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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
FEED ALLIES AND WIN
WAR, SAYS HOOVER

Washington.-In statement re-
viewing the world food situation, Food
Administrator Hoover said the fight
against the submarine would be won
IL the United States and Canada could
stimulate production and effect econo.
mics so as to feed the allies from this
continent without sending a ship far
ther afield than the American Allan.
tic seaboard
Ships. wheat and hogs are the great
needs emphasized by Mr. Hoover. He
said deepest concern had been caused
by the fact that In spite of high prices
this country's pork consumption had
increased during the war until pro-
duction had been outstripped; aitu.
alton that must be changed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
COL. Ell. WATSON OF
COLUMBIA IS DEAD
SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONER
OF AGRICULTURE PASSES
PEACEFULLY.
HELD IMPORTANT OFFICES
Busy Life Conseerated to Service o.
State Brilliant In Achievements
Comes to a Close.

Columbia-Col. +. J. Watson, com
missioner of agriculture. commerce
and industries for the State OF Soutn
Carolina, died at his residence. sl'
Barnwell street. He had been aniict-
ed for several months with tuberculo-
sis OF the throat. and had been seri
ously i'll for the past six weeks.
The interment was at Ridge Sprins
The pallbearers were: Honorary
Governor r. L. Manning, w. w. Bali
August Kohn. w. ii. Townsend, Jo-
seph Norwood. William Banks; active.
A. c. Summers. X. NJ. Simpson. c. T..
Petit. j. H. Woodward, w. s. Bon
ner. s c. Groeschel. J. X. Jones, H.
w McCreight.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
FOOD OEALERSM MUST
ACCEPT FAIR PROFIT
FOOD ADMINISTRATION ANNouN.
cEs PRoFiTEERiNG 6Y RE-
TAiLERs MUST STOP.
SUPPLIES WILL Be SHUT OFF
Wholesalers Will BE Prohibited From
Selling to Dealers Seeking Undue
Profits-Guard Consumer Against
High Prices.

Washington.-Profi by retail
dealers in foodstuffs is now made i'm
possible, the food administration an
nounced. under a plan to cut OFF sup
plies to those not satisfied with rea-
sonable margins. Manufacturers.
wholesalers and other handlers OF
foods whose business will go under Ii.
cense will not be permitted to sell 10
distributors who seek undue profits.
This Is one of the most sweeping
safeguards" the announcement said.
against high prices which will be
incorporated in the licensing system.
for which complete rules and regu,a-
tions will be made known within few
days"
This plan, food administration Off
cials believe, will give the government
entire control OF retail prices Whole
salers and others who continue to sell
to retailers after they are forbidden
to do so by the food administration
will be denied the right to sell goods
under license.
Authority for extending control to
the retailer ia cited I'm the announce
ment as follows:
'.The small retailers OF food. of
whom there are several hundred thou
sand in the country. while exempt
from the licensing provisions. are
nevertheless subject to other provi.
sions OF the food control act. Every
retailer, as well AZ every other handler
OF food, Is forbidden under the law
to make any unreasonable charge. to
hoard, to monopolize. waste or de-
stroy food, or to conspire with anyone
TO restrict the production. distribution
or supply. or exact excessive prices on
any necessities. There are no penal:
ties provided. but the food administra
tion hopes that the arrangement OF
restricting supplies to violators OF the
law will be OF some effect. for the re-
taller will find himself unable to buy
goods from any wholesaler or manu-
facturer"
State federal food administrators
will be directed to keep a watch for
violators and send to the food admin
istration the names OF retailers asking
excessive prices.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
AlIendaIe Has New Bank.

Allendale.-The First National Bank
OF Allendale has been organized by Il
body OF representative business men
and farmers of this community with
capital stock of $50 900. 80 per cent
OF which was paid in at once. the bal
ance to be paid when the bank opens
its doors for business on November 10
next The bank has over so stock
holders and stock sold for 10 per cent
above par. These facts indicate the
confidence the public has in the pro
moters and the certainty OF success.
w. T. Riley. Jr.. is president.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
Draft Bows at Camn Sewer.

GrecnvillC Tie transfer OF lO,O0O
solectmCn from Coluu' ria and Atlanta
to fill the ranks of tn "'irt; Nth Divi.
sion. at Camp Sewer. was completed
with the arrival of 392 men from Camp
Jackson. at Columbia The movement
carried ont in accordance with a pre-
viously arranged schedule. went
through without hitch. Tennessee
troops came only on Tuesday. the first
day OF the movement. 3.704 coming on
that day from Camp Gordon. at At,
lanta.
All preparations for the reception
Of the drafted men, who arrived with.
out equipment of any sort except a
few extra clothes. had been made at
Camp Sewer before they arrived and
on assignment to organizations they
ut once entered into the routine of
camp life. With very few exceptions,
practically all of which we're i'm the
cases OF persons skilled in some trade
men were assigned to outfits from
their native States.
With the selectmen all In camp and
even after the transfer OF the enlisted
men OF the depot brigade to the ranks
Of the three regular brgades OF the
division proper, as announced some
days ago. the division will still be
short time l 500 men. II is thought
probable that this deficiency will have
to be made up by enlistments in which
case big recrHiting drive will be
nut on shortly in the three States from
which the troops here come, but 1t is
possible that men from other camps
may be sent instead.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
ELEVEN REGIMENTS ARE
ORDERED TO CAMP GREENE

Washington The war department
has worked out the schedule under
which regular army regiments in posts
to which they were sent for expansion
will be transferred to winter quarters
at national army cantonments or ma
tional guard camps. The assignments
include the 4th. 7th. 47th 5Sth. 5sth.
Goth and 61st infantry. now ut Gettys.
burg. Pa. and the Soth. SSth. 39th and
5Oth infantry, at Syracuse. N. Y. to
Camp Greene. North Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
TO SUSPEND PRIORITY
OF SHIPMENT PLAN.

Washington.-The government will
suspend it's priority Of shipment plans
on Monday. October 90, in order to
devote the entireproduetion OF the
Ohio. western Pennsylvania and Mich.
igan bituminous coal mines for that
one day to the emergency needs 81
the domestic consumer OF Ohio and
Michigan, the fuel administration an.
nounced. This plan of devoting one
days production to the needs OF a
particular section will be followed in
other cases.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
Trench Diaaer at Sewer.

Grecnville.-A huge 100 horse power
gasoline trench digging machine for
the use of the engineer regiment has
arrived and is being set up at the Ell.
eineers' depot. The machine is driven
~ two "caterpillars." having Length
OF ten feet and a width OF about four
feet each, and is capable OF digging
'seven-eighths of a mile of trench -
feet deep and four feet wide In an
hour. A wheel carried in front. to
which are attached projecting SCOOP
buckets, docs the digging.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
some time.
COAL PRICES TO GET
GENERAL INVESTIGATION.
instructions Have Been Sent to
Attorneys to Prosecute vioiators.

Washington.-A general investiga.
ton into the retail and wholesale
prices OF coal throughout the country
appears to be in prospect.
In minor way. investigation OF
prices consumers assert they have
been compelled to pay already has
been started by the department OF
justice in various sections OF the east
and middle-west. both as to anthracite
and bituminous coal
Instructions have been seI.t to
United States attorneys conducting the
local Investigations to summon wit.
nesses, determine the truth OF the
chrages and where pustfed to bring
promptly proceedings; under the Grim
inal law against those believed to be
guilty. The result of the .nquiries so
far has not been reported
These instructions were based upon
complaints received by the department
here to the effect that the margin of
profit allowed dealers by the govern.
ment had bee nexceeded
Measured by the great volume OF
complaints received by the fuel ad.
ministratiOn. the instances under in
vestigation by the department OF jus.
tice are comparatively inconsequential.
Hundreds OF letters and kilograms
from every section OF the country, il
Is understood. have been sent to the
fuel administration.
Disposition Of these complaints Is
one OF the subjects now pressing the
fuel administration. 1t is understood,
and action concerning them probably
Will be taken within few days In
dications are that the bulk OF the
complaints upon which criminal pro
ceedings might be brought-if the
truth OF the charges can be estab-
lished-will be turned over to the de.
partment OF Justice with the sugges.
ton that violators OF the law be prose-
cuted promptly.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
INSANE MAN KILLS WIFE
AND TWO SMALL. CHILDREN

Statesvillc-One Of the worst TRACE.
dies in the history Of this section oc-
CURED when Carl White. OF Taylors.
vile. became violently dcmented and
killed his wife and two small chill
dren. Mr.. White was at the home of
his father. Mr. w. F. White. who was
a former representative in the state
senate from Alexander county. when
the killing occurred. II had been notice
that Mr.. White was SLIGHTLY wrong.
but no serious thought was given.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
AMERICAN STEAMER
FIGHTS WITH U-BOAT

Washington.-An announcement by
the navy department revealed that the
ship which fought battle with the
submarine of the French coast was
one OF the American Luckenbach
steamers and that the fight occurred
on October 10. News of the fight was
received here in news dispatch from
French port. According to the
navy's advices. nine men were wound
ed, seven members OF the vessels
crew and two sailors.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
PRESIDENT is STUDYING
CONDITIONS OF ALLIES

Washington.-Fro number of
prominent Americans recently return
ed from European war fronts. Prest.
dent Wilson is gathering hrst-hand
testimony concerning conditions there
and among civilian populations Of
Americas allies. Men who have made
observations within the last few weeks
across the water have been welcome
visitors to the White House. where
they have been piled with questions
by the President
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
FOREIGN lAsoRERo
PAY CASH FOR BONDS

Bridgeport Conn Twelve laborers
OF foreign birth in the yard OF local
munition plant were approached nv a
Liberty loan canyasser who talked for
half an hour without a sign OF recog.
milton. Then one OF the group brought
out rood sized roll Of crumpled bills
and said: Il take some bonds" In
few minutes the twelve laborers had
subscribed for $1,000 In bonds and
had paid for them in cash.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
NEW DRAFT REGULATIONS
ARE VIRTUALLY COMPLETED

Washington.-New regulations for
applying the army draft were virtually
completed at the office OF the provost
marshal general and probably will be
submitted to- President Wilson fo-
final approval. The President already
has approved the general plan. under
which all registered men not yet call.
ed will be classified in five groups in
accordance with their availability for
military service.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
AUSTRO-GERMANS TAKE OVER
100000 ITALIAN PRISONERS
Whole Italian Army Retreats ana
Everx Line Is waverinn

Whole italian Army Retreats ana
Every Line Is Wavering.
Berlin (via London)- Bulletin. y
The capture of 100000 Italians and
more than 700 guns is reported in the
official communication from general
headquarters, which declares that the
Italian second and third armies are in
retreat.
The text of the statement reads:
THE Italian second and third ar
mics are in retreat towards the west.
Our pursuit is advancing rapidly from
the mountains as far as the sea. Up
to the present 100000 prisoners and
700 guns have been enumerated"
Berlin (via London. British Admi-
rally, per Wireless Press) The Aus
trians and Germans have forced their
way through the mountains to the
plains of northern Italy. capturing the
town OF Cividale, the war office au-
nounces. The city of Gorilla, on the
Isonzo, also has been captured The
number OF Italian prisoners. according
to the report is increased to more
than $4,000.
The announcement follows:
Rapid development OF the united
attack on the IsonZo again brought
entire success yesterday. The Italian
forces which sought to prevent our di.
visions from emerging from the noun
tains were thrown back by powerful
thrusts. In the evening German
troops forced their way into the burn
ing town OF Ci>idale. the first town in
point Of position in the plan.
"The Italian front as far as the Ad-
riatic sea is wavering. Our troops are
pressing forward on the whole line
THE number OF prisoners has been
increased to more than $4,000 and the
number of guns to more than 500"
Rome british Admiralty per Wire
less Press)-Units Of ;the Italian Sec
ond army surrender or retreated with
out fighting, permitting the Austro-
German forces to break the Italian
left wing on the Julian front and in
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01

Ebbie Julian Watson was born at
Ridge Spring on June 90. 1869. His
father was Col. Tillman Watson. al.
alderman and contractor in Column
Sia. who died September 23, 1895. Hfs
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01
INCREASE IN LOSS OF
MERCHANTMEN SHOWN

London.-An increase in the loss OF
British merchantmen through mines
or submarines 10 noted in the admir-
atty report for the current week Sew
enteen vessels over 1000 tons and
eight under 1000 tons were sunk.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-11-01

In the previous week twelve Brit
ish merchant vessels over l 500 tons,
six under that tonnage and one fishing
vessel were sunk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
husbands Soft Answer.

She was waiting for him.
Gathering her brows like gathering
storm. nursing her wrath to keep it
warm. and when he entered the room
she began:
''This is a nice time of night"
"I-er-know I'm late" he hastily
interrupted. but l couldn't help It,
my dear. Club had-er-big discus
1 sion on female beauty"
land what had you to do with
athatY" demanded The fretful wife.
"More'n anyone else. l was the one
--er-who had the most beautiful
wife, an'-er--course, the best author.
ity on female beauty. an"
"Why don't you take off your over
coat, Henry? Let me get your slip.
pers for YOU. It's awful cold outside;
! think you must be half frozen"
Half d minute later Henry was safe
ly %ensconccd in his easy chair with his
wife Mt his feet putting his slippers
on."--Philadelphia Inquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05

csSrt Ipaslds Aall inersassa
The supreme court has reversed
ana reminded the railroad rate case.
and the increased passenger and
freight rates authorized BY the pub
lie service commission ls months asu
will probably become effective In the
next two months.
Judge Charles B. Farfis wrote zoe
opinion. All the judges c~oncurred
except Bond. who uissentei. and Viii
liams. who was no. a member Of the
court whom the case came before II.
The main issue involved was whether
the public service commission had
the power to order an increase of
rates above the maximum 2-cent fare
law.
The decision Of the public service
commission was rendered in Novem-
her. 1915, after months Of investiga-
ton and the taking of much testi-
mony. Under, the decision the pas
senger tariffs were increased to 2h
cents a mile and the average increase
In freight rates was s per cent.
The rates probably cannot become
effective before 40 days. The edict
OF the court will not be issued until
10 days have elapsed, during which
time attorneys may file a petition for
a rehearing. The lower court, on
whose decision the case came 10 the
higher body. Will correct its mandate
In accordance with the ruling of the
high court, after which the railroads
must submit the new schedules of
charges to the public service commits
sio1.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
YES! LIFT CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN!
Cincinnati man tells how to dry
up a corn or calius so it lifts
off with fingers.

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority. because a few
drops Of freezone applied directly on n
tender, aching corn or callus, stops
soreness at once and soon the corn or
hardened callus loosens so it car be
lifted off, root and all, without pain.
A small bottle Of freezone costs very
little at any drug store, but will posi-.
lively take off every hard or soft corr
or callus. This should be tried. as II
is inexpensive and is said not to irri'
tate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freezont
tell him to get a small bottle for you
from his wholesale drug house.--adv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
To Reduce Price.

There are indications here that an
end to the controversy between the
Engineers lncitation club Of St.Louis
and the Union Electric Light Com.
pany, over the rates to be chareed
for service has come. The company
has established a system of making
reductions in its schedules. This
move on the part Of the company Is
said to be satisfactory to the club and
TO cons,lA ers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
Explaining the Tears.

At Il golden wedding an entertain
ment was given to the surrounding
teuuntry of the aged couple. At the
close of the proceedings the host rose
and relieved his feelings in an elo-
quent speech.
Look at that, now, Pat" whispered
an old Irlshwoman, nudging her hus-
bands elbow. Did you see the poor
ould masther Wild the tears In the eyes
of hirnY' ~.
"Shure, an why wouldn't he he
cryin':" was her husbands retort. IAN
he married to the same woina fur
fifty years."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
More Mature Taking.

In your speech YOU talked about the
dove Of pence as ii 1t were Il warlika
bird"
That's the modern idea" replied the
orator. THE time has come when the
dove Of peace must he supplied with
such defensive armament as sharp
claws and Il falcons beAk.'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
EQUALIZATION BODY
FINISHES BIG TASK
TOTAL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN
MISSOURI rs ASSESSED
At si.7ss.Ass.7s1.
Shows GAIN OF s5o,ooo,o 600
st. Louis Real Estate Undisturbed
as Board Thinko That Realty
Pays Proper Propetion Of
States Revenues.
Jefferson CITY. Me-

Jefferson City. Mo.
The total valuation Of real estate
ana personal property in Missouri
LOT this years taxes was fixed by the
state board - equalization at S1,75G..
4"3,1Sl. This Is an increase over the
last years assessment OF $50, 49O. 25S.
In more than half of the counties
the board did not disturb the yalua.
ton fixed by the local assessors, save
IN the valuation of bank stock. This
class of propety was returned by the
assessors at q total valuation of sl07.-
576.O4b, and assessed by the board at
$~6S,7Sl.329. scoring a loss of s3S, 7S3.-
ZIG. 1t has been the policy of the
board for the past several years to
value all bank stock at 80 cents on
the dollar though it varies greatly in
value over the state.
No change is made in the valuation
Qf real estate and personal property
IN st. Louis. The real estate there
stands at 1921 8 1870, and the per.
sonal property at $94,4s9.7 1855, a total
OF $G16, 592.915. When considering the
valuation of st. Louis, Attorney Gen.
eral McAllister offered a resolution
calling the attention of the assessor
and the board Of equalization of st.
Louis to the fact that the real estate
there owned by the banks and trust
companies is gwen in for taxation at
$5,sS9,520, while the real value is dc.
clared to be $22. S6o. 900.
The board could not increase this
valuation without also increasing the
valuation of all the real estate in the
city, and for this reason did o fee
SO disposed, as it is thought that the
city OF t. Louis pays its full share o.
the states expenses.
The resolution was adopted and ;
copy was sent to the assessor. The
only thing that can be accomplished
will be to advise the local board tina
the valuations are too low.
Jackson county, with Kansas Cit,
included, cones second in valuation
to st. Louis. Its total valuation il
$219,50 ,25S, or more than one.thir,
less than St. Louis.
The total increase in the valuation
OF all real estate Is SIG, 027. 276.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
Another Coup.

more fuel has been added to the
flames"
"What are you talking nbout?"
"The social warfare being waged by
Mrs. GrabcOln and Mrs. Dubwaite. II
seems that when the Grabcoins were
In New York they spent twice ms much
for theater tickets as the Dubwaites
did"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
A Character.

F-'L"H-F
General Manager Hediel Of the New
York Railways company said to a re-
porter. apropos Of al averted strike:
"a strike averted Is Il blessing re-
ccived, for strikes always mean trou-
bic.
"Yes. strikes have n bad character,
Il recognized bad character. They're
like Jones.
Zones, II pay night, didn't come
home. His wife waited till II O'Clock
and then went to the police station.
"~'Sergeant.' she said. is John here!
"'No, Mrs. Jones' said the sergeant.
nodding pleasantly toward a chair
but sit down; we're expecting him
every minute. New York Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
F RECKLES
Now Ii the Time TO Get Rid Of Thsse
tgfy spvte,

Now Ii the Time TO Get Rid Of Thsse
Ugly spots.
There's 80 longer toe slightest need at
feeling ashamed OF your freckles, us sLs
prescription othine -- double strength -- Is
guaranteed To remove these horaeiy spu.s
simply got an ounce OF othine--dpuDah
strength--from your druggist, and apply IA
.itti. of II night and morning and yuA
should coon see taat even the worst fretAIes
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. II is seldom.
that more than one ounce Is needed TO ooih-
pietely clear the skin and gain d bcau;ifcs
clear complexion.
BE- sure to ask FOR tbs double strengEss
othine. as this ts sold under guarantee Of
money back II Il falls 70 remove trecAles 80"
Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-04-05
Approves Bond Issue.

The state public service commits.
sion has authorized the Issuance by
the Southwest Missouri Il. r. Co. Of
a bond issue for s $1,000, the pro-
cecds Of which will go to the treasury
Of the company to reimburse 1t for
earnings expended in various better.
ments for the system. This company
owns and operates tho bulk Of the
intcrurban railways in the Joplin min
ing district.