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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-04-25
PEANUTS SAVED THE DAY
(By O. A. Hunter.)

Three years ago Coffee county, Ala
bama. was All all cotton county, rails
ing cotton with commercial fertili-
zers. Tennessee and Kentucky mules
fed on corn and hay shipped into the
county from different sections, and
the farmer himself ate meat, meal
syrup and other food stuffs that had
been raised in other parts and shipped
by supply merchants for the farmer
to make a crop on.
The boil weevil and the hard times
caused by the European war hit us
at the same time. Times were tight;
people owed money to the banker and
supply merchant for their years feed
they had raised cotton expecting to
be able to pay their debts and have
money to run another year, SO had not
raised anything to eat.
In these tight times intelligent
farmers were looking around for a
crop that would be a staple money
crop and not commissary for the
boil weevil. 1t had long been the
custom of farmers to plant peanuts
in corn rows and middles for hogs
to harvest, but peanuts on a COM
mercial scale were unheard of. But
when a fellow is in the suds, he will
think and do lot of things that will
surprise even himself. One farmer
of our county planted 100 acres to
peanuts under contract for 80 cents
per bushel. This farmer harvested
close to 5000 bushels off this 100 acres
of ground; this marked the beginning
of the peanut. industry in Coffee
county.
The first important thing in raising
peanuts is to secure good, sound seed
of whatever variety you may choose
to plant. Hand picked seed are best
but seed peanuts picked on such ma
chimes as the Benthall are all right
Seed picked on cylinder machine or
thresher are not to be depended upon
The nuts will be skinned up and a
large per cent of them bursted; a good
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-04-25
PLANT ONLY FOOD CROPS

Sumter, April 22,-At a meeting of
the committee of public safety yes
terday reports were received from all
OF the townships in the county ex-
cept two as to the work that is being
oone IN the interest of food prepared
ness. The reports showed that much
interest is being taken generally by
the large and small farmers and sew
eral OF the townships reported that
with normal seasons they would have
more than sufficient foodstuffs to feed
their own population.
Resolutions, wired to and calling on
the Governor and superintendent of
the penitentiary to plant the State
farms IN grain crops, were passed, as
follows:
The Sumter County committee of
public safety, realizing the Importance
OF the food situation as outlined in
your splendid address to our people.
believe that great good can be accom-
pllshed along these lines by the man.
agement of the State farms not allow
ing cotton to be planted on land con-
trolled by the State. And if any cot
ton has been planted, the gravity of
the situation is such, that we believe
it would be wise to plow up all cot
ton and plant the land in corn and
other food crops immediately"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-04-25

stem that holds them to the vine will
become rotten and will not pull up
with the vines, and are lost unless
you have hogs to clean them up. You
can remove the wing of steel beam
turning plow and plow them up with
the point; but there are diggers on
the market that will pIow the vines
up. In the December 18th issue of
the Ruralist there was a description
of good peanut plow.
When the vines have been plowed
up stack in small piles about six feet
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-04-25

The QuInlne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Of Its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA.
IIVf: BROMO QUININEis better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of 4. w. GROVE, 25c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

WASHINGTON. April 16.--one OF
the most eyentful weeks in American
history is before the United States.
Congress Is expected 10 put the war
war on firm footing this week. The
allied commission, including Arthur
J. Balfour. Ex-Premier Viviani OF
France twill probably be here soon.
The senate is expected to pass the
seven billion dollar bond issue tomor-
row or Wednesday. Suggestions for
additional taxation to raise two bill
lion and half OF the first years war
expenses are before congress. The
seiective conscription bill is before tho
senate military committee. Other
wartime hills such as the espionage.
wooden ship building plans. and fl
nance measures. due for early action.
The federal shipbuilding board orga-
mixes today fifty million dollar cor
poration To build and operate thou
sand wooden ships.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
MEACHAM BRIDAL COUPLE ARE
SNOWBOUND IS HOURS, NO FOOD

heard trom the new couple until
Thursday forenoon. when No. Ie
pulled in at 5;30, and then the truth
was known by the presence uf tho
bride coming here. Their homewar,i
uip was quite exciting. when. after
leaving Enterprise for Ia Grande their
train became stalled Tor rs -hours BY
snow and landslide. an Of which
time they we're without food
The Young couples romance began
az q. A G.. Corvallis. during ls15-te.
from which the bride graduated. and
the bridegroom was student. They
viii make their home here. A crowd
chvuriud them ON Thursday night.
the evening being spent with music
and the crowd departed after a treat
of candy and cigars and. an wishing
the Young couple much joy. happiness
and good luck.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
ANTLGERMAN
RIOTS TODAY
IN ARGENTINE
War and Anti War Advocates
Clash Today in BuenOs
Ayres; German Club and
Embassy Attacked.

BUENoS AIRES. April le.--Argen-
tine seethed with war and anti-war
demonstrations today.
Buenos Aires pacifists had a pitch
ed battle with pro-war advocates. The
pacifists won. The pacifists plan a
monster demonstration this after
noon.
Practically all provinces reported
disturbances. The anti-German dem
onstrations probably caused some
deaths. The German legation. the
Kaiserhof hotel and a German Club
We're attacked. Many were injured.
great force of guards patrolled
German property. The governm ent
announces stringent precautions
against further outbreaks. II is un-
derstood Germany win formally de-
mand reparation for the loss of Ger
man property.
Argentine socialists adopted peace
resolutions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
Backyard Farming and lntelli-
gent Canning Methods Urged
by Speakers Here Today;
Poultry Raising Advocated.

Foe 20 the high cost OF living and
teacher of practical patriotism is the
food preparedness train which is in
Pendleton today to show local people
how they can do their part in sup
porting the. government during the
war and at the same time aid them
selves in this day OF soaring prices.
The special train which is being on
Grated by the Union Pacific system,
the o. A. c. extension department,
and the ;. department of agricul-
ture, arrived i'm Pendleton yesterday
but the local program did not begin
until today. II consists OF lectures Al
the grades schools and high school
this afternoon by q C. Lamb. eNten-
sive pouitryman and II. w. Alien.
director offthe Hermiston experiment
station. on poultry and vegetable rails
ing. a lecture this afternoon and
evening at the library and a lecture
at the demonstration car this evening
Al the library Miss Grace johnson
professor of home economics AMI
Miss Helen Cowgirl. assistant cluo
leader. will discuss food preparedness
and home canning. The lecture at
the car this evening will be on vege-
table and poultry raising.
The train consists OF two cars. A
large day coach fitted up as an audi
ence room. with all or the parapher-
MALTA for demonstrations In canning,
and a baggage car fitted up as an ex-
hibition room. In this are all sorts
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
TO FORM HOME
GUARD IN CITY

For the purpose of organizing a
Pendleton Home Guard a meeting has
been called for "Wednesday evening at
7;3o in the old library room of tho
city hall.
The primary purpose Of the organi-
zation is 70 provide military training
for Pendletonians in the event that
they may understand the fundamentals
should they be called upon to serve.
Membership in the home guard wit
not entail obligations To enlist. as nef-
ther state or government will have
any control of the organization.
Dan p. Snythe. former captain in
the national guard. viii preside and
members NJ the United spanish Wa
Veterans viii assist in the work 90
organiz.ition. once organized thv
guard viii probably drnl at regular lu-
tervals.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
FOOD PREPAREDNESS TRAIN
TEACHES A NEW PATRIOTISM

OF exhibits of growing plants. poultry
houses and foods. and such other
things pertaining thereto as could
well be packed into small space.
Charts show Values.
But perhaps the most enlighteninS
of the exhibits. which take up nearly
all Of the wall space in both of these
cars are the charts displayed. These
as a rule came from the agricultural
department at Washington and tell Of
the relative values and costs OF vari-
GUS foods for the human family and
the same for poultry. Some OF them
also tell OF the food waste of the Unit
ed states. which the department. esti-
mates at $500. 900 600 per year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
GERMANY IS USING SOCIALISTS
IN EFFORT TO REVIVE PEACE
PLANS; STILL WANT OWN TERMS

COPENHAGEN. April 16.-Ger-
many is earnestly seeking to revive
peace talk in all beIligerent countries.
They ask peace on their own terms.
although somewhat modified They
are trying to maneuver the allies into
asking for peace The scheme, as
established by Information from high
sources is an ambitious one. WORLDLY
wide in scope
There is positive confirmation OF
Overtures from Berlin to the United
States, reported in the United Press
that it would do well to send Colonel
House to The Hague.
The main intrigue whereby Ger
many hopes to establish peace is
through the socialists. The socialist
ic leaders are allowed to communicate
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
IDAHO BATTALION
WAS HERE SUNDAY

For short time YESTERDAY after
noon Peudleton streets presented a
most martial scene with khnki-color-
ed soldiers marching up and down
Four companies compoSinR fuli bat
talon ~ the Idahu National Guard
stopped here long enough tu permit
the bo,s t. stretch their less AMI
timber up H bit They were en- rnute
from the Boise mucrlizttion camp -l
Spokane bur none knew their ulumsr.
destination
The special troop train h-f.r.ur
the equipment and membership or
Companies O. u II and NJ or the Z. So
e.. arrived IN Pendleton shortly lff-
er o'clock yesterday afternoon t'o.
r. in which are tur RENDITION re.
cruits. h. in another battalion To.
Euardsmen warmed from the carr
and. without formation. walked hrlat-
Is tho length Of Main street ard har.l
o. the depot. quite "a crowd rnthefrf
at the depot TO see them leave Th#
train pulled ont little after
O'Clock and the cheers ~ fhe guard.
men could ne heard nu over feuH.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
JOHN D. HAD IL
YEAR FEUD THAT
LASTED TO DEATH

NEW YORK. April IA seven
teen year old fued between John ID.
Rockefeller and his brother, Frank,
ended today by the death OF the latter.
The Millionaire oil king announced he
would attend his brothers funeral.
Neither friends. associates nor mu-
teal business interests or family ties
could unite the two Brothers. Neither
spoke. wrote or referred to each other
FOR - years
Even when he knew he was going
tp die Frank prohibited those about
him from informing his brother John.
Nothing vexed Frank more than to be
referred to as John DIS brother"
The announcement that John would
attend the funeral is a surprise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
tEast oresonian Special.

MEACHAM. April l6.-During the
clear DAYS those being Tuesday and
Friday Every other day being some
snow but which melted fastly During
Saturday night and Sunday s inches
of new snow had fallen, with wind
'riftinE very badly.
John casey. bookkeejer Of the Cas-
,.y Limber Co. and Miss Leffie David
son. teacher OF Enterprise. Oregon,
surprised their many friends. as well
as their relatives. By getting married
last Monday. at Joseph. oregon.
The news was first suspicioned by
the arrival Of q trunk on Tuesday a.
M- from Eufcrprise. much decorated
with shoes rubbers. old Eloves and
O. ciaf piper However nothing was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
437 MILLIONS is
STEEL TRUST TAX
ESTIMATED BY GARY THIS SUM
WILL MEET GOVERNMENT
! CORPORATION TAX.

NEW YORK, ApsI 1e.-The pro-
posed government corporation war
tax will cost the United States steel
corporation 4s7 million dollars. ac-
cording to estimates by Judge Gary.
chairman OF the board of directors
That other laws will be passed
no one can Doubt he said. THE
budget OF which will be imposed on
corporations and individuals. am
sure no loyal citizen can object. pro-
viding the burden is fairly and rea-
sonably distributed:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
BALFCJR is
IN AMERICA
British Foreign Minister Meets President
Wednesday; French Commission Com
ing Also.

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-British
Foreign Minister. Arthur BaIfOur has
arrived in the United States. on
Wednesday the allied commissioners.
both English and French Will be re-
ceived formally at the White House.
Not only will the question of co..
operation on the fighting field. but
problems of feeding and furnishing
the European nations will be discuss
ed.
The French commission is expect
ed Wednesday. Former Premier VII
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
5000 POUNDS OF
DYNAMITE FOUND
IN o. w. BOX CAR

Discovery Of 5000 pounds OF
. dynamite and black powder in a
boxcar at Stanfield has led to an
Investigation. according to word
received here last evening. Just
how much myTtery surrounds the
finding OF the explosives is not
known but Harvey Bostlck, rep
resentative OF the Dupont Pow
der CO.. who was here yesterday.
was notified to go to Stanfield to-
day to assist In tracing the ship
ment. He went down on the
morning train. The explosives
were found in a car whichswas to
he used for shipping hay, 1t is
said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
SENATE BILL WOULD RAISE TAX ON
WHISKEY TO $40 PER BARREL NOW

WASHINGTON. April ls-A move
to restrict the use of liquor during
war is being made. Senator Ken
yon introduced ibll proposing to
raise the Internal revenue tax upon
distilled liquors to $40 a gallon.
Bryan says he has one thing to
urge-wartime prohibition.
II the government wants universal
military training. conscription or any
other method of raising an army.
Bryan will back the government and
do any thing ii suggests. Bryan
leaves tonight speaking before meet
ing i'm various parts OF the country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

with Russian and other enemy coun-
try socialists. Drastic rules are sus-
pended for the socialists benefit Ger
many is evidently exerting tremend-
Gus influence through the socialists
for a separate peace.
AMSTERDAM. April Is.-Austria
regards the basis OF understanding
capable of being reached easily In
view of identical beTiefs in Russian
provisional governments recent state
ments
The government receives the Rus
sian provisional government desires
TO attain an aim which agrees with
that which the Austrian foreign min
CONTINUED on Page ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

His aim is to stimulate recruiting.
II don't care to discuss any ques-
ton before congress" Bryan said.
but whatever the government SAYS
is right, III support it to the utmost.
am heartily supporting the effort
to conserve food by not allowin- :
bread supply shortened by lengthen-
ing the liquor supply. 1t is unwise
To starye people to make them
drunk"
Rryan conferred with various exc
cutiVe departments to gather infor-
nation tending TO stimulate recruit
ing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

viani and General Joffre. until re-
Gently commander of the French
armies are coming.
Balfour is expected to arrange for
the conscription Of British subjects
in the United States or their volun-
tary enlistment in the British armies.
IL is known On unquestioned author
ity- Only unnaturaIized Britishers
are affected.
Americas part in the world war
will be definitely determined at a
series of conferences.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

WASHINGTON, April 16.-War pre-
paTations are hurried. With little
discussion and no opposition the sem
ate finance committee reported favor
ably ON the seven billion dollar bona
bill.
The measure will be rushed through
the senate tomorrow Or Wednesday.
Senator simmons said three minor
had been added.
The senate adopted unanimously the
conference report on the urgent def
cheney bill making available immedi-
ately one hundred million dollars for
national defense. II was Immediately
sent to the house.
The house this afternoon passed the
general deficiency bill providing a
hundred million war chest
Sensational ramifications of the Ger
man secret service arctivHies In the
United States may be laid before tbs
people esoon.
The creation Of a bureau Of public
has signaiized the grow
ing sentiment among administrators
heads to take people as completely in
to their confidence as possible.
The revelations OF the German Sc
crot service here will probably be one
Of the first moves.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
sarah Bcrnharit III.

NEW YORK. April 1e.-Sarah
ncrnhardt is seriously III here she is
suffering from an Infection OF the
kidneys This combined with ad-
vanced age makes concern felt. Her
condition is somewhat improved over
Yesterday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
ARTISTS Will HELP
PREP WORK

CHICAGO. April Is,-Director Eg-
gers OF the art Institute plans tho
mobilization of 2S00 art students n
paint poster urging enlisments ana
boosting the hack Co the farm move
ment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
WITH THE BRITISH ARlrY.

WITH THE BRITISH ARBGH,
April I6.-Tbe British fought
their way forward to the out
skirts OF st. Quentin and lens.
most OF north Lens and captured
the village OF Troissauvnges.
Around three sides OF Lens the
British are fighting the Germans
fIerceIy. slowly encircIfng the
city. Strong German attacks at
Preux failed. The
British artillery has concentrated
its fire on massed attacks.
Another German attack Of
great force was made on both
sides of the Vapaume CambFai
road against Hermies. NOreull
and LangInicourt. The British
held firmly at Hermies and Nor
Gull. The attack obtained a foot
hold near PanabaIing and
IAgnIcourt. imemdiateay ahe
British counter attacked and
swept the enemy out. The Ger
mans lost heavily.
PARIS. April Is.-France's
big offenSice. timed 20 synchFo-
nize with the British push may
be starring. Today-s official
statement Indicated xiolent artii-
lery preparation along the
Champagne front the increase
of the French drive toward St
Quentin and more hitter fight
ing south OF Disc and n series OF
terrific smaslles in Alssce-Ior-
raine.
BERLIN. April f6--The re-
pulse OF three British attacks
Is announced officially. British
were rePuIsed along the north
ern hank OF the Scrape. north
east OF CrOissolle-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
CLOSE
IN UPON LENS
FROM 3 SIDES.
French Town Of Great Value to
Germans Seems Doomed to
Capture by Forces Of Allies
FRENCH OFFENSIVE COMING

Big Drive 20 Synchronfze With Brit
ish Advance Is Preparing; French
Make Terrific SIasbes IN AIsace-
Lorraine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
BIG PLANS ARE
ONFOR WAG|NG
VIGOROUS WAR
SeIective COnscriptiOn Bill and
Other Measures Due for
Early Action in Congress-
SENATE HAS BONDING BILL

Present Week Promises 10 be Eventful
Tisne in American History; BaifOur
and vlvianI Are Coming Soon; Ship
ping Board Organizes Corporation
today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
Portland.

PORTLAND. ore. April 16.-tSpe-
aD-N1lub S2.05. bluesiem e$2.oS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
GRAFT
NOT FAVORED BY
HOUSE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. April i6.-on "a
test vote the principle OF sclectiVe
draft incorporated i'm the general staff
hill was defeated In the house military
committee TINS afternoon nine to eight.
One member did not vote.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16
OPTIONS GO
TO $2.37 TODAY

CHICAGO. April 16.-with offer
ings extremely light. May wheat add
ed eight cents and a half to the clos
ing figure of Saturday. Reports OF
plentiful moisture in wheat states dio
not tend to lessen the bulish tendency.
CHICAGO. April 16.-(Special to
the East Oregonianl Range of wheat
prices today:
open. High Low. Close.
May S2.26 t2.37A says sass
July Sl.9oIs S2.oo Sl-s0A SI.s9S
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-04-16

TO ADVERTISERS

The East Oregonian has the largest bona
fide aud guaranteed paid circulation of any
far the largest circulation In Pendleton Of
any Newspaper.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-01
FARM RESIDENCE
DAMAGED BY FIRE

ECONOMY, Ind, Mar. Mrs
Eliza Gates. who has been seriously
Ill with pneumonia the past week. is
reported a little better this morning
;. George Ballenger's farm residence
occupied BY Joe Smith, caught fire
Tuesday morning from a fue. the
blaze was discovered in the shingle
roof and was put out before any con-
siderable damage was done. There Is
insurance on the house. ;. The follow
ing spring-time birds are here: purple
Grackle. blackbird, meadow lark, blue
bird, kildear, golden flicker, redhead
and song sparrow ........ Miss verge
Stanley, 401 S. Third street, Rich
mond. was the dinner guest OF Mrs.
emma Hiatt, Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Cain were at Muncie Monday.
Visits Richmond Relatives
Mrs. Alice FRASER Is visiting her
Richmond relatives this week. ). Mr..
Cook, who lived miles east OF town
moved Tuesday near Hagerstown. :.
Miss Blanche Fenimore returned from
Greensboro Tuesday evening". Art
Martin, the carriage painter, probably
will move from Economy to some
nearby town this spring. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cy. Helvey, Mr.. and Mrs. Forest
Knese have returned to Hagerstown.
Mrs. Joe Smith and son, Morgan
Creek, were here Tuesday. Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Pugh were diners at
Bale Pugh's Wednesday :. Joseph H.
Lamb was at Richmond today.