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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
TO BEAT THE DUTCH
Inventive Spirit Gives Birth to
Strange Ideas.

Inventive Spirit Gives Birth to
Strange Ideas.
II the dreams of numerous British
amateur inventors who have been be-
sieging the Ministry Of Munitions could
be realized, the war would have been
over long since and little would be
left Of the German army. Recent pro-
posals. according to a London corre-
spondent, included the following:
Freeze the clouds and mount artil-
lery thereon.
Train cormorants to fly to Essen to
pick the mortar from Krupps walls so
that they will crumble.
Trail from balloons monster mag
nets that would snatch rifles from the
hands Of the German soldiers.
Perch men on shells to steer them.
A suggestion often submitted is to
attach searchlight to an anti-aircraft
gun, project the light on q Gotha and
shoot along the beam. Unfortunately
shells will not follow q path Of light
Other schemes for dealing with hos
tile aircraft are to suspend heavy guns
from captive balloons; to arm defense
airplanes from scythes; to provide
heat rays for setting Zeppelins on
fire, and to cover the moon with q big
black balloon. To prevent polish rails
shining at night and acting as a guide
to enemy aircraft, the last coach Of the
last train Is to drop backing on them.
A shell containing gravel Is to lay a
pathway over mud, and another, con-
taining an irritant powder or a stick
substance, is to hamper machine
guns.
The relay she'll is q favorite pro-
posal, the plan being Cor a shell at the
height Of Its flight to expell a smaller
inner she'll. As q shell does not point
directly along its trajectory. 1t would
be impossible to secure accuracy of
aim for the second shell.
Among the most miscellaneous pro-
jects are:
To petrify German soldiers by
squirting cement over them.
To throw snakes by pneumatic pro-
pulson into the enemy trenches.
To penetrate and attack Germany
itself via tube" built "all the way
from England.
It Ii said that about one suggestion
in ten that reaches the ministry of
munitions Ia novel and possible.
The air ministry announces that
its air inventions committee, formed
about nine months ago. has examined
more than 5000 inventions and sus-
gestions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23


Mails Through the Air.-One ton
Of letters (the average weight Of q
letter being half an ounce) would
mean 1850 letters, which at a penny
piece would mean something like
800 pounds. What the present cost
Is for conveying a ton Of bombs by
air for. say 200 miles. 1t may not be
expedient to say, but we may know
that many items on todays cost sheet
will be absent in the times Of peace
It looks like a good financial propo-
sition," but apart from that an all
postal system would be extraordinari-
ly convenient In bringing US all sc
much nearer and make our interests
much wider.
AS to reliability. there Is no need
to fear on this account. We do some.
times hear "dud engine in these
overwhelmingly pressing days Of war
when every available engine is need
ed, but the percentage Is small In
deed, and q visit to any Of our large
aero engine shops would reveal 9
perfection of workmanship that would
amaze even an observer accustomed
to mechanical precision and perfect
finish. There should be no insur-
mountable difficulty about aIiottine
sufficient landing grounds through
out this country to make aerial post.
age practicable. but 1t Is not now
that we want It First. the war is te
be won. and until that is done not one
particle Of energy or material must be
diverted to other ends. But certain.
ly it is easy to answer a question
sometimes asked by a visitor as te
what is going to happen to the aero.
dromes after the war.-London CORE.
spondence Of the New York World.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
PEsTIFERoUs RODENTS
They Destroy More Food Than Does
an Enemy Army.

Systematic and organized cam
paigns, in which the entire community
is Interested. are suggested as means
Of successfully exterminating injuri-
GUS rodent pests on the farm. by the
bureau of biography survey Of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture. There are about $50 forms OF
rodents inhabiting the United States,
and the annual loss they caused In
food and feed crops is estimated at
fully $500. 900. 900.
They feed upon crops in the field
and in storage, in some cases destroy
ing the grass land so completely that
erosion follows. In the irrigated Sec
tions Of the west some species burrow
through the dikes, releasing the water
and flooding the crops. Methods OF
exterminating these pests by trapping
and poisoning, which the individual
farmer as well as the community can
employ, are told in the farmers bulle-
tin s32. recently published by the
United States department of agricul-
ture.
Any farmer. by care and industry,
may free his premises Of harmful rod
ents, but he is helpless to prevent an
early recurrence of the trouble unless
he can secure the active CO. cooperation
Of his neighbors. The department OF
agriculture urges that whenever pos
sible the destruction OF these pests be
community undertaking. In the past in
dividual efforts. often supplemented
by the payment Of bouaties Of the
state. county. or township. have been
only partially successful In reducing
rodent depredations. In many west
ern counties the amount paid out in a
year for bounties on pocket gophers
and ground squirrels would. IL wisely
expended in poisoning operations such
as have been practiced under govern
ment supervision on public lands, Sc
cure the destruction Of nearly every
such animal in the country and make
unnecessary much further outlay for
the purpose.
A few of the rodents which inhabit
the United States arc not classed as
Injurious, as they live in deserts,
mountains, or swamps and rarey come
in contact with cultivated crops.
Some are valuable because they
feed largely upon insects, some be-
cause they produce fur, and others be-
cause they are useful as human food.
or the injurious species all are nat
i've to this country with the exception
of four-the house mouse and three
kinds Of rats-but these four cause
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
AM ERICA
Some Opportunities t',at Come &
American Citizens.

Some Opportunities t,at Como to
American Citizens.
America means opportunity; oppor-
tunity to change ones place or ones
gait; opportunity to change ones mind
or position. The woodchopper may
become President; the teamster may
become commander-in chief: the train
butcher may become scientist; the Of
fee boy may become captain of indus
try: the roller may become astrono-
mer. And, by the same token, the
sons Of these men have the opportuni-
ty to fall as far as their fathers have
risen.
morning we put over a barrage. Two
squarely up to the man. America also
means responsibility. Before a man
can keep the freedom his father has
won for him he must prove worthy OF
it.
Forged in the flames Of freedom.
famed by the winds of tyranny. weld
ed into shape by the hearts and brains
Of early patriots, and assembled by
patriots succeeding. our Government Is
a machine with a soul.
It Is still q machine. Small wonder.
then, that its wheels were clogged with
material dress in days Of prosperous
peace.
IL still has a soul. Small wonder,
then, that It readily responded to the
clarion call Of Righteousness when
righteousness was threatened.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
A HERO OF ITALY
Had But One Leg But Fought TO
His Country.


Enrico Toti was a hero of the Ro-
man populace. Although deprived OF
one leg by a railroad accident. yet his
ardent sporting spirit and his love
Of adventure and hazard sent him in
TO numberless competitions.
Before the war he had opened n lit
tie business in Rome, where he lived
in the Trastevere quarter. and manu-
factured wooden toys. With his PEN
sion and the gains from his work he
lived comfortably. and gave away
nearly all he earned to the poor.
At the outbreak Of the war he was
one Of the most enthusiastic sup
porters Of the great cause Of patriot
ism and right. He had difficulty for
a time in being placed as he longed
to be. and he finally applied for aid
In this letter:
To His Royal Highness the Duca
DAosta-Since the war started
have been In the war zone, constantly
exposed 10 danger without as yet hav-
ing taken part in active service.
am a fervent citizen Of Italy. and
even II I shed my last drop Of blood
shall never retreat. I beg to ex-
plain my capabilities. and since with
one leg only have merited so much
esteem on the field Of bravery. l hope
to prove my title to aspire to the hon.
or OF which ask.
For eight years I served the state
in the royal navy. took part In
the campaign In Africa, and earned
the right to wear a medal. In the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Dirty Work.-A deadly feud had
long been declared between the two
rival pork butchers of Little Mush'
ford. and one day they broke out into
open warfare.
1t happened in this way:
Brisket. the "old established put O
sign above his door reading. PORK
sausage: our own make" intending te
advertise his goods to the world-o'
that portion Of It which was Little
Mushford.
But IN the night Hambone. his
deadly rival. did bad deed to his
hurt, for when Brisket awoke the
next morning his sign read:
Pork sausage; our own moke."-
Ideas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Who Makes NsedIesf-Not the
United States. We make Thousands OF
things and We have added the manu-
facture Of . great many others since
the war began. but, although we make
sewing machine needles and darning
needles, the little sharp sewing needle
comes to us from over the seas.
England has always led the world
in needle making, and japan and Ger
many began to make needles not more
than ten years ago. Scotland furnish
es the wire from which they are made
and EnRiish needle factories cut the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23


Impudent Youth-Old Grumblcr had
plenty Of money. n splendid house
and the best OF everything. including
diseases.
All the latest complaints were his
hut no doctor seemed able to hell
him. He changed physicians again
and again. and finally decided to give
n trial to n young fellow who had just
started in practice.
He was telling the doctor what nc
thought was the trouble with him.
when the doctor ventured to disagree
with the diagnosis.
1T hardly sounds to me like tuber'
culosis."
But allow me-"
You see. the symptoms of tuber-
culosis-"
Look here, young man
81 repeat that you're wrong.
Il beg your pardon" said the pa
ticnt. in a naughty way. 1T isn't FOL
n young doctor like YOU to disagree
with an experienced invalid like me!
| have had sixty years OF illness. and
you're only learner."-Answers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
Professional soldiers like Gener

Professional soldiers like Generals
Won Blume and Won Liebert, unlike so
many other German war critics, do not
seek to belittle the significance Of the
appearance Of the American army on
the west front Gen. Won Blume. who
Is on the retired list writes an article
on the subject which appears In the
Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung Of
Essen. He frankly admits that I'VE
have to recognize that the Americana.
all in all, have done very smart work
and 1t would be a very serious. thing
II the German army command had to
face an American fighting army Of
milliona"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
For America is not only a country

For America is not only a country
il Is an ideal.
II Is this fact which makes il pos
sible for an alien to renounce allie
glance to all foreign potentates and
powers. especially the potentate or
power TO which he aforetime owned al
legiance without losing his self-res-
pect He Is not selling the country OF
his birth for material gain. He Is
avowing allegiance TO system OF
government which promises freedom 10
all men. He is becoming citizen OF
country on which the sun Of right
eouSness never sets.
1t Is this fact which makes 1t posi-
Bile for man whose ancestors came
over In the Mayflower and the man
who himself came on a later boat to
be brother Americans, alike In spirit
and principle.
For. In spite Of an ardent patriots
passionate love for the land itself. his
home land, a natural and admirable
feeling. true American boundaries are
moral rather than geographical--G. n
in Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS. IS.
FOR CONGRESS

TO the Democratic Voters OF the
Fifth District: l respectfully ask TO
be renominated and reelected TO
Congress from this District, and agree
to abide the results Of the Democratic
Primary Election. I will not be able
to spend much time In the District
this summer. because OF the great
amount Of important legislation grow.
ing out Of the war situation. but will
attend meetings In the District hen
ever possible. 1t Is absolutely essen
tial for Congressman to be at their
post at this time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Then He Made a Sale.-"I can sce
at a glance. madam" said the ex-
perienced hawker. that you would
not be interested in the preparation
am selling. except possibly as sift
to some Of your neighbors."
What are you selling" the lady OF
the house inquired. with interest.
"A facial beauty preparation. mad
am" ne replied.-Tit- Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

approximately two-third, Of ali the
damage. Field mice. kangaroo rats,
pocket sophers. ground squirrels
prairie dogs. woodchucks and rabbits
are among the most destructive, Of the
native species.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
Broad River Township.

WE are authorized to announce
w JEFF D. WHTTESIDES as can
didate for Supervisor OF Roads In
Broad Riv township, subject to the
recommendation Of tho Democratic
voters Of Broad River township in the
Primary election. G2 te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
FOR STATE OFFICES

Commissioners Of Agriculture, Etc.
p HARRIS Of Pendleton, Anderson
~ county, S. c.. Is candidate for
the office Of Commissioner Of Agricul-
ture, Commerce and Industries OF
South Carolina, subject to the Will OF
the voters in the Primary, and will
appreciate the support OF York county
voters. Gu te'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

HEREBY announce myself as a can.
L didate for re-appointment to the OF.
fee Of Treasurer Of York County, sub
ject to the recommendation or the
Democratic voters. In the Primary
Election. II. +. NELL
60 TT te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Can't Be Dons.-"A man betrays
hisse'f by bragin'." said Uncle Eben.
when I hears a man tellin' bout
how easy he kin drive a mule,
knows right or he amt no reg'lar
mule iver."-Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR

HEREBY announce myself as can
L didate for re-appointment to the
office Of Auditor Of York county, sub
ject to the recommendation Of the
Democratic voters in the Primary cleo
ton. B. N. LOVE.
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TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Kine,s Mountain Township.

THE friends of w. JACKSON Nc
L CARTER do hereby announce him
as q candidate for the office Of Super
visor OF Kings Mountain Township.
subject to the rules Of the Democratic
primary, ob 70
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

WE are authorized to announce ]. l..
" LATHAM as q candidate for Su-
pervisor Of Roads in Bullocks Creek
Township, subject to the recommends
ton Of the Democratic voters In the
primary election. te'
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BuIIock's Creek Township.

WE are authorized to announce ]. l..
" DUNCAN as a candidate for re-
appointment as Magistrate I'm Bullock's
Creek Township, subject To the recon-
mendation Of the Democratic voters In
the Primary election. GO to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
I&ullOck's Creek.

T HEREBY announce myself as a cam
didate for Supervisor Of Bullo~ rs
Creek Township. subject to the rules
Of the Democratic Primary.
So tes T.. Nj. BANKHEAD.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Trains Nos. 35, So, l13 and ia. con-
meet with main line trains at Blacks
burg to and from points North and
South.
Nos IS and 36 connect with trains
at Marion to and from Ashcville and
points East and West.
Nos. III. lis. 35 and ia connect at
Rock Hill with trains to and from
Charlotte and Columbia.
For more detailed information. ap-
ply to Local Agents.
w. E. MCGEE :. II. MCLEAN.
A. q. =. A. ID. l.. \.
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KINDS Mountain Township.

WE arc authorized to announce w.
w II. HOWELL US Il candidate for
re- election to the office OF Supervisor
uf Kings Mountain Township. subject
to the choice Of the Democratic voters
in the Primary. b te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Prseedsnt.-She considering vaca-
tion)-"I wonder who started this fad
Of going to the mountains. anyway
He-"Mohammed. believe."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Hair. Raising Russia.-What the
Bolshevik need from the United
States Is fewer commissions and more
safety raxors.-Washington Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION

T HEREBY announce my candidacy
L for reelection TO the office OF Coun-
ty superintendent Of Education, sub
ject to the Democratic Primary.
81 te JOHN l.. CARROLL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

WE are authorized to announce
" LADD ]. LUMPKIN as a candi-
date for County Commissioner. subject
to the recommendation Of the Demo-
cratic voters IN the Primary election.
81 TT te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WE are authorized to announce
w HENRY r. ME- RITZ as cam
didate for the office Of County Com
missioner of York county, subject to
the will Of the voters in the Primary
election. 81 te
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FOR MAGISTRATE
Bethel Township.

7 HEREBY beg leave to submit my
name to the voters OF Bethel Town
ship for rccomme ndation for REAP
pointment as Magistrate. subject TO
the rules OF the Democratic party.
II. l.. JOHNSON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

WE are authorized to announce
" JOHN CRAIG KIRKPATRICK as
a candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to the recommendation Of the
Democratic voters in the Primary cleo
ton. 62 te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
FOR PROBATE JUDGE

7 hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office Of Probate Judge
Of York county, subject to the choice
| Of the Democratic voters In the Pri-
mary Election.
JOHN NJ. WILLIFORD.
May 10 o.. W. II.
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Rul,ocL,s Creek Township.

WE are auth Jrized to announce j.
" SHERER for recommendation for
Supervisor Of Roads in Bullock's Creek
Township. subject to the rules OF the
Democratic Primary. te
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23
"It would have been SO pleasan
for the donkey's, wouldn't itT

Paddy Dolan bought a watch from
the local jeweler with guarantee to
keep 1t in order for twelve months
About six months after. Paddy took II
bark because it had stopped.
You seem to have had an acct
dent with It," said the jewelcr.
"A small one. sure enough SIT
About two months ago was feeding
the pig and 1t fell into the trough.
But you should have brought II
before"
Sure, your honor brought IL rs
soon az | could. We only killed the
mig terday."-Pcarson's Weekly.
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COUNTY SUPERVISOR

WE are authorized to announce
w THOS. w. BOYD as a candidate
for reelection to the office Of Super
visor Of York county. subject to the
action Of the Democratic party In the
Primary election. 81 to
7 HEREBY announce myself as
= candidate for Supervisor OF York
county, subject TO the rules OF the
Democratic primary. | will appreciate
your votes. IL elected | will bc on the
Job all the time. | will run the al
lairs OF the office in IL business-likc
way.
e. X. +. LEE, McConnrllsrillr.
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Humorous department
Bunch Of English Yarns.


us came down the garden path' a
sad. sorrowful figure she "a'e"e'
him with anxious eyes.
How did father take it, sfie aSA-
ed
HE took it all right" replied the
young man. Oh.
cried.
Are you?" he replied, Hopping 'or-
,.,, hv h.r side. "Well. ! can't say
that I am, dear. Al first your ia'h''
wouldn't listen 10 me.
">yby didn't you tell him that you
had 500 pounds in the bank as
,,Id YOU tor she exclaimed.
81 did. after all else had laiieu'
answered George dcjcctediy.
And what did ne do then!
do" echoed the young man. pass
ing his hands wearily through HE
hair. He borrowed It.
Little Johnnie had been showing ''''
,,yo-v.ar. old sister how to maxi
uud pies on the front doorstep "hei
bis mother. coming to the door an"
seeing the condition OF her receh"s
cleaned step. asked rather Sharply
who's been putting all this dir'
on the step?' -,
eff you're goin' to g'umble. said
Johnnie. its Liza; II you amt go
In TO gumble. it's me-.
4 railway passenger, by way oi
killing time, tries to enter INTO Gu"
versation with another gentleman
who has got into the same carriage
rI have an idea sir. that your
name IL quite familiar. Mr-Mr'-
my name is Brownsmith. come
from Manchester.
"Ah, then 1t is not your naihe' "u'
your face that seem to remember.
VERY possibly; | spent the ias'
fifteen years in prison. and only caii''
out this morning"
At this point the conversation
dropped.
n was washing day. "Shoey was
on eave. He filled the copper. III inc
fire, drew n supply OF water from 'he
well. sawed and chopped a heap o'
wood and fixed up the wringer
His missus. seeing the work Get'ihs
so well forward. in the fullncss oi
Iptn
MY love he is n sailor boid'
He blows the OCEAN
Him" murmurcd "Shoey. there
gratitude for yer.
What the quarrel was about nei'h-
or OF them knew. but they had heeh
hard at II all the evening.
The lady was the first to sue ior
peace. Seating herself coyly on the
orm of her husbands chair. she SAID
coaxingly: ;.
"come. John dear! kiss my cheek
and make 1t up!
But John was not in gracious
frame of mind. All he replied was:
"I'n kiss it. but l don't think II
wants any more making up"
Little Dick had Il picture book CIV
en him on his birthday. Suddenly nc
came running to his mother and said:
Mamma, do animals know what
they are called?"
NO"
Dick uttered a sigh Of relief and re-
marked
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

ERIENDS Of j. r. HALLE Of Fort
L Mil, recognizing his fitness for the
position, respectfully announce him as
a candidate for the important office Of
Probate Judge of York county. sub
ject to the rules governing the Demo-
cratic Primary Election. Mr.. Halle Is
a practical business man with years OF
experience as bookkeeper and office
man and II elected he will make good.
T HEREBY announce myself as
candidate for the office Of Judge OF
Probate Of York County, subject to the
rules and regulations OF the Demo-
cratic primary. -
AZ J. l. HOUSTON.
T AM q candidate for Probate Judge.
L o. L. SANDERS.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
COMPANY

TRAIN SCHEDULES
YORK, = c.
Corrected to August 1St, 1918, Schcd-
ule figures arc subject to change
without notice and arc not giaran-
tecd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-08-23

Little Dick had II picture book CIV
en- him on his birthday. Suddenly nc
came running to his mother and said;
Mamma, do animals know what
they are called?"
NO"