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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
TIE BOIL WEEVlL NAY
(U,ER >. {. IN Two
YEARS AND y. {. IN FIVE

With 8 movement for 1915 unpre-
cedented IN its extent the LOl. v ~eevil
has now esta blished Itself along the
shore OF tie Atlantic from the mouth
Of the Savannah river southwark to
The Florida line, distance OF sorIu
10 miles. From the mouth Of the
Savannah Iive., north by northwest,
tie river is the eastern limit OF IN
tes,a.icn until Richmond county, Ga
is reached where the line turns more
to the west, running diasonally across
north Georgia to Floyd county, whel {
il enters northeast Alabama
Two years ago, so far as is known.
not a Doll weeyll had been found N
Georgia; today full four-n1ths OF the
infested. During the same period
Alabama has become entirely iuIesreu,
as has a considerable portion OF Ten
nessee. and nearIy all OF the cotton
producing areas Of Arkansas and
Oklahoma. For some unknown reason
the Eeevil during the past two years
has broken ali records in the extent
OF its migratory movement and new
areas invaded If its rate for the past
two years is kept up, two more years
will find South Carolina wholly COW
cred, and five years will suffice to
put the weevil all over North Caro-
lima and well into the cotton-groN
ing counties of southwest Virginia.
The outlook, while alarming, is by
no means hopeless. Cotton has been
and is being produced at profit un-
der boil weevil conditions, but IN
most cases the fight has not been ALI
easy one. Farmers have failed ano
mortgages have been foreclosed; mer-
chants and bankers have gone down
because Of crop failures and bad COL
lections.
But there have always Deen a few
farmers who have succeeded in spite
Of the weevil and the example OF
these has been followed by others,
"AIAA o. 81 ouQol ICtUiu IL 10
conditions. Nearly all of Texas ano
Louisiana are now in better condl.
ton than before the vecviI came, ala
the only regret they have is that d
sound policy was not agreed on BY
farmers and business men in the be-
ginning, and then adhered to. In
stead, there was much founderins
about, one man advocating this anc
one that, without any sort of concert
ed effort.
Cotton will very probably continu.
to be the main cash crop of the South
despite the boil Weevil, but it must
be made purely surplus crop, al
ter all needed food and feed crops
have been grown, along with an abun
dance of winter and summer legume:
to maintain and increase soil fertili
ty. Following such policy has pu
many weevil-ridden sections on Their
feet, and every thinking farmer anc
business man in newly invaded terri
tory should aim at similar policy II
his own section.-The Progressiv,
i Farmer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
SEVEN SHIPS OF 1890
TONS ARE ADDED

New York, Feb. 22-Seven vessels
with total tonnage aggregating H.
290 we're reported by London ana
Paris today to have fallen prey TO the
U-beats in the barred zone.
The largest ship reported lost to-
day was the Holt liner Perseus, or
6.728 tons. Three Chinese and one
European member Of the crew are
missing.
Berlin reported today the destruc-
ton by two submarines of "A steam
ers and 12 smaller ships. IA list or
nine unarmed vessels was given IN
the dispatch, the total tonnage OF
these aggregating $4,000 toannge.
If the Celtic, which passengers Oh
the Philadelphia arrived today re-
ported as having struck mine, IS a
total loss, 520,so4 tons are added to
the U-boats havoc since February /.
Upon the figures given in the house
of commons yesterday by Sir Edward
Carson, first lord OF the admiralty. II
is possible today to compile reV1s-
ed and more accurate list Of losses
in the barred zone. The figures CIV
en- below do not, however, include any
vessels reported lost by Berlin nut
not named. Sir Edwards total for the
first 1s days of February-So4oeo
tons-was some 10000 in excess OF
the figures compiled on this side on
the basis of losses reported by Lloyds'
Reported Thursday:
By London:
Perseus, British, S,72S tons.
John Miles, British, 6S7 tons.
Two killed, four hurt and rest mis-
sing.
Corso, British, s,S42 tons.
Trawler Toowpn, British, 1872 tons
By Paris:
Ambon, Dutch, 1888 tons.
sigrid, Russian, 2,1e4 tons.
Alice, Norwegian, 70s tons.
Total: Seven ships; 1920 tons:
Previously reported: 14e ships;
57.43S tons.
Grand total definitely reported to-
day: 15s ships: 374,71s tons.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
NEWS OF UNION ACADEMY
The Small Grain Crop Badly Damae
ed-Gardens kilIed-The Sick
Improving.

Prosperity, Feb. 21-After con.
timed spel! Of vet weather it seems
nov that we are going to have some
sunshine" If it wasn't for these
dark gloomy days we would hardly
appreciate those OF sunshine as We
should
We hope to see some nice weather
now as the farmers are anxious 70
get busy With their farm work.
Cats arc badly injured but not all
dead In places enough remains alive
to leave. Wheat seems to be 0. K.
In the face Of present prices ol
oats and at this season It seems thai
it would be risky business to SOW
many of the oats over.
Corn is high and prospects are that
it will go higher which makes us so
much more anxious to raise an oa.
crop. mis-
By the use of early feed patches
such as barley, amber cane, pop cor1i'
etc. will greatly help.
The gardens are also killed and ev-
every gardner will get an even start
this time.
Mr.. T. L. 3. Epps who was sudden
ly stricken down with a severe case
of pneumonia a week ago last Tues
day, is improving some.
Mr.. W. T. Enlow is steadily improv-
ing after a long illness.
Mr.. T. J. Wilson who has been con-
fined to his room with grippe TOR
some time is much improved.
Colds are a general complaint On
account of so much wet weather, We
suppose.
Mrs. ]. D. Baker and Miss Eisor
of near iNhitmire have been spending
several days with Mrs. Baker fatn-
er. Mr.. T. L. B. Epps, on account OF
his illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Franklin AND
family. in Mr.. Franklin's Maxwell
and Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Wilson II
company with Mr.. and Mrs. J. &. Kin,
ard of Prosperity, in Mr.. Kinard's
car, attended the burial OF Mrs. j.,o
C. Dehart at Trinity last Sunday at
ternOon.
Mr.. S. E. Franklin Of near Bates
burg spent a portion of last week with
relatives in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Franklin alst
attended the burial of Mrs. Dehar
last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Kinard of neal
Prosperity spent last Sunday at thu
! home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Halfacre spen
last Saturday night with Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Wilson.
Roads are in bad condition, but
mixture of wind, sunshine and th'
drag will soon improve them.
People are realizing that the dra:
is a good road worker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

for ice from enlisted men inste&-. 9t
25 and for four from the Pnil.p .'illes:'-
The term at the naval academy woush
be reduced from four to three year,
for q period OF five years.
Other important increases approved
includes 100000 for a nigh power
radio station III Puerto Rico; $60O.99tf
for batteries for merchant Marioe
auxiliaries. $430.000 for amn!":.ition
for such auXiliaries, $3,000.O00 t~r ra-
serve material for the navy and ST.
$4,000 for engineering purposes. ih-
cluding radio installation OH light VS.
sells.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

good. About q
year a go We
h e ard OF DR..
Miles Nervine.
and it certainly
h a s proved a
blessing to our
little girl. She ia
now apparently
cured and is en-
joying the best
Of health. II IS
over q year since
she has had a
6t. We cannot
4psak too highly
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
DIR. Miles Nervine

IS one of the best remedies known
Tor this affection 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands Of cases
and those who have used it have
tic greatest faith in it. 1t is not
{. ''cure-ail," but reliable remedy
.,r nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold by all Druggists. If the Hrse
bottle fails 20 benefit your money 10
rsturaeG.
MILES MEDICAL CO.. Eikhart, lad.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
Piano Recital.

Summerland college presents Miss
Kathleen Counts in her Junior piano
recital, assisted by Miss Annie Haig-
ler, vocalist, and Miss Ozelia Har-
mon, reader, at the Summerland COZ
lege auditorium. Monday evening,
February 26, 1917, 500 o'clock. The
public is cordially invited.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

The king of Italy declares his
great liking for polenta, the Indian
meal porridge, which he eats as reg
ularly as the poorest peasant. He
also likes roast chicken. giblets with
calves brain and artichokes. Wen
Ia schnitzel is a favorite dish of
the emperor OF Austria. The en-
reror is also fond of calves tongue
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

Of Dr.. Niles Nervfne.
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
Confrey, MINI.
Thousands of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks Of epilepsy are
burden and sorrow to their parents,
v no void give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

Giycerine was once a byproduct
of the soap making industry. th4
disposal OF which gave the manufac-
turers some concern.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

My daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

r9-MY-TlS lSM-Antiseptic, Relieves
Rheumatism. Sprains. ; ,uralgia et.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

Toronto discusses the propriety Of
establishing municipal stores as d
weapon against the high cost of liv-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-02-27

Gaillard for Renken.
Referee: Johnson University OF
Michigan).
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
W|LL|ST.iO.|N TEAM
WANTS ANT 5. TITLE: Of
NORTH DAKOTA
Of 80 Games Played Opportunes
Have Won Twenty-Seven
and Lost Five

Williston, N d.. July 17-State
baseball championship honors are
again at stake in the three game Sc,
RES between the Williston Opportunes
and the fast Brinslnade> team at Brueg-
ger park. Brinsmade, contender for
state baseball honors for number of
years past, has one of the best teams
in history. This team the locals will
have to defeat in order to stay in
the running for the state title.
Five victories have been added to
Ge string of the Williston team with.
in the last week. Playing against Sid
ney as the stellar baseball attraction
at the Glendive celebration on July 5
and 6 the Opportunes made it four
straight from the crew down the Vel.
lowstone way after having taken two
games on the local grounds July 3
and 4.
Have Big Percentage. ...
With 81 games played this season
the Williston Opportunes have won n
and lost ), giving them percentage
of .S43. The locals have won every
series with the exception of the four.
game series with the Minot Northern
league team, in which the two teams
broke even, each with two games to
its credit.
The Willston team has made q total
in all games of 1903 scores to 1870 made
by opponents. The Opportunes have
been shut out only once this year,
and they have blanked their oppon-
ents in two games.
Lyle is leading the pitching staff
with seven straight victories to his
credit Browning, however, has play
cd in double the number of games
and has met only one defeat. Mar
shall has pitched four games, of which
he won two and Willard did the slab
work on, two occasions, winning one
game. y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
SPORT GOSSIP

dek Zbyszko, the Polish wrestler. Cad
dock contends that Stetcher failed to
throw any OF these men.
1T took me two years to get a
match with Stetcher, for was told
that was of unknown quality and it
would be necessary for me to go, out
and wrestle some high class men,"
Caddock explained Now it looks as
if Stetcher should clean up some of
the wrestlers he failed to defeat be-
fore shall consider him entitled to
return match
st. Joseph, Mo-, July 17.-Re.ween
four and five hundred trapshooters,
many of them of national reputation,
are expected here to participate in
the twelfth western handicap tourna-
ment of the Interstate association on
July II, Is and 49,.
All parts of the country will be rep
resented in the entries, with the ma
jority, however, from Missouri, Kan
sas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Okla
homa.
The shoot will be directed by Elmer
Shaner of Pittsburgh, manager Of the
Interstate association, and James l..
Head of st. Louis.
4 a
Madison, Wis, July 17.--There Is a
strong probability that John Il. Rich
ards, former coach who was star
fullback on the University of Wiscon-
sin team few years ago, will sue
coed DIR. Paul wilmington as head
football coach next fall DR.. With.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17

ington has joined the medical reserve
corps.
The gridiron situation in Madison is
in doubt. Several of the stars of last
years eleven have enlisted and prac-
tically an entire new team will have
to be developed.
Richmond, Ind, July 17.-Richmond,
which became a member of the Cen
trail league last spring, is one of the
few minor league cities that Is pros
pering this season. The attendance
on Sundays and holidays has exceed
ed that of the larger cities in the
league.
This is the home of Charles Weegh-
man, president Of the Chicago club OF
the National league, and he is said to
have contributed largely to the sue
cess of baseball here.
Patrick Donahue, a brother Of the
famous "Jiggs," is one of the new
players signed to strengthen the team
He is catcher.
OMAHA Neb., July t7--Tom Denni-
son of Omaha, a widely known horse
man, is disposing of his stable follow
ing the announcement of his retire
ment from active participation in the
horse racing game. This is Denni.
sons third retirement" in % years,
but this time, he says it's for good.
Dennison sold Hal Mckinney, 2:O6
IA, one of the most noted PAGERS in
the country, to n. +. Ross Of Miwau.
kee, who plans to campaign the horse
In the east.
Although injured last winter by
bolt of lightning. Hal Mckinney is
pacing better than ever this season.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17

Chicago, July 17.-Charles "Chick"
Evans, Jr., national amateur and open
golf champion, expects to raise $4,000
for the Red Cross by Sept l, playing
exhibition matches throughout the
country. Within the last two months
he has raised about $4,000
Evans is the support of his father
and mother, and although registered
for military service under the con.
scription act, hopes to be permitted to
remain at home and care for his par
ents. At the same time he plans to
do his bit" by raising funds for the
Red Cross.
Des 'Moines, "a, July 17.-Fully re.
covered from an operation for the re-
moval of his tonsils, Earl Caddock Of
Anita, Ia, claimant of the worlds
heavyweight championship, is settling
down for summers vacation. Cad
dock believes he needs complete
rest before starting on the winters
campaign.
That the champion is in earnest not
to do any wrestling until fall is evil
denced by the fact that he refused
two offers of $4,000 to wrestle on the
Fourth of July. He also has declined
other matches which would net him
about $4,000.
Caddock said that before he would
agree to meet Joe Stetcher, the big
Nebraskan, from whom he won the
title. in another finish match, Stetcher
would have to meet John Olin, the
Finn; Ed Stranger Lewis and Wal
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
.M|NOT LOSES BUO
FUSNER Who GOES )
TO WICHITA TEAM
Star Of Magicians Sold by st.
Joseph Of the Western
League Sold to Kansas

Minot, N. D., July 17-"Bud" Fus-
ner has quit US.
He gave the sign to Manager Brau-
tigan yesterday. Eut he didn't quit
in huff, for he rather likes this old
town in the Northwest, but the bigger
company is calling him to come back
back where the players stage fast
err baseball and where the base run
ners have no respect for a fellows
shins.
Yes, Fusner, who was the property
OF the st. Joseph Western League
club, has been sold to Wichita of the
same circuit and, after playing both
games today against the New Rock
ford aggregation, Fusner will kiss
goodbye to Minot. He will leave the
city Monday and join the Wichita
team Immediately upon, his arrival in
that city.
Fusner is the best backstop the
Magicians have had this season and
the players and fans will regret to
see him leave.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
4 w ~ .-.:s--:.I

We are informed that at some cafes, res
taurants and gardens beer and strong
drinks have been sold under the g,1ise of
the popular soft drink, Bevo.
These reports have been confirmed suf-
ficiently to compel us to take action.
The beverage Bevo enjoys the pro-
lection Of both federal and state
authority: In preparing it for sale and
in marketing it, we adopt every possible
precaution to protect the public against
imposition and to prevent evasion Of the
law. Bevo is sold in bottles only, we
bottle all Of it ourselves, and we have
adopted kind of bottle, crown and seals
designed to prevent imitation.
We shall omit no measure within our
power to defend the authority under
which Bcvo is manufactured and sold,
to protect the public from imposition,
and to safeguard the good name of this
Association.
We therefore give fair warning that we
shall refuse to sell our products to those
who are found guilty Of the above
ofense. 4sE..s ..... .s.s ..4-
ANHEusER BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION
1@L1o r
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
Equals Marquard's 49, Game Record; ..
Is After Worlds Straight Win Mark

Dallas, Tex, July 17-Rube Mar
guards crown for the consecutive vic
tory record is being disputed and BaX-
ter Sparks record of d consecutive
games is in danger of being smashed.
And by right handler, too!
Baxter Sparks climbed to the top by
his left arm, when he pitched for the
Yazoo, Miss, club and won q games
in a row in 1904. So did Marquard
when he rung up the major league
record with 10 consecutive victories
for the New York Giants in 1912.
But here comes John "Snipe" Con.
ley, Of the Dallas club of the Texas
league, and brings home a record to
equal, if not surpass, that of Richard
In fact, he claims the record for right
handlers.
Conley's right hand won him 10 con.
secutive games this season for the
Dallas club, and he is relying on it to
hang up new record for all leagues
Conley came to the Dallas, club
from the Baltimore Feds. While pitch
ing in an exhibition game with the
Baltimore club, he fell and injured his
pitching arm. For year he was un.
able to use an overland delivery.
Last year he used nothing but a
side-arm motion. He is rapidly re.
gaining his overland delivery, which
has brought him much of his success.
He is also "a spit baller, with a de-
ceiving change of pace. ..e! -
The Dallas management recently
had an offer for Conley from the Phil
adelphia Americans, but refused it,
Dallas Is hungry for a pennant and
SO long as COnleyyis rushing them to-
ward it at a steady pace, the club
doesn't want to lose him.
Nearly all the games won were re.
markedly close. Four were shutouts
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17

Cleveland, O., July 17.-Josh Devore,
a member of the New York National
league club in it's championship days,
is reported to have entered the milk
business in Chillicothe, o., his home.
Deyore was with the Boston Nation
ais when they won the worlds cham
pionship in 1914,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
AUToIsrs. TAKE NOTICE.

s Nv '0SS'oy vRNeH w s'~~'
East hound and west bound traffic
always has the right of way on Bis
marck streets. Automobiles travel.
ing north or south must observe this
rule in order to avoid accident.
Signed: CHRIS MARTINESON,
Chief of Police.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17
BASEBALL SCORES
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H. ID" GAMES MONDAY. "a
louisville, 6; Kansas City, g., RI
Minneapolis, 4; Columbus, 2.%@s
Milwaukee,, 8; Indianapolis, EXP
innings.) g. 5".''*
st. Paul at Toledo-rain
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bdCCeTIeS : BdgUy anu UNeII
and Nunamaker. o..
Philadelphia at Detroit-rain. ..I
Washington at Chicago-rain.
GAMES TUESDAY,.
Washington at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis. -... e.
Philadelphia at Detroit. ...
New York at Cleveland.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-17

GAMES TUESDAY.
Minneapolis at Columbus.
st. Paul at Toledo.
Milwaukee at Indianapolis.
Kansas City at Louisville.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-17
FRATERNITY DINNER FOR
MEMBER OF HOSPITAL UNIT
Reception to Be Given for Officers Re-
turned From Niagara

IN anticipation of his early departure for
France to join the American Base Hospital
NO 10, thirty-six members OF the II Delta
Epsilon fraternity were present at dinner
given to Mr.. Read Recap last week at the
summer home of the fraternity, 1434 Pleas
ure avenue. Ocean City. n. J. Mr. Rocap
VINO is son of Mr. William H. Recap. was
presented with a handsome loving cup as
parting token. on Saturday evening a
reception will be held In honor of Lieuten-
ant George II. Mcconnell and Lieutenant
Joseph IL. Hopes, former officers of the
fraternity. who were recently commissioned
at Fort Niagara and are now at home on a
short furlough In order to be more prop
erly fitted to perform their duties when the
first draft army Is called into service
weekend guests of the fraternity are par
tcipating in military drills under the lead
ershp of Mr.. Horace +. Case, n veteran OF
the Spanish American War
Recent visitors at the fraternity house
include Miss \. Green, Miss Alta Mearkle
Miss Mildred G. Fey. of Pittsburgh; Miss
Helen Schoder, Miss May +. Taylor Miss
Naomi Bischoff, Miss Irene b. Reed, Miss
Alma Bcrtsch.. Miss Ruth Haight Mis-.
Sara Ludlow. Miss Artie NJ. Sooy, Mr. and
Mrs. II. =. Donaldson. Mr.. and Mrs jaime.
Il. Donaldson. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rodmar
Tompkns Mr.. Robert j. Bell Mr.. JOSEPH
Russell, Jr.. Mr.. J. W. Paxson, Mr.. Phlir
O. Widing. Mr. r. c. Carrck and Mr. viii
! liam Thompson