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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-08-02
Club Women Enjoy Interesting
and Instructive Entertain-
ment at Rock Hill.
TWENTY WERE PRESENT
Many Subjects Were Taken Up
and Discussed and All Who
Participated Were Greatly
Benefited.

tHe leH-udy course 1Of CluD women at
Winthrop. has written the following
descriptive story to The Lancaster
News:
The ten-day course Of study for
club women offered by Winthrop
college was formally opened with an
address OF welcome to the members
by President -. B. Johnson, Tuesday
morning, July 8. The response in
behalf of the club women was made
by Mrs. Leroy Springs, president OF
the South Carolina Federation of
clubs.
About twenty members were in at
tendance for part or all of the ses-
sion, and most enthusiastically they
pursued the study of the various sub
jects offered.
Mrs. j. +. Ellerbee. vice-president
of the Federation, was its official rep
resentative, always ready to render
advice or assistance. Miss Leila A
Russell, chairman Of committee in
charge, was cordially attentive to all
the various demands exacted by her
position
Among the courses offered were
physical education, including games
and swimming, lectures on agricul-
ture, especially the home garden and
an English course by Professor
Brown
Education, in several phases, was
considered by Professor Magginis,
Professor Thompson and Miss Hill
' DR.. Walmsley's history class and
Professor Evans geography studies
were Of special interest as they dwclt
much on the countries which are the
centres of the present war.
Miss Belle Williams, the enthusi-
astic teacher of bird life and habits.
was accompanied each morning by
party in stroll around the campus
learning at first hand much OF the
habits OF our native birds
Misses Durin and Satterhite
among the subjects taught gave val
liable suggestions as to tasteful inte-
riOr decorations and dress designing
Professor Thomas talks on the
chemistry OF foods and nutrition
were fittingly followed by Miss
lCoiths instruction in domestic sci
l}ence. Most OF the members felt the
q need Of this teaching, especially the
lessons on wheat and meat substi-
tutes and economical use of sugar
The class in public speaking con
Quoted by Miss Crane was of interest
to those who attended Parliament
tary law. so ably taught by Mrs EN-
ma 4. Fox, was eagerly studied by
quite number realizing the need OF
order and system in conducting the
various women's organizations
The practical talks on home nurs-
ing by Miss McKenna were alwavs
instructive and many notes were taxi
en- by members for future use. as We
realized the Importance OF intelligent
nursing in the home when the trained
helpers are so needed for war ser
vice.
Miss Jean Latimer fully explain
ed the many activities OF the Req
Cross home service awakening much
interest in this important depart
mcnt DR.. Thomas illustrated lee
ture on the cities of the middle west
and Yellowstone park was a much
enjoyed feature.
Many of the club women attended
Miss IIeyward's classes in surgical
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-08-02
First Day-Night Session.

S:l5-Service Of Song. conducted by II. d. Thomson
S;3O-Teacher and Parent Hand n Hand by Miss Davis
9:Oo-The Finest of Fine Arts by r. d. Webb
9:3O-Adjournment
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
Eliminates Offices in Order TO
Reduce Expenditures
Of Railroads.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Direc-
tor General McAdoo today abolished
the offices of passenger and freight
traffic. agents on the National Rail
road.
As forecast, this action was taken
to accomplish a great saving in op
Grating expenses.
The status of some 1900 to 2,OOO
solicitors throughout tie country is
undetermined by the order. Their
salaries will be continued, as the
administrator seeks TO absorb them
in other branches of work.
The next move TO cut expenses, 1t
is forecast, will be general centrall-
cation of the freight and passenger
business olfices-expected within SIX
ty days.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NEGRO STACKER SUSPECTS
BROUGHT HERE FOR TRIAL
Number OF Federal Prisoners in ttIy
Jail Increased to Twenty
One.

T.ro negroes were brought up from
Charlottesville yesterday by Deput!
United States Marshal Orchard on a
charye of failing to register and are
held in the city jail awaiting their
trial at the next term of the federal
court, April g. The two new prison
ers re: Charles Davis and John
O'NeAl.
With the two additional prisoners
tne number Of inmates of the city
ia. low being held for the federal
court is q, the largest number ever
'-u5,n since tie establishment of the
fe5 4ral court in this city.
C.4ud J. Bowman, of Charleston
no was arrested on q charge OF us
ing the mails to defraud, is still Il
joiI. His relatives who came here
to arrange for his bond, have decide
to let him remain in custody till h'
can be ar~~i~"ed during April tern
deral court.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
INDIAN BURYING LOT
FOUND AT SIKESTON

SIkESTON, MO-. March z2.-An
Indian burying ground has been dis
covered on the farm of i'm Mays at
Big Opening near here. A corps OF
men have been engaged for the PAST
week in cxcavating pottery and skele-
tons of Indians, buried in the ground
for many years.
Some of the skeletons unearthed by
the men are weel preserved. In every
grave a num6e, %: vases, Y1V is and
other Indian relics are found. From
al. indications the place was central
| bury;ng grounds for tribe that inhab'
it'd Southeast Missouri during the
early part of the 18th century, or was
me scene Of battle between two tri-
bes.
In one grave the men found two
skulls, the larger one lying on tn,
other. 1t is presumed the skulls were
those Of a mother and child
custom of the Indian squaws to carry
their infants on the back. is believed
10 have been applied 20 huryii.S uothe.
and child in the same manner.
The pottery recovered from the gra
YES. which are located on mound, ]:
OF a dark color, and becomes lighter
VIXEN exposed TO the air or soaked il
water.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
MCADOO ABOLISHES 81 POUND. TURTLE
RAILROAD AGENCIES CAUGHT IN RIVER
Roy Goblin son r moves Monster
from White Water with Sh0y-
el-May Visit Cape.

A hard shell turtle, weighing exact
~ % pounds, WAS captured in White
Water river, a short distance west OF
Allenville, Tuesday afternoon. Roy
Robinson an electrician for Floesch
Construction Company, made the cap
ture.
He was walking along the bank OF
the river and discovered the turtle
submerged in shallow water. BY the
use of long handle shovel he turned
the monster over, and with the aSsis-
lance of other drainage employees,
prevented the turtle from getting in
to deep water. 1t WIS finally taken
from the river.
Three men lifted it into wagon
and il was hauler into Allenvllle,
where Mr. Robinson Ives. The turtle
was the largest ever seen in that VIC
unity, and while it is OF the variety
known as "sranpers, it did not offer
any resistance.
The monster will be kept at the
Robinson home until some disposition
can be made of it. Harry FrisSell an
engineer for the Little River Drain
age District. announced last night he
would bring the turtle to the Cape If
..r. Robinson would dispose of it.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
KIDNEY DISEASE Is FATAL
Kidneco is a Wonderful Protection

When disease gets into the kidneys
It is Just scertain to take a person
off as lcprosy. unless it ischecked be-
'orc it goes too far. If people Just
knew the danger that lurked IN dis
e?ses of these delicate organs they
you'd b, a. careful Of them as they
ire Of their eyes. People who have
sound kidneys should know how to
protect and take care of tkem. kld-
neco is a sure remedy for treating
kidney diseases because it removes
he nelson's that collect in the blood
through the inactive kidneys.
Just go to any drug store and get
about a dozen Kidneco Tablets. They
are inexpensive and will relieve your
kidney trouble quickly. Mailed by
the Kidneco Co.. Boston. Mass.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
Fat Folks Learn
How TO Reduce
Your Weight
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way.

People who are over-burdcned with
superfluous fat, know only too we'll
the discomfort and ridicule that over
stout people have to bear.
If you arc carrying around 5 or 10
pounds of unhealthy fat YOU are I'M
necessarily weakening your vital Or
CANS and arc carrying burden which
destroys the beauty Of your figure.
There is no need of anyone suffer-
ing from superfluous fat. If you
want to reduce your weight in a SIM
rle, safe and reliable way, without
starvation, diet or tiresome exercise
spend as much time as you can in the
open air, breathe deeply and get from
any good druggist box of tasco;
take one tablet after each meal and
one before retiring at night.
Weigh yourself once week so a.
to know Just how fast you are losing
weight and don't leave off the treat,
ment or even skip a single dose until
you are down to normal.
Tasco is absolutely harmless, Is
pleasant 20 take, helps digestion ans
is DESIGNED 10 consume the excessive
fatty tissue by increasing the oxygen
CARRYING power of the blood. Even 6
few davs' treatment should show a no
riceable reduction in weight, footstep;
become lighter. your work seem easier
and lighter and more buoyant feeling
takes possession of your whole being
I Every person who suffers from su
perfluous fat should give this treat
mcnt d trial, there is nothing better
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration UPON the estate u
ELIZA A. NIENSTEDT
deceased. have been granted to TIE
undersigned By the Probate Court of
Cape Girardeau County Missouri
bearing date the
10 day of March 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
.hcm TO the undersigned for allowance
within SIN months from the date OF
said letters. or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate; and
if said claims be not exhibited within
one wear from the date OF the publica
ton OF this notice, they Will be for
ever barred.
f. J. Nienstedt
Administrator
Witness my hand and seal this 2Cth
lay of March, 1918
(SeaD W. I. fla D
Clerk of the Probate Court.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
GIRLS and BOYS
ORGANIZE CLUBS
Are to be Taught Farming, Stock
Raising for Future
Good.

Boys and Girls Club for farming
and cattle raising, were organized
| Saturday at meeting in Gordonville
under the direction Of Miss Mary
kochtitzky and County Farm Agent
Seth Babcock of this city. who have
been cooperating with the Extension
Department of the College of Agri-
culture. The purpose of the new or
ganization is to promote progress of
raising cattle, growing farm products
and teaching the members of the club
economical methods in keeping house.
Similar clubs have been organized
throughout the country on the same
principles. Last Monday meeting
was held at the Indian Creek School,
Tuesday at the Campster School, Wed
nesday at Oak Rige, and Thursday at
the Whiteriver School. The new
movement has caused great enthusi-
asm mong the school children, who
are taught conservation and home
economics.
Boys and Girls Clubs are organic
ed TO carry on definite lines of practi-
cal work which are closely related to
the farm and thehome. 1t aims to
provide useful employment for the
boys end S.';' ,tC.nIg the year and
cilccuromp thln3 10 take part in the big
program Ct food production and con-
serVation.
Beginning in January clubs are or
ganized in the following lines: Gar
dening, com growing, canning, sewing
baking, pig feeding, poultry, calf and
sheep raising These are for spring
and summer work. Others will be or
ganized for fall and winter.
When a spring and summer club is
organize a leader should be elected
to meet with the members at least
once a month to study the plan of
work with them. compare results,
learn of any difficulties and report
the same to the central Office. A man
~ woman who is Interested - !c!D
ing boys and girls can usually be
secured us leader.
Any number of boys and gills be-
tween the ages Of ten and eighteen
years inclusive may organize and do
club work. The enrolment, giving
the name, age and address of each
member, the kind of club work to be
done, the name and address Of the local
leader, should be sent to the Agricul-
tural Extension Service, Columbia,
Missouri.
It's costs nothing to belOme a men,
Der of boys and girls club. Liter
allure for carrying on the work is sent
free to the local leader who distributes
it to the club members.
All clubs should arrange to take
part in local county or state exhibit
and contest. This will give members
an opportunity to eshibit their pro-
ducts and to take part in contests.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
New KNITTING Record,

Mrs. Samantha Masten of Pleasant
Valley. y. Y, has established war
knitting record. In five months she
has knitted 20 sweaters. 20 muf!lcrs.
and 20 pairs Of wristlets, an average
of an outfit week. While knitting
for the soldiers Mrs. Masten has per-
formed her daily household duties and
has taught other women how to knit.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
MILK IN WINTER.

Why do your COWS give less milk
rinter than they do in summer!
'ust because nature does not sup
y them with grasses and green
ID. But we have come to the as
-a.nce Of Dame Nature with 3. A.
mas Stock Remedy which con-
fans the very ingredients that the
g-een feed supplies II season only, of
course, in d ,aore highly concentrated
fem. We guarantee that this rem
c1v will make your cows give more
milk. end better milk, with the same
iced.
=. +. BRAUN & BROS.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
DOING THE WORK.

w. T. Nancy, Noel, Mo-, writes:
"Your 3. A. Thomas Hog Powder is
doing the work down in this part of
the world. 1t proved to be what we
needed to prevent and cure hog chol
era and expell worms
F. F. BRAUN & BROS.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NOTICE

Men desiring their names placed On
the official ballot for school directors
=. tho election. Tuesday April 2, VII
nIease notify the undersigned at Cen
+ral High School on or before FRIDAY
March 90.
ANNA E. STONE, Secretary
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
Thrift STAMPS as Tins.

Members of the Cleveland Hotel
Mems ASSOCIATION are advocating the
use of Thrift Stamps for tips. Bell
boys and other employees are being
provided with Thrift Stamp books, in
which the Upper will affiX the stamp.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
FROM THE PENCILS POINT

Vanity sometimes spoils a multitude
Of real virtues.
mot guilty" is not necessarily an
innocent remark.
Few people are wise enough to know
that ignorance is bliss.
Greatness is never thrust upon the
man who leads an aimless Life.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
Blind Minis Scholarship.

William c. Piunkett of Washington,
II. c.. the only blind undergraduate ut
Harvard. has Won the Bassert scholar
ship ard his name has been placed OIL
the roll Of honor.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
STARS AND STRIPES

The fault finder seldom offers senSi-
bic suggestions.
Man can seldom climb to fame twice
on the same ladder.
Real patriotism is not easily bluied
in times of emergency.
IT is difficult to keep up to the appe-
tite of the man who feeds on fattery
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
AUGUST EBERT

deceased. that i,
Nary Ebert, Administrators
n aid estate intend to make final set
5lcmcn, thereof at the next term OF
n Cape Giraileau Coult Of Common
Pleas Of Cape Girarleau County, State
- Missouri. to be held at Cape CHAR
,leau on the ?. day OF Ma 1915.
MARY EBERT
Attest: BEN VINEYARD, Clerk
TaDe Girarleau Court of Common
Pleas
BY Sue Crawley, d. {.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

Notice is hereby given to all credl
tors and others, interested in the es-
tate Of
ANDERSON X. OLtER
deceased. that |,
Fife y. Oller, Administrative
o. said estate intend to make final set
cement thereof at the next term Of
The Cape Girarleau Court of Common
Pleas Of Cape Girarleau County, State
of Missouri. to be hello at Cape Girar-
saau on the % day Of May 1918.
Fife y. Olier, Administrators
kt+est. BEN VINEYARD, Clerk
cane Girarlcau Court of Common
Pleas
By Sue Crawley, ID. e.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
CHAS. H. SHAW

deceased. that |,
George Hanford, Administrator
NJ sad estate intend to make final set
Element thereof at the next term OF
the Cape Girarleau Court Of Common
.'ieas of Cape Cirarleau County, State
3 Missouri. 10 he held at Cape Girar-
eau on the % day Of May 1918.
GEO. HANFOeD
Attest. BEN VINEYARD, Clerk
Cape Girarieau Court Of Common
Pleas
by Sue Crawley, D. c.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
WISDOM NUGGETS

\ full. silO ana clear conscience
travel pretty close together.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

The first United States naval train
ing station in Ireland is built alon" the
hank of Il river under cliffs that re-
minds the Americans of the Palisades
Of the Hudson. Here naval recruits
frCm Ill over the United States are
being trained for the American de
StroyerS. the most recent arrivals be-
ing 200 boys from Pensacola, Fla.
This naval barracks, which some of
.he Older men call Cob Dock after n
part of the New York navy yard. was
formally commissioned with the arriT-
III the other day from the United
States of its commanding officer, q
commander who came to the navy from
Louisiana. He has Il staff of Il lieu-
tenant. two cnSignS, Il paymaStcr ana
several surgeons who can take care,
IF several thousand men. They arc
InStruciing men still green 70 things
of the sea in methods OF fighting the
submarines.
To the station. which covers five
acres come the recruits from training
stations in the United States. There
are regulars. reserves and state militia,
hut their identity rs such is lost here
and they are al alike while the war
lasts
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

Suppose Holland should cut off our
sin-tnere's the North Carolina tur
pentine camps.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

Give every man a chance. Never
make fun OF man with big feet till
you've seen him Kill Il snake.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

No culture can excel, in musical
abandon, the vigor of fellow play
ing Oh jews harp.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NAvYS TRAINING
BASE IN IRELAND
American Station on River Under
Irish Cliffs.
HOUSE iii Big Old GRANARY

States Are Here Being Trained fer
the American Oestroyers-tien Still
Green to Things of the Sea Are In
structsd in Methcts OF Fighting the
Submarine
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

The farmer is as near indcpdence
rs anybody-but inventive genius has
brought him from the gang hoe" to
the gang plOw.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
WALT WHITMAN

I loaf and invite my Soul.-Song of
Myself.
The great city is that which has the
greatest man or wOman.-Song Of the
Bread Axe.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

To see the frost looking 50 white
ana innocent. you'd hardly think If
the inspiration of so many weather
Ii.Il,s
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29

What do you suppose will satisfy the
soul except to walk free and own no
superior.-Laws for Creations.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NOTICE CT FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given 10 all credl
tors anl others, Interested in the es-
late Of
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to 81 clcol
tors ard others, Interested IN the es-
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
House in Big Old Granary.

These war time sailors are housed
N a biz old granary which was the
home of famous Irish regiment.
When the Americans came along the
soldiers checrfully moved on, for the
submarine still is regarded as the
most dangerous enemy over here, ana
men who come To fight it are wei
coined. The grauary is really four
large buildings joined together. They
are of rough stone, which makes the
barracks appear not unlike some
American prisons. The walls are three
feet thick. and there are four floors.
The Americans have whitewashed the
walls and made IL wonderful trans
formation in the place.
The men sleep in hammocks SWING
from the rafterS in the ceiling. They
eat. ut long mess tables from enam-
cICd dishes and get the same food Is
these on the American ships. which
is hard Ia beat nowadays in this par
ticular part of the world.
ReveilIe is sounded ut half-past five
o'clock while outside it still is dark
and cold. But these new wartime
sailors rise without Il murmur, dress.
pack their hammOckS out of the way
and march to breakfast below as if
they had been born to it. All the
cooking is done outside the barracks
where the Americans have set up Il
few field kitchens. They also Use
trench stoves for cooking bean soup
and stewS. The adaptability of these
men is what first impresseS the visit
or. Many have given up lives Of COM
narrative luxury and ease tn submit to
naval discipline. which probably is
less comfortable here than in the
United States.
Kept in by Armed Guards.
The station is shut in by high wall
upon which armed SentrieS are post
ed. No liberty is permitted for visits
In the village, which boasts Il saloons
and IL shipyard. The only time the
Americans are seen in the village
streets is when q company of them
passes through from Il crOss-cOuntry
hike. Il part of their daily routine.
The only liberty granted the recruits
is to the more pretcntfous village =
few miles down the river which IS
the base Of the American destroyer
notilla. A sca-going tugboat makes
one round trip day with the liberty
narty. At the base village the recruits
cre free to visit the United States
Naval clubhouse, the British Y. NJ. G.
4. hut or the two village movie shows.
The liberty men leave the barracks
each afternoon at Ave; the curfew
rings for them at II at night. when
they board the tug for the return voy-
sce For those not on liberty taps is
sounded ut the usual hour Of nine.
The state of health of the men CON
tinues excellent. despite the raw, damp
climate peculiar 10 this part Of Ire
land and the sick bay does small
business.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1918-03-29
Notice OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

BY Sue Crawley, D. c.