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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
CARD FROM Mr.. STEVENSON

TO the Democratic Voters of the Fifth
Congressional District:
/ respectfully ask to be rcnominat-
ed and reelected to Congress from
this District and agree to abide the
result of the Democratic Primary
Election.
l will not be able to spend much
time in the District this summer. be-
cause of the great amount of impor-
tant legislation growing out of the
war situation, but will attend meet
ngs whenever possible. 1t is abso-
lutely essential for Congressman to
be at their post this time.
w. F.. STEVENSON.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
III. A. Watson

Thanking the people for the very
large vote given me two years ago,
again announce myself a candidate
for reelection as Cotton Weigher for
the town Of Chesterfield, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
p ii. A. WATSON
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
Peter c. Campbell

l come before the voters of Ches.
terfeld County. /. stand unchange-
able for peace, liberty and justice of
humanity, and peace to all the world.
l stand for the administration, from
Woodrow Wilson on down. l oppose
Germanism. hate the name of
the junkers, who hate peace and Ii
berty. l am pledged to the rulings
of the primaries.
PETER G. CAMPBELL.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
John C. Hursey.

Thanking the people for their sup
port at the last election, l desire to
announce lay candidacy for re-elec-
tion as Magistrate for Courthouse
Township. promise to abide by the
results of the Democratic primary.
J. G. HURSEY.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
J. Clifton Rivers.

J. Clifton Rivers.
To Democratic Voters of Chesterfield
County:
Twill be a candidate for reelection
to the House of Representatives in
the coming Primary, subject to the
rules governing the same.
J. CLIFTON RIVERS,
Mt. Croghan, S. C.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
COTTON WEIGHER
J. S. Rivers

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Cotton Weigher for
the town of Chesterfield promise
to abide by the rules of the Democrat
c primaries. j. S. RIVERS. D
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
JURORS NEED NOT ATTEND

Jurors draw n for summer term of
Court to convene July % need not
attend as no Jury cases will be tried
1. p. MANGUM,
July IL, 1918. Clerk Of Court.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
No. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
tor NAL ARIA or CtiilLS g. FEVER.
Five or six deses will break any case, and
II taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return. Ii acts on the liver better than
Cslomel and does not eripe o. siskcu. 2Ss
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
FOR SALE

Xix COW. for sale; at public auction
lst Monday in August before Court
house door; or sell private at place.
Cash sale Mrs. VI. l.. TUCKER,
2t-p Chesterfield, S. c., r. 4.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
FOR AUDITOR
T. w. Eddins.

| am q candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Auditor, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. T. w. EDDINS. d
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
REGISTERED JERSEY

"Biil'--Rcgis;er jersey Bali: !:
Guaranteed service; $500 cash.
At PERRY-ADAMS FARM,
Chesterfield, S. c., Route 4.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
MAGISTRATE
S. 3. Rogers

hereby announce myself candi-
date for magistrate in Alligator
Township, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary. .
p S. b. ROGERS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
HELP WANTED

Young man under military age
wanted for good position. Apply at
BUSY BEE CAFE.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
T. w. Turner.

i hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House Of representatives
for Chesterfield County subject to
primary. T. w. TURNER.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18

b:' l. l.. lucas ana MISS fearlt'
Orders taken Tor tall suiis at ieal-
Jones Co., 'niy 49, IGN and <oth by
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highest Priees.
PARNELL MEEfAM.
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9th and Zo'h representing Isaac
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
CORN CULTURE FOR
SOUTH CAROLINA

.rops for feeding animals. 1t is one of
he great world crops and is easily
he most ;m,ort,,. ,
,rorou ,. :, p' ~
S0'ie ana on The
'eS' types OF land yields of one hun
ired bushels an acre or three tons of
crain an acre NAV be made whore tbo
.;in,..o ;s su..oJ M,
: ;
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Or S"uth Carolina about half ton.
IN single acres, Yields of over Two
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
GINS AND PRESS FOR SALE

Two GO-saw cutting gins; friction
If ID. r. TEAL.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
AN N oUNc EMENTs
SENATE

SENATE
George K. Laney
1 hereby announce myself candi-
date to the State Senate subject to
the rule of the Democratic Party.
GEORGE X. LANEY.
TREASURER
J. A. Welsh.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of J. A. Welsh for Coun-
ty Treasurer, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18

GG6 contains no alcohol, arsen c,
iHr otner poisonous drugs. -5
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
FOR SALE

one passenger Peerless
Touring Car. in good shape.
for sale cheap to quick
buyer.
HARRISBURG TAXI AND
BAGGAGE CO.,
Strawberry and Aberdeen SITS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
FARMS
3 FARMS FOR SALE


Immediate possession will be given
The purchaser can begin planting as
soon as 10 per cent. is paid on each
of these Farms.
Acres - All good buildings. Choice
fruit. Near Shoop's Church. s miles
from Harrisburg ....... e.. Sl sou
90 Acres = All good buildings.
Fruit. A high grade Farm. miles
east of Halifax. Price ........ 81 $50
100 Acres - 90 acres even fields and
easy for machine farming. 100 acres
woodland. Well. these days of Fords
and automobiles. we know of no cause
why? You sure can raise or produce
as large crops on this farm for price,
S1,S0O, as many farms you would
pay $4,000. Large brick house; large.
new bank barn for 40 head. This Is
the Cornelius Enders Farm. Carson
Vile. 10 miles east of Halifax, Dau-
phin county.
Cal for description of these Farms.
G. b. CARE,
400 Market St, Harrisburg, or Cares
Grocery, Linglestown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

cation. Call Bell phone 4760W.
GARAGE FOR RENT = From about
May 10, corner Cumberland and James
street. Will accommodate forty cars.
The writer claims to be the oldest
coal dealer, located his office on
this place 55 years ago. 1864. with
coal and wood. A few years later the
ice was added. The business grew to
such dimensions, the writer formed
the United Ice & Coal Co. Many inn
provements and additions until this
company is we'll known for it's eXten-
main office corner Forster and Cow
den streets. Branches, Fifteenth and
Chestnut streets, corner Boas and
Cowden streets, Steelton, Carlisle,
Lebanon.
256 Herr Street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH ROOM FOR SALE - Good
location, doing good business. Rent
reasonable. Good opportunity for
A. p. DoRANz.
1925 n. Sixth St. Phone.
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
GARD OF THANKS
IN NIEMORIAM

IN MEMORY of Mrs. Jane Roller
who died April 20, 1919.
IN MEMORIAM
Altho' three years have passed away
Since from us you have gone .,,.,,
Yet. Grandmother. we miss Eo"
And still for you we mourn.
oh. if at times the strain of Srlel
Upon our cheeks appears,
IT is because our saddened hearts
Find some relief in tears.
Our lives are oh, so lonely,
Our hearts are troubled sore'
Your dearest presence only
Could make us weep no more
You have gone from earth to % neaNe"'
Deep sorrow shades our prov
The sacred tie is broken
We have no Grandmother now
BY her granddaughter,
MARY NJ. PAY Ne
1869 North Carey. street;
Baltimore, Md.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

COMPETENT GIRL = For general
ply 22s Seneca. Bell phone 2143J.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
HELP WANTED-NIALE

GOOD OPENING for young man.
is years of age, as clerk in office of
local Rubber Company. Must be am
bilious and well recommended. lmme-
diate and permanent employment for
right party. Write Box B-7090, care
of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

$3.50 WILL PURCHASE a three
story frame house, with all improve
ments except furnace = located up
town. Bell Realty Co.. Bergner Build
ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

All other sizes we can save YOU
Dollars on. -
Get our price on Tubes before buy
ing. .H
Express orders, send 25 per cent.
deposit, balance c. o. ID.
Orders promptly attended to.
H. +. ESTERBROOK, Prop.
Dayton Cycle Co., 912 North Third St,
Harrisburg. Pa.
Dial Phone 900
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
REAL ESTATE WANTED
OFFICES AND sToRERooMs

STOREROOM = From May l, No.
1904 North Third street, formerly the
Imperial Hardware Co. j. 5. Sible,
256 Herr street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

You can select from an octagon end
oak nicely polished, black cloth or
white embossed plush caskets. six sill
cream or white satin lining and pin
low. Outside case of pine. Embalm-
ing remains, draping door, laying out
and dressing, use OF my Funeral par
lor to bury from, directing services
hearse and two coaches.
My service can be had Day OF Night
Special attention given TO Steelton,
Carlisle and out-of-town calls.
Licensed in New Jersey No. 1S1-A.
Pennsylvania. No. 1898,
Q Private Automobile Ambulance,
Office Bell Phone 474sJ. Dial Phone 1907
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

OVERLAND = 5-passenSer,. No. 60.
for sale; in first-class condition. with
sundries attachment; has been we'll
taken care of; bargain for some one:
price, $500. w. Marzolf, 4l7 Broad
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

DRUGSTORE FOR SALE = Old
established drugstore in one of the
best locations in the city. Owner in
i'll health reason for selling. Excel
lent proposition for live man and
quick buyer. For further particulars
see Horace A. Segelbaum, Esq, 15
North Second street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

FOR SALE - Two truck Ford
units, of one-ton capacity. Will fit,
Ford, Maxwell or Chevrolet. Will
sell at less than distributors cost To-
quick buyer. Inquire of Myers Ac-
cessory House, Cameron and Null
berry streets. .as
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

T4-ACRE FARM, near Dillsburg,
will sell farm, with tools mad stock,
or will sell farm alone. Possession at
once. Will consider trade on large
farm. c. Ii. Corder. 1890 Walnut
street, Harrisburg. Bell 2412R.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

POOL ROOM - Doing a good busl-
ness. Consists of 3 tables and all
equipment; two show cases. one wall
case, cash register. ten chairs and
sluck. Gail for particulars
A. p. DORANZ,
1926 ". Sixth st. Phone
Member Harrisburg Real Estate Board
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

400 Market St, Harrisburg, or Care
Grocery, Linglestown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES

FOR SALE - Dayton bicycle. Good
condition. Bargain. Call 1921 Swatara
street, City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
REDUCE LOAN QUOTAS
Crop Failure and Population Loss
Will Be Offset in Kansas.

Liberty loan quotas for western
counties will be materially reduced in
the new drive, according to a letter
which Governor Capper received today
from c. L. Davidson of Wichita, chair
man of the state organization. Crop
conditions, as we'll as population
slumps will be considered in a number
of counties in determining the amount
to be subscribed by western commune
ties.
Davidson stated that the state CEN
trail Liberty loan committee is now
determining the individual deposits of
all banks in the western portion of the
state. In basing quotas. deductions
will be made for these banks equal to
20 per cent of their loan. Further de-
auctions will be allowed counties
where crop failures have occurred.
These deductions will range from five
to forty per cent, based on former
quotas. Heavier deductions will be
made where failures occurred during
1918 or last year. Allowances will be
made. however, based on a crop show
ing for the last four years. Readjust-
ments may also be made on the pop
ulation basis. A number of counties
have reported that their present pop
ulation is below the basis used by
loan committees in former campaigns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
WORN. OR FIGHT RULE STANDS
List of Nonproductiye Industries Has
Not Eeen Changed.

List of Nonproductivc Industries Has
Not Eeen Changed.
Washington. Sept. 14.-Provost Mar
that the work or fight order now be-
ing enforced by district boards will
not affect all industries failing to OBJ
tain a place on the preference list re-
Gently established by the war indus
tries board. An erroneous impression
was current, he said, that the list of
five nonproductive occupations in
which men of draft age cannot be
employed. If they wish to retain de-
ferred classification, had been en-
larged to include all industries which
the preference list omitted.
Nonproductive List Unchanged
"This idea" General Crowdcr said.
calls. for prompt reputation. The
'nonproducitve' list of five classified
it will not be enlarged without the
amplest and most explicit notice. Sc
lective service boards are expressly
directed, until further notice. to bring
no other occupation under the work
or fight order except those expressly
listed.
The preference list of the war in
dustries board, General Crowder said,
strengthened the position of limited
number of industries most essential to
the conduct of the war in that they
are recommended to the district draft
boards as being necessary and the
boards may take advantage of that
recommendation in determining
whether an indispensable man in such
an industry should be given deferred
classification. On the other hand, the
work or fight order, he said, strength
ened the army by taking registrants
who chose to stay in small group OF
occupations in which they could be
replaced by women or older men or
boys.
THE two groups" General Crowder
explained, ARE not identical and pre-
sunably never will become Identical"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
|. C. Kline AN ENSIGN
Former Washburn Student Receives
Commission in Navy.

Leonard c. Kline, Topeka boy pre-
pairing to serve under the colors. has
just received his commission as en-
sign in the United States navy. The
commission was granted last Monday
at Pelham Bay. where Kline has been
in training. Leonard Kline arrived
Wednesday at noon in Topeka to visit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Kline,
of 1921 Buchanan street. He has a
ten days leave of absence. He was
formerly a student in Washburn col
lege, and is a member of the Kappa
Sigma fraternity.
Before he returns east to report for
duty at Pelham Bay, he will visit his
brother, Lieut.. Clayton Kline, who Is
in camp at Columbia, South Carolina.
Lieutenant Kline was commissioned a
Few weeks ago, receiving word of his
commission while he was in Topeka
visiting his parents. He also is a
Washburn college graduate, a frater-
nifty man, and at the time of the
declaration of war, he had finished
his bar examinations and was pre-
pairing to practice law.
Edward Kline, who is a midshipman
at Annapolis, is in Topeka to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Kline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kiln. are the parents
of four sons, all within the present
draft age. The fourth son. Kenneth
Kline. is serving on the second line
of defense" cultivatin a large farm
at Belleville, and leading the prosaic
life, of a Kansas farmer. that his
brothers may wear the uniform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
JOY IN ST. MIHIEL
Only Women and Children Re-
manned There.
Cried When They Saw Baker,
Pershing- and Petain.
tBy the Associated Press. }


American Army in Lorraine. Friday.
Sept. 1.-THE civilian population of
St. Mihiel almost wholly feminine be-
cause of the forcibIe renewal OF prac-
ticIlly every male of military age well
coined Newton D. Baker, the Ameri-
can secretary of war and Generals
Pershing and Petain when they visited
the village few hours after 1t was
captured. The village was their Off
cial host but in reality they were, the
guests of the women and the children.
Aged women and girls crowded about
Secretary Baker and the two generals
accompanying him to express their
thanks and pay homage to their deliv-
.erers. 1t was not merely curiosity: it
was an emotional outburst following
almost three years of the conquer's
suppression.
Tnesword was passed about that the
small civilian was the American Sec
rotary of war whose armies had &C.
complished their relief and from half
destroyed homes and from points far
removed from the center of the viii
lage, inha bitants hurried to get a
glimpse of the visitors.
Women Wept.
A military h"nd was brought up
from the rear: the Marseillaise was
played and the civilians restraint in
the presence of the visitors broke
down completely. Women crowded
forward ostensibly to shake the sec
retary's hand, but instead they kissed
his hands and wept and then they
Joined in a chorus of thankfulness.
times Secretary Baker responded
briefly to expressions of gratitude Of
ten times half Historically uttered by
the women and children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
HUNS have FOOD
American Minister to Sweden
Gives the Facts.
SAYS Germans Have as Much
as Is Necessary.

Wichita. Kan, Sept. 14.-Hunger
will not drive the Germans to rebel
against their military leaders. neither
are the Germans on the verge of star
walton. according to q statement of
Ira Nelson Norris. American minister
to Sweden. which was received at the
food administration today. The min
lister is in Washington in conference.
He expressed surprise when he learned
that the opinion had gained ground
in America that Germany might give
up because of hunger, which would
drive desperate people to revolt.
Nothing, Like Starvation.
There can be no question that there
is shortage pr most of the essentials
but to state that this borders on the
verge of starvation is erroneous. The
civilian population has been reduced
to the minimum ration but still re-
ceives sufficient for existence. Con-
ditions are better in the rural districts
even in the northern part OF Germany
where the scarcity is most felt In the
southern part conditions improve still
more, and resorts and hotels there still
serve meals at moderate prices.
1T is a mistake to believe that lack
of food has provoked q strong current
toward revolution or any general les
SEEMING of loyalty/of the people. They
still possess faith in the invincibility
Of the military power. being purposely
kept in ignorance OF the real condition
on the western front, not only as re-
CARDS German reverses but also the
full significance of Americas entry
into the war.
THE United States should realise
its entire energy must be put into the
struggle and must not be relaxed for
a single instant"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-14
HE. STICKS TO STORY
Gustave Hickman Would Rather
Fight U. S. Than Germany.


Gustave Hickman, the enemy alien
who was taken into custody here Fri
Gay by o. T. Wood, United States
marshal, and who is now confined in
the county JAIL still clings to the story
he told c. c. Jackson to the effect that
he is man of leisure.
He appears to be bitterly defended
because he has been placed in Jail
and asserts that he cannot understand
what he is being punished for. He is
suffering with bronchitis, he says. and
claims he can hardly breathe in the
hot, stuffy Jail. = He announced this
morning that he was willing to do any
kind of work. no matter how hard.
rather than remain in his cell.
Hickman said this morning he be-
lieved that if Germany had not invad-
ed Belgium when she did that France
would have done SO. When asked If
he would go into the United States
army if he had a chance he replied
that he did not want to- When asked
what he would do If given his choice
between entering the American army
and fighting or joining the German
army and fighting the United States.
he replied that If he had to do either
he would rather fight the United
States He still contends that he has
| no relatives in America and insists that
the people he lived with in Boston
| several years ago are all dead. He
still sticks to the story that he has
been rambling around for the last sew
enteen years
The possibility that Hickman may
| be the son of some wealthy eastern
man who has taken this way to evade
the draft and who prefers internment
as an alien rather than fight, has en-
/ tered the minds of the authorities
| here. Hickman contends that he is
willing to work and sayE he can cook
and wash dishes.