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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
A Way to Do Your Bit.

from the Toledo Blade.
The department of labor is promoting an
organization of men past the military age
TO meet emergencies in employment con-
ditions with the government or industries
and business on which the success Of the
wal depends Thus, if there occurs a
dearth Of labor in a s%hipyard, IN q tent
making factory. in the harvest field, on
IN any plant working on war orders. mem
hers of this organization can be drawn up
on to meet the The need Of
sllch an association, society. club or what
ever II is to be called. will be almost Inn
dred thousands from industry and bust
ness. Secretary Wilson does well to an
ticipate that need. 1t is one more way by
which the resources of the country can
be ~marshaled for carrying forward the
war.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
EXPLOSIVE PLANT
WRECKED; TWO HELD
Half of Huge Aetna Factory Is
Destroyed Before Fire Can
Be Extinguished.

Gary, Ind, Aug. 1a.-Ffre believed to
have been of %incendiary origin de-
stroyed about half of the $1,000 600
plant of the Aetna Explosives company
near here early today. Two employees
named Holt and Choissen, were arrest
ed. The plant was working on govern
ment contracts 1t is said. 1T had a ca
pacity Of 46. 000 pounds of powder a day.
days to put the plant in working order
again. The antecedents of Holt and
Choisser are being closely Investigated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
SCARED, BOARD
MAY CUT PRICE
OF COAL SOON
After a Long Delay, Secretary
RuShes West to PIacate Gov
ernors Who Plan lmme-
diate Relief Action.
HIKE. HARD COAL AGAIN?
Commission Indicates in State.
ment Today Another 10
Per Cent Raise May
Be Put Over.
HIKE HARD COAL AGAIN?

Washington, b. C, Aug. t3.-coai
dealers who increase their prices
FOR anthracite more than 10 cents
a ton before September I will be
considered by the federal trade
commission as openly declaring "a
policy of .profiteering."
Indications are that bituminouo
near future, the commission an
FRIGHTENED BY GOVERNORS.
Washington, ID. c., Aug. 13.-Alarmed
take drastic action in the coal situation
without waiting and thus discredit the
federal trade commission. Secretary
Bracken. OF the commission. has hur-
ried west to placate and reassure the
governors. Mr.. Rracken has headed for
ndian to see Governor Goodrich, who
lature In "a few days unless he e
eral trade commission gets down to
business and gives the public relief.
Governor Goodrich has made an ex-
haustive investigation OF the coal sit
uation n knows 1t fully. Governor
Loden, of Illinois, and some of the other
governors stand ready to call special
sessions of the legislature and a. great
conference of the governors has been
arranged to be held in Chicago. Taking
yer Of mines lis threatened.
Should the governors act in vigorous
fashion 1t would denote an utter lack
Of confidence in the trade commission,
which now has full power to handle the
coal situation. 1t you'd be in an en-
barrassing situation and hence the ct.
fort to quiet Tx governors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
BURGLARY RISKS ADVANCE

New York, Aug. 11.-Loft burglaries
in New York, have increased to such
an extent since last January that the
Burglary Insurance Underwriters as
ISOLATION has decided to advance rates
materially IN silks. velours and furs.
The additional cost to merchants will
approximate ST. 300 900 a year, it was
said TODAY M
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
slNN FEINERS CAPTURE
ANOTHER PARLIAMENT JOB

London, Aug. 11.-sinn Felners to-
lay won another parliamentary by
election when they captured the seat
for Kilkenny.
William Cosgrave, the Sim Fein can
didate, defeated the independent ma
tionalist, Ex-Mayor McGuiness, by $50
votes, receiving TIT votes to McGuiness'
2eD
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
TAFT "pEcIpEpLY BETTER

President William III. Taft spent a good
night and today showed marked i'm
rrovement in the illness that has con-
Fined him to a hotel here since early
tuesday. His physician announced that
he was continuing to take no~urishment
and was feeling decidedly better
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16

The Belgian government mas received
information to the effect that deported
Belgians working in the Thyssen
works at Mulheim on Ruhr, declared
that as the Germans had violated their
promise to send them back home at the
end of four months. they would prefer
to die rather than to continue. The
Germans imposed q fine OF 80 marks
each and imprisonment for 10 days up-
an the men.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16
COUNTY BARS N. ~

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 11.-Commission4
ers Of st. Louis county, Minnesota, the
county in which Duluth is located to-
day adopted al resolution barring the
employment by the countyof any per
son connected with the Industrial
Workers OF the World About 900 d
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16

At a recently test OF an aeroplana "a.
gine mounted on an automobtlesb0
theip ropelIers developed p0Werssnfki-
cient TO drive the 4 sasrpeod ~ %
miles IN hour.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-08-16

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Aug. 11.-F'ollow-
ing is the complete and official list of
South Dakotans for the second Fort
Smelling training camp:
Aarnes. Joseph NJ. Claremont. ANres.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
NORTH COMSTOCK

Mrs. Lull and her daughter, from
Edmonton, Canada, are visiting with
the formers son, Leonard Lull.
Mrs Will. Potucek and Mrs. Carl
Dahlin did some shopping In Warren
Wednesday.
Peter Turnlund was a business call
er in Warren on Friday.
A coffee party was given at Carl
Dahlin's Thursday. Twenty ladies
were present and all report lovely
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Huset, Of Rad
ium, spent Saturday evening at the
home Of the McGregor's.
On Friday evening a party in the
form Of surprise was given for Mrs.
Lull and daughter, from Edmonton, at
the Nick Schantzen home. About 100
friends were present. Lulls were
among the first settlers in Comstock
and moved to Canada about twenty
years ago, this being their first visit
here since moving away. A "get-to-
gether" party was planned for them
A very pleasant time was spent in con
yersatiOn and playing games
Mr.. and Mrs. McGregor, Martin and
Hilma Turnlund and Gundy Lodoen
visited in Thief River Falls Sunday
| Clarence Fagerstrom, Agnes and
Julia Skonovd, and Roy McGregor
spent the week end holidays at home
All are attending high school in War,
rem.
Carl and Peter Turnlund autoed to
Tabor Sunday.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
HAPPY CORNER

The late cold snap was quite hard on
potatoes not dug.
j.. w. Field is busy selling his second
car Of apples at Stephen.
s. ]. Grandstrand and family will
soon become residents of Stephen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Bush, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Meters and j. w. Field and
family, were Sunday visitors with Fred
Field and family.
Our Honorable town board was out
scouting for Uncle Sam the first of this
week.
The Farmers Club Of Happy Corner,
held their regular meeting Saturday
evening Of last week. Outside Of the
regular business a short talk was given
by Prof. Bleecher, of the Stephen high
school.
A farewell reception was given the S.
j. Grandstrand family Tuesday evening
of this week, as that family is moving
to Stephen.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
MARSH GROVE

Otto Haarstad returned home after a
years stay at Cutbank, Mont, last Fri
day. We're all glad to have Otto with
us again, and are anxious to hear Of
his Montana trip.
Miss Mathilda Haarstad returned
home Friday after months visit with
her sister at Upham, n. D.
Mrs. p K. Green and Agnes Green
autoed to Argyle Friday afternoon.
Norman Lein, who is working on the
Springbank farm near Argyle, spent
Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs Alette
Lein.
Conrad Bjornrud returned home
from Springbank farm Sunday.
Axel Mattson, of Oslo, spent Sunday
visiting relatives in Marsh Groya
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Olson, Of Fol
dahl, spent Sunday at O. Bjornrud's.
p. Akhus gave a concert at the Fair
view school last Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Landberg and fam
lily, and Mr.. and Mrs. O. NJ Knutson
and family, were guests at A. g Casts
home Sunday.
The concert given at the Fairyiew
school was well attended and seemed to
be enjoyed by all.
Mrs. NJ. Seielstad and daughter Syn
neva, were at Thief River Falls Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cook, from near
Warren, spent Sunday visiting with
Mrs. Cooks parents, 3. Haarstad's.
George Anderson, from town of
Wright, took in the concert Sunday ev-
ening
The Bethania confirmation class
meets at the Fairview school at p. M.
every Friday.
Steiner Green and Clarence Hiasen,
of Argyle, were at o. Bjornrud's on
Sunday.
Otto and Albert Haarstad made a
business trip to Argyle Monday.
Melvin Broten and family heve NOV
ed onto the Woolson farm.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
NEWFO OLDEN

Miss Inga Hanson returned the last
part of the week from Big Woods, after
a couple Of months stay at that place.
Fred Torslund passed thru this vi
cinity on his way back to Warren, from
Holt, Wednesday evening.
Christ Hjelle, who has been working
for Ed. Melo, west Of Argyle this fall,
came home Friday.
Mr.. A. Akhus gave concert here
Saturday evening.
Oscar Asp has rented the ohm John
son farm, and is busy turning the black
side up.
Oscar Hjelle drove down to John
Haugens in Foldahl Friday on busi-
ness.
The Thompson family spent Tuesday
evening at Geo. Hale's.
Don't forget Dixon's annual Noyem-
Der Combination Sale on Saturday,
Nov. 3.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17

/ III. =. Swanson. . rodman to
Assistant County Engineer 2S 90
Robert Lundgren, chairman
to Highway Engineer 100
Ernest r. Johnson, Assistant
County Engineer T---s----..--- $500
penses OF Assistant County
Ernest M Es 3. Johnson. instru- S7:24 !
ment man to Highway En-
ii. y. Swanson. rodman to
Highway Engineer -------s 500
Lyle Corrugated Culvert Co,
two. culverts ------------. 1s1.04
Lyle Corrugated Culvert Co,
one 5culvert -------s-s- 1856
Lyle Corrugated Culvert Co, -
one .culvert 1920
Lyle Corrugated Culyert Co..
Lyle q Corrugated rug cuivert Co, loi'''
two culye yerts ------------- 136.O8
culyerts s-------------- 2s0.o4
supplies for Road and
A Q. Fladeland, per diem 1o''o
work on bridges -----ses 1910
mileage. committee work
on County Roads ----- AGO
o. Enge. per diem and mile
age, committee work on
A. S: Rol<ke, per diem and 80
mileage, committee work
on bridges ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1850
Q. r.. Adolphson. per diem
and mileage, committee
work on bridges --------- 1910
Eriek Wasgren, Assistant
Edwin Rankin, rodman i0''o0
County Ditch No. 25 1850
Edwin Rankin, services with
own car, County Ditch No.
4O,OO
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
COUNTY WEDDINGS

Albert Either and Magdaline Conner
ing were married at St Mary's
Catholic church in Argyle on October
8, 1917, at 10 O'Clock a. M, by Rev. NJ.
Gonnering, OF Black Greek, Mich, a
brother of the bride, officiating. Miss
Clara Either, sister Of the groom was
bridesmaid, and Peter Gonnering,
brother of the bride, was the best man.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gonnering, Of Greenleaf,
Wis, and the groom is a thrifty young
farmer near Argyle, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaspard Either.
i
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
Storm Windows will Make
your House Much More
Comfortable.


tremendous amount Of cold gets through each
teced window in house and you have to burn extra
coal to heat that cold air to 20 degrees.
set of storm windows will keep great deal Of that cold
air out and help that much coal and keep
warmer too.
We can't say how much coal storm windows and doors
will save youthat depends on how warmly your house is
buit-but quite that they will enough
to than make it pay you to get them this winter
THEY SHOULD BE ORDERED NOW
You will need them very and you may needs
odd sizes which will have to be made up.
Measure the doors and windows for which you need
protection and let price the list and take order
can have them ready when you want them.
Regular sizes in stock
The Robertson Lumber CO.
q JULIUS NYQUIs1. Manager Warren. Minn.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
Official Proceedings Of the
County Board Of Marshall
County, Minnesota.

Board held Oct. 9, 1917 Meeting called
to order by the Chairman at 8 o'clock
%. m. All members present. Minutes
OF Sept 2Sth meeting read and ap-
proved as read.
CERTIFICATES OF COUNTY BOARD
BEFORE FINAL PAYMENTS ON
ROAD CONTRACTS.
State of Minnesota,
County of Marshall-ss.
We, the undersigned members of the
County Board of the above named
County. and constituting majority
thereof, do hereby certify that-we have
each personally inspected the work
done by The Minneapolis Bridge Co.,
under a road contract with the above
naEacd County, made and entered into
eon july 2, 1917. relating to the con-
sstruction of Bridge No. 2730, located
eover Thief River between sections 5 and
IS, Whiteford Township, and that on the
s3th day Of October, 1917, when such in
.spection was made, all Of the work re-
auired under said contract had been
properly done and performed in ac-
coydance with the terms, conditions
and specifications of said contract.
Dated at Warren, Minnesota, this 9th
day of October, 1917.
O.. ENGE,
+ A. S. ROKKE
"A. O.. FLADELAND,
Members of County
Board.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-17
State Of Minnesota.
County Of Marshall-ss.

State Of Minnesota
County Of Marshall-ss.
We. the undersigned members Of the
County Board of the above named
County, and constituting a majority
thereof, do hereby certify that we have
seach personally inspected the work
edone by Anderson Bros, under road
contract with the above named County,
made and entered into on Aug. IA
1917, relating to the construction Of
Bridge No. 2760 on State Road No. i,
at the northwest corner Of Section 4,
:Sinnott Township. and that on the 8th
day Of October, 1917, when such in
spection was made. ali Of the work re-
quired under said contract had been
d9ne 1h ana
and specifications Of said contract.
Dated at Warren. Minnesota. this 9th
day OF October, 1917.
% ENGE,
IS G. f. ADOLPHSON,
fss "A. 8. ROKKE,
"A. @. FLADELAND,
Members Of County
Board.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-07-20
Notice for Publication

Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
015789
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Miles City, Mont, June 10, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Gertrude B. Jackson,
formerly Gertrude B. Mahan of Circle,
Montana, who on Sept. S, 1912, made H. E.
No. 0157S9, for SW4, SaNw4, lots 3, A,
section a, township 10 N, range AZ EN-. P.
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before Peter
Rorvik, U. S. Commissioner, at Circle,
Montana, on the LIST day of August, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Arthur G. Lindgren, G. F. Jackson, W. B.
Jackson, Roy Leet all of Circle, Montana
6-29 7-27 G. w. Myers, Register.
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Notice For Publication

Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
015226
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Miles City Mont, May 81, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Conrad F. Lindh
of White, Mont, who on July Is, 1912
made HE. No. 015226, for N3NW4; SE4NW4;
N2NE4; SE4NE3; EaSE4, section %, town
ship Is N, range Al E., M P. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make five year
proof, to establish claim to the land above
described, before Peter Rorvik, U. S. Com
missioner at Circle, Mont, on the 30th day
of July, 1917
Claimant names as witnesses:
Robert Lindh of Brockway, Montana, Emil
Nelson, Myths S. Larson, Mrs. Emil Nelson
all of White, Montana.
6-S 10 G. W. Myers, Register.
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Notice for Publication
Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
0l2S94
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Miles City, Montana,
May &c, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Robert E. Sharp
of Mink, Montana, who on July 10, 1911
made H. E., No. O12S94, for SYM; lots
}, 2, 3, a, section 4, township IS N,range
so E, M. P. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make three year proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Peter Rorvik, U. S.
Commissioner at Circle, Mont, on the
23rd day of July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William Moody, David Moody, Dudley
Whipple, William H. Barr all of Mink,
Montana.
6-1-29 &. w. Myers, Register.
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Notice For Publication
Act 6-221O

Coal Act 6-2Z-l0 Serial No
020O92
Department of the Interior, U. S. Lane
Office at Miles City, Mont, June 10, 1917
Notice is hereby given that
Augusta NJ Peterson
i d W of Charles M. Peterson
deceased, of Circle, Montana, who on Oct
Is, 1913, made H. E., No. 0200e2 for SW4,
SW4NW4, lot 4. section 10, township 18N,
range 48 E, M. P. Meridian, has filed no
tice of intention to make three year proof,
to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Peter Rorvik, U. S. Com
missioner at Circle, Montana, on the 9th
day of August 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lloyd A. Paxton, Louis NJ Hilstad, Ole M.
Hilstad, Ludwig Christensen all of Circle,
Montana.
6-29 7-27 G. w. Myers, Register.
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Notice For Publication

Coal Act 6-22-lO Serial No.
0l5209
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Miles City, Mont, May 81, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Roland Skjerdal
of White, Mont, who on July Is, 1912 made
H. E. No. Ol5209, for west half section "a,
township l9N range As E., p. Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
three year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Burt Fuller,
U. S. Commissioner at Brockway, Mont,
on the 9th day of July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Nils N. westegaard, Harold T. wangen both
of Brockway, Montana, Josef Abeland, l.. E.
Austin both of Paris, Montana.
90 7-6 G. W. Myers, Register.
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Notice for Publication

Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No.
016730
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office at Miles City, Mont, May 81, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Bernard Rogers
of Brockway, Mont, who on Dec. a, 1912
made H. E. No. 016730 for West half, sec
tion 10, township 16 N, range 48 E, M. P.
Meridian, has filed notice OF intention to
make three year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before Burt
Fuller, U. S. Commissioner, at Brockway,
Mont, on the 25th day of July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. l. Cunningham, L. R. McLain, Ed. Fer
guson, Jay Case all of Brockway, Montana.
o-8 TO 6. W. Myers, Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial 021O69

Coal Act 6-22-1O
Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office, at Miles City, Montana, July II,
1917.
Notice is hereby given that Edward
Lewis, of Rose Valley, Montana, who, on
Feb. 4th, 1914, made Homestead Entry No.
021069, for Lots l, 2; 8, 4; sen NWA E1z
SWA SWA Sc Ia, Section 80, Town
ship 20 North, Range 81 East, NJ. P. Meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to make
three year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Peter Rorvik,
u. S. Commissioner at Circle, Montana,
on the 3rd day of September 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Fred Nagel, Clarence Jones, George
Reghling, all of Rose Valley, Montana,
Raymond Libby, of Bloomf ED, Montana
G. w. MYERS, Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Coal Act 6-22-10
Serial 0178o0

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office, at Miles City, Montana, July IL,
1917.
Notice is hereby given that Glen D. En-
gelbright, of Union, Montana, who, on
O17S2O, for North Half, Section 8, Town
ship IL North, Range so East NJ. p. Meri-
dian, has filed notice of his intention to
make three year proc, to establish claim
to the land above described before Peter
Rorvik, U. S. Commissioner, at Circle,
Montana, on the 3rd day of September,
1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
III. H. HOLDEN, A. o. SkilIestad, Lyle
Pullen, A. F. Robson, all of Union, Mon
tana.
G. w MYERS Register.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Notice for Publication

Notice for Publication
Coal Act 6-22-10 Serial No Ol502l
Department of the Interior, U. 5.
Land Office at Miles City, Montana,
May 26, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that
Briscoe w. Malvern
OF Watkins, Montana, who on June &c,
1912, made H. E., No. 01502l, for lots 3,
4; EaSW4; SCI, section 10, township II
N, range 46 E, M. P. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make five year
proof, to establish claim TO the land
above described, before Peter RorviK,
u. S. Commissioner at Circle, Montana,
on the 23rd day of July, 1917.
Claimant name as witnesses:
Joseph Fuzak, John w. Jarvis, w. P.
Dunlap, Gullick ABBY, all of Watkins,
Montana.
6-l-29 G. w. Myers, Register
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John G. Mahlstedt, yr.

Liberal reward will be given for
arrest and conviction of any parties
caught shooting or logging stock
with above brand, or molesting Of
brands.
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A reward of $4,000 will be paid for
information leading to conviction of
any party shooting or ill-treating
any stock with above brand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-07

North Carolina, the lessee of the to-
bacco warehouse in this city for more
seed, following the wire with special
delivery letter giving fuller informa.
ton as was given the Chamber of
Commerce from different sections of
the bright leaf tobacco territory.
He advised Mr.. Glenn to como %
Sumter and visit the tobacco farms
to gain more intelligent information,
but in the meantime to rush more
seed at once by special delivery par
cells post. OF course the amount of
damage or the number of beds killed
cannot be accurately estimated vet,
but approximating the number cf
beds ruined by the cold snap that
had been protected by additional
covering of bags and pine straw as
stated by the farmers talking with
the secretary, it is safe TO assume that
hundreds OF beds not protected are
also dead.
The sumter Chamber of Commerce
is doing it's best 20 assist the tobacco
planters to replant their beds ut the
earliest possible moment. and the
commercial organization points out
these facts for the information of the
tobacco planters.
Last winter u91G) the big freeze
That destroyed practically the entire
tobacco crop in the beds came along
much later than this year by several
weeks.
Additional seed for rcpianting beds
were secured and distributed by tho
Chamber of Commerce, and every to-
baCco bca replanted, even at that late
date, turned out alright in plenty of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-07
TOBACCO PLANTS KILLED.
Farmers Will Have to Replant Seed
Beds-Supply OF Tobacco Seed Dr.
dercd by Telegraph.

Judging from the number of re-
liable white farmers Of Sumter and
Clarendon counties who either came
In themselves or telephoned the Sum
ter Chamber of Commerce last Sum
day for more tobacco seed for re .
planting beds, coupled with the state
ment that all Of the tobacco beds in
their neighborhoods had been killed
by the unprecedented freezing wealth
er of last Friday and Saturday, and
from other information gathered by
Secretary Reardon Of the Sumter
Chamber of Commerce, it now look
us though the tobacco industry in this
section of the State has suffered an
other disastrous set back equal 70 if
not exceeding the damage to beds of
the winter of 1916.
Letters and telephone messages ask :
ing that more seed be sent arc still
coming into the secretary's Office AL
ditional information received Owe: the
phone today tends to confirm the first
estimate Of an almost total loss of inc
tobacco beds in Sumter, Lee ana Clar-
cndOn counties.
just rs soon, last Saturday. rs Sec
retary Reardon could secure sufficient
information to warrant him AZ be-
lievins that nearly all the tcharco
beds in Sumter. Ice and Clarendon
counties had been killed he immc,,i-
ateiy wired j. w. Glenn, Of Eliins.