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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

Length, about ten and three-fourths
inches. ,
Range: Breed generally in tne
United States, southern Canada, and
Mexico to Costa Rica; winter from
the Ohio and Potomac valleys and
British Columbia southwark.
Habits and economic status: Our
two meadowlarks, though differing
much in song, resemble each other
closely in plumage and habits. Grassy
plains and uplands covered with a
thick growth Of grass or weeds, with
nearby water, furnish the conditions
best suited to the meadowlark's taste.
hi song of the western bird is loud,
clear, and m%elodious. That of its east.
ern relative is feebler and loses much
by comparison. In many localities
the meadowlark Is classed and shot
as a game bird. From the farmers
standpoint this q mistake, since its
value as an insect eater Is far greater
than as an object Of pursuit BY the
sportsman. Both the boil weevil, the
foe of the cotton grower, and the al
falfa weevil are among the beetles 1t
h~abitually eats. twenty-five per cent
Of the diet of this bird is beetles, half
of which are predaceous ground bee
ties, accounted useful insects, and one
fifth are destructive weevils. Cater
pillars form II per cent of the food
and are eaten in every month in the
year. Among these are many cut
worms and the welIknown army
and are eaten in every month and al
most every day. The vegetable food
GA per cent of the whole) consists
Of grain and weed seeds.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

Length, about seven inches.
Range: Breeds from Ohio north
east to Nova Scotia, north to Mani
toba, and northwest to British Colum.
bia; winters in South America.
Habits and economic status: When
American writer's awoke to the beauty
and attractfveness of our native birds,
among the first to be enshrined In
song and story was the bobolink. Few
species show such striking contrasts
in the color Of the sexes, and few have
songs more unique and whimsical.
In its northern home the bird is loved
for its beauty and it's rich melody; in
the South it earns deserved hatred by
its destructiveness. Bobolinks reach
States the last half of April just as
rice is sprouting and at once begin to
pull up and devour the sprouting kerr
nels. Soon they move on to their
northern breeding grounds, where they
feed upon insects, weed seeds, and a
little grain. When the young are well
on the wing, they gather in flocks
with the parent birds and gradually
move southwark, being then generally
known as reed birds. They reach the
rice fields of the Carolinas about Au.
gust 20, when the rice is in the milk.
Then until the birds depart for South
America planters and birds fight for
the crop, and In spite of constant
watchfulness and 1nnumerable devices
for soaring the birds a loss Of 10 per
cent Of the rice Is the usual result.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

moisture l0St Dy
drying. No amount of cooking will
soften the fruit as soaking overnight
will do. Dates and figs are so rich
in sugar that they do not need soak
ing as a rule.
A most delicious marmalade may be
made of theafresh orange, grapefruit,
and lemon, using one of each sliced as
fine as possible, discarding the seeds.
Cover the sliced fruit with three
quarts of cold water and let it stand
overnight, or better "a hours. Then
simmer for an hour and a half and
again let stand overnight. The next
day add five pounds of light brown
sugar and cook slowly until the fruit
Is clear. Turn into glasses and cover
as for ordinary jelly.
Spiced Prunes.-Soak a pound Of
large prunes overnight in water to
cover. In the morning stew in the
same water until soft, adding a two
inch stick of cinnamon, the grated
rind of half a lemon, six cloves; while
the fruit is still hot add a half a cup
full each of vinegar and sugar. Chill
before serving.
Prune and Apple RoIy-PoIy.-Roll
out q rich pastry very thin, heap on
it two cupfuls of finely chopped apples
and a cupful of drained, stoned, and
slightly chopped, stewed prunes. Roll
up and place in a deep saucepan; COW
er with boiling water, a cupful of
brown sugar and two tablespoonfuls
of butter. Bake one hour and serve
with whipped cream and the sauce in
which it was cooked.
Cranberries are also delicious. spiced
as n does other fruit. To three
quarts of berries use three and q half
pounds of brown sugar, two cupfuls
of vinegar, a tablespoonful of allspice,
a ~teaspoonful of cloves and a three
inch stick of cinnamon. The vinegar,
If very acid, should be diluted. The
spices may be removed before putting
in the glasses if desired.
Nu1. hAt~seQ
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03
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CABINETS

There are so many things-best
t~hings-that a only come when youth
is past that 1t may well happen to
many of us to find ourselves happier
and happier to the last.-Eliot.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

Length, eleven and one-half inches.
The brilliant blue of the wings and
tail combined with the black crescent
of the upper breast and the crested
head distinguish this species.
Range: Resident in the eastern
United States and southern Canada,
west to the Dakotas, Colorado, and
Texas.
Habits and economic status: The
blue Jay is of a dual nature. Cautious
and silent In the vicinity of its nest,
away from 1t it is bold and noisy.
Sly in the commission of mischief,
it is ever ready to scream thief"
at the slightest disturbance. AS usual
in such cases, its remarks are ap-
fact neighboring nest holders know to
their sorrow, for during the breeding
season the jay lays heavy toll upon
the eggs and young of other birds,
and in doing so d~eprives US of the
services of species more beneficial
than itself. Approximately three
fourths of the annual food of the blue
jay is vegetable matter, the greater
part of which is composed of mast,
/. g., acorns, chestnuts, beechnuts, and
the like. Corn is the principal culti-
waited crop upon which this bird feeds,
but stomach analysis indicates that
most of the corn taken is waste grain.
Such noxious insects as wondering
beetles, grasshoppers, eggs of various
caterpillars, and scale insects consti-
tute about one-fifth of it's food.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03

Every man can't get rich, but every
"a a save something. No matter
how small your income may be if you
make up your mind to lay up a part
of your earnings every week you can
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-03
WINTER FRUITS.

At this season of the year when
canned fruit is disappearing as we'll
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

A m1sapprehension prevails in cere tain sections of the state elatiye to the election of chancellors and cir cult judges next year. The idea pre- vails that candidates for those offices will not be selected in the primaries to be held next May This is true on- ly in cases where circuit judges were elected two years ago, but those who were elected four years ago, as was the case in a number of counties, their successors must be elected in the cleo tion to be held in November, 1918. The nominees in those cases will be se- lected in next Mays primaries The successors of the 16 retiring state sen ators will also be selected in the next general election. Prosecuting attor- neys will be elected in all of the ju- dicial circuits of the state, as these of ftcials are elected every two years. It is practically settled that the consti- tutional convention, which organized recently, will make radical changes as regards the tenure of state, district and county officers. A large major ity of the delegates who will occupy seats in that convention have already declared in favor of a four-year tenure instead of two, and making officials ineligible to succeed themselves.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07
SWINE RAISING
 IS PROFITABLE
THIS IS THE OPINION EXPRESS ED BY AGRIcULTURIsT OF AR
 KANSAS FARM BUREAU.
5,OOO,OOO BELOW NORMAL
Recent Statement By Federal Food Administrator Says Allies Are Now Getting 10 Per Gent of Output and
 Are Asking For 20 Per Cent.
Little Rock.

hlIJle hOCh.-
 Raising more hogs should be ex- ceedingly profitable for Arkansas far. mers and in doing this they will be performing a patriotic service.
 This is the opinion expressed by J. F. Nicholson, agriculturist of the Ar kansas Profitable Farming Bureau of the Little Rock Board of Commerce. 1T. Nicholson is taking an active part in the campaign that is being carried on by all the agricultural forces in Arkansas to increase the number Of hogs.
 The nations supply of hogs is B. 100000 below normal at time when the demand for hog products is great CT than ever before. To meet this demand the government has asked the farmers of the country to increase the number of their hogs by 20 per cent. Arkansas has been asked to increase it's number by 300,000 4 re- cent statement by Herbert Hoover, federal food administrator, said that the allies now are getting 10 per cent of the American hog output and they are asking for 20 per cent.
 ''If our boys and the allies need the pork they will get it." says MT. Nicholson. 'If the time should come when these products are taken from cur markets the need for more hogs would come to us forcibly and effec- lively. The times require a little pa triotism of practical kind. To ask the farmers to raise more hogs is not asking much when it is rewarded by additional profits"
 MT. Nicholson took the current mar ket quotations for Chicago which showed that corn was selling for $1. .24 bushel and hogs at an average price of $1770 a hundredweight It has been proven that it takes nine bush els of corn to produce 100 pounds of live hog. On this basis the farmer would make S6.54 more by marketing nine bushels of corn in the form of hog meat than he would by selling the corn outright Figures vary in the different markets but MT. NichoI- son believes that the figures given prove that the farmer can make a good profit by marketing his corn in the form of hogs in addition to inter- est on his investment, pay for his work in caring for the hogs and the risk of loss.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The State Council of Defense is ar ranging for statewide war confer ence to be held at Little Rock on De cember 20. Representative of the county councils, women's councils and all allied organizations, will be invited to take part in the conference. Gen. Luke E. Wright of Memphis has been invited to deliver the principal ad- dress.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The Texarkana agricultural fair and stock shows closed it's three days exhibit. There was a large attend ance from all over Miller county, Ark, and Bowie county. Tex. The fair was under the auspices of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce and Secretary Carpenter said that it was a great sue cess in every way.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

J. c. Richardson, president of the Lawrence County Bank of Walnut Ridge, bought the $75,OO0 bond issue on Road Improvement District No 6. The contract for constructing the road will be let on December 20. This road embraces IA miles, connecting the towns of Portia, Black Rock, Powhat- tan and Clover Bend.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The cost of getting drunk in Pine Bluff is to keep in line with the in- creasing cost of everything else. Bootleg" liquor is said to retail at from $5 to $6 per quart, if one is able to find it, and the City Council has increased the fine for being drunk on the streets from $10 to $25. It has been from $2 to $5.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Provost Marshal General Crowder authorized the appointment of F. F. Friedman, assistant adjutant-general of Arkansas, as a major in charge of the execution of the draft law in this state. The appointment was made upon the joint recommendation of Gov. Brough and the adjutant-general of Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The Dardanelle Post Dispatch has offered a reward of $25.00 for ihfor- nation leading to the arrest and con- viction of persons who have been cir culating in Dardanelle and vicinity the report that the government in tends to coniscate 50 per cent of all bank deposits. This is one of the lies that has been going the rounds dur ing the past few weeks.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Rev. Thomas DuLaney, aged 86, died at his home in Ben Lomand last week MT Dulaney was probably the oldest minister in the state. He had been preacher of the Baptist denom- ination for nearly SO years.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The Bergman caning factory has just completed the last shipments of it's tomato pack. It shipped 12 cars. averaging 400 cases each car. Three cars of apples have also been ship ped from here to Kansas and Missouri points.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The little three-year-old daughter of Hall Parks who lives near Denniny, was accidentlly shot and killed by her eight-year-old brother when a shotgun with which they were play ing accidentally went off and shot the little girl through the body near the heart, killing her instantly.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

A sixteen-year-old boy of Cotter, Ray Bonham, lost his sight while at- tending school. The cause of this is unknown. His father has taken him to Springfield, Mo-, to consult a spe- cialist.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The second annual school and agri. cultural fair at Heber Springs has closed About 75 awards of prizes were made. The highest number of points won by any school was Heber
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

A baby fell from wagon in which It's parents were driving near Waters, Montgomery county. The wagon, which was heavily loaded, passed over the baby's body, but the child was not seriously hurt nor was one of it's bones broken.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Officers boarded the steamboat Ter escon while it was lying at the land ing place north of Osceola and con fiscated 40 gallons of hard liquor. Capt. Price who was in charge of the boat was placed under arrest.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Herbert Radcliffe, a six-year-old lad, stepped on a nail near his home poisoning set in and it was necessary to amputate one of the lads legs.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Out of about 100 single young men of Ozark, all have gone to war except five, and they are expected to be called to service at any time. The young women of the city are com blaming of being so lonesome. Ozark has three old bachelors, who are showing more galantry than hereto fore.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

Corporal James H. Williams of Lo- noke who enlisted at Forrest City and six months thereafter was promoted from the ranks. He is now at Camp Gordon, Ga, in the quartermaster's department and his name is third on the volunteer list for France.
 Cottonseed crushers at a meeting held at Little Rock agreed to a maxi mum price of s53.53 per ton for cot tonseed meal on the basis of 43 per cent protein.
 The Phoenix Gin Company of Con- way has rebuilt the cotton house re- gently burned and is now running day and night.
 Christmas holidays at the public schools at Pine Bluff will begin De cember 21 and continue until Janu- ary 2.
 Many farmers are hauling cotton into Warren for 25 miles. Gins Of the county have been running full time the past month.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

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The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

IS ONE METHODS ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR RAISING FUNDS.
 THROUGH CHANNEL MAN, WOMAN SECURITIES AND
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07
'. S. War Saving Stamps

WE HAVE FELT IT A DUTY DROP THE CHRISTMAS sAv- INGS CLUB PLANS FOR 1918 AND HEED THE GOVERNMENTS CALL.
 COOPERATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT TO THE FULLEST IS NECESSARY WAR TO SHORTENED THE FULL EST EXTENT
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

The Chamber of Commerce at Pine Bluff has started movement for the annexation of large strip of terri tory, which it is estimated, will add 7,50O to the population. It is proposed to hold an election next spring to de eide whether the territory shall be annexed.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

A fast train on the Frisco killed eight fat steers belonging to M F. Stone near Imboden. Somebody left the pasture gate open and the cattle strayed on to the track.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-07

When the schoolhouse near Boggs Springs caught fire recently Miss Ava Lloyd, the young lady who was in charge as teacher climbed to the roof and tore away the burning shingles.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03
Che M>ts nning Gimes.
p Iblishss Nj County and Town CT
fiCial Advertisements.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1917.

Mr.. S. w. Barron took in Fields
Minstrel in Columbia Monday night.
WANTED-To buy Chickens and
turkeys. Apply at The Times office.
Mr.. Allen Sauls of Winston Salem
is visiting friends in Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Furman Bradham
visited Columbia this week.
Mr.. C. NJ. White was a visitor to
Camp jackson last Sunday.
Maj. w. II. Lesesne was in Green
vile this week on business.
Mr.. S. l.. Higgins was a visitor
to Columbia last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby Davis spent
last Sunday in Sumter.
We expect them about the middle
VI HSHl week. -. vi. Bfadham & Son.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. S. KatZoff
this morning a girl
We know what will happen if you
give us chance to show you through
and make you prices.
d. NJ. Bradham G Son.
Mr.. Joe Plowdcn of Atlanta visited
his father Mr.. II. D. Plowdcn last
week.
The Ladies Missionary Society Of
Pamela will give an oyster supper at
the school house next Friday night
for the benefit of the Red Cross.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03
CIVIL COURT.

}. f. Richbourg, Executor, vs.. W.
E. James, mistrial ordered. s
Rockwell Furniture Co. VS.. Sum
merton Furniture Co. and Santees
Furniture Co, non-suit.
S. E. Weeks VS.. }. NJ. Graham,
verdict for defendant directed.
f. G. Thames VS.. N. w. r. r. Coz,
and A. G. L. r. r. Co., now being
tried.
FOR SALE-Two good work oxens
cheap for cash. Apply to ia M.
Windham, Manning, S. G.
Additional Local News on Pages 4
and S. )
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03
NOTICE.

TO all members of Live Oak Camp
w. O. w. 181, you are requested to
meet at our hall on the first Mon
day night in November. We have
some important business to attend to.
Be sure and be present.
Thos. M. Young, C. G.
Thos. Nimmer, Clerk.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

will please meet at Court House Sat-
urday, October 9Th, at II o'clock.
w. T. P. Sprott,
President.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

The following have been exempt
by the District Board: Joseph Rit-
timer, Harris Smiley, Leo Strange,
Eddie G. Wadford. Frettie O. Bar
rett has been granted an extension
until December first
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Mrs. Herman Huggins has return
cd home after months visit to her
parents at Pomaria.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

We have car of Applcr and Rust
Proof Seed Oats to arrive this week.
We have the right prices See us at
once. L. NJ. Jones, Alcolu, S. C.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

we printed this summer, but they
judged our workmanship by this
artistic check and wrote us to fill
their order, which we did promptly
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted
j. +. ARANT, PHI. G..
Optometrist,
MANNING, S. G..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

The officers and directors of the
Clarendon County Fair Association
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

We expect the best car mules next
week we have had shipped this year
D. NJ. Bradham & Son.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

The Times Job Department is gain
ing wide reputation for high-class
work. We are receiving orders from
all over the State, and last week re-
ceivcd large order from a Virginia
bank. This order came from con-
Germ that had never seen any of our
sample 5, only form Of check which
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Mr.. w. j. Morris, rural policeman
has resigned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Community Fairs. will be held at
Jordan on Friday, Oct. S; Turbeville
Tuesday, Oct. 8; DuRant Thursday,
Oct. II. These fairs will no doubt
be we'll attended.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

WANTED-Reliable colored man
with family, who understands plant
ing and curing tobacco, to Work
share crop. Drawer G, Bishopville,
S. G..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

A big nights entertainment is
promised at the Sumter Opera House
on next Tuesday night when there
will be big wrestling bout and box
ing match.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

We expect the best car mules next
week we have had shipped this year.
D. NJ. Bradham & Son.
Mrs. Herman Huggins has return
cd home after a months visit to her
parents at Pomaria.
We have a car of Appler and Rust
Proof Seed Oats to arrive this week
We have the right prices. See us at
once. l.. NJ. Jones, Alcolu, S. C.
Hon. r. O. Purdy of Sumter has
received the following wire from his
son, Lieutenant Robert, "Safe, Well"
He is somewhere in France.
IF quality, price and fair dealings
in Mules will interest you we are
ready. D. NJ. Bladham e. Son.
Mcssrs. Myer Levi of Rutherford,
n. c., and Louis Levi of Abbcville,
who spent last week in Manning, have
returned to their respective homes.
Business in Manning these days is
one big Christmas eve. Our mer-
chants have the stocks, the prices and
the people have the money, and they
are buying their needs for the ready
cash.
We have had so many inquiries for
domestic coal this season that we
have decided to handle this grade Of
coal. We have 100 tons due here
next week and are assured of an ade-
Quate supply during the winter. Price
IS $3.50 ton delivered in the in
corporatcd limits of Manning.
Manning Oil Mill.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Mr.. R. d. Cothran, who is in the
warehouse business in Virginia, is in
Manning for few days. Mr.. Goth
ran has been on the sick list for the
past two weeks, but is better. He
says the prospects for high price
tobacco next season is very bright.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

Hon. r. O. Purdy of Sumter has
received the following wire from his
son, Lieutenant Robert, "Safe, Well"
He is somewhere in France.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

DR.. Watson B. Duncan delivered
the opening address for the High
School at Davis Station on Monday
Morning. Miss Malone is the eff
cicnt Superintendent of this school
and she is ably assisted this year by
Miss Gordon and Miss Richardson
Miss Agatha Wilson of Sumter, a
sister of Mrs. Shelby Davis, was Sc
verely burned last Wednesday in
Bishopville, where she was visiting.
Miss Wilson had narrow escape
from being burned to death, but she
is improving, and her recovery is ex-
pectcd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

All the colored people of the county
are asked to come to Manning next
Sunday to join in the ceremonies that
will be held for the ones Of their race
that are going to war on that day.
They will be taken care Of, and we
hope to see large crowd here to
say goodbye to the ones that are
going to help defend our country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-10-03

David Chestnue, hard working
man from near Wilson's Mill, was in
this city the other day and bought a
fine new automobile. He and his
family have been working hard for
many years and now they are pre-
pairing to enjoy some Of the fruits of
their labors.-Sumter Herald.