tage is going to be gained
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
TIE EAST ST. LOUIS RIOTS.

II cannot help being felt that the right action has been taken in the opening Of an investigation to deter mine where the responsibility lies in connection with that lawless riotin2 which has been taking place in East St. Louis. Just as if that city was located in some uncivilized or semi barbarous country, it contains, or. did contain, these who through their ac- tions have given it reputation from which it will not be quickly sep1- rated
 In no section of the country has mob rule. asserted itself as it has in that Illinois city. The south has been supposed to be the hotbed for the manifestation of racial feel'nes, but it would seem as if the migration northward of the Nesroes had been accompanied by white southerners who refuse to look upon black man a human being and feel justified in treating him worse than a dog wherever found. and henceforth that corner of Illinois is going to be point ed to as evidence that the north is net so far in advance of the south Sin this respect.
 Lawlessness by the blacks Is not to be tolerated any more than when committed by the whites, and wh0-
 
 promptly brought before court of justice and full punishment inflicted. But there is no excuse whatever for indicting a whole race because a few members thereof are guilty of com hitting crimes. There was no justi- fcatiOn fer the manner in which the mob in East St. Louis sought out and killed and mistreated the colored men, women and children of that commu- nifty.
 Fiendish and unpardonable were the acts committed by the rioters and they deserve nothing but the treat ment which the law prescribes for such actions. Not only should the individual participants be apprehend- ed. but the ring leaders who are more responsible than any others should be made an example of. They cannot be allowed to go scott free as they too frequently do in southern states
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
SOLDIERS INSURANCE,

This country has not only had it's own experience in the raising of ar mics and conducting wars. but it has also the advantage of drawing some valuable lessons from the success which has been attained by others through the methods which have been adopted. as well as from the mistakes and blunders which they have made
 It required some time for this couul- try to be brought to a full realiza- ton of the importance of adequate preparation and it had always been committed to the plan of raising an army by the volunteer method, but having viewed the matters on all sides and given thorough consideration to the facts the decision has finally been given in a manner which must be con- sidered as the only proper one. The country is committed to thorough preparation in all directions and it is at the same time appreciative of the fact that the one sensible course has been followed in raising an army by conscription.
 It is but natural therefore that at- tention should be directed at this time to the question of insuring the lives of the soldiers. Formerly noth- ing of the kind was done- After the wars the pension system was resorted to to look after this matter, but now it is proposed that the government in- sure the life of each soldier for s4,- GOO without cost to him, and giving him permission to buy half as much again if he so desires.
 This may be looked upon as a tre- mendous burden, but can it be re- garded as more disccuraging than the pension plan when one stops to con 5ider that the country, through such
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
THE. WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

kherson, one of the several import ant cities of South Russia from which disquieting reports have been re- ceived recently, announcing the es ta abliShment of revolutionary govern ments distinct from the central re- described in the following war geog- raphy bulletin issued by the National Geogra phic Society:
 Overlooking the River Dnieper from a 100-foot elevation on the right bank of that great artery of South Russian trade, less than 20 mics from it's outlet into the Black Sea. Kherson. capital of the province rapidly approaching 100000, of which fully 30,00O are Jews. In addition to it's large trade in grain. timber. cat tie and hides. the city has ffourishing soap, tobacco, and flour manufactor- ies.
 "Kherson owes it's foundation. dur ing the last quarter of the eighteenth century, to one of the most interest - ing figures in the history of modern Russia-Prince Rotemkin. This ex- traOrdinary statesman became the prime faVorite of Catherine IT. in 11T1, and. although he held first place in her affections for only four years, continued on friendly terms with the great empress up to the time of his death G79D carrying out vast colon ization schemes in South Russia es- tablishing an important arsenal at Kherson. constructing the harbor of SebastOpoi, and building a Black Sea fleet which was to play potent role in the second Turkish war. Potem- kin died on the open steppe. while travelling from Jassy, (now iR Rou- mania) to Niko1ayev on the Dnieper as the result of eating whole goose while in high fever. His tomb is in St. Catherines Cathedral al Kherson
 Another famous character buried at Emerson is John Howard, the Eng fish philanthropist whose>movement for prison reform both in England and throughout Europe resulted in the correction of many frightful abuses during the last half of the traveiing through Russia, studying the ravages of the plague, when he stopped in Kherson and was asked to give his medical advice to a young woman who was suffering with camp fever. The philanthropist was him. died in 1790 His grave is in the sub urb of Stepanovka, four miles to the north of the town, and an obeIisk has been raised in Kherson to his memory.
 Steamers ply daily in peace times between Kherson and Odessa. the voyage Gone way) requiring about 10 hours.
 "The city derives it's name from the fact that when it was laid out by Prince Potemkin it was thought to occupy the site of the ancient Greek city state of Chersonesus. founded by Dorian colonists. Tn reality Khe\2n is more than 150 miles in an airline northwest of the classic city, the ruins of which have in recent years been identified on the outskirts of Sebastopol, in the Crimea."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

she certainly was pleased with all the hand work and everything, though her ma just fused over the hs.-y and didn't seem to pay much attention to it. I guess she saw more'n what she pretended to. though, for it certainly made the one she'd brought look cheap enough beside it.
 Gladys looked it all over and just she held it up and she says, I'm go- tie Susan baptized in Then she looked up at me and sine says, Pm going to name her after you, Ma .Mimsey. if you don't mind'-and must say I never see a prettier look on anybody's face, much less Gladys when she said it.
 "Gladys' ma pretended afterward like shed known it ali along" she went on presently, and she kind of hinted she'd put it into Gladys and Henry's heads to name the baE- after me for fear I'd be mad If they didn't but that's all the confidence I put in anything she says. From the way Gladys. acted I guess it was her do- ings mostly.
 And that" continued Mrs pirusey, lis the reason I say that getting mar ried changes folks such a pile-Sor there was certainly a time when l never would a thought for a minute that Gladys would "a male such a fine wife for Henry as what she's turned out to be."-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
AUSTRIAN UNCERTAINTY.

Austria has been brought to a re- alization of it's internal conditions. there are reasons to believe, from the attitude which it is manifesting to- wards those who have been showing g satisfaction with the manner in which the empire has been conducted, and particularly by the stand which has been taken by the Poles and Czechs.
 As if to placate these last named people, amnesty was granted by the emperor to political prisoners who have strong following. With the apparent purpose of indicating that different methods were to be adopted in the future, although making no an nouncement to that effect, the move was calculated to draw the peoples together again a unit in place of a divided house. but such an attempt to clear the political atmosphere has apparently made no headway when makes it plain that they are not to be hoodwinked by such action. He dis cerns the object of the move. He un- derstands the strength of the new Russian offensive and he doesn't hesi- tate to say that this change of front on the part of the government is due to the Russian success and not to any real sincere change or heart towards the Czechs.
 That makes it seem probable that the Austrian government cannot smooth over it's troubles at home as easily as it had expected to- It there fore must realize that it has got to use different tactics if it is going to restore the confidence of it's subject peoples in the dual monarchy.
 Tnasmuch as the Poles have called for the ending of German control, regiments have deserted 70 the enemy through dissatisfaction and the Czechs are making it plain that they have not been satisfied by the recent act of the emperor, it cannot help being looked upon as an accumulation cf evidence of scne of the troubles which are being faced in that cOun- try at the present time and the kind Of action which must be taken if the situation there is going to be i'm proved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

kissed her and said how do to her ma and says:
 Ma come earlier'n what I expect ed her. she says, but I'm awful glad you've come now, Ma Mimsey.' That's what Gladys calls me and it sounds real kind of cute the way she says it. Because mas getting awful impa- stient and I just wouldn't let the nurse bring the baby until you come, too.
 Then she rung the bel and the nurse come bringing the baby. and it certainly is a cute youngster, all right. and bright Why, that young one looked around like she was a couple of weeks old, Of course, not being the pushing kind, I just stood back and let Gladys ma hop up and .holler to the baby to come to her granny and all though to this day I don't see why I aint just much her granny as what Gladys ma is, as far as that goes and maybe more; though that ain't neither here nor there.
 Anyway. I just kind of ignored her acting so loud and walked over to Gladys. real dignifed, and handed her the white tissue paper bundle I'd used to wrap the little slip I'd made for the baby. And when Gladys opened it
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

a plan, is still paying pensions to de- pendents of those who fought in the war of 1872. over a hundred years ago?
 The insurance plan simply e1di- cates that the country will take care of this responsibility in more scien- tific manner than has been done in other instances. That it will respond to up to date methods in this direc- tion even as it will concerning the conduct of the war. and it seems highly probable. with the assistance of the insurance men of the country that a satisfactory system can be ar ranged to this end. The world moves and we must move with it.