davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-23
Cheap Food.

'a4oNENo 1873 fancy Mushrooms Peppers Aepafa
Head Lettuce Caunowe Parsley
Fresh Strawberries Fruit Oranges, Pineapple
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
WATER WAGON is
THOWN INTO DITCH

Washington, Aug. 7.-The water
wagon has been ditchcd until Dcccm-
ber. Prohibitionists fancicd the We
hiclc, which is really the Sheppard
amendment to the constitution, was
running along at high speed.
But the house of representatives
threw a monkcywrench into the diff
ferential. Majority party members
have agreed that the house would not
consider the amendment until Dcccm-
ber, even though the senate had ac-
cepted it.
Congressman Randall, of California,
one of the men in charge of the Shcp-
,pard amendment, then told house lead
ers he would not consent to three day
adjournments unless an agreement to
vote on the amendment at this ses-
sion was reached.
But today Randall changed his
mind. For he sought leave of absence
to go to California, thereby abandon
ing his campaign of battle.
And the house adjourned until Fri
day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
VALUE Of S0UTH'S COTTON CROP GOES
CONSIDERABLY over THE billion MARK

year ago and 17,004,0 900 two years
ago; number of bales carried over in.
the interior of the South, including
mill stocks, l,G92,O0O bales, against
$4,000 year ago.
Total Worlds Takings.
Total worlds takings of American
cotton for the year were placed at
1851 900 bales, against l4,l71 900
last year and 13,519,0OO two years
ago. The visible supply of Amcri-
can cotton at the end of the year was
,5O4,O bales, against 2,129,0OO last
year and 3,282,0OO two years ago.
Total visible and invisible supply of
American was 2,525,OOO bales, against
3,635,000 last year and 5,629,O0O two
years ago.
Secretary Hestcr's report puts the
Texas crop $4,000 bales over last
year. The group of Gulf States shows
an increase og 100000 bales for the
year and the Atlantic States de-
crease of 100000 bales. His fig
urcs on the crop by States is given
as follows in thousands Of bales G. G.,
COOS omitted):
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
FOURTH YEAR OF THE WAR
Marked by Impressive Services in
London.

London, Aug. 5.-To mark the be-
ginning of the fourth year of the war
an impressive intercessional service
was held this morning in Westmin-
lister Abbey. King George attended
it as an ordinary private worshipper.
The King wore a naval uniform. He
was accompanied by numerous men,
bers of his household, including Prince
John, his youngest son, Princess Mary,
his daughter and Princess Victoria,
his sister
Nearby sat Premier Lloyd George,
Sir John Jellicoe, the first sea lord
Of the admiralty and numerous other
prominent men, while special block
Of seats in the center was occupied
by large party of wounded soldiers.
The sermon was by the Archbishop
OF Canterbury from the text "Let us
Run With Patience the Race That is
Set Before U.s."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
Total Value of Country's Crop, In
cluding the Seed, Placed at
Sl,412,86O,035
BEST PRICES IN AZ YEARS
Average Price for Middlinp for Year
Ending July 3lst, 1871
Cents.

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE total
value of the country's cotton crop, in
cluding the seed, for the trade year
ended July 81 last was SLAP, 800, OBS.
as against $958, 100000 a year ago, ac
cording to the annual report of Secre-
tary Hester, Of the New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange, made public today.
Prices paid for this years crop, ne
mentioned, were the highest for the
last forty-seven years.
The average price per pound for
midling for the year just closed he
puts at 1S.4i cents, compared with
| 1.99 last year, 789 year before last
and 13.49 in 1913-14. The average
commercial value per bale of this
years crop was $94.S2.
Increase in Price.
AS showing the rapid increase in
price during the past year Mr.. Hester
mentioned that the average value per
bale in August, 1916, was $74.50 and
that by July, 1917, the average value
for spot cotton was Sl30.71.
"The short crop, following in the
wake of ashort crop, and an Increased
demand accentuated by che domestic
demand for war purposes, naturally
resulted in the high prices for this
year." was the explanation given.
Secretary Hester reported in 1916
1917 crop at 12,940,934 bales, an in
crease over last year Of 2,G78 bales
and 2,iG7,o77 bales under two years
ago. This years crop in grade aver
aged niidilng 10 strict middling. The
actual growth o. 1916-17 was placed
at 100000 bales, against 12.175 900
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
BARUCH Purchasing AGENT
War Industries Board Gets Busy on
Program.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE newly
created war Industries board today
went to work on it's big war purchas-
Ing program for the United States and
her allies, after a preliminary confer
cncc with President Wilson. Among
the first problems was that of coordi-
mating American and allied purcha ses.
This probably will be done through
Bernard NJ. Baruch, member of the
o!rd, who is to be named purchasing
commissioner for each Allied govern
mcnt and who also will be chairman
of the war industries boards purchas-
ing commission for the American Gov
crnmcnt.
Some difficulty is looked for in the
effort to buy for the Allies at the
same low prices obtained by the Unit
ed States Government. Many pro-
duccrs already have entered protest,
saying their government prices arc
far below the market.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
EXORBITANT WAR PROFITS

New York, Aug.7.-Stcps to end cx-
orbltant war profits rcaped by no.
taries who frequent draft board head
quarters and do a flourishing business
in preparing exemption affidavits for
50 or $40 were taken here today,
when several Of the boards made ar
rangements with designated notarics
to DO this work for from ten to
twenty-five cents fee.
Several cases of attempted brib-
cry of board members and examining
physicians, who say they were offer
ed sums ranging from 500 to $500
to help registrants escape the draft
law, have been placed in the hands of
the federal authorities for action.
Police Commissioner Woods TODAY
received from Secretary Baker an un-
official statement of opinion that men,
bers of the police and fire departments
are not exempt from the draft.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
EXPORT EMBARGO
GOES ON TIGHTER

Washington, Aug. 7.-Further in
dication of the tightness with which
the United States is carrying out it's
embargo was revealed today in or
der requiring export licenses for coal
and coke going to Canada. Canada
unaffected by the price limitations al
ready imposed on coal in this country,
is buying all she can get at very much
higher pr ocs than the miners can
charge he1c. The order of the exports
council will place this trade under con
troll. Secretary Rcdfield stated that
the order was issued wholly in the
interests of our domestic needs. 1t
is likely that Canada VIII get all the
coal necessary for her actual needs.
TO further simplify the food and
fuel supply problem, Secretary Red
field today issued an order with the
approval of the Navy Department that
all transatlantic ships should get
both coal and provision on this side
FOR the round trip. This will obviatc
the necessity of special carriers to
Europe for the provisioning of yes
sells on the return voyage.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
TO RAISE THREE MILLIONS

Chicago, Aug. IA war fund of
$3,000,000 will be raised by the
Knights of Columbus for recreational
ccnters for men in the army and navy
camps instead Of the 81 100000 it was
originally planned to raise, according
to a decision reached by the Supreme
Council of the order in annual con-
vention here today. The $1,OO0,0OO
fund already has been over-sub-
scribcd, it was announced.
1t was announced that the govern
mcnt has given notice that I'll Roman
Catholic chaplains who will go to
France as chaplains with Gen. Per-
shing's army will have the rank of
first licutenants. In addition to this
number the Knights Of Columbus will
support 200 chaplains with the colors.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
RECOMM EN DATIONS
FOR APPOINTMENT

Columbia, Aug. Ex-Governor Man
ming has recommended the appoint
ment Of ii. S. lIcgy as captain of
Company NJ (Orangcblrg), Second
regiment, South Carolina infantry, to
succeed Captain Poo5cr. Mr. Hcgy is
now first sergeant, headquarters COM
pany, Second infantry. The follow
nc other officers were recommended
for appointment in Company NJ: First
lieutenant, lloyt II. Bookhardt; second
lieutenant, G. II. Whiscnhunt.
James Allen, Jr., Of Charleston, was
recommended for appointment as sec
ond lieutenant of Company ID.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
GERMANY DEMANDS LOAN
Wants Swiss Gold in Return for
Coal.

Washington, Aug. 7.-Confrmation
has reached the State Department of
the report that Germany has demand
ed loan in gold from Switzerland
in return for coal. In official circles
here this is taken as emphasis to the
stories of German difficulties.
Germany is in sa dnccd of gold to
meet the obligations which she has
incurred with those ncutrals with
whom she can trade, for German pa
per money is no longer in favor, and
the value of the German marx is de-
prcciating almost to the vanishing
point.
Switzerland is resisting the demand,
and if it is pressed she is in far bet
ter shape than Holland or the Sean
dnavian countries to meet either mil
itary or economic aggression from
Germany.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
PRESERVE SURPLUS GOODS
With Bumper Crops Plenty of Work
for Consumer.

Washington, Aug. 7.-President
Wilson's patriotic appeal to the coun-
try's farmers and gardeners having
been answered with bumper crops it
is now up to the consumers to do
their share by conserving perishable
foods, according to statement issued
by Secretary Houston today in which
he suggests particular ways in which
the housewives can render definite
national service.
81 urge not only that every home
assist in the conservation of the sur
plus perishable fruits and vegetables
by canning, preserving, picking, dry
ing and storing, but also that every
experienced woman place her knowl-
edge at the disposal of her ncighbors.
TO that end it is specially recon-
mended that women call their organi-
zations together for discussion of con-
servation work that demonstration in
canning and preserving be given and
that they cooperate with local food
officials.
The secretary points out that the
time for conserving foods is short and
says that it is of prime importance
that they shall not be wasted.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
NEARLY MILLION READY
Uncle Sans Boys Already Under
Arms Now Three Quarters of Mil
lion.

Washington, Aug. 7-Thrce- quar-
tcrs Of million men tonight are
wearing Uncle Sans khaki. The reg
ular army needs but 2,100 to fill it's
ranks. The national guard, approx
matcly 4447,000 total strength, is all
mustered in.
Recruiting is to be continued with
vigor, however. For there will be
further vacancies in the national
guard before the federal surgeons get
through with the examination Of these
men.
Equipment and cantonments, Secre-
tary Baker insisted today, will be
ready as soon as the men are.
1t is generally expected that the
regular army will reach it's full
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08

strength tomorrow. All of the reGi-
ments except some Of those most re-
Gently authorized are now filled up.
In the newer regiments there are APP
proXimately 1900 vacancies. Bat
there arc $4,000 and more recruits at
various depots being trained to take
their places in the regiments that
need them.
The regularly army recruiting serv-
ice has taken over the work of re-
cruiting Of the national guard in many
places throughout the country where
the quotas for the regulars have been
overfillcd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
Army ORGANIZATION UNDERCOES Many
RADICAL CHANGES DIVISION ABANDONED

and swift COMMUNICATION with all parts
is difficult. The problem to be met
is basicly one of mobility for the pecu-
liar needs of fighting on the western
front
"The smaller sized divisions call for
maintenance of all units at full fight
ing strength. For this purpose re-
servebattalions will be provided
These will consist of 612 men each
and are listed in the general order as
Separate training battalions.' The
number of these batalions has not
been made public. Details or regi-
mental organization are also withheld
for military reasons.
The Old Order Again.
"The new order provides for army
corps and armies, units which have
practically existed only on paper
since the War Between the States.
Corps were organized during the
Spanish war, but were not actually
operated as such to any great ex-
tent.
each army corps will consist of
three infantry divisions, corps head
quarters and certain army corps
troops not specified. Each army will
normally consist of three or more
army corps, army headquarters and
certain army troops not specified.
Under the new order each infantry
division will be composed as follows,
the cahnges from the present organ
ization being as Indicated:
Zone division headquarters (same
as at presently.
Zone machine gun battalion of four
companies (new).
"Two infantry brigades of two reg
iments and one machine gun battal-
ion (four companies) each. (The pres
ent division is three infantry bri-
gades of three regiments each.)
zone field artillerf brigade of three
regiments and one trench mortar bat
terry (same except trench mortar bat
terry is ncw.)
zone field signal battalion (same).
Zone train headquarters and mill
tary police (same).
"One ammunition train (same).
zone supply train (same).
Zone engineer train (same except
that pontoon and searchlight sections
are not included in new plan).
Zone sanitary train of four field
hospital companies and four ambu-
lance companies (same).
No Cavalry.
"The reorganization provides for no
cavalry in the division. The division
as at present constituted calls for
one regiment Of cavalry. The present
division also calls for one aero squad
ron, while the new plans call for none,
the aircraft units being otherwise
rovided for.
"The order specifies sixteen divi-
sions of the national army to be or
ganiZed and numbered from seventy
six to ninety-onc, both inclusive, and
states the numbers to be given to
each Of the different units in each
division. 1t provides that the sixteen
divisions of the National Guard now
organized shall be reoreanized to con-
form to the mem plan as soon as
practicable after their arrival in the
training camp.
"The regular army, the National
Guard and national army will all con
form to the same plan"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
Division of $4,000 Abandoned for
Continental Unit of About
10000 Men.
NO CAVALRY IN DIVISION
Plan Calls for Two Infantry Brigades
of Two Regiments Each
to Division.

Washington, Aug. IA reorganiza-
tion of American army units, under
which the division totalling $4,000
men, found unwieldy for service on
European battlefelds, is abandoned
for the continental unit of about
10000 men, has been ordered by the
War Department.
Under the new plan division will
include only two infantry brigades of
two regiments each in place of three
brigades of three regiments each,
under the old system. Many other
organization changes are made. in
cluding material increase in the ar
tillery and machine gun strength of
each division. The cavalry regiment
now included in each division is de-
tached, new trench mortar battery
is added and the old army corps plan
abandoned after the War Between the
States is put again in operation. The
sixteen divisions of the National
Guard as now constituted will be re-
aligned in conformity with the new
plan after the guardsmen reach their
training camps. No changes in camp
assignments, it is presumed, will be
organized from the start under this
plan. So far as the regulars are con-
cerned it has been understood that
the reorganization already has been
carried out for the units in France.
Official Statement.
The War Department order was an
nounced in statement issued by the
public information comittee tonight
as follows:
"a general order made public by
the adjutant generals office today
provides for important changes in the
organization of the army.
"The ratio Of artillery strength to
infantry is greatly increased. A di-
vision will hereafter include only four
infantry regiments in two brigades in
place of the old division of three
brigades, each comprising three regi-
ments of infantry. There will still be
three regiments Of field artillery in
each division. Thus, in the new or
ganization there will be three regi-
ments of field artillery to every four
regiments of infantry, instead of the
ratio of three to nine. In addition, a
trench mortar battery is attached to
each division.
More Machine Guns.
"The machine gun arm is also ma
terially enlarged. A machine gun
battalion Of four companies has been
made unit of each division, in adj
dition to the three machine gun COM
panies included in eac,l regiment.
"The American division will be
made by this order to conform par
ticularly to the units utilized by the
Entente Allies, among whom a divi-
sion numbers approximately $4,000
men. The reason for the change is
that the division os heretofore made
up of about $4,000 men is too un-
wieldy for the demands of trench
warfare. With SO large unit, sure
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
LIBERIA ENTERS THE WAR
Negro Republic Will Fight the
TcutonS.

Washington, Aug. 7.--Libcria, the
negro republic on the coast Of Africa
has declared war on Germany. Some
time ago Liberia broke off diplomatic
relations. The declaration of war
now gives opportunity to intern Ger
man merchants and others who have
been accused of unneutral activities.
The United States was advised today
of the little republics action.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
TREMENDOUS CORN YIELD
Rains in Corn Belt Greatly Increases
Prospects.

Chicago, Aug. 7.-EXtrcmc satiSfuc.
hon in regard to the crop outlook for
corn was greatly heightened today
by soaking rains that. broadly speak
ing, covered the western half Of the
corn belt. According to some est
mates circulated here the total yield
Of corn in the United States This
season promises to b" lUO,ooU.UuO
bushels in excess oi any previous re-
ord.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
DIPIITII ERIA EPIDEMIC
RACES IN NEW YORK

Newport, r. l., Aug. 7.-Twcnty-
five additional cases Of diphthcria
have been discovered here. The naval
reserve camp has been quarantincd.
Federal, state and city officials are
hard at work to stamp out the cpl
demic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08
WET CANDIDATE
LEADS IN VIRGINIA

Richmond, Aug. 7.-Later returns
indicate that Westmoreand Davis will
beat Ellyson for governor by safe
plurality. Norfolk, Petersburg and
Danville give Davis big majoritics.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08

.lr. shaun, one of our tobacco buy
crs, was the holder 0; number 491.
which gave him the $500 box of candy
last Saturday night at Huggins' Phar-
macy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-08

"Full time has been universal in
American mills the past year and
many, especially in the South, have
run day and night" the report says.
"Amcrican mills have consumed a to-
tai of 7,35G,000 bales &C American cot
ton, including linters, and in addition
81 |, 900 bales of foreign, a total con-
sumption of 7,557,000 bales, including
$4,000 bales of linters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-01
ORAF I MARRIAGES
HELD IN O|SFlVOR

WASHINGTON, D. c.. August l.
Hasty marriages made since July 20,
the date of the army draft drawing in
an effort to escape conscription through
the claim of dependent wife, will not
be considered sufficient for discharge,
unless the wife is actually dependent
upon the husbands daily labor.
Prompted by reports from many cit
les of marriage license bureaus be-
sieged by men included in the first
draft call, Provost Marshal General
Crowder has ruled that marriage is
not of itself valid ground for mak>
ing claim for discharge"
Dependency is matter of fact, not
law. General Crowder pointed out.
"a man whose wife is mainly de-
pendent on his daily labor for support,
he said, may claim exemption on that
ground Only the exemption boards
can cctermine this fact. Where depend,
ence, is claimed and circumstances
show 4 hastily consummated marriage
since July 20 by man whose number
is high cn the available list, the ac-
tual fact of dependency must be close
ly scrutinized
Moreover" General Crowder de-
clared, women who marry nen mere
ly to aid them to be slackers are liza
BILE 20 prosecution under the draft
act"
In his ruling General Crowder adj
hered strictly to President Wilson S
draft regulation which draws no dis
tinction between a dependent wife ac-
quired before or after the drawing
Secretary Baker however, advocated
refusing exemption to any man mar
ried after the date of the drawing, say
ing that the draft should be consider
ed prior claim, but this course will
not be followed.
Fears Of some officials that delay in
obtaining materials and sufficient labor
for national army cantonments would
postpone the mobilization long past
September / were dissipated today by
an announcement by Secretary Baker
that IS per cent. of the cantonment
material are now on the ground and
that reports indicate everything will
be in readiness, or nearly so, in an
other month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-08-01
WILL COME To SEE
WEEv|L' 8 EFFECTS

On Tuesday evening, August Ith,
tnere will arrive in Americus a party
of South Carolina planters and busi-
ness men comprising the Sumter Coun-
ty Is. c. Boil Weevil commission The
commission will be composed Of be-
tween 40 and 60 leading farmers, mer-
chants. bankers and county officials,
who are to make tour through
Georgia and Alabama seeking first
hand information concerning the dam
Gge caused by the boil weevil and the
methods adopted to offset its work.
The tour has been arranged by the
Sumter County Chamber Of Com
merce and the Sumter Committee OF
Futlic Safety. j. Frank Williams,
county demonstrator for Sumter coun-
ty IS. c. is chairman of the commits
siCn.
r. P. Stackhouse, of this city, for
merly a resident of Sumter, s. c., has
been informed of the intended visit OK
tht commission to Americus and has
communicated with the Americus and
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
il order that the commission may be
afforded every opportunity to secure
Tie desired information in this esc-
tiop.
1t is hoped that the party can be pre-
vailed upon to remain in Amerlcus
over Sunday Arthur Rylander is plan
hing to give the visitors a biz barbe-
cue in case they will spend Monday
looking over Sumter county.