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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
"KNow THY EAR

The seed situation, while better
in Maryland than in some of the
other States, is nevertheless sufii-
GENTLY acute to cause uneasiness
over the adequacy of the seed stocks
on hand for spring planting. This
applies more or less to all farm
seeds.
But the main item of interest to
the farmer at present is the shortage
and scarcity of seed corn.
Good seed is the first requisite OF
a good crop. 1t is insurance in the
majority of cases for good stand.
Does Maryland have sufficient ma
tured, sound and viable seed corn to
insure even good stand? We be-
lieve she has: but at the same time
there will be much inferior seed
planted unless supply is obtained
at once Putting the matter off un-
til spring not only makes matters
worse for each individual but makes
1t harder for ALL
II seed corn is lacking on any farm,
the owner should at once get In
touch with the County Agent. The
latter VIII locate seed within the
county. or as close home as possible.
Furthermore, in this year of all
others. the germinatiop test is of ut
most importance. Know thy Ear,
is not bad slogan as applied to an
acquaintance with your seed corn.
and the only way in the world to
really know it is to see what it will
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

The fact that there is a coal short
age has been set forth in the public
press, but it is not believed that the
rural sections of the State realize
the full significance of the situation.
That the rural communities have not
suffered so severely from the coal
shortage this winter is due to their
having gotten in supplies before the
shortage occurred. There are, how
ever, no surplus supplies to be drawn
upon next summer as was the case
last year, and the situation becomes
more serious. Certainly every farm
er who has been in the habit of using
coal entirely, or in part, should draw
upon his wood lot for his fuel supply.
Those living in villages or towns
within hauling distance of wood sup
plies should lay in reserve stock
of wood, as they may not be able to
get coal or only a limited amount. q
Now Is The Time For Wood Cutting.
There still remains month or six
weeks of the winter period which is
the best time to cut wood. This is
the season when the men and teams
on the farm are least busy and when
the weather is most favorable for
woods operations. When the spring
drive begins, with busy preparations
for the<farm crops, wood cutting will
be out of the question, and in the fall
the harvesting of crops will demand
attention, until it is too late to have
wood cut and seasoned for next win
ter's use. It has often been en-
phasized that crop production at the
present time is the most important
contribution that the farmer can
largely farm crop, often as i'm
portant as any other crop produced
by the farmer and should be so con-
sidered. To realize the fullest bene-
fit, however, the farmer should cut
not only enough for his own needs
but surplus which he will be able
to sell at a good profit next winter.
The cost of cutting wood, preparing
it for the market, and the retail
price are all variable factors, depend
ing upon local conditions and de-
mand Information obtained from
different localities will, however,
serve as basis for calculation ard
enable the woodland owner to cal
culate for himself the probable in
come from woods operations.
Cost OF Cutting Wood.
In one operation in the hardwood
section, TX miles from local mar
ket, fair profit was made in de-
livering wood to dealer at $3.50
per cord. The operation was con-
Quoted as follows: The trees were
cut, trimmed and dragged to the
aw. One man at $1.75 per day and
one horse at $1.o0 per day would
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
When You Have a Cold.

1t is when you have severe cold
that you appreciate the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. Mrs. Frank Croker, Pana,
ILL.,, writes: "Our five-year-old son
Paul caught severe cold last winter
that settled on his lungs and he had
terrible coughing spells. We were
greatly worried about him as the
medicine we gave him did not help
him in the least. A neighbor spoke
so highly of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy that got a bottle of it..
The first dose benefited him so much
that / continued giving it to him
until he was euTed.p
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions.
and in order to cure it you must
take an internal remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces OF the system. Halls Catarrh
physicians in this country for years. 1t
is composed of some of the best tonics
known. combined with some of the
best blood purifiers. The perfect COM
bination Ct the. ingredients In Hairs
wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
tons. Send for testimonials, free.
r. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
All Druggists TIC.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk of the
Court Charles S. Peacock since our
last issue:-
William A. Guyton, of Chester,
Pa, and Elsie M. Spence, of Elkton.
Robert Baker Harvey. of Elkton,
and Irene Gary Barrett, of Chicago,
Ill.
Chester Hall. of Colora, and Elsie
McMullen, of Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
MARYLAND CLUB BOYS PRO-
DUCE THE GOODS.
Do Their Bit When Comes To Rails
ing Vegetables, Corn. Etc.

Do Their Bit When Comes To Rails
ing Vegetables. Corn, Etc.
When Mr.. Hoover takes his next
glance over the lists to see what and
how much the people of the country
are doing to produce more food, he
is going to find a mighty good tes-
timonisl to the 500 club boys Of
Maryland. On this score book he
will, have to credit them with the
following items:
Bus. of corn produced. ..... 12,429
Bus. of potatoes produced. zoos
Lbs. of pork produced. 9,61S
Lbs. of poultry produced -. 1,470
Lbs. of veal produced ...... 1,60G.
Lbs. of tobacco produced. -. 10,500
Now all this figured at market
prices gives a total of $30,545.45,
which includes an approximate value
of $500 for the vegetables raised by
the youngsters in their gardens.
But this isn't all,-the average
yield. of corn per acre was slightly
over go bushels, and the winner in.
the Corn Club work, J. Mcguire Mat
tingly, Of St. Mary's County, had an.
acre yield of 1913 bushels.
The pig club boys made their
porkers average gain of lib
pounds per day. But Milton Willis,
Jr., of Talbot County was more sue
cessful than the rest, he is now Fig
Champion.
The Potato Club boys raised an
average of 1925 bushels per acre.
Here, Ellis Speicher, of Garrett
County, carried off first prize. Each
of these State Champions will receive
$50 Liberty Bond.
The boys held $50 meetings dur
ing the year. They conducted these
meetings themselves, delivered their
own programs, and checked up a
total attendance of 1860.
For the coming season State
Leader McHenry will have four as
sistants. Each assistant has a cer-
tain number of counties to look
after, and it is being arranged that
each club will have a visit from their
assistant once a month. The County
Agents will do heir best to attend
all meetings of the boys, and in this
way give each young farmer as much
personal assistance as possible.
And how many boys will finish in
the contest this Year, That's up to
you, boys. Mr.. McHenry believes he
is going to have at least 1900 of you.
to finish the work right down to the
last minute when your record books
are handed in. Some good prizes
are to be offered, ones worth going
after. But aside from the prizes,
there is money to be made ON your
crops. There is much to be learned
in the farming game if you are to
fill your fathers shoes successfully.
and now is the time to start. The
Government and the State realize
that you are the farmers of that
tomorrow which will come in the
next ten years, and they are doing all
they can possibly do to fit you for the
job.
Any boy who is not now enrolled
in a club may join one if he will go
to his County Agent. Your Agent
will explain the work, tell you what
to do, and help you start. Now is
the time to get busy.
n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
About CONSTELLATION.

Certain articles of diet tend to
check movements of the bowels. The
most common OF these are cheese,
tea and boiled milk. On the other
hand raw fruits. especially apples
and bananas, also graham bread aud
whole wheat bread promote a move
ment of the bowels. When the
bowels are badly constipated, how
ever. the sure way is to take one OF
two of Chamberlain's Tablets imme-
diately after supper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22
Real Estate Transfers Recorded A,
Clerks Office.

Ralph w. Pearce and wife to
Joseph E. Ayers, 81 acre farm in
Sixth district, $40 and other con-
siderations.
Mary r. Hill to William A. Hill,
80 acre farm in Eighth district $40
and other considerations.
Clarita S. Coudon and Joseph
Coudon (of Henry, her husband, to
Joseph Coudon. property at Akin,
$875.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

do in the test. If methods of test
ing are unfamiliar, again the County
Agent will be found with informa-
tion which we can not help but be-
lieve invaluable in lining up the
corn forces for next year. Now is
the best time we have available for
starting work for "sure" seed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

Some people appreciate beautiful
things. but most people merely care
for ornaments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

There is no reason why the spirit
of mortal should be proud, unless he
owns coal mine,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

There are many ways of getting a
living. People even have been
known to work.
A bigamist is man who thinks
he can manage more than one
woman at time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

No man ever brings suit against
the assessor for undertaking his
worth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

Love may be blind but it can
usually locate the almighty dollar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

~ About the only satisfactory subst
tute for wisdom is silence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

skid in enough trees to average Is
cords per day of ten hours, making
the cost Is cents per cord.
A four horsepower gasoline saw
operating 2S-inch circular saw was
used. The engine was mounted on
wheels and moved when the skid
ding distance became too great
Three hundred feet was the greatest
distance practicable. There should
be sufficient room at the saw for a
rollway, to permit an accumulation
of logs. A crew of three operates
the engine, one boy at $1.25 to throw
away the cut wood, one sawyer
$3.50, one man at $1.75 to put poles
on the rollway and assist the sawyer.
The cost of the engine is $500 per
day of ten hours, including gasoline,
engine oil, and all charges. The
crew averages 20 cords of wood per
day of ten hours, making the cost SO
cents per cord.
The wood is hauled to town in a
wagon WITH d UGu IL IStt lOuS, 90
inches wide and Is inches deep, and
holding half cord when it is care
fully loaded and the top rounded up.
In delivering to the town, ~ miles
distant, the team makes three trips
day. Hauling is at the rate Of 81
per day for team and driver, making
the cost $2.66 per cord. The wood
sells for $2.75 per load delivered,
making the cost $3.50 per cord
Summarized as follows:
Cutting. ......$ .23 per cord
Skidding $50. Is per cord
Saving. ..... so per cord
Hauling. -. 2.e6 per cord
Total Cost. .ss.57
Market Price. $3.50 per cord
Expenses. 49,. 3.57 per cord
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-02-22

Total Cost. .$9.57
Market Price. $3.50 per cord
Expenses. 49,. 3.57 per cord
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
-W-S-S-
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION

Notice is given that the County
Democratic Convention is hereby cali
ed to meet at the Court House in Man.
ming, South Carolina on Mo%day, May
the 9th, 1913, at IL o'clock .ioon. The
Convention shall be composed of del
'egates elected from the > clubs in the
County, one delegate for every twcn-
ty-five mem bers and one delegate for
a majority fraction thereof, based up
on the number of votes polled in the
tion year. The list of delegates Ger
titled by. the President and the Sec
retary of each Club shall constitute
the temporary roll of the convention.
BY order of County Executive Com
mittee.
S. OLIVER O'BRYAN,
County Chairman.
Secretary,
Manning, S. c., April %, 1918.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

The equipment Of kitchen for the
club was discussed and we decided to
go to work at once and furnish ane.
so we would be in readiness for the
canning and preserving season.
Our subject for the afternoon was
what Shall l Eat?" Miss Richard
son explained and classified in groups
the different foods for the certain
amount Of protein, fat, carbohydrates,
mineral matter and water the BODY
needs to keep it in healthy state. We
had display of different foods to
represent the different groups.
There was good attendance and
two new names added to the roll
The subject for the next meeting
will be "How Much Shall I Eat?"
We then adjourned to meet again
May 21st, 1918.
Mrs. N. G. BROADWAY,
Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

The above entertainment will be
given in the Graded School auditorium
on Tuesday night, May 7th. The actors
III this entertainment are all below d
years of age and the public can rest
assured that they Will see one of the
cleverest entertainments ever put on
IN Manning. Fun is the kaynote
from start to finish.
This play is being put on under the
auspices of the Civic League and the
prices are zoe and 35c. If you want
an evenings entertainment go and
see the marriage of the midgcts.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

now have a full stock of the very
best hay, corn, oats, syrup feed, pea
nut meal, rice bran, and cotton seed
feeds; also expect to arrive this week
a large shipment of rice meal and
cocoanut meal.
w. p. LEGG.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
MANNING DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Mr.. Joseph Sprott, president.
Mr.. S. j. Clark, vice president.
r.. >. Browne, secretary; II. M. Mou-
Zon, assistant secretary.
Member Of executive committee: c..
r. Sprott.
Delegates to county convention: f.,
=. Horton, Fred Lesesne; alternates,
5. J.. Clark, and o. w. McRoy.
The following resolution was adopt-
ed: Resolved, That the Manning Dem
ocratlc Club places itself on record as
endorsing most heartily the admins
tration of Woodrow Wilson, and
Pledges itself to stand firm behind
every movement to bring the war to
successful conclusion, believing as it
does IN the righteousness of the cause
Ior whlch our young manhood are
fighting"
E. j. BROWN,
Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
Champs, Pinewood, and Ebert Hodge,

Champs, Pinewood, and Ebert Hodge,
Home Branch.
These young people will be divided
into two teams, consisting of four
boys. and four girls, and will speak in
the interest of War Savings Stamps
throughout the county. Their inter
est and enthusiasm in the work should
be a lesson in patriotism to the older
folk of the County.
The Manning Home Demonstration
Club met Monday a ternoon at 5
o'clock. The subject of the lesson was
What Shall / Eat?"
Miss Richardson SAID: "That the
time had come when every house
keeper should know what the body
needs and how she can supply these
needs from the ordinary food materi-
ais. All foods are divided into five
classes, called the food principals.
Miss Richardson used blackboard
and gave these principals, carbohy-
drates, protein, fats, mineral matter,
and water, giving the source and
function Of each class.
We need food to enable us to do
our work, to keep our bodies warm
Food for growth and repair of tissue,
food to regulate the processes taking
place in the body.
After studying these food princi-
pals for while, the ladies were then
asked to separate number of diff
ferent kinds Of foods into the classes
to which they belonged.
The club felt that they were very
much benefited by this lesson, and
Will be able to plan our meals better
in the future.
Miss Richardson collected our poul
try reports, and explained the Win
throp short college course for women.
which will be held in June.
AS there was no other business, we
adjourned to meet again May 9th.
MRS S. e. BRIGGS,
Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Do you love life and lauhter?
Or do you want busy bodies to regulate your
lives?
Do you prefer aw-making meddlcrs that would
legislatc the joy out of life?
If you have not yet made up your mind on
these questions see "Intolerance" and learn the
lesson Of the ages You will secure knowledge
that would require months of hard study.
And at the same time you will for three hours
forget your troubles and your sorrows.
You will enjoy laughter, thrills, romance, adj
venture, love, suspense. You will mighty
spectacle which is not only daringy new but
radically revolutionary in its handling of dra.
matte themes pulsating with life.
You will from a mountain top with one
glance the four greatest stories of the worlds
history sweeping down the vistas Of time.
Like four rivers, at first slowly and quietly
gathering strength and power as they flow, in
the last act they commngc in mighty flood
of humanity.
You will see the worlds greatest paintings
come to life and move and have their being be-
fore your eyes.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
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NOTICE

On May 18th I will apply to the
Clarendon Building & Loan Company
for duplicate certificates of stock in
lieu Of certif ificate No. Sd fer five
shares of stock.
r. A. WHITE.
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Everybody interested in holding the
county fair next fall will meet in the
court house Friday afternoon at 6
o'clock.
w. T. p. SPROTT,
President
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

WANTED AT ONCE-To place or
ders. for. large quantities of Short
Leaf lumber for Government use. Not
embargoed. Will contract with sew
eral mills. Attractive orders and best
prices. Wire, wrote or phone us.
LEROY S. DAVIDSON & CO.,
Camden, S. C..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

We call attention to the card O
Mr.. Andrew P. Burgess for audito
in this issue.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
THE PAXVILLE HOME
DEMONSTRATION CLl;B

On April 2S the Paxvile Home De-
m!onstration club held very interest
ing meeting at the school building.
Miss Jessie Curtis presided. We be-
gan the meeting by the singing of
America. Mrs. f. S. Geddngs made a
short prayer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Messrs. Joseph Dickson, Marion
Williams, "Chub" Plowdcn and Aus
tin Smith left Manning for Cincin-
natl Saturday night, to drive Fords
back for the Clarendon Motor Co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
SEARCH FOR DESERTERS
LEADS TO TWO DEATHS
Farmer Fires on Posse Killing One,
and is Then Shot by
Soldier

New Albany, Miss, April 28-Two
men were killed and another seriously
wounded today in an exchange Of
shots near the town of Riply, south of
the city, between Robert Green, a
farmer, and detachment of soldiers
and Notwithstanding for alleged de-
serters from the army. Green and Lee
Adams, a civilian member of the
posse, are dead, and James Connor,
another member of the posse, is
wounded. The shooting occurred at
Green's home, three miles north of
Riply.
According to soldiers who accom-
panied Adams and Connor to Green's
dwelling, Green opened fire on the two
civilians while they were parleying
with him in an effort to ascertain the
whereabouts of six missing soldiers.
Adams was struck by the first shot
fired from Green's pistol and the sec
ond bullet struck Conner, penetrating
his lungs. One of the soldiers then
shot and killed Green.
One of the missing men was cap
tured in the vicinity of the Green
home and placed in Jail at Ripley.
wv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Mr.. II. G. McKelvey has bought :
Superior two ton truck for his dray
business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Mr.. II. G.. McKelvey has bought a
Superior two ton truck for his dray
business.
We call attention to the card of
Mr.. Andrew P. Burgess for auditor
in this issue.
Mr.. Harry Riff is in New York for
is in the next call for the army.
Mrs. Marion Williams and little
daughters, Virginia and Martha spent
Saturday with friends in Grceleyville.
Be sure you go to the Pastime Fri
day night and see Fatty Arbucklc, al
so a good 5 reel feature.
Table Board and lodging can be had
at the New System Boarding House.
Mrs. Harry Steinhardt, proprietor.
Maj. w. Y. Lesesne has bought the
home of Mr.. j. A. Weinberg, and will
soon move his family into it.
The greatest of the season. Fatty in
"The Bell Boy" It's whoop, hollcr and
There will be a meeting of the w.
G. II. U. next Monday, the 9th. at
the home Of Mrs. McEveen at $50
o'clock.
Miss Eloise Moore is the guest of
Mrs. Marion Williams. Miss Ethel
Terrel and Olive Sturgcss are expect
ed later.
Mr. l.. Il. Fischer, rural mail car
rlcr at Summerton, has been dis
missed from the service, we are told.
for pro-German talk.
Rev. l.. B. McCord left this morn
; ing for Greenwood, where he will be
IN attendance at the sessions of the
State Sunday School Convention.
For Sale-Onc 1917 Ford Touring
Gar In perfect condition. Apply to
+; K: Sineath at J. H. Chandlcr's
Clothing Store, Sumter, S. G.
Mr. HOWE of the HOWE Lumber
Company of near Alcolu, has pur-
chased Chalmers Touring car from
the local dealers-thc Harvin Motor
Co.
For Sale--One Dodge touring car,
one Dodge roadster and two Ford
touring cars. These are priced cheap.
M'COLLUM AUTO co.,
Sumter, S. G..
Charles Dewey Graham of Jordan,
who was in the marine corps, was
killed in France last week. Private
George Truluck of Olanta also met his
fate last week "over there"
The great show wntolerance" will
be at The Pastime on Thursday, May
18th. This is positively one of the
biggest film pictures ever made and
the theatre-goers of Manning have a
great treat in store for them on that
day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

The School Trustees of the County
will please come in, at their earliest
convenience, and make up their school
districts, as the books are now ready.
A. p. BURGESS,
Co. Auditor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Mr.. Harry Riff is in New York fo
a few days with his parents. Mr.. Riff
is in the next call for the army.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01

Matinee at The Pastimc Friday af-
ternoon at four o'clock. Don't fail to
see your favorite, "Fatty."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
For Clerk of Court

| am candidate for Clerk of Court
subject to the rules of Democratic
party.
ED. B. BROWN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-05-01
Notice

My land near Brewington Church
Is posted. No trespassing of any kind
Will be allowed-no hunting or fish
ing.
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