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Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
NURSES NEEDED IN
MILITARY HOSPITALS
Surgeon General Asks Red Cross To
Supply 5000 Nurses

Surgeon General Gorgas Of the
United States army has called upon
the American Red Cross to supply TO
the Army Nurse Corps five thousand
nurses between now and the first OF
June. These nurses are needed for
service in the military hospitals both
in this country and abroad. Although
the Red Cross has already supplied
nearly 1000 nurses as reserve for
the Army and Navy Nurse Corps since
the beginning Of the war, the imperas
tive need for a greater army Of nurses
grows daily as the war progresses.
According to a statement made by
Surgeon General Gorgas, it is estimatr
ed that there are between eighty and
ninety thousand registered nurses IN
the United States, and that approx
mately thirty thousand will be need
ed for service in army hospitals during
the present year. The immediate need
for five thousand Of these is empha-
sized. -
Miss Jane A. Delano, Director Of the
Department Of Nursing Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross said:
"Not only are we appealing to the
nurses to volunteer for this service,
but we also appeal to the public and to
the physicians employing these nurses
to aid in making it possible for them,
without too great financial sacrifice
on their part, to hold themselves in
readiness to respond to the call Of
their country. We wish also to bring
to the attention of nurses the unusual
opportunity offered by the Insurance
law enacted for the protection Of our
army and navy, which applies equally
to nurses assigned to duty as members
of the Army and Navy Nurse Corps.
"a great responsibility rests upon
the nurses Of the country. They are
the only group Of women recognized
as part of the military establishment,
and should be looked upon s'the rep
resentatives Of the womanhood OF
America at the front.
ssNot only should the other woE,en
of the country encourage nurses to
volunteer for service, but they should
make every effort possible to protect
the nu-ses holding themselves ready
for service and share with them the re-
sponsibility and sacrifices necessary"
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
FOUNTAIN IN FULL BLAST.

Our soda fountain is still doing its
duty seven days and nights in the
week, dispensing the best sodas, or
angeade, cherriade, root beer, Cola
drinks, and many other popular fla
-vors and soda fountain specialties.
Our lemonades and limeades are
made from fruits and sweetened with
absolutely pure syrups. Our delicious
ice cream is made from rich Pasteur-
ized cream and the flavors are there.
Try an ice cold bottle of NAB, a pure
soft beverage, extracted from the
choicest products OF the farm-"lt
nabs the spot"
HARMON DRUG CO.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Great Wheat Stocks
Isolated.

It's the shortage In ships that
Is putting the Allies and the
United States on wheat rations.
Great stocks Of wheat are iso-
lated in India, and Australia. At
great sacrifice in ship space and
use the Allies are forced to Sc
cure some wheat from Argentina
On January I, Australia had
stored 1OO,0O0,00O bushels Of
wheat that was ready for ex-
port-but there were no ships.
Then came the new crop with
an exportable surplus of SO,000,-
600 bushels. Now Australia has
approximately 1s0,OOO,000' BUSH
els waiting for ships.
India, at the same time, had
100000 bushels Of wheat
stored for export. During April
100000 bushels more out OF
the new. crop will be added to
the pile.
Argentina closed the last ship
ping season with 100000
bushels Of wheat left In the
stock available for export. The
new crop will add 1876, 100000 to
the left over.
It is not a problem that the
wheat does not exist IN the
world-it is entirely a problem
Of shipping, which has thrown on
America the obligation Of divid-
ing our stock with the Allies.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
TREsPASS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not
TO trespass upon my lands by hunting
fishing, hauling straw, wood Hsht-
wood, making roads or in any man
ner whatsoever. The law will be
strictly enforced against all parties
violating this notice.
ELIZA E. SNELGROVE.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
KILLED RATHER IN BARN.

Master Kellars Jefcoat, - year-old
son of Mr.. D. L. Jefcoat of Swansea,
while moving oats in his fathers
barn came across a large rattlesnake.
Z The young lad secured a pitchfork
and pierced it's prongs through the
reptile, which had Z rattles and a but
ton.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr. David R. George of Canton,
g9hfo, spent several days with his
mother. Mrs. D. L4 George. David
has made good in every position he
has ever held. He received cordial
welcome among his home folks.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

DR.. l. E. Dreher, of Leesville, popu
lar member elect of the House, spent
Monday in Lexington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Miss Carrie Floyd of Georgetown,
spent the week end with her. cousin
: Miss Sudie Floyd.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Attention is directed to the new ad-
svertisement of the Bank of Western
Carolina on the back page of this lssu
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Cotton is coming in fast now: and
the fields ere white everywhere.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mrs. Sim J. Miller attended the
funeral and burial Of the, Rev. r. E.
Livingston at Sandy Runs lutheran
church on. Monday -.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Miss A. J. Hill, popular public nurse
who has been doing splendid work at
Batesburg for the past several days,
is again back at ber Lexington post.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank W. Shealy re-
turned yesterday from visit to Mrs
Shealy's paents, Mr.. and Mrs, W. I.
Johns, in Alendale.'
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr.. Quincy Hendrix, the old stano-
by, is back at his familiar post at
The Harmon Drug Co., after having
had a delightful weeks vacation.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jacob Rawl have
moved from Prosperity to Mr.. Rawrs
old home in the st. John section.
Everybody is glad to have these esti-
mable people back in old Lexington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mrs. S. L Dreher of Irmo, who was
operated on Saturday night for mas
toiditis at the city Hospital Columbia
is doing as well as could be expected.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

State Senator E. C. Ridgel of Bates
burg, was here Monday on business.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

s, Miss Doris Tribbts. a pretty little
Miss from Donalds, has been spend
ing several days with her fond uncle
DIR. J. II. Matthias.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

2
Mr.. Lewel1ya Williams is spending
few days with friends at Castor and
Swansea. He is always jolly and full
oS fun, and he will be welcomed back
here ir the next day or two.
Mr.. w. w. Taylor, of Summit, per-
.haps the largest travelling produce
nslein the county ealeld in yester-
day and added his name to our happy
family of readers.
DR.. H. B. Mccullough, of Newberry
is now with The Harmon Drug Co.
Z He is a young man of fine address and
has already made a host of friends in
Lexington - 49,
T. yasco Miller, writing from
Plattsburg, n. Y, where he is in
training for army service, declares
that the boys are being worked hard
but that he does. not mind it. He is
the youngest son of Sheriff Miller and
the second to don the khaki.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Dreher and little
son, James and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Jesse Leaphart, left yesterday for Mr..
Dreher's pond on Scouter Creek,
where they will spend the balance of
the week enjoying camp life.
Elerbe Wise accompanied them as
3 chief cook and bottle-washer.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Callison
Monday, August 26, fine girl baby.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr.. Simon Smith and family OF On-
ion visited his sister, Mrs. c. V. BouA-
night of Lexington and other relatives
in Pond Branch.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Miss Ruth Efird and Master Will
Liam Charles HaItiwanger returned on
Sunday from a delightful fortnights'
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Bowe
IN Washington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Miss Shoebread, one OF the most
beautiful and attractive young nurses
at the Baptist Hospital, Columbia, wa
a Lexington visitor ON sunday >aIeer-
noon.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Mr.. D. Elmore Craft that staunch
citizen and clever gentleman from
Swansea, was in town yesterday ana
gave us a pleasant call.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
PERSONALS AND LOCALS.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 1918.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-25

healthy body, straight limbs and Drawn that could
serve America at her need.
For the gift of strong intellect and discerning
mind-thank you. For the long years of self-denial
that made my education possible for the guidance
and teaching that kept me straight in the days of
YOUTH for the counsel and help ever freely prof
fered when asked-for all the noble things in your
eXample-agan and most earnestly thank you. mas
much we be men together there is little need for
words. 1t is in good cause that lay down my life.
All things that hold dear in life, willingly give up,
since it is required of me. am proud and glad to be
of those whom America takes, and though in your
heart there will be sorrow, you will also be proud
All good things be unto you-may the coming
years bring Peace and Contentment and quiet rest.
Your son, soldier of America, sautes you-farewell
(Signed) BILL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-25
To My Dear Father:

To My Dear Father: q
Several months ago in letter to my dear mother
expressed my intentions of addressing letter to
you on the of my departure The time has arrived
this is final message for you to read when / am
dead. There will be little else, just the brief Off
cial notification from Secretary of WARMTH re-
grets-maybe beated letter or two speaking only
of the small happenings of the day. perhaps the tale of
my Commanding Officer as to how fell; beyond that
nothing. And therefore, now, and beforehand, say
farewell.
There is no need of many words, but want first
to thank you as your son. You have been to me the
best father fellow could wish. want to thank you
for the gift of clean and strong and vigorous and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-25

NO1E-7his America country
heroic of
hundreds S
Liberty
billions Liberty
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
Doubt Nearness of Break.

Washington. April 2G.-Oticials -
The Netherlands, although without in
formation from their government re
Garding reports that the German min
lister had Eft The Hague. and Ii
Dutch minister had left Berlin, though
this did not necessarily mean break
in diplomatic relations was near.
They said in the course of negotia
tions between the countries the minis
tiers frequently have returned for in
StructionS. If break We're imminent
the legation would have been inform
ed Further light on the sand an
gravel dispute between Holland and
Germany is furnished in official des
patches.
After the Netherlands government
proposed a Dutch military commission
go To Belgium to supervise the uses
to which sand and gravel transported
through Dutch territory were put,
Germany announced the time was OPP
perfume for sending the commission
through the German military districts
where preparations for the big often
SiNe were under way
The German foreign office then de
clared. to save Holland embarraSS
ment with Great Britain. the Ger
mans would not require the farther
transit Of sand and gravel through
Dutch territory, but would reserve
IRE right To require the resumption
of the traffic later. This demand, it
is understood, has been made.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
0STEND BOTTLED UP,
zEEBRUGGE HARD HIT
British Announce Results Of
Raid on U-B0at Bases.

London, April 26.-Air observation
after the British naval raid shows a
clear break of twenty yards in width
in the Zeebrug@e Mole al the inner
end.
A sunken object blocks the greater
part of the channel in the harbor of
OStend, according to an official hulle-
tin issued by the British admiralty.
AT OStend," it says. " Il Sunks.n OBJ
ject was seen lying between the piers
and blocking the greater part of the
fairway"
The admralty's report adds that the
observation airpIaneS dropped nu-
merouS bombs on detectives on shore"
A war Office report says specifically
bombs were dropped by airplaneS on
the docks at Zeebrugge. direct hits
being obtained.
The Order of Knight Commander of
the Bath has been conferred on Adj
miral keyes in recognition of his serv-
ices in command of the opera ions
against Zeebrugge and Ostend. Com
mander Carpenter. for his services in
command of the Vindictive, has been
promoted to captain.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
Sequel 10
Love For Doll
MasernalInssinctG Greatly Developed BY
Teaching Children 30 Love their Dolls.

The little child's doll is mother to the
most romantic fairy. And IN the years that
pass, the doll fades into the petals of a
Tune rose, to evolve the most wondrous Of
ali transformations.
And now comes a more serious period
when the joy of real motherhood should
De tranquil as best efforts can provide.
This is accomplished with wonderful rem
,dy known as Mothers Friend. An external
application so penetrating in its nature as
% thoroughly lubricate the myriad network
IF cords. tendonS, nerves and muscles just
beneath the skin of the abdomen.
1t relieves the tension, prevents tenderness
and pain at the crisis and enables the abb
iomen to expand gently. The muscles con-
ract naturally after baby arrives and the
orm is thus preserved.
1t should be applied daily, night and morn
ng. during the period Of expectancy. By
OCULAR use it enables the abdomen to ex-
born. Naturally, pain and danger at the
:risis is less.
You will find Mothers Friend on sale at
very drug store. 1t is prepared only by
he Bradffeld Regulator Co., Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. They will send you an
instructive Motherhood Book" without charge.
Write them to mail it to you. Do not neglect
for single morning or night to use Mothers
Friend. Obtain bottle from your druggist
today by all means. and thus fortify yourself
against pain and discomfort.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
| DADNSeYEN|'N
| A|RY TALL
A NAM /Ns.isM prAikEeo
EMU AND OSTRICH.
s. MACY GoS!laN bQsYeR

81 hate the spring" said the Emu.
"Why?" asked the Ostrich, looking
as foolish as usual.
Because" said the Emu. Il hate it.
II suppose that means lot to You;
1t doesn't mean anything to me- said
the Ostrich
81 don't mean to have you under
stand-that isl don't care whether
you do understand or not. Why should
1t bother me? 1t doesn't"
II don't even see" said the Ostrich,
nov that I have thought it over how
1t can mean anything to you. At first
l thought it must or you couldn't have
saiu it. Now l think nothing of the
sort"
1T shows you're nothing but a fool
ish Ostrich" said the Emu. It's the
simplest thing in the world to under
stand me. l don't try to be learned
and l don't try to know a lot. I'm
naturally rather stupid and l make no
effort to be anything else.
you're something like me-" said the
Ostrich
ITO be sure l am" said the Emu.
Then / suppose l must not bother
about your foolish reasons
NO." said the Emu, its not worth
while. l hate the spring because it's
the spring and SO that's enough
"Yes," said the Ostrich, IF you hate
the spring because you hate it-that's
surely reason enough
1T isn't because l hate the spring so
much" the Emu began again after the
Ostrich had decided that the subject of
spring had been dropped.
MOP" questioned the Ostrich po-
litely.
It's because in the spring L feel so
very, very cross" SAID the Emu.
Are you cross now?" asked the Os-
trich.
81 am" admitted the Emu.
TOO bad" said the Ostrich, ''But
you know have troubles too"
"Have you?" asked the Emu. ''When
feel cross 1 like troubles-yes, plenty
Of them! Tell me yours"
-.Eer wears and years and Years s y
said the Ostrich, folks have said that
hid my head under sand when danger
was near. Now that is not true. lie
low and my head is on the sand-but
not under it. No. no, mol"
"How did such story ever get
around?" asked the Emu.
II have no idea" said the Ostrich.
1T does seem a pity, doesn't it?"
HAh YOGI said tho FINN SIT does
seem great pity. In fact eyeEEt thing hing
seems a pity. It's a very sad world,
especially in the spring time. So many
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26

people and creatures like the spring.
Oh, how foolish are people and crea-
lures"
you've certainly got the blues :"
aid the Ostrich.
Blues" shrieked the Emu. Eve
not got the blues. Nor have l got one
bit of blue about me. I'm brown, gray
brown, that's what l am
"Oh IDEAS" said the Ostrich. they
say I'm silly, but you are even more
So"
Perhaps" said the Emu, but don't
know what you are talking about now"
"Wait and l will tell YOU" said the
Ostrich.
I'm waiting" said the Emu. 1--WE
mad no intention of moving on anyway.
have nothing else to do today"
When / said hat you had the
blueS," commenced the Ostrich, Il
lid not mean that you We're blue in
.'olor. nor that you had blue feathers.
But when creatures have the blues it
means that they are depressed and sad
and mournful."
oh" said the Emu, that's differ
mt. Then l have the blues. Yes,
have"
You're quite pleased about it, eh?"
asked the Ostrich, grinning.
Il am" agreed the Emu.
Well" said the Ostrich, I'm not so
sure that creatures are supposed to be
pleased about having the blues They
should be very sad they have them, l
believe"
Gracious" said the Emu, its
enough to hate the spring and to feel
cranky. Let me at least be pleased
that | do feel that way"
Quite the queerest animal in the
World said the Ostrich as he walked
away. "He actually enjoys being
ross and blue"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
NARINES IN BATTLE;
CASUALTIES ARE 274
E1irfy-F'--yg,. i'm Killed in AC-
IIU.l iii FiQaG5,

Washington, April %. - Marines
lighting i'll France have had Il total
of 274 casualties, marine corps head
quarters announced.
The ca%n; lti"@ wore divided as fol
!<,W$:
Officers wounded. + enlisted men
killed. 81 enlisted men wounded. > g
one company lost Nren y-one men
killed and 10 wounded out of Il total
strength of 30 men.
When the marine brigade. com
manded by Brigadier General Charles
\ u yen. arrived in France. ii was
ie,a;!td TO glard lines of tranSporta-
ion ard to other duties behind the
battle zone. This situation brought Il
.ood of protests from friends of the
corps.
General PerShing finally Informed
ne war department it was his inten-
iun to move up the brigade To first
.tIeS as soon as he could replace the
rlntS along the lines Of c0mmunica
lien. Accordingly about the time the
American troops We're hr.gaded with
he French ana R.iri>h, lii" marines
.2ceived sections OF the line 10 hold.
No definite information connecting
;hem with any previous action has
been given out by the war department.
This was the first official announce
ment that the marines are taking an
active part in the fighting. The ma
rines were among the first soldiers
10 go to France 1t had been under
stood they were being used for police
purposes back of the lighting line.
Four officers narrredf IN the list of
marine casualties are Captains F. w.
Karstaedt and First Lieutenant Louis
r. Jones, First Lieutenant C. B. May
nard and First Lieutenant Fred W.
Clarke, Jr, all wounded.
The following additional names of
officers wounded in action were given
out by the navy department:
Captain \. +. Miller First Lietten
'sInTS William H Kirk, Harold II
Shannon. Harry H. Barber. Five
other names of wounded enlisted men
also have been received.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-26
HOLLAND TO DEFEND HONOR
People Unanimous Against Granting
lnnnrnner German Demands

People Unanimous Against Granting
Improper German Demands.
Amsterdam, April 26.-Extraordin-
airy rumors that Germany had sent
Holland an ultimatum announcing the
imperial government would occupy
Dutch harbors in case Holland did not
yield to the economic demand made
upon her have spread like wildfre.
At The Hague it was denied such
an ultimatum had been received. 1t
was admitted Germanys demands
upon Holland are greatly in excess of
all formerly made.
The Teutons want coal, iron and
timber, and economic concessions,
meaning more food as payment for
the privilege given to Holland to send
ships to America for grain needed for
the Dutch population.
The government is showing calm
ness in dealing with the difficulty. II
wants peace but all Holland, from
queen 10 pauper, is unanimous against
allowing Germany to trample upon the
national honor. cost what it may.